Pet vacuum cleaners from Miele and Riccar — Cat & Dog canisters, Premium Pet uprights, a cordless Cat & Dog stick and TurboTeam canisters that ship with a turbobrush for pet hair. Call 763-535-0770 for help choosing.
Every machine in this category is either sold by its manufacturer as a pet model or ships with a dedicated pet-hair tool. That is the line we draw: a vacuum whose description only mentions pets is not listed here.
Riccar Premium Pet uprights — the Tandem Air R40P Premium Pet (dual motor, 7-stage sealed HEPA with granulated charcoal, Fur Get It tool) and the Clean Air R27P Premium Pet (charcoal odor control, dust sensor, Fur Get It tool).
How to Pick the Right Pet Vacuum Cleaner
Start with your floors. Mostly carpet with a heavy shedder points to a powered brush: the Electro Plus Cat & Dog canisters or a Riccar Premium Pet upright. Mixed hard floors and rugs suit the turbobrush canisters, which are lighter and quieter. For a fast daily pickup between deep cleans, the cordless Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog is the easy grab. If odor matters, choose a model with a charcoal or Active AirClean filter.
What is the difference between Miele Cat & Dog and TurboTeam models?
Both target pet hair. TurboTeam canisters ship with the air-driven STB 305-3 turbobrush. Cat & Dog models go further: the Guard L1, Guard M1 and Classic C1 Cat & Dog add an Active AirClean odor filter, and the Classic C1 and Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog step up to the powered Electro Plus electrobrush for deeper carpet cleaning.
Is a bagged or bagless pet vacuum better?
Bagged machines such as the Miele Guard and Classic C1 seal hair and dander inside the bag, which suits allergy households. Bagless models such as the Blizzard CX1 and Boost CX1 Cat & Dog save on bags but you empty a dust bin. Both clean pet hair well.
Do Riccar Premium Pet uprights come with a pet tool?
Yes. The Riccar Tandem Air R40P Premium Pet and Clean Air R27P Premium Pet both include Riccar's self-cleaning Fur Get It pet tool for upholstery and stairs.
Can I add a pet tool to a vacuum I already own?
Often, yes. Riccar's Fur Get It and handheld turbo brush fit many Riccar uprights, and Miele sells turbobrushes for its canisters. See our Pet Tools & Accessories category or call 763-535-0770 to confirm the fit.
How do I get help choosing a pet vacuum cleaner?
Call Twin City Vacuum at 763-535-0770 or stop by 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. We have sold and serviced Miele and Riccar vacuums since 1956.
