Original Article: https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/neakasa-p1-pro-5-in-1-pet-grooming-kit-review

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If you’ve ever taken your dog to the groomer, you know how expensive it can be, especially for longhaired breeds. You may have even tried to groom your dog at home, only to end up with fur all over the floor and all over your clothes. But what if there was a way to save money by grooming your dog yourself without all the mess?

That’s where Neakasa is improving the grooming experience. Their vacuum-assisted grooming kits are not only convenient and money-saving, but also help pet owners keep a clean, tidy home by trapping the fur the moment it comes off the animal. The suction level is just right to grab loose hair, and the device is quiet enough not to startle pets. It also comes with five handy attachments, so whether your dog needs a full shave down or just a thorough brushing, the Neakasa P1 Pro has you covered.

Overview

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Our Experience

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The Neakasa P1 Pro has been a blessing. With three scruffy dogs, our floor is already littered with fur just one day after vacuuming. I’ve tried to combat this with daily brushing, but it’s no use – dog hair is a normal part of our lives, and the reason I have to use a lint roller on myself anytime I’m about to leave the house. I’ve tried professional groomers, too, but I just can’t afford the monthly cost.

Recently, I decided to try the Neakasa P1 Pro Grooming Kit, hoping it would cut down on the dog hair around here. The worst offender is our 60 lb. mixed-breed, Turtle. Turtle’s ancestry is primarily yellow Lab, but there’s also some German Shepherd in there, which has given him a longer, thicker coat. When he’s shedding heavily, I take him outside and use a de-shedding tool. Though somewhat effective, this is a messy process, even outdoors, and leads to a lawn covered in blond hairballs, as well as a dusting of fur all over my clothes. So, I was eager to try this grooming vacuum on him.

From the very first use, I was pleasantly surprised, and many of the reviews I read beforehand stated the same thing. People were impressed with the quietness, the suction capability, and the overall cleanliness the P1 Pro provides – and so was I. This grooming kit makes the process of brushing, de-shedding, or shaving your dog a breeze. Turtle was not afraid of the clippers or the vacuum because they are both very quiet, and because it sucks up the hair as you go, I was able to shave him down on the comfort of a soft bed. This is a major plus when working with a senior animal like 12-year-old Turtle.

The only downside of the P1 Pro for me is the small 1-liter canister (dust cup). During Turtle’s shave-down, the cup filled up VERY quickly, meaning I had to stop every minute or two to empty it. Thankfully the emptying process is a breeze, and with smaller or less hairy dogs, it would not even be an issue.

Overall, I am very happy with the Neakasa P1 Pro. I even used it on my two other less hairy dogs – Rooney the Schnoodle-mix, and Candy the Shih-tzu/Pekingese – just to trim the wild hair on their backs for a slightly cleaner look. They are both rescues and can be skittish but did very well with this quiet vacuum and clipper combo.

This is an easy-to-use product that has paid for itself in just one use. My floor is less hairy, I avoided an expensive groomer’s bill, and it saved me time with housework. Any hair left behind after grooming can be cleaned up in seconds by using one of the two cleaning attachments – then just empty the canister into the trash can. I’m definitely a fan of Neakasa!

Pros & Cons 

Key Features

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How to use

When ready to use, simply choose from your five available attachments, push the selected one onto the end of the vacuum hose (lining up with the electrical contacts), and push the power button on the top of the base. You will notice the dust cup filling up as you go, and when it stops sucking as well, simply turn the unit off, pop off the canister and empty the fur – then replace the canister, power back on, and continue. If you notice the clippers starting to sound noisy during use, you will need to lubricate the blade with oil before continuing.

What to Expect

The Neakasa P1 Pro works well for grooming most small- to medium-sized dogs, depending on the type of hair coat. The suction is powerful enough to grab loose hair without being so strong that it pulls uncomfortably on the pet’s fur. When using the clippers, the unit will immediately trap almost all the fur being removed. When using the brush or de-shedding attachments, fur will be caught on the end of those tools, but both have a handy addition on the back of the device, marked “CLEAN,” that when pushed, ejects the fur from the bristles allowing the vacuum to suck it up.

Most dogs are unbothered by the low noise of the Neakasa P1 Pro, but if you have a skittish dog, it is advisable to start with the brush attachment first to get them used to the noise and sensation, and don’t worry about getting it all done in one sitting. Nervous dogs may take a few short sessions to become fully acclimated to the grooming process if they’re not used to it already.

Maintenance

You will periodically need to lubricate the clipper blades, which can be done with actual clipper oil (not included), or “household cooking oil” according to the brand. Lubrication should occur regularly to extend the life of the blades, but one definite indicator that it’s time is when the clippers start to sound noisy – just a few drops on the blades will quiet them. You will also need to empty the dust cup when full, which might be several times while grooming a large dog or long-haired breed, or only once if grooming a small dog. There are also two interior filters (one HEPA and one sponge) that should be washed monthly, and air-dried before being placed back in the unit. All these small maintenance items only take seconds to perform and will extend the life of your grooming kit so you can enjoy it for years to come!

About Neakasa

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Neakasa, formerly known as Neabot, was cofounded in 2017 by Minming Gu and Franklin Wang. With extensive combined experience in sales, marketing, and management, this duo initially set out to create a line of personal electronics, but in 2023, switched gears to pursue building a brand focused on smart cleaning technology for the home. This was when they renamed their company “Neakasa,” a play on the words “neat” and “casa” (the Spanish word for house).

Today, this Hong Kong-based company produces a variety of home cleaning products – including a robot vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, and kitchen composter – and has a pet line, which offers grooming kits, litter boxes, and a pet hair dryer. They ship to over 60 countries and offer a great warranty as well as superior customer service. Neakasa has been praised in the media by Forbes, Mashable, and Country Living, to name a few, and lives up to their mission to simplify people’s lives through smart cleaning solutions.

Is the Neakasa P1 Pro a Good Value?

The price of the P1 Pro Grooming Kit falls somewhere in the middle of all the grooming vacuums. There are cheaper models, but they don’t appear to carry the same 12-month warranty or lifelong customer support that the Neakasa brand offers. And judging by reviews of these cheaper products, they don’t appear to be made to the same quality standards. In my opinion, the Neakasa P1 Pro is very reasonably priced, and considering the money and time that will be immediately saved after just one use, this grooming kit is well worth the cost.

How We Tested

I first tested the Neakasa P1 Pro on Turtle, a 60 lb. Lab/Shepherd mix with medium-length hair and a dense undercoat. The grooming brush and de-shedding tool helped reduce the volume of fur he’s been shedding lately, but I also gave him a full shave down with one of the longer blade guards to test the clippers. The clipper attachment easily cut his fur, but the small 1-liter canister had a hard time keeping up, and I lost count of how many times I had to stop to empty it.

I also used the clippers for some minor trimming on Rooney, a 20 lb. Schnoodle mix with a thin wiry coat, and Candy, a 15 lb. Shih-tzu/Pekingese mix with medium-length but fine hair. Initially, I only shaved down their backs to give them a neater look, and both reacted well, despite being skittish rescues. A few days later, I trimmed the long fur on Candy’s chest as well, and she definitely seemed calmer the second time around. The canister had no trouble with the fur from these two, making the P1 Pro ideal for small dogs, and less user-friendly for larger dogs, especially those with thick coats

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is there a warranty?

Neakasa provides a 12-month limited warranty on the P1 Pro. This warranty covers the vacuum base only and not the accessories. Approved warranty claims will typically require customers to return the item for repair, and if repair is not possible, a replacement. Neakasa will cover the shipping costs involved in warranted repairs. There is also a 30-day no-hassle return policy – clean vacuum units in like-new condition may be returned with their unopened accessories for a full refund (customer only pays the return shipping).

Does this product really trap all the hair?

About 99% of the fur removed from your pet will be instantly caught in the suction and pulled into the vacuum canister for easy cleanup. A very small percentage may escape capture at the outer edges of your clippers, but any hair left behind is easily cleaned up at the end by switching to one of the cleaning attachments and going over the surface you were working on, whether that’s a table, bed, or floor.

Does it work on all types of hair coats?

The size of the P1 Pro’s dust cup makes it best suited for short or medium hair coats, and coats that are not overly dense. Breeds like Chow Chows or Great Pyrenees, for example, might be difficult to groom using this particular kit, though Neakasa does offer larger dust cups in some of their other models. Coat volume aside, the P1 Pro can be used on fur that is fine, coarse, wiry, or curly.

What if I need a replacement part?

If you don’t see the item you need on the website, Neakasa’s customer support can be reached Monday through Friday to assist with ordering replacement parts for your unit.

Conclusion

Neakasa identified one of the biggest drawbacks of grooming your dog at home – the mess – and created a line of vacuum-assisted grooming kits to combat the issue. By trapping the dust, dander, and dog hair at the source, the P1 Pro Grooming Kit makes grooming your dog at home a breeze, so you can get back to enjoying time with your pets instead of cleaning up after them.

Source: Dogster