We bought a Eureka Pet express vacuum about 2 years ago-it comes with a power paw gadget & a hair raiser for pets which is what I use the most-its one of those double sided padded brushes that you brush in one direction to pick up the furry fur-on the side is a compartment where you stick it in & it sucks away all the fur-it is totally awesome. Our couch is corduroy & it collects cat fur like a magnet. The brush is great cause you can just take that out & give everything a quick once over without having to drag out the vacuum. Since my hubby & I both have some back & shoulder issues it has been a lifesaver.