Bissell PowerClean FurFinder 200W Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum ($223, originally $260)
A good vacuum at this stage of life is a non-negotiable, especially with pet roommates. Our contributing shopping editor, who is a proud Corgi owner, insists this vacuum is "life-changing" when it comes to winning the war on fur. Her favorite features? The built-in light that illuminates hidden fur and the fact that it stands up on its own. For more details, read her Bissell PowerClean FurFinder 200W Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum review.
Editor Quote: "What I love most about the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder is that it actually feels like it was made for people who live with fur and are constantly fighting it. It's clear the designers paid attention to the little things that make a big difference. Take the built-in light. I assumed it was more gimmick than anything, but it immediately proved its worth when I vacuumed an area that looked clean and watched as it lit up a whole layer of hidden fur. And the fact that it stands up on its own is kind of life-changing. I can pause to give Cooper a pet break without having to lean it against the wall and pray it doesn't topple over. (Don't get me wrong — I love my Dyson vacuum, too. But I call a design win when I see one.)" — Marisa Petrarca, contributing shopping editor
