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The best vacuums for every


home and every person
We often get asked, "What's the best vacuum cleaner?" But the answer isn't that easy.
Over the past five years, we've tested uprights, canisters, robots, cordless, and wet-dry
Vacuums, and we can tell you that each type has its own advantages and drawbacks.
Uprights, for example, are inclined to be best at cleaning carpets as opposed to upholstery. On the
Other hand, canisters can take up more room but get under furniture more easily. Then
There are robot vacuums, which need to operate everyday to keep the dust bunnies at bay.
Confused yet? Don't worry, we have got you covered. Here are the best vacuums of any
Type you can get right now, and why you should or shouldn't buy them.
If you want the most vacuum for the least amount of money, the Bissell CleanView is
Your best bet.
This popular bagless canister sells for around $90 online and in shops, and our tests
Showed the CleanView offered a fantastic balance of performance and price. Pet
Owners might need something with even more suction--but the CleanView is a great
generalist.
The CleanView picked up an impressive percentage of the test dirt we laid out for it, and
We feel that the included crevice tool, dusting tool, and turbo brush accessories will suit
The needs of most families. At 77 dBa, it is louder than more expensive models, but
Still one of the quietest vacuums we've tested at this price.
Note this version lacks a retractable cord, doesn't carry all of its attachments on board,
And is not good for deep carpet. But user reviews compliments its reliability and build quality.
For those that want a helping hand, an automated robot vacuum cleaner is a great way to keep
The dirt at bay. If you don't need the fanciest features like Alexa integration, then an
Above typical robot vacuum cleaner should not could over $300.
Cue the Eufy RoboVac 11.
$187. It gets positive user reviews, and fared exceptionally well in our tests--
Outperforming even the popular iRobot Roomba 770 and 880.
In a week of cleaning, we estimate the Eufy will pick up about as much as a conventional
Vacuum would in a few hours. In fact our only complaint is the lack of virtual barriers,
Which other manufacturers use to stop their robots from entering certain rooms or

And effective way to bring a robot to your cleaning routine.
Vacuum vacuums would be the way to go when you want to clean your car or behind
furniture. But if you want a cordless vacuum cleaner that could potentially replace your
Normal vacuum, you are going to need to shell out big money.
The Dyson V8 Absolute is the pinnacle of cordless vacuum technology, and it comes
With absolutely everything: a powered brush head that is designed for hardwood flooring, a
Motorized mini brush for upholstery, a soft brush for hardwood, a combination
Upholstery / bare floor tool, a crevice tool, and a soft dusting brush for computers and
delicate items. They all attach to a 5.6-pound wall-mountable package--among the
Lightest cordless vacuums on the market.
The V8 Absolute's brush head is made of carbon fiber and nylon. It's softer than a
Puppy--and infinitely more gentle on floors and better at picking up dirt.
V8 picked up 88 percent of the dirt we put down to our tests--more than any other
Cordless vacuum we have tested, and better than many full-size vacuums.
On the low setting, the V8's battery lasted an incredible 40 minutes. When you're done
Cleaning, the dustbin empties out using the pull of one lever on top of this machine.
Because they can be unwieldy, bagged canister vacuums are not as popular as they
once were. Still, they're the go-to option for serious cleaning.
Separate wands and lots of attachments make them simple to use under furniture, on a
Variety of floor types, and on upholstery and curtains. If you have mostly wood flooring, a
Canister vacuum cleaner is your best bet.

On bare floors and thick carpeting, the
Kona simply captures more dirt than its competitors. It does this using its powered brush
Head, which is strong enough to propel itself forward.
When cleaning is completed, all attachments shop onboard--even the powered Electro Plus
Wand slots right into the body. And since it is a Miele, nothing but the best build quality
Will do--no cheap or wobbly panels here.
Unit won't fall over.
If you suffer from allergies or just need a clean house, look no farther than Miele's
Kona.
Wet/Dry vacuums are designed to pick up debris, dirt, and water. The Craftsman 12004
Was our overall pick for the best wet/dry vacuum because it provided the most balanced
Combination of power, usability, and flexibility. While it's neither the largest nor the most
Powerful wet/dry vacuum we tested, it picked up 1.43 gallons of water in only 10
Seconds--better than any vacuum its size.
The six-gallon Craftsman additionally backed up its power with smooth operation. The hose

This Craftsman also boasted the simplest filter to remove.
That's important as you have to to take the filter off before wet pickup.
It comes with two extension
wands, a floor squeegee for wet pickup, and a utility nozzle. That covers moist and dry
Pretty well--but some of the rivalry came with more.
If you like the idea of an upright vacuum but need something that's going to survive, we
Recommend spending a little more on a Miele. Regardless of which model you pick, the

there. Each vacuum contains weights so it resists tipping over, even when you're
Tugging on the hose.
But what's more impressive is that the Dynamic U1 versions clean as well as they
handle. When it comes right down to it, the U1 series picked up more dirt than any other
Vacuum we've ever tested. Yes, It's pricey--even the entry-level U1 Maverick begins
at $399. But when you will need a superior clean, Miele delivers.