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Hello!

I own a dog day care and really need a good vacuum to pick up dog hair on the floor, in corners, on the stairs AND in the car. So I do need an upholstery attachment if its going to be an upright. Which do you think is best for this sort of a job– so we are talking massive amounts of hair, 20+ dogs a day.

Thank YOU SO MUCH!!!

I would recommend a Dyson vacuum. I mostly use different models of Dyson’s. For doggie daycare you definitely need to stay away from canister vacuums unless it’s a Rainbow. You also need to focus on bag-less vacuums otherwise you will end up paying hundreds of dollars a year in filters and bags. Also bear in mind that you may be considered a commercial user by many vacuum manufacturers therefore most warranties will be much shorter.

If all you have are bare floors, I would recommend just getting a good wet/dry vac. I use a powerful 6.25hp Sears craftsman wet/dry vacuum that also has a blower and a washable filter. I believe the wet/dry vac cost me $250 back in 2003. It has a huge bin that will allow you to get to all the dog hair and dirt without emptying the bin. If your floor is bare but also has a rubber padding for the dogs to play on to reduce injuries just look for the right accessory for the wet dry vac that will allow it to glide over the rubber without sticking. But if you have carpets then I would say get a Dyson. If you use a wet/dry vac on carpets it will quickly wear the rugs down. It is also extremely difficult to maneuver the wet/dry vac over any carpet. Note a wet dry vac can rip up glued on linoleum or plastic floor tiles so be careful if you have these types of floor surfaces.

My favorite pet hair vacuum is the Dyson DC 28. You will love the accessories. I know I was impressed. The ‘ball’ action makes it quick to vacuum around corners. I also like the way I can fully extend the vacuum under say a table without the front of the vacuum head rising up. Also switching from floor to carpet is as easy as flipping a switch near the handle.

Now there are two things that I find a bit annoying with the DC28.

1. The bin is smaller than that of the average vacuum. If you have 20 dogs a day you will empty your bin I would say at least 3 times per vacuuming session especially in the summer. However, no non wet/dry vacuum can contain all the hair from 3 or more heavily shedding dogs like Akitas in one bin. You could try spreading the vacuuming sessions throughout the day but be aware that some wonderful, passive dogs do go into a blind rage and attack vacuums. That’s another reason I like Dyson vacuums, it is very difficult for any dog to sink their teeth into the smooth, durable, curvy plastic casing. In any case try to keep the dogs away while vacuuming or learn which ones hate vacuums.
2. The cord is kind of short. This may not be an issue for you since most dog daycares are in large warehouse type structures therefore there will be many power outlets.

For the car the wet/dry vac or the Dyson will work well. But the best way to go is to get a hand held vacuum. It is an additional cost but it will save you time and reaching some areas will be much easier.

Wish you the best,

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