dog hair vacuum
dog hair vacuum
What’s the best vacuum for pet hair?
We’re going to have a little one crawling around on our floors here soon and we have two large dogs and a cat. Does anyone recommend a really good vacuum especially for dog hair? I’ve heard the Dyson brand is SUPER expensive and not worth the cost. Just wanted to know if anyone had any really good experiences with any particular brand/model. Thanks!
Goldengal – I have a golden too and a black lab. My gosh, the hair never ends!!!
Is the Animal one the purple one?
I use Dyson Animal vaccum- it is expensive but it seriously works great! I have two big dogs who shed a lot (one is part chow so there’s ton of fur!). I love it- I bought mine at Linens N’ Things but they also sell them at Target (also if you buy one at Linens N’ Things- get a Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupon- they always have 20% of ones and they take them at Linens N’ Things so it makes the vaccum a lot less expensive). Seriously though, Dyson Animal is great!!!!! Mine has never broken and never gets clogged.
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Dirt Devil 0313SLV KRUZ Cordless Floor Vacuum Cleaner $119.99 Dirt Devil’s KRUZ cordless floor vacuum offers easy maneuverability to address your hard surface cleaning needs. The KRUZ’s Soft Glide Technology delivers effortless cleaning of dry hard floor surfaces. This cordless vacuum sweeper’s Soft Touch Bumper maneuvers gently around furniture and along baseboards to quickly and safely clean even hard to reach areas. Designed by Karim Rashid, you can feel … |
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Evercare Lint Brush, Magik Brush $2.21 2-Sided brush. Two sides ensure longer brush life, twice the pick up capacity of one-sided brushes, plus convenient left or right hand use. Uses: Evercare Magik Brush quickly and effectively removes lint, dust, dandruff and pet hair from clothing, bedding and upholstery…. |
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Swiffer SweeperVac Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum Starter Kit (Packaging May Vary) $33.98 Swiffer Sweep+Vac is a true replacement for the broom and dustpan. Powerful cordless vacuum. 10.5A. Sucks up larger particles. Removable collection bin. Long lasting rechargeable battery. Swivel head. Gets under and around furniture with ease. Swiffer Dry Sweeping Cloths have deep ridges for trapping dirt, dust, and hair. When you’re done simply empty the soil collection bin and toss the disposabl… |
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BISSELL Swift Sweep Sweeper, 2201-2 $15.57 An ideal tool for dry pickups and quick cleaning, the Bissell Swift Sweep carpet sweeper is quiet, motorless, and multifunctional. Use it on bare floors or carpets to sweep up dirt and crumbs, and slide it under furniture to trap lint and dust bunnies. The sweeper’s dual-direction brush roll snags debris off the floor in both forward and reverse, so coverage is highly efficient. The twin dustpans … |
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Pure White Noise® CD: White Noise Machine Alternative $12.88 74 Minutes of the 100% Pure White Noise® from the Pure White Noise collection, the leader in premium white noise products for the home and work environment. The perfect alternative to an expensive bulky white noise machine or sound machine. Perfect for masking and blocking sounds, especially when trying to fall asleep. Also ideal for nightshift workers wanting to block out day sounds (traffic, ki… |
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Delta Faucet 75700 Universal Showering Components 7-Setting Handshower, Chrome $24.40 Chrome, 7 Spray/Massage, Rub Clean Hand Shower, 6′ Flexible Hose, Shower Arm Mount…. |
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Black & Decker FHV1200 Flex Vac Cordless Ultra-Compact Vacuum Cleaner $47.89 4-FT FLEXIBLE HOSE EASILY REACHES TIGHT SPOTSCORDLESS PORTABLE & ULTRA-COMPACT DESIGN PET HAIR CLEANING TOOL LOOSENS HAIR & GROUND-IN DEBRIS FROM SURFACES FOR A DEEP-DOWN CLEANACCESSORY STORAGE CADDYUPC : 885911137300Shipping Dimensions : 12.30in X 9.80in X 6.60inEstimated Shipping Weight : 5.7… |
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ArmorAll AA255 Utility Wet/Dry Vacuum $42.99 Designed for car enthusiasts, this Armor All wet/dry vac comes with a powerful 2 HP motor and compact design. The vac easily picks up dirt for a thorough cleaning and the blower function is ideal for cleaning and drying motorcycles, car grilles and wheels. This portable unit with its 2.5-gallon polypropylene tank is strong enough to handle wet or dry cleanups around the house, garage or shop. Appl… |
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Dirt Devil Accucharge 15.6 Volt Cordless Bagless Stick Vac with ENERGY STAR Battery Charger, BD20035RED $53.99 15.6VCIRCUITRY MONITORS THE CHARGE VOLTAGE RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY 70%PROTECTS BATTERIES FROM DEGRADATION MEANING A LONGER BATTERY LIFE & EFFECTIVE RUNTIME THROUGHOUT ITS LIFETIMECHARGES 2X AS FASTENERGY STAR APPROVEDUPC : 046034896295Shipping Dimensions : 22.30in X 11.00in X 7.60inEstimated Shipping Weight : 11.2306… |
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Eureka C2094G Heavy Duty Cloth Bag Upright Commercial Vacuum $145.99 Great for high-speed, large-area cleaning, this Eureka upright vacuum is simple, maneuverable, and strong. Though not appropriate for bare floors, the vacuum features six different carpet-nap settings, tuned with an easy-access dial that ranges from low pile to thick plush. The no-nonsense construction of the vacuum makes it easy to push and turn, while the wide bumper protects furniture and baseb… |
Living With A Dog And Dog Allergies
Having dog allergies can be a difficult thing to deal with. Many people live with dog allergies for years suffering and then when they finally get diagnosed with the allergy they have to decide what to do with a beloved pet dog.
Most people will opt to continue suffering with the allergy rather that to get rid of their pet. Finding ways to alleviate the symptoms of dog allergies and to reduce the effects of the allergies will make living with dog allergies easier.
Decreasing The Dog Allergy Symptoms
There are some steps that can be taken that will help any dog owner reduce the problem of dog allergies. Some of these steps will require a diligent effort on the part of the dog owner but will be worth it to help with the allergies and allowing the pet to remain in the home.
The first thing is to keep the dog clean and groomed. Frequent bathing will reduce the amount of pet dander on the dog and in the air. A pet can be bathed once a week without any harm and sometimes even more frequent bathing may be helpful and necessary.
Another step to help alleviate dog allergies is to keep the home and dog areas extremely clean. A vacuum with allergy filtration will help immensely and keeping dust and dog hair cleaned up will be very beneficial. It is a good idea to keep the dog out of the bedroom areas but if they are in frequently in these rooms the bedding should be washed with increased frequency.
Purchasing a HEPA filtration system for the home is a great idea for someone with dog allergies. These units are easily found at many department and home improvement stores. They will run continuously removing dust and allergens from the air. The owner will need to make sure they change any filters and clean the units as recommended by the manufacturer. These units will require a small financial investment but will make a big difference. The systems come in various sizes for the treatment of a single room or for several rooms.
One last step worth mentioning in treating dog allergies is for the person to see an allergist. There are many medications and allergy shots which can help most people’s allergies to be manageable. The allergist will be able to recommend the best measures to be taken by the patient. If a person follows the advice of their allergist and uses the steps mentioned above living with a dog and dog allergies should be bearable.
About the Author
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