Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

In handheld mode it effectively cleans hair and crumbs from chairs and small surfaces, making it handy for quick above-floor touch-ups.

Above-floor and upholstery cleaning benefit from the powerful corded handheld, which can take tools directly or via the wand to reach high and low areas.

Above-floor tools work well on furniture and car interiors, though the limited hose range makes reaching very high or deep areas more challenging.

Above-floor tools, including a wide upholstery head and crevice wand, work well on furniture and tight corners for pet hair and general debris.

Extendable hose with up to 11 feet of reach lets you tackle stairs, furniture, mattresses, and other above-floor areas effectively.

The handheld tools make it effective for above-floor cleaning, with testers noting that it lifts everyday sofa and cushion stains and leaves upholstery looking refreshed once dry.

Compact Electrobrush’s added power pulls embedded pet hair from textured upholstery efficiently.

In handheld mode with the motorized mini brush, the R10 Pro does a thorough job on sofas, cushions and other upholstery, pulling out debris quickly.

The powered mini nozzle and larger head both do a strong job pulling pet hair and embedded dirt from sofas and chairs.

The tangle-free turbine tool, instant-release wand, and long-reach hose make above-floor cleaning on stairs, upholstery, and even car interiors a core strength, especially in homes battling embedded pet hair.

Its motorized brush and strong suction make it highly effective on upholstery, stairs and car interiors, pulling embedded dirt and hair from fabrics and mats.

Above-floor cleaning is a strong point: upholstery, dusting and crevice tools are used for sofas, cars, stairs and tight gaps with powerful results. Users often crack the suction relief to avoid grabbing fabrics while still cleaning thoroughly.

With powered mini tools and brush attachments, reviewers consistently report excellent pickup on furniture, pet beds, cars, and stairs. A few note the suction can be overly aggressive for lightweight fabrics like thin curtains unless extra care is taken.

Mini power brush plus lightweight handheld mode perform well on upholstery, pet beds, and above-floor areas; reviewers frequently mention reaching for it for quick spot cleaning.

The motorized mini brush is repeatedly praised for upholstery, pet beds, and fabric surfaces, pulling embedded dust and hair effectively.

Wide combo and crevice tools make above-floor cleaning easy on tables, shelves, cushions, keyboards, and other nooks around the home.

Lift Away mode and tools let it clean curtains, blinds, ceiling fans, stairs, cabinets, vents, and car interiors with strong above floor performance, though the pet brush can feel less effective and bog down on thick cat trees.

With its handheld mode and mini motorized brush, the V8 Animal pulls dust and hair from upholstery and car interiors effectively when pressed against the fabric.

Above-floor cleaning with the long hose and air-powered brush tool is strong, pulling debris from upholstery and other elevated surfaces effectively in everyday use.

Above-floor cleaning is strong: users report easy pickup of pet fur and crumbs from furniture when using handheld mode and specialized tools.

The upholstery tool, crevice nozzle and small round brush together give Henry Xtra strong above-floor performance, handling sofas, edges, pipework and delicate dusting jobs effectively.

Performs very well on car upholstery, pulling embedded debris from seats and other soft surfaces, especially when used with the small brush attachment.

Air-powered upholstery tool and long hose remove pet hair and debris from furniture and other above-floor areas.

Powered Lift-Away pod and dedicated Pet Power Brush give it strong above-floor performance, letting you tackle furniture, stairs, and other elevated surfaces with the same strong suction as on floors.

In handheld mode, the Pure One S11 can clean furniture, car interiors, and other above-floor areas effectively as part of day-to-day use.

Motorized brush deep-cleans upholstery without bogging and pairs well with the lift-off canister.

In Lift-Away mode the canister and hose can be carried for above-floor work, letting users clean cobwebs, upholstery and other elevated surfaces efficiently with the included tools.

Hair Screw Tool works well on stairs and other above-floor areas, pulling out embedded hair while the crevice tool helps along edges.

The Pet PowerMate and dusting brush work well for couches, pillows, and other above-floor surfaces, especially when paired with the long hose and telescoping wand for extended reach.

Using the pet multi-tool, the WandVac can pull embedded hair and debris from upholstery and stairs during above-floor cleanups.

Strong handheld suction and a Dyson-style brush tool make it effective on upholstery and other above-floor surfaces.

Above-floor and upholstery cleaning is typically strong thanks to pet tools and wide upholstery brushes, with users reporting effective furniture and bed cleanup. Hose reach/attachment stability can limit comfort for some users.

Upholstery tools and the mini motorized brush allow the V8 Absolute to pull dust and debris from cloth furniture, car interiors and other above-floor areas effectively when pressed against the surface.

With its mini motorized tool and other attachments, the V11 performs well on upholstery, stairs, and car interiors; the main Torque Drive head can be bulky for tight above-floor spaces, so swapping tools matters.

Performs well on car seats, couches, chairs, vents and window tracks; brush tips help loosen grime and reach tight edges effectively.

Works well on couches, chairs, car seats, and floor mats, letting users spray/scrub and extract with handheld tools; long hose improves reach for vehicles and furniture; wide-path tool helps cover larger upholstery sections.

Above-floor cleaning is strong with the handheld setup and mini motorized tool, especially for sofas and beds; the main drawback noted is hair wrapping/tangling on the small and main motorized heads.

The crevice tool and brush are very effective above the floor, reaching into sofa cracks, buttoned upholstery, blinds, and cabinet edges to pull out hair, crumbs, and dust without needing a separate handheld vacuum.

The combination of pet brush and 2 in 1 crevice tools lets the LVAC-200 handle above floor jobs like cleaning couches, car interiors and dust under radiators effectively, making it a versatile option for more than just floors.

Long wand and included tools make it effective for couches, vehicles, vents, ceilings, and cobwebs; suction remains strong when using the hose/attachments.

Above-floor performance is a highlight: multiple tests report strong results on couches, car seats, and mats, including embedded pet hair removal. The integrated brush helps gather fibers ahead of the suction for more complete pickup.

Upholstery tools generally perform well on cushions and fabric furniture; some variants add turbo hand tools for better pet hair pickup on upholstery.

Works well for above-floor tasks like car seats, cupholders, and sofa cushions thanks to the hose and crevice tool; may need high mode and manual agitation for textured upholstery or hair.

The included handheld or stick functionality is widely considered useful for stairs, couch cushions, shelves, and corners the robot cannot reach, with multiple attachments enabling above-floor cleaning. Reviewers note it is convenient and reasonably powerful, though not always as feature-rich or strong as top standalone stick vacuums.

Users report that the combo or dusting tool and motorized hair screw tool work well on couches and above-floor dusting, though some find the hair screw tool slightly awkward and it may need extra passes versus older mini turbine designs.

Pet and upholstery tools work well on couches and above floor areas, letting the vacuum pull embedded pet hair from furniture and reach ceilings without much effort.

Above-floor tools and the pet turbo eraser let the CleanView Swivel Rewind pull hair and debris from stairs, upholstery, and tight corners more effectively than many budget uprights, though the suction-powered brush can slow or stop if you press too firmly on fabric.

A roughly seven-foot hose extends reach for above-floor cleaning on furniture, shelves, vents, and other elevated surfaces.

A flexible hose and onboard tools make cleaning upholstery, stairs, and other above-floor areas straightforward for a bagged upright.