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Best Vacuum
Cleaner by Category
Our reviews of the best vacuums by category are designed to eliminate
the guesswork of purchasing the best vacuum cleaner. We also
aim to save you money by helping you make the best choice for you and
your cleaning needs the first time around.
Our review process is based on several factors, including ease of use,
durability, consumer vacuum
cleaner reviews, and price. And, to make it easier,
we’ve broken our selections down by category, so you don’t have to weed
through "bagged vacuum" reviews if you know you want a
bagless. However, we do recommend considering other vacuum
cleaner options since additional features you haven’t considered might
provide you far more benefit than you expected.
Best Overall Vacuums
Don't let the price fool you – the Hoover
U5140-900 Tempo Widepath Bagged Upright Vacuum has a small price tag,
but it provides superior cleaning ability coupled with an extra wide
cleaning path that is especially helpful in large, open areas.
- Large, 15" cleaning path means more cleaning
with less work
- The innovative filtration system traps
allergy-triggering pollen, ragweed, and dust mites
- The powerful 12-amp motor provides plenty of
suction power for deep down cleaning
- Features a bright headlight to illuminate your
cleaning path
- Retail price is under $80
Dyson
is known for superior suction in its vacuums, but also couples
innovative ball technology in it's Dyson
DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner. Now
maneuvering around furniture and other obstacles is easy work, thanks
to the unique pivoting nature of the ball technology. Other
features on this outstanding cleaner include:
- Root Cyclone technology that keeps suction
strong when other vacuums lose power – and cleaning ability – over time
- The motorbrush can be engaged to clean pet hair
from carpets or disengaged to clean rugs and delicate floors
- Lifetime HEPA filter means the air coming out
of the vacuum is even cleaner than the air in your house
normally. And you save money by not having to replace the
filter.
- Certified "Asthma Friendly" by the Asthma and
Allergy Foundation of America
- 16-foot telescoping wand extends with the touch
of a button to clean hard to reach places
- Backed by Dyson's 5-year warranty
For superior steam cleaning at an affordable price, the Hoover
F5914-900 SteamVac with Clean Surge really delivers. Having a steam
cleaner handy at home will pay for itself in no time, especially now
that you can clean one room at a time as your schedule allows, rather
than make a whole day of it with a rental unit that needs to be back by
a certain time.
- Cleans carpets, rugs, upholstery and even bare
floors
- Designed with a powerful 12-amp motor for deep
cleaning and strong suction
- The dual tank water system keeps the dirty
water away from the clean water
- Send a 'Clean Surge' blast of cleaning power at
the touch of a button for high traffic or heavily soiled areas
Best Canister Vacuums
Hoover, a long-trusted name in vacuum cleaners, hits another home run
with the Hoover S3765-040 WindTunnel Electronic Bagless Canister Vacuum
where the versatility of a canister is combined with the easy cleaning
of a bagless vacuum.
- Variable motor speed controls and the on/off
controls are placed conveniently at your fingertips
- The HEPA filtration system traps the smallest
particles and is removable for easy cleaning
- The WindTunnel design keeps debris from being
spit and scattered around the room as some other canister vacs do
- The telescoping nozzle make cleaning hard to
reach places easy when extended and makes storage a snap when collapsed
The Dirt Devil 082500 Breeze Bagless Canister Vacuum is an angel when
it comes to cleaning. Don't let it's smaller profile convince you it
has inferior cleaning ability. In fact, it's size makes
cleaning even easier.
- Includes carrying strap for easy cleaning of
above-ground items like walls, ceilings and heating/AC ducts
- 99% of allergens in your carpets are collected
and trapped by the MicroFresh filtration system
- The front wheel swivels 360 degrees for easy
maneuverability
- The compact design still manages houses a beefy
12-amp motor
The Electrolux
EL6988D Oxygen3 Canister Vacuum Cleaner is a breath of fresh air when
it comes to vacuum cleaning, literally, since the HEPA
filtered air coming out is cleaner than the air you're breathing in
your house normally.
- The HEPA H12 filter cleans 99.97% of allergens
down to as small as 0.3 microns in size
- The convenient "bag full" indicator light lets
you know for sure when the bag needs to be changed
- Designed with a 1400-watt canister motor plus
an additional motor is in the power head for superior cleaning
- High quality parts minimize vacuum cleaner
maintenance over the years
- Fingertip controls mean you don't have to bend
and stoop to change selections
Best Bagless Vacuum
A favorite among bagless vacuums, the Hoover 5507-900 Elite Auto-Rewind
Bagless Upright Vacuum
Cleaner has some handy features you'll love.
- Automatically rewinds the power cord at the
touch of a button
- Air-flow indicator lets you know when suction
power is waning, so you can empty the collection container or clean the
filter
- Lifetime HEPA filter is washable, meaning you
don't have to keep buying new filters
- Powerful 12-amp motor and wide 14 ½" cleaning
path
- Deluxe furniture guard protects your furniture
from nicks and bumps
When price and size are buying considerations, check out the Hoover
S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle. This
powerful stick vacuum is easy on the budget, takes up very little
space, and goes from closet to cleaning in just seconds.
- Easy-to-clean, filtered canister lets you see
when its time to empty.
- The Power nozzle has it's own motor for carpet
cleaning and easily switches modes to clean bare floors or to pick up
larger items like popcorn or dog food
- The swivel design of the nozzle head makes
maneuverability a breeze
- Quiet operation, a built in hook to hang it out
of the way, and no more money spent on vacuum bags also make this a
favorite pick among consumers
The Dyson DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum
Cleaner is not only a top bagless vacuum cleaner, but also
our choice for one of the top vacuum cleaners, period. The
unique ball feature makes easy work of maneuvering around furniture
with no more back and forth moving to position the vacuum. Other
features on this top cleaner include:
- Root Cyclone technology that avoids the clogs
that rob suction power from other vacuum cleaners
- Engage the motorbrush to clean pet
hair from carpet or disengage it to clean rugs and delicate
floors
- Lifetime HEPA filter means super clean air is
returned to your home. Certified "Asthma Friendly" by the Asthma and
Allergy Foundation of America
- The 16-foot telescoping wand quickly extends
with the touch of a button to clean hard to reach places
- Backed by Dyson's 5-year warranty
Best for Pet Owners
If you have pets that shed, the Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser
Dual-Cyclonic Upright Vacuum Cleaner is a good vacuum choice for
excellent pick up of pet hair and dander. This model is bagless,
collecting dirt, hair and other stuff in a canister that is easy to
clean. This feature will also save you money since you won't
have to keep purchasing replacement bags.
Some of the many features that make this a favorite of pet owners:
- Powerful 12-amp motor and 2-stage cyclonic
action pulls up deep-seated dirt and dust
- Wide, 15" cleaning path means quicker cleaning
than smaller vacuums
- Comes with a 4" pet turbo brush for removing
pet hair from cushions, beds, etc
- And the 4" pet contour brush that flexes around
odd shaped objects like stair lips
- The HEPA filter removes dander and other
allergens while the "clean filter" indicator lets you know its time to
change the filter
- Retail price is under $130
The Bissell 89Q9 Lift-Off MultiCyclonic Pet Bagless Upright Vacuum
Cleaner with Detachable Canister is a unique combination of bagless
upright and canister vacuum in one – with added features to effectively
pick up pet hair.
- Bagless canister lets you see when it's full
and saves you money since there are no replacement bags to purchase
- Handy, detachable canister vacuum cleaner lets
you easily clean areas, like stairs, that are hard to reach with an
upright vacuum
- Powerful 12-amp motor and 15" wide cleaning
path make cleaning a breeze
- HEPA filtration captures 99.99% of dust mites,
pollen, and pet dander so they aren't released back into your home
- Includes Pet Hair TurboBrush to remove pet hair
from stairways and upholstery in the house or car
- Retail price is under $155
Another favorite Dyson vacuum among pet owners is the Dyson
DC25 Animal Ball-Technology Upright Vacuum Cleaner.
- Dyson's unique ball technology lets you move
effortlessly around corners and furniture
- The motorized brushbar can be engaged to clean
pet hair from carpets or disengaged to clean rugs and delicate floors
- Lifetime, washable HEPA filter means the air
coming out of the vacuum is even cleaner than the air in your house
normally – and you don't have to purchase replacement filters
- The 16-foot telescoping wand extends with the
touch of a button to clean harder to reach places
- Backed by Dyson's 5-year warranty
Best for Allergies
The Eureka
4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner is one of our top
picks for allergy sufferers. Many vacuums have such poor
filtration systems that they blow dirty air back into your home as you
vacuum, meaning now you have to dust after you've just vacuumed.
- The sealed HEPA filtration system captures
99.97% of allergy inducing dust, allergens, bacteria and pollen.
- Its Power Paw brush lets you easily clean pet
hair from stairs, furniture, even auto upholstery
- The 12-amp motor and 15" wide cleaning path
make easy work of cleaning all sorts of trapped dirt and debris in your
carpets
- Engage or disengage the motorized brush with
the flick of a switch so you can move from carpet to hard floors
without changing attachments
A canister vacuum as powerful as uprights, the Eureka 6500A Airextreme
12-Amp Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Hepa Filtration also comes
with many of the handy features found on uprights.
- Operates quietly enough to hold a conversation,
yet it houses a powerful 12-amp motor
- The unique combination of a hygienic dust bag
and air basket optimizes airflow and, therefore, suction power
- Change from carpet to hard floor settings with
convenient fingertip controls
- Handy bag-change indicator lets you know just
when it's time to change bags
- Comes with pre-motor filter to protect the
motor, plus a HEPA filter which catches 99.97% of dust, mites, pollen,
and other allergens
The Dyson Slim DC18 All Floors HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum provides
Dyson's legendary quality coupled with a slimmer profile that's handy
for cleaning smaller rooms or apartments.
- Narrower 11" cleaning path allows for easy
maneuverability in smaller rooms and around furniture
- Although slim in design, the ample 11-amp motor
provides superior suction and cleaning power to rid your home of pet
hair, dirt, dust, and allergens
- Lifetime, washable HEPA filter means you save
money by not having to purchase replacement filters
- And because this is bagless, you save even more
money over the life of the vacuum by not having to purchase replacement
bags
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