Does anyone use this as a pet vacuum? I'm interested in vacuuming my boxer on a regular basis (she loves it) to keep the shedding to a minimum.
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I thought about it but, you'll have to clean out the filter after you vacuum because it will be fill with hairs and it's kinda hard to get the hair off the foam filter because it sticks to it even if the direction tells you to wash it but it's no problem.
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That that purpose, you would be better off with a shop vac, as long as she's not scared by the noise. You could get a long hose and put in another room, or run under closet, or through a dog door. Anyway, you can purchase rubber tipped brushes to put on the end of hoses, just for use on pets.
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Hi Norma here, I use this blower on my English angora rabbits, and use it as a vacuum also for rabbit grooming. I don't see why it wouldn't work on a dog as well. I LOVE this blower, it is dependable and sturdy. It is a work horse and I can't say enough good things about it. If it ever quit I would buy the exact same item again. Hope I have helped.
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It's fantastic at removing pet hair!! The first time I used it I had to empty the canister a few times because of all the dog hair it picked up and I had been vacuuming on a regular basis!! It's fantastic!!
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It works great on pet hair! I have two big golden retrievers and dog hair is everywhere. This vacuum is perfect for picking up dog hair and is super quiet. You will love it.
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I have a cocker spaniel, it gets most hair, but not all. I did go from vacuuming the house 2-3 times a week to once a month with the Rumba running 3 days a week. Biggest thing is if you clean it out every time or every couple of times you will be ok for most hair.
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I have a labrador retriever, very large and he sheds quite a bit....it picks up every bit of dog hair. I do have to clean the spinning brushes every 2 or three times I run the rumba...takes less than 2 minutes. I rarely use my regular vacuum ever....picks up dust and dirt that he drags in from the yard, too...best pet investment I ever made!
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I think Roomba does an exceptional job of cleaning up my dog's hair. I run it most in the rooms that she spends time in. Roomba finds hair that I can't even see. It's better to run it more often than less. My longer hair gets wound up on the brush, but my dog's shorter hair goes right into the bin and is easily emptied.
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I haven't had any trouble with that. I have 3 dogs that shed heavily and long hair and the vacuum works beautifully so far.
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Personally I use this to vacuum (mainly my dog's shedding) and then use a swiffer wet jet to get the job done.
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I am sorry, we do not have pets in our house so I cannot speak to it. The problem we have with the machine is that the suction is so hard that it does not work well on our low-medium pile carpet. On a Berber carpet I think it would do very well. It is quite noisy compared to my Miele also. But I do like the weight of the machine. Hope this is somewhat helpful to you.
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I like to think of it as a mess cleaner -- litter, hair, a spilled plant... but it is great for fur and dust. The filter on the inside catches hair very well and it's easy to detach the hand held vacuum to sweep up fur off furniture. I'm not sure about the warranty, but this will do the job for messes and pet hair. It really isn't meant to replace an actual vacuum cleaner, but it's pretty darn close in my house!
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It is great for dogs and hair in carpet. It does not have a soft feel on wood floors so I fear scratching these surfaces is possible. Great vacuum on all but wood floors.
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Your asking for a lot of problems if you want a Roomba to go after "enormous" fluffy dog hair piles. The brush on the Roomba will only hold a certain amount of hair and then it's time to pop the brush out and take a wire brush to it for cleaning. I wouldn't suggest a Roomba to anyone who owns a dog that sheds a great deal expecially if it were a long haired dog. They would surely be disappointed in the amount of work it took keeping the brush working properly.
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Yes. I have a St. Bernard and a German shepherd. I also have long hair and shed a lot. The roomba has been an awesome investment for my sanity!
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Yes, I often use it that way. I usually sweep, then use a dustpan to pick up the bulk of my sweepings then I take the black and decker off of the charger, flip it on and vacuum all with one hand. This is product is also awesome for stairs and vacuuming my furniture (I have 2 long haired cats) the pet hair attachment is amazing. I can't say enough about it!
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I have 2 cats and a dog but most of what is picked up is dirt and carpet fibers. I don't think you'd have any problems, it's a really good vacuum in my opinion.
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I own this vacuum,I also have a huge husky-lab that sheds unlike anything I have ever had in my house,this vacuum is excellent for picking up hair,it sucks better than any vacuum I have ever owned.I do my floors and furniture and car,it's not good for carpet.
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I am a pet owner for sure...5 dogs, 9 cats, a couple of the cats and a 2-3 of the dogs will get in bed often. It sheds the hair well, and washes out clean...I would say it does deal with pet hair very well...one of our dogs is a chow shepherd mix and sheds a lot...the others are beagles who don't shed a lot...one of the beagles loves to sleep with us, and she likes to dig a spot before she lays down...the microfiber stands up well to that also. I must say that overall, I am really happy with this comforter, and the real authority, my wife, was skeptical when I bought it, but has remarked several times what a great comforter it is, especially given what we paid for it. Stands up to frequent washing too...and we were skeptical about its warmth in the winter, but found it to be sufficient (we live in Indiana...didn't have a real bad winter last year). Overall a very good product...