The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is a cordless handheld vacuum designed with pet owners in mind. It comes with two power settings to help you tackle different kinds of messes, and includes a turbo tool for tackling fabric-based furniture. It also offers outstanding performance on bare floors, although it struggles a bit more with carpet. Unfortunately, it can be hard to detach the built-in combination crevice and extension wand tool. Still, this handheld can be an asset as it can tackle the occasional mess or pet fluff around the home.
Our Verdict
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is great for bare floors. It can pick up most pet hair as well as cereal and rice. While it has an overall decent but plasticky build quality, it requires regular maintenance. A couple of parts also need to be replaced over time.
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Picks up most pet hair on all surface types.
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Clears small and large debris well.
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Highly portable and lightweight.
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Plasticky build quality.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is decent for low-pile carpet. It can pick up most pet hair and a lot of large debris. However, it struggles a bit more with finer debris. Its plasticky build feels a bit flimsy in some places and it requires some regular maintenance to keep it at optimal performance. It also has recurring costs, as its pre-filter and main filter need to be replaced over time.
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Picks up most pet hair on all surface types.
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Highly portable and lightweight.
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Struggles to pick up small debris.
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Plasticky build quality.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is decent for high-pile carpet. This vacuum can pick up most pet hair and a good amount of large debris. However, it struggles more with finer debris. It also has a plasticky build quality and requires regular maintenance. A couple of its parts need replacing over time. Pulling out its built-in crevice and extension wand can also be a little tricky.
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Picks up most pet hair on all surface types.
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Highly portable and lightweight.
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Struggles to pick up small debris.
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Plasticky build quality.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is decent for pets. It can pick up most pet hair from bare floors and carpet. However, it has a plasticky build quality, requires some regular maintenance, and has a few parts that need replacing over time. On the upside, it has a turbo brush to help dislodge dirt from furniture.
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Picks up most pet hair on all surface types.
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Highly portable and lightweight.
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Plasticky build quality.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is outstanding for stairs. This lightweight vacuum is easy to use on stairs since it has a virtually unlimited range so long as it has battery life left as well as room in its dirt compartment. Unfortunately, it has a plasticky build and some parts could crack if dropped. It can be somewhat tricky to pull out its built-in crevice and extension wand.
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Picks up most pet hair on all surface types.
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Highly portable and lightweight.
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Plasticky build quality.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is excellent for cars. It's lightweight, portable, and has quite a long range. It comes with a built-in crevice and extension wand so that you can get into hard-to-reach places. It offers decent overall performance on low-pile carpet. However, it has a plasticky build quality and it requires some regular maintenance.
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Picks up most pet hair on all surface types.
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Highly portable and lightweight.
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Plasticky build quality.
This vacuum is a poor fit for workshop cleaning. It can't handle liquid spills and isn't robust or powerful enough to easily handle debris like wood or metal shavings.
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Picks up most pet hair on all surface types.
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Highly portable and lightweight.
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Plasticky build quality.
- 7.2 Bare Floor
- 7.7 Low-Pile Carpet
- 7.7 High-Pile Carpet
- 7.4 Pets
- 9.0 Stairs
- 8.5 Cars
- 5.6 Workshop
- Updated Oct 02, 2024: We've added text to this review for the new tests added in Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jul 23, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. We've overhauled our floor performance tests and added new 'Hard Floor Pick-Up,' 'High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up,' 'Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up,' and 'Pet-Hair Pick-Up' tests. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Dec 14, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update builds on our previous 'Suction' test with a new 'Airflow' test that more accurately measures a vacuum's ability to generate air movement. If you'd like to see an in-depth look at the reasoning and methodology behind this change, you can see our full changelog here..
- Updated Nov 03, 2022: This vacuum's suction force has been retested with a more accurate manometer. The test results for the 'Maximum Suction' and 'Normal Suction' fields have been updated. All relevant scores and text have been updated.
- Updated Aug 03, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated May 27, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Nov 11, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Nov 05, 2020: Early access published.
- Updated Oct 20, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Oct 14, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Oct 04, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet comes in one variant: gray. You can see its label here. This vacuum also comes in a non-pet variant called the Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+, which comes in black and doesn't include a turbo brush.
If you come across a Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet that's differently equipped than our test model, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Compared To Other Vacuums
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is a cordless handheld vacuum that's designed for picking up pet hair. It comes with a turbo brush to help clean fabric-covered furniture and it has a built-in combination crevice tool and extension wand. However, it doesn't pick up as much pet hair as the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+, another pet-oriented handheld vacuum. Check out our recommendations for the best handheld vacuums for pet hair, the best cordless vacuums for pet hair, and the best vacuums for pet hair.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet and the Shark WANDVAC are handheld vacuums with different strengths. The Black+Decker has a better battery performance and a larger dirt compartment. It also comes with a turbo brush and offers better overall performance on bare floors and high-pile carpet. However, the Shark is better on low-pile carpet. It feels better built, does a better job of capturing fine allergens, and has virtually no recurring costs.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is a better handheld vacuum for most uses than the Black+Decker 16V MAX dustbuster Cordless Hand Vacuum. The AdvancedClean+ Pet comes with a turbo brush and has a better battery performance. It also performs better on carpet. However, the Hand Vacuum is better built, with fewer recurring costs. It also performs better on bare floors.
The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ is a better handheld vacuum for cleaning pet hair than the Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet. The Shark is better built, easier to maintain, and has fewer recurring costs. It comes with an upholstery tool as well as a hard bristle brush, and it has a better overall performance on all surface types. However, the Black+Decker has a better battery performance and a larger dirt compartment.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet and Hoover ONEPWR Cordless Hand Vacuum are evenly-matched vacuums. The Black+Decker is lighter, has a slightly larger dirt compartment, and comes with a built-in crevice cleaner and turbo brush to deal with messes in tight corners or on upholstery. It also cleans better on high-pile carpet. That said, the Hoover has lower recurring costs, a longer battery life, substantially faster battery recharging times, and superior cleaning performance on bare floors and low-pile carpet.
The Wyze Handheld Vacuum and Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet perform better under different use cases, so one may be a better fit than the other, depending on your needs. The Wyze is smaller, lighter, delivers slightly better performance on low and high-pile carpets, and has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter. Despite taking much less time to recharge, it also has a similar battery life to the Black+Decker, though this can vary in the real world. However, the Black+Decker clears debris more effectively on bare floors, comes with a turbo brush, and has a bigger dirt compartment that doesn't need emptying as often.
The HoLife HM036E is a slightly better handheld vacuum than the Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet. The HoLife is better-built. It comes with a liquid nozzle for cleaning spills, and it has a better performance on bare floors. It also has a better battery performance and is easier to maneuver. However, the Black+Decker comes with a turbo brush that can tackle debris on fabric-based furniture.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet and iRobot H1 each have their advantages, and one may suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. The Black+Decker incurs slightly lower recurring costs, is a little less demanding in terms of maintenance, has a larger dirt compartment, and delivers better performance on bare floors. Meanwhile, the iRobot clears more debris on low and high-pile carpet, feels better-built, is easier to maneuver, and takes less time to charge despite offering similar battery life, though that can vary with real-world usage.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet and RYOBI 18V One+ 3 Gal. Project Wet/Dry are for different usage scenarios. The Black+Decker is a much smaller, considerably lighter handheld vacuum designed for household spot-cleaning tasks. It also comes with a turbo brush for dealing with pet hair on upholstered surfaces and has a longer maximum battery life of roughly half an hour. Meanwhile, the RYOBI is a dedicated shop vacuum with a remarkably strong suction force, enabling it to easily clear debris on most surfaces. It's wet-compatible, allowing you to clear liquid messes, and has a dustbin capacity that's almost twenty times that of the Black+Decker.
Test Results
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet has a decent build quality. It's completely made out of plastic, but parts like the dustbin door's hinge feel especially flimsy and could break if dropped. You can also accidentally push the power button while you're removing its filters.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is decently easy to maintain.
- Dust bowl: This part can be emptied by pressing its debris release button. However, it isn't removable. It can be wiped clean with a dry cloth when necessary.
- Plastic pre-filter: You can easily remove this part by pulling on its tabs. It can be washed in warm soapy water. The manufacturer recommends cleaning this part regularly.
- Filter: This part clicks apart from the pre-filter. You can also wash this part in soapy water. It's recommended to clean this part regularly to keep an optimal suction force.
All parts that can be cleaned with water should be left to dry completely before putting them back in.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet has a couple of recurring costs. The plastic pre-filter, as well as the filter, should be replaced every six to nine months. You can purchase replacement filters through the manufacturer's website.
This vacuum is decently easy to store. It doesn't come with on-board storage for its motorized brush but the combination extension wand and crevice tool is built-in. If you want a handheld vacuum that comes with a mountable rack station for easier storing, check out the Dyson Humdinger.
This vacuum has an alright dirt compartment. It's somewhat large and the compartment is see-through so you know when it needs to be emptied. However, due to its size, you may need to empty it more frequently.
- Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet handheld vacuum
- Filter
- Pre-filter
- Motorized brush
- Jack plug charger
- Vacuum user guide
This vacuum has a cordless design, so its range is only limited by its battery life and the room left in its dirt compartment.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet is exceptionally portable. It's lightweight and has a carrying handle so you can bring it with you to different rooms.
The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet has an alright battery performance. There are two power settings. The default power mode is the 'On' setting, which provides just under half an hour of continuous runtime. Its more powerful 'Boost Mode' lasts around 13 minutes. Three white LED lights let you know the status of the battery, and it flashes when you have only one minute of runtime left.
This vacuum has an easy-to-reach on/off button that also doubles as a power adjustment button. When you turn the vacuum on, you activate its least powerful 'On' mode. However, double-pressing the same button activates 'Boost Mode', which is its most powerful mode best-suited for tackling stubborn messes.
This vacuum comes with a couple of tools and brushes. There's a motorized turbo brush that can help you clean fabric-based furniture. There's also a combination extension wand and crevice tool that's built into it and can't be removed.
This vacuum can also be used with its turbo brush to clean furniture.
This vacuum does an excellent job of dealing with debris on hard floors, clearing away a wide variety of debris within a single back-and-forth pass. That said, you need to keep the vacuum at a fairly shallow angle for optimum performance.
This vacuum delivers good performance on high-pile carpet. Since it's a fairly low-powered vacuum that can't provide much in the way of surface agitation on carpets, it struggles with finer debris like sand that's been pushed thoroughly into carpet fibers. However, it's good at dealing with medium and large debris like rice or cereal.
This vacuum's performance on low-pile carpet is good. As with its performance on high-pile carpet, it provides insufficient surface agitation to deal with fine, deeply embedded debris but has little trouble dealing with larger material.
With its turbo brush attachment, this vacuum does a fantastic job of dealing with pet hair on low-pile carpeting. It can clear even deeply embedded hair within a single back-and-forth sweep.
This vacuum has okay maneuverability. It's not designed to clean large amounts of flooring, but it can spot clean and tackle small messes with relative ease. It's lightweight and can get into hard-to-reach places with its crevice extension tool. It also doesn't have a problem cleaning around power cables. However, the extension wand can be hard to pull out of the vacuum and you have to turn off the vacuum to attach the turbo brush. While the turbo brush does an okay job cleaning furniture, there's no bristle tool so you could damage wood surfaces when cleaning.
