To buy: $80; amazon.com. As someone who owns two black dogs and two cats, it’s easy for pet hair to get a little out of control at my house. Dragging out my bulky vacuum every other day gets tiresome, too. This compact handheld vacuum allows me to suck up any loose hair balls (I find a lot of these) and is also a savior when it comes to cleaning carpeted steps. If you’ve ever tried vacuuming stairs, then you know how difficult it is to do with a full-size vacuum. Thanks to the extra large dust cup attachment, the task is a lot less daunting. When I need to vacuum hair from underneath heavy furniture, I reach for the crevice tool instead of trying to move everything around by myself. The process is super quick and easy, which I appreciate since I have to clean up every few days to keep up with the pet hair. With all this power and so much versatility—and for an affordable $80—the Shark Pet Pro Plus Handheld Vacuum is more than worth it. It’s no surprise I can’t stop raving about it, and if you’re a pet owner, you’ll understand exactly what I mean.