Every home owner has faced the daunting task of buying the right vacuum cleaner, one that also fits in their budget. With the overwhelming variety of vacuum cleaners available in the market, it can become difficult to choose which one to buy. We help you decide by narrowing down important factors you need to consider before buying a vacuum cleaner for your home. We review the best vacuum cleaners available in the market, so you can make an informed decision and get the best value for your money. Read on to find out which ones made it to our list of top 5 vacuum cleaners.
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Types of Vacuum Cleaners
Upright Vacuum Cleaners
These are probably the most popular types of vacuum cleaners. These usually have wider cleaning heads and are better for cleaner larger areas. Their upright design provides a comfortable operating posture. Upright vacs are the best vacuum cleaners for cleaning carpets. However, they are noisier and reaching under furniture and tight corners is relatively more difficult.
Canister Vacuum Cleaners
Canister vacuum cleaners consist of a canister with a long wand attached to it for cleaning. They are lighter and more versatile than an upright model, and are great for cleaning both carpets and hard floors. The wand makes it easier to clean under furniture and in tight spaces. However, cleaning with a canister vac requires frequent bending, and if you have back problems, this type would not be the best vacuum cleaner for you. Also, canister vacuum cleaners tend to be more expensive.
There are several other types of vacuum cleaners available in the market which provide more convenience and portability. Stick vacuum cleaners and handheld vacuum cleaners are lightweight, portable, and some are also battery operated. However, these cannot replace the cleaning power of the traditional upright or canister models. Robotic vacuum cleaners are also available which clean your house automatically, even while you’re not at home. These are a great choice if you don’t like vacuuming or are pressed for time, but are generally expensive.[su_spacer size=”15″]
How to choose a vacuum cleaner
Choosing the best vacuum cleaner for your need can depend on a number of factors. The choice varies based on intended use, features, budget and more. The most important factors to keep in mind when buying a vacuum cleaner are listed below.
Budget
Budget definitely dictates choice and it is important that you buy the best vacuum cleaner for your budget. A higher price tag usually comes with additional capabilities and functionalities, and in most cases, the more expensive models are more durable and last a longer period of time. There are a number of vacuum cleaners out there that cost under $100 or even under $50, but these do not have the power that the higher end ones have, and are suitable for mainly light clean up jobs.
Use
For deep cleaning, the best vacuum cleaners would be the traditional canister or upright vacuum models. If you have stairs in the house, canister vacuums should be the appropriate choice. Canister vacs are more versatile, can easily reach tight corners, and great for hard floors as well as for carpets. If you have wall to wall carpeted areas, upright vacs will provide ease of use due to their upright design.
If you need quick but light cleaning, Stick or Handheld vacuum cleaners would do the job.
If you hate vacuuming, or just love gadgets, robotic vacuums are a great choice. They clean your house automatically, while you sit back and relax. You can even schedule a robotic vac to clean your house while your out or at work. But the convenience comes with a high price tag.
Filtration
A quality vacuum cleaner with good filtration will prevent dust and finer particulate matter from going back into the air. However, if anyone in your home suffers from allergies or asthma, you need to be extra careful in picking up a vacuum cleaner with good filtration system like HEPA.
Noise Level
While most good vacuum cleaners operate at a bearable noise level, canister vacs are quieter than upright vacs.
Bagged or Bagless
Bagless vacuum cleaners are less expensive, but need more filters which need frequent cleaning/replacement. While bagless vacuum cleaners are more convenient, cleaning the bag can can aggravate allergies in the absence of an efficient cleaning mechanism.[su_spacer size=”15″]
Top 5 Vacuum Cleaners
1. Dyson V8 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum
An upgrade over the successful V6, the Dyson V8 Absolute has all the great features of its highly rated predecessor, with some significant improvements. The V8 now comes with double the battery life, more power and easy bin emptying. It comes with a variety of accessories including a soft fluffy head that works wonders on hard floors, the direct drive cleaner head with bristles for carpets, and the mini motorized tool for stairs and furniture. The Dyson V8 easily transforms into a handheld vac which is perfect for cleaning stairs and other hard to reach spaces. It is great for deep cleaning carpets, pet hair, and sucks up fine dust as well as large debris from hard surfaces. For stair cleaning, it is one of the best vacuum cleaners out there.
Dyson has also ensured that the V8 keeps the air in your room clean. Its whole machine HEPA filtration prevents allergens from escaping and ensures that it expels the cleanest air into the room.
The V8 Absolute is capable of running up to 40 minutes on a 5 hour full charge (up to 25 minutes with motorized floor tool attached). On maximum suction mode it lasts for 7 minutes. However, the standard power mode is more than sufficient for most cleaning requirements. With twice the battery life of the V6, it is sufficient to clean the whole house in one go.
The V8 Absolute is easily the most convenient, versatile and easy to use vacuum cleaner. Its cleaning prowess is at par with the mains-powered corded models, with the flexibility and maneuverability of a cord-free vac, making it one of the best vacuum cleaners out there.
Note: If battery life is not an issue, the Dyson V6 Absolute is also an excellent choice (it has a battery life of around 20 minutes).
Dyson V8 Absolute
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Features
- Outstanding Filtration (HEPA)
- Easy transformation to handheld
- Great for cleaning stairs and furniture
- Simple bin emptying
- Variety of tools for all kinds of jobs
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Specifications
- Upright Cord free vacuum cleaner, bagless
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 9.9 x 49 inches
- Weight: 5.8 lbs
- Bin Volume: 0.14 gallons
- Battery Life: upto 40 minutes
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2. Miele Compact C1 Turbo Team Canister Vacuum
Miele is known to make high quality vacuum cleaners with unmatched durability, and the C1 Compact Turbo Team is no different. The Compact C1 Turbo Team is a mid range offering from Miele’s range of vacuum cleaners. It is a powerful vacuum cleaner with a 1,200 Watt Vortex motor, ideal for hard floors, low to medium pile carpeting and area rugs. It comes with separate cleaning heads for hard floors and carpets. The Turbo Comfort floor-head provides thorough cleaning of carpets, removing hair and lint effectively. For hard/smooth floors, the Parquet Twister floor-head provides gentle yet effective cleaning, with easy maneuvering around nooks and corners. The optimum bristle height and wheels on the Parquet Twister floor-head help it glide smoothly across hard surfaces, picking up debris and and dusting the floor at the same time.
It comes with a telescopic, stainless steel wand and a long electric cord which provide a cleaning radius of 29.5 feet, eliminating the need to change power outlets. The height of the telescopic wand can be adjusted to provide a comfortable height which means no more back bending chores! In addition, the Compact C1 Turbo Team comes with 3 integrated accessories which include a dusting brush, an upholstery tool and a crevice nozzle. It has 6 suction settings which can be changed via a rotary dial to ensure the correct level of power for surface being cleaned. Needless to say, the C1 Compact Turbo Team is perfect for all your cleaning needs.
Miele’s sealed AirClean filtration system ensures that the air that escapes from the vacuum cleaner is clean and free from lung damaging particles. It captures and retains all lung damaging particles and releases clean and allergen free air, ensuring the health of your family.
Miele Compact C1 Turbo Team Canister Vacuum is the perfect combination of performance and affordability. Add to it Miele’s reliability and durability, and you’ve got a winner!
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- Quiet operation
- 6 speed settings with +/- foot switch
- Outstanding Filtration (HEPA AirClean Filter)
- 36 foot cleaning radius
- Ideal for hard floors, low pile carpeting and rugs
- 3 integrated accessories: dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle
- Easy to move
- Automatic shut-off on overheating
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Specifications
- Canister type vacuum cleaner
- Bagged
- Dimensions: 16.9 X 9.8 X 9.1 inches
- Weight: 14.8 lbs
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3. Neato Botvac Connected
Whether you are a gadget freak or just hate cleaning, the Neato Botvac Connected is definitely a cool gadget to have. This awesome robot vac cleans your home while you sit back and relax. The vacuum cleaner is Wifi enabled, and can be programmed/controlled from your smart phone or tablet. All you have to do is set it up (which is fairly simple; just download the Neato app on your smart phone and connect) and let it work its magic. You can even schedule a cleaning while you are away from home, and receive notifications of the bots activities.
Its LaserSmart mapping and navigation with real time object detection allow it to scan and map the room, and methodically clean the room without bumping into objects (it automatically detects furniture and objects and navigates around them). Its unique D-shaped designs with Corner Clever technology allows it to clean closer to walls and objects. The Neato Botvac Connected can operate in two modes – Turbo mode for more power, and the Eco mode which is quieter, albeit less powerful, but runs for a longer period before a recharge. The Turbo mode is a bit louder but perfect for maximum hair pick up, and is great at picking up pet hair. The Neato Botvac Connected is great for hard floors as well as carpets well. It comes with an extra large dirt bin which is easy to empty.
It is equipped with a 4,200 mAh Lithium ion battery and can operate for up to w hours on Eco mode and up 1.5 hours on Turbo mode. In case of a longer cleaning run, it returns to base automatically to recharge and resumes cleaning until the job is finished. The charging time is around 3 hours for a full charge.
This Wifi enabled robotic vacuum cleaner can be connected to your smartphone or tablet through the Neato app which lets you control the Botvac anytime from anywhere. The app is available for iOS and Android. You can either schedule an automatic clean or use the manual cleaning mode which lets you move it around like a remote controlled car. The vac can also be configured without the app, directly from its on-device controls.
It stands 3.9 inches high, and can easily slide under most furniture unless you’ve got plenty of low sitting furniture at home.
This smart gadget promises to make your lives simpler and also saves you time and the hassle of manually cleaning your house.
Neato Botvac Connected
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Features
- Precise LaserSmart navigation
- Faster cleaning than other robot vacuum cleaners
- D-Shape Design with Corner Clever Technology lets it get close to walls
- Wifi enabled
- Smartphone and tablet app for iOS and Android
- Schedule cleaning anytime, from anywhere
- Receive notifications of the bot’s activities
- Cleans well on hard surfaces as well as carpets
- 40 minutes run time
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Specifications
- Robot vacuum cleaner
- Dimensions: 12.7 X 3.9 X 13.2 inches
- Weight: 8 lbs
- 4200 mAh lithium ion battery
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4. Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away
The Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away is a versatile vacuum cleaner with a unique 3-in-1 design. The vacuum cleaner easily transforms into a portable canister with a powered floor nozzle which lets you easily clean from floor to ceiling, under furniture and in hard to reach spaces. A push of a button lets you lift the canister and turn the upright into a rolling canister vacuum. The powered Lift-Away mode makes cleaning under furniture a lot easier. It lets you remove the bulky canister, leaving just the wand and base that can be tilted all the way down with ease. The Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away has fingertip controls on the handle which allow effortless switching between cleaning modes, so you can clean bare floors and carpets seamlessly, without having to pause to switch modes.
It is lightweight, and easy to maneuver around furniture with its advanced swivel steering technology. It comes with a Mini-motorized brush for deep cleaning surfaces, and coupled with strong suction and stiff bristles, it is great at picking up pet hair and loose debris. The LED headlights make cleaning dark and hard to track areas easier.
With the Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away you don’t have to worry about allergies. It has a powerful filtration system with Anti Allergen Complete Seal Technology and HEPA filter which traps 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum, allowing only the cleanest air to escape back into the room. Cleaning the filter and emptying the bin is also fairly simple and quick. And being a bagless vacuum cleaner, it also saves the cost of replacing bags.
With its ingenious design and versatility, the Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away is a capable machine to take care of all your cleaning needs, and makes it to our list of best vacuum cleaners.
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- 3-in-1 design: Upright, Powered Lift-Away, canister with caddy
- Easy shift to different configurations
- Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology with HEPA filter
- Fingertip controls for easier
- Stylish looks with LED lights
- Easy filter cleaning and bin emptying
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- Upright vacuum cleaner
- Bagless
- Dimensions: 13.2 X 11.9 X 45 inches
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5. Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Canister Vacuum
When it comes to canister models, the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal is one of the best vacuum cleaners out there. Its powerful suction is great for cleaning hardwood floors, carpets, upholstery. Its carbon fibre turbine head works great on hard floors, and the tangle free turbine tool is great for cleaning stairs and picking up pet hair. The tools click securely in place. It has a unique self-righting Big Ball design. While other canister vacs have the annoying problem of frequent toppling, the Dyson Big Ball picks itself up whenever toppled, which makes using it a pleasure.
The vac offers whole unit HEPA filtration and is certified asthma and allergy friendly. It is equipped with Dyson’s Cinetic technology which efficiently captures microscopic dust that leads to clogging in other vacuums. This means that you don’t need to wash or replace the filter. Also, being a bagless vacuum, it comes without the additional cost associated with replacing bags.
It comes with a large dirt bin with hygienic bin emptying mechanism that drives out trapped dirt and debris without having to touch the dirt.
Its self righting design, tangle free turbine tool make the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball canister vac a pleasure to use.
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal
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- Canister vacuum cleaner, bagless
- Self-righting design
- Cinetic technology prevents filter clogging
- Tangle free turbine tool
- Powerful suction
- Hygienic bin emptying
- Great for hard floors and carpets
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- Canister type vacuum cleaner
- Bagless
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 15.7 x 13.7 inches
- Weight: 17.6 lbs
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