Ultenic Wet Dry Vacuum

It handles both wet and dry messes with a 4.5-gallon tank and dual-motor design. You can switch between wet and dry cleaning modes. The machine delivers strong suction across a variety of debris types.

The swivel steering and long hose provide good reach around furniture and tight spaces. Customers find it well-balanced and easy to move from room to room.

It removes dirt, dust, and pet hair from carpets well. Performance may be less effective on deeper or heavily soiled carpets.

For pet hair, look for strong suction (roughly 20,000 Pa or more on a robot vacuum, 150 AW or more on a cordless), a tangle-resistant brush roll, a dedicated pet tool, and HEPA filtration, which by definition captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns. Dyson, Shark and Bissell all make well-reviewed pet models. Use the Pet Hair Specialist filter on our comparison table to see which ones are in stock and what they cost right now.

Most manufacturers suggest replacing filters every 3 to 6 months, depending on how often you vacuum and whether you have pets. HEPA filters usually last 12 to 18 months if you clean them regularly. Washable foam filters on bagless models should be rinsed every 1 to 2 weeks and dried fully before going back in. Replacements typically run $15 to $50. A clogged filter chokes airflow, so suction drops noticeably well before the filter looks dirty.