The 8 Best Pet Hair Removers of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Analan Mini Pet Hair Remover Brush

4.8

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The Analan Mini Pet Hair Remover Brush is our best overall pick because its unique, three-sided design offers several ways to clean in a compact, ergonomic shape. Our tester was able to quickly pick up embedded hair after just a few swipes.

"It easily pulled embedded hair from surfaces," our tester noted, describing the satisfying performance of the Analan.

The multi-sided Analan has three different serration sizes, with the widest serrations designed to allow for quick scraping of larger surface areas. Tighter serrations help snag hair from stubborn surfaces where pet hair sticks most. You can also clean in sequence, attacking the same area with gradually finer serrations to pick up big messes, then capture the excess. The corners can be used to wedge pet hairs out of crevices.

The triangle shape and handheld size of the Analan also provides easy ways to grip the hair remover. "It fits nicely in the hand," one tester said. "And it's designed in such a way that the user can hold it at whichever angle is most comfortable."

Plus, since it's essentially a plastic wedge, with no crevices or nooks of its own, cleaning the Analan is as simple as rinsing it off in the sink.

While the Analan was convenient, comfortable, and extremely effective, its handheld size gave it a substantial limitation, since you can only scrape a few inches at a time. For most fur cleanups, the Analan was perfect, but you might want to seek a larger pet hair remover if your goal is de-furring rugs or other large items.

_{Dimensions: 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.78 inches | Material: Plastic and rubber}

Best Budget

Evriholder FURemover Pet Hair Removal Broom

4.5

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This cross between a broom, rake, and squeegee is an essential item in your pet hair removal tool kit, according to our tester. It works on hardwood, tile, carpets, and vinyl to help remove the pet fur with a double-sided broom and squeegee head. On smooth floors, it works better than a traditional broom and dustbin because it traps the fur in its teeth, but be wary of stray hairs that may not easily come off its teeth after cleaning.

"It did a great job at removing hair," our tester said. "When using it on a high pile rug the hair came up in a ball that was easy to pick up. On a more flat surface it worked pretty well too."

The telescopic handle adjusts from 3 to 5 feet, making it easy to sweep under your bed, sofa, and other hard to reach places.

The squeegee side of this broom also offers more cleaning capabilities, such as cleaning around your dog's water bowl or wiping nose-printed door panes. The brush head can also be removed for easy cleaning and storage.

_{Dimensions: 36.9 x 1.65 x 7.9 inches | Material: Rubber bristle head}

Best Roller

Evercare Pet Hair Extra Sticky Lint Roller

4.3

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You can't go wrong having a sticky lint roller in your pet hair cleaning regime, and this roller by Evercare Pet is a great choice. Our tester said it quickly picked up a large amount of hair with just one swipe. This roller has a plastic handle that's contoured to fit comfortably in your hand while rolling. This roller was also easy to refill and could come packaged with two extra lint rolls.

"Picks up a good amount of hair in one swipe," our tester said. "It rolls smoothly too."

_{Dimensions: 9.45 x 4.29 x 2.52 inches | Material: Plastic}

Best for Furniture

ChomChom Pet Hair Remover

4.5

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When you need to clean pet hair off of your furniture or blankets in a hurry, the ChomChom Roller should be your go-to. It looks like a lint roller, but instead of sticky tape, you’ll find textured red fabric underneath the hood. Roll it over your intended target a few times and the pet hair will almost instantly disappear. "I was impressed at how easy and efficient the product is to use, and there's no need to stop and remove a sticky sheet every few swipes like with a [traditional] lint roller," our tester said. This roller is 7.5 inches wide, so you can cover even large areas fairly quickly.

Our tester found this roller worked best on upholstery, but also found it effective for clothing, blankets, and jackets. Keep in mind that it works better on items that are taut, so if you want to use it on clothes or a bedding, hold the item tight while using. Our tester's only gripe is this roller does not easily empty, as she had to scoop some hair out of the dust bin. She also said the release button was in the exact place where she wanted to rest her thumb, so she accidentally opened the dust bin several times during testing. However, this minor design flaw does not detract from this roller's obvious efficacy at removing pet hair quickly and easily from furniture.

_{Dimensions: 7.5 x 3 x 2.5 inches | Material: Not listed}

Best for Carpets

Uproot Cleaner Pro Reusable Pet Hair Remover

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A similar style of this reusable pet hair remover tool went viral on TikTok earlier this year for a good reason. Our tester said this tool picked up hair quickly and it easily piled into a ball off the tool. This tool's scored edge makes it a great option for high pile and density carpets, where pet hairs are easily trapped. Our tester also noted this tool was comfortable to use and the double edge offered more flexibility in how you can hold it. While Uproot Clean has many tools designed for different pet hair cleaning needs, we found that this tool was great at cleaning crevices. It could easily catch hair between a base board and carpet or between couch cushions.

We would not recommend using this tool on delicate or fuzzy, knit fabrics as they could be snagged. Not to worry though, as our tester said that it did not snag more durable materials such as upholstery and carpet. While this tool is a great option for high traffic areas in your home, where you know pet hair accumulates, we would not recommend trying to use it as an all-area tool. It's quite labor intensive and does require several swipes to fully pick up all the hair in one spot. While this tool may require a bit of elbow grease and attention to detail, we love its effectiveness and comfortable handle, making it a great option for carpets around your home.

_{Dimensions: 6.6 x 5 x 0.37 inches | Material: Not listed}

Best for Laundry

Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls

5

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Dryer balls not only cut down on your clothes dry time, but also are a great way to effectively remove pet hair without adding any extra work to your cleaning routine. These dryer balls by Smart Sheep impressed our tester with their effectiveness at removing hair in a full load of laundry. Wool dryer balls work by adding extra air circulation to a dryer cycle, resulting in short dry times and removing static that results in fabric cling and remaining pet hair.

Our tester noted these dryer balls would be a great option for pet owners who have blankets, towels, or other laundry that experience frequent pet hair cling. While wool dryer balls are a great option for natural fiber clothing, they may not be best for drying delicate clothing and spandex materials. In addition to being a great pet hair remover, these dryer balls act as a natural fabric softener, so there's no need to use additional liquids or dryer sheets in your laundry. They also require no upkeep and can be used in over 1,000 loads before needing to be replaced.

_{Dimensions: 7.8 x 7 x 2.8 inches | Material: New Zealand wool}

Best for Travel

Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer

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If you frequently travel with your dog in the car or even on planes, this tiny pet hair detailer by the Lilly Brush Store, is a great tool to have with you. This detailer also can be clipped to a keychain, so you never leave home without it. Our tester appreciated its simple, yet effective design which allows for easy cleaning of tight corners and broad swaths of fabric. Although this detailer was great on taut fabric, such as upholstery, our tester said she would not recommend it for removing hair from clothing.

She also noted this detailer picked up a large amount of hair after just one swipe and balled it up neatly. Although it's recommended that you clean this tool with a damp cloth, our tester also found it effective to rinse it in a sink, if there are some stubborn hairs stuck on the rubber. We recognize that this tool's small size does require more effort for cleaning large areas, but for quick, everyday messes, we think it's more than sufficient. Whether you need to quickly clean upholstery in a rental home, or wipe off your car's upholstery, this tool is a great on-the-go option.

_{Dimensions: 3 x 4 x 0.75 inches | Material: Plastic and rubber}