- Usually these vacuums have extra-stiff brushes or more brushes on the main roller to capture the pet hair off of the carpet or upholstery. They may also have more powerful motors to suck up the hair faster and easier.
- Vacuums designed for homes with pets have special hand tools that grab hair off fabric surfaces. Usually, these tools include stiff brushes several brushes on a roller.
- Most of these vacuums include HEPA filtration systems meant to filter out pet dander, allergens, and mites.
