Before finalizing your decision, keep in mind the space you’ll be cleaning and how often you’ll use your vacuum. Also, consider the suction power of the hoover and how easy it’s to handle to ensure trouble-free vacuuming. Now, let’s look at our list of the best vacuums to help you find the one that best fits your needs.

Nothing beats not having to vacuum at all, and that’s where robot vacuums come in. Most robot vacuums have one flaw: having to empty the dust bin after every use. The Roomba j7+ solves this problem with its clean base, which sucks up the dirt that the vacuum collected into an enclosed bag large enough to hold 30 dirt deposits. It also has a better processor, more RAM, and more cleaning power than its predecessors.

Moreover, its smart mapping feature learns each room of your home to keep high-traffic areas clean. The j7+ also grabs pet hair and does a better job at picking up dirt along baseboards. You can even control the j7+ remotely via the IRobot Home App on your device, or with voice control via Alexa or Google Assistant.

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The base of this robot vacuum may be too loud when it empties the cleaner. It may disturb the people in your home, especially if the vacuum empties itself at night.

The Bissell Cleanview Vacuum is by far the most economical option on this list. It may have a low price point, but that doesn’t mean it skimps on features and accessories. This vacuum uses a cyclonic system to pick up all the dirt and debris on your floor in one pass. It also has a turbo brush option so that you can clean stairs, upholstery, and furniture with ease.

This vacuum’s 1-liter dirt tank and multi-level foam filter allow for quick and easy cleanup, so you can spend less time cleaning the appliance itself. If all you need is an essential vacuum for simple cleanup jobs, you really can’t beat this value-priced appliance.

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The hose length of this vacuum cleaner is only 6 feet. This length could make it difficult to clean large areas around your home and reach under sizeable pieces of furniture.

The EUREKA Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum Cleaner is a flexible tool that cleans up dust and debris on various surfaces such as area rugs, low-pile carpets, and hard flooring. The secret is in its nozzle that seamlessly captures all debris, even the most stubborn ones, so they don’t pile up on your floor. It also has a robust 2-ampere motor that powers the vacuum and makes dirt pickup a breeze.

Moreover, this cleaner has removable parts to turn it into a hand vacuum or a stair cleaner. This adaptability, along with its easy-to-carry design, will make any cleaning task quick and simple.

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The suction power of this vacuum may be too intense for thin, light, or small rugs and carpets. It may suck up the floor covering, making it difficult to clean your desired area.

Seamlessly remove the pet hair stuck on your cushions, carpets, and floor with the tangle-free turbine of the Dyson Ball Animal Upright Vacuum. This vacuum cleaner is specifically designed for homes with pets as its motorized brush part digs up all the hair, fur shedding, dust, and debris trapped on your carpet and floor. It’s also equipped with an encompassing filtration system to ensure that no dust nor allergens are expelled back into the air.

You’ll also have no trouble cleaning your home from top to bottom. Its various attachments — a turbine tool with heads that rotate in opposite directions, a stair tool, and a combination tool — let you to pick up litter and dust particles effortlessly. The ball movement also takes the rails off your traditional vacuum experience, allowing better maneuverability around corners and furniture.

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This vacuum may not be suitable for thick-pile carpets since it sits flush on the surface. It may not leave enough room for air to flow correctly when used on a thick pile, which could prevent the cleaner’s suction from properly functioning.

The Shark VACMOP doubles as a dry sweeper and mop, saving you the hassle of needing two separate cleaners. The powerful suction allows it to better collect debris on floors than mopping alone, all with minimal effort from the user. This vacuum’s small nook and disposable pad will enable you to sweep and mop your floors without worrying about leaving any dirt or debris behind.

Keeping this vacuum clean is also a breeze since the disposable pad stows all the dirt and debris in itself. Moreover, a button push is all you may need to get rid of the pad without soiling your hands.

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The disposable pad of this vacuum may fill up quickly, which means you may have to change it constantly. With frequently changing the pad, this cleaner may not be suitable for cleaning large areas.

In a nutshell, a typical vacuum cleaner uses a brush mechanism to loosen dirt and debris from the carpet. Then, an internal fan and motor create suction to suck dirt and air into the machine. The machine then holds the dirt in a sealed container and releases the air through a filter.

It depends on factors like your lifestyle, flooring, and your individual preferences. Most experts recommend vacuuming carpets at least twice a week, and you should vacuum high-traffic areas more often.

Most quality upright vacuums can last between least 5 and 10 years with proper care and maintenance. Robot vacuums tend to have shorter life spans. Testing indicates most robot vacuums last around 2 years (or longer if you replace the battery and brushes as directed).

Yes. Robot vacuums help to maintain regular floor cleaning, and the price range is steadily declining. You can get a quality vacuum with features like room mapping, smart home compatibility, and powerful suction. This allows you to clean your home easily and effortlessly.

Many vacuum manufacturers use air watts to measure suction power, which takes airflow and water lift into account and measures how many watts are used to carry a unit of air through the vacuum’s head. Some manufacturers also use Pa (Pascal pressure units) to describe suction power.

Contact your local waste management center or electronics recycling center and drop off your old vacuum cleaner. If the vacuum still functions, consider donating it to a charitable organization.

Vacuuming can help reduce flea numbers because it can remove larvae and food sources. Vacuuming may not eliminate a flea infestation, however.

Between 500 and 3,000, with the average vacuum using around 1,400 watts.

Before you pick your vacuum, you have to have a good understanding of what you are going to use it for. Does your house have a lot of carpeting or rugs? Do you have a lot of stairs? Do you have pets? Do you live in an apartment with hardwood floors? How much time can you devote to cleaning every week? Once you know the type of vacuum cleaner you need, you can start narrowing your list down by price, or by specific features.

It should also be noted that the manufacturers of all of these vacuums have multiple models. If you like one of the vacuums on this list but find that it’s too expensive, or missing a certain feature, check the manufacturer’s website and see what else they have to offer. There’s a good chance that you’ll find something that suits your needs.

Robyn Camilla has been a homeowner for over 20 years and has spent the last 15 years of her professional career in software development. Through this experience, she’s used a lot of different applications, both corporate and personal, as well as had to purchase and try tons of household appliances and more. Recently, she’s began making her older home smarter with new thermostats, plugs, lights and more. This experience has taught her a lot about these products, and now she’s working hard to share that information with you to help you make a smarter purchase the first time.

The Digital Trends team prides itself in offering expert product recommendations in ways that everyone can understand. Our team of experts are constantly using and reviewing the latest and greatest consumer tech, smart home gadgets, televisions, and so much more to offer insights to help guide your purchasing decision. We have vigorously tested thousands of different products across these categories, and we’ve distilled our lists to bring you the best of the best. If we feel a product does not live up to our expectations, it doesn’t make the list. We are humans though, and realize that not every recommended product will be perfect for everyone, so we do our best to call out important features that may impact your choices. Below our top picks we’ve included additional product information to ensure that you are making the right choice for your unique needs.