World Animal Day, marked each year on 4 October, is the perfect excuse to celebrate the animals we share our homes with, and we're celebrating all week. Our pets are family. But pet hair, muddy paw prints and the occasional accident come with the territory, and some of the messiest spots in your home aren't the obvious ones.
Here’s the best way to keep floors, carpets and upholstery fresh for you and your pets.
Why pet hair keeps coming back
Pet hair and dander don't just sit on the floor, they work their way into carpet fibres, rugs and soft furnishings, so a quick pass over the floor only deals with part of the problem. Regular, thorough cleaning is what keeps it under control.
The good news: with the right tools for each surface, keeping on top of pet mess takes far less effort.
Start with everyday pet hair
For daily pickups, we recommend a cordless stick vacuum built for fur. The PowerClean® FurGuard™ 280W is tangle-free, so hair doesn't wrap around the brush roll, and it's the vacuum that won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026. Its cordless design makes it easy to grab for a quick clean by the front door, under the dining table or around your pet's favourite spot.
The FurFinder™ Headlights light up fur, dust and debris on the floor ahead and to the sides of the machine, so you can see exactly what you're picking up and spot hidden hair along skirting boards or under the couch.
How often you clean matters as much as what you clean with. Pet owners generally get the best results vacuuming high-traffic areas several times a week, and more often during heavy shedding seasons. With a cordless stick vacuum, those quick daily touch-ups take just a few minutes.
Deal with paw prints on hard floors
Muddy paws, spilt water bowls and scattered dry food all end up on the hard floor. The CrossWave® Pet vacuums and washes sealed hard floors in a single pass, picking up pet hair and wet or dry mess together, so you skip the sweep-then-mop routine.
Treat accidents fast
Speed matters with pet accidents. Blot the area straight away rather than rubbing, then clean it with a carpet or spot cleaner and a BISSELL formula designed for pet stains and odours. The sooner you act, the better the chance of removing the mess completely.
The SpotClean™ Turbo is a portable spot cleaner for carpets, rugs, upholstery and car interiors. It's ideal for pet beds, couches and the back seat after a trip to the vet or the beach.
Give carpets and rugs a proper reset
Hair, dander and everyday dirt build up deep in the pile, which is where a vacuum alone can't reach. BISSELL recommends a deep clean at least every six months, or every three to six months in homes with pets or allergy sensitivities.
The CleanView™ HydroSteam® carpet cleaner is built for the job. Its HydroSteam® Technology, paired with BISSELL formulas, loosens and lifts stubborn dirt, stains and pet messes. It has three cleaning modes, including Quick Dry Mode for less downtime before pets are back on the carpet.
The pet-friendly cleaning toolkit
Here's what BISSELL recommends for a pet-proof home:
• Everyday pet hair: PowerClean® FurGuard™ 280W — cordless and tangle-free, and a Red Dot Award winner.
• Hard floors: CrossWave® Pet — vacuums and washes sealed hard floors at the same time.
• Accidents and upholstery: SpotClean™ Turbo — portable deep cleaning for carpets, couches, pet beds and car seats.
• Carpets and rugs: CleanView™ HydroSteam® — lifts stubborn stains, embedded dirt and pet messes with three cleaning modes.
Explore the Pet Range
Ready to make pet mess easier? Explore the BISSELL Pet Range to find the right fit for your home. As we celebrate World Animal Day this week, show the animals you love some extra care with a home that's clean, comfortable and ready for every cuddle.