Keeping a clean house is a job that never ends. Having a great vacuum that can handle it all is absolutely essential (especially if you have pets). After you’ve decluttered your drawers, reorganised your wardrobe, and wiped down months of outdoor water buildup from your windows, it’s time to focus on vacuuming the rugs, carpets, cushions, and everywhere else dust and debris have been hiding.
If you haven’t introduced your home to a new vacuum in a while, you’ll be shocked at just how many modern features that vacuums have these days. From robot vacuums that both mop and suction your floors to handheld mini vacuums that collapse down to store more easily, we scoured the internet to find the best options to help with your spring cleaning regime and beyond.
What is the best type of vacuum cleaner for you and your home?
There are plenty of vacuum types out there, with something for everyone:
Upright vacuums — these have long been a favourite in U.K. households, and for good reason. Aside from being cheaper on average than most canister vacuum cleaners, uprights are great for covering large carpet areas and can clean deep using motorised brushes. On the other hand, they generally aren’t the easiest to store if you have a small space, and they require that you use a bit of elbow grease.
Canister vacuums — If you don’t have any carpet in your home and need a versatile vacuum that is good at cleaning bare floors and then some, you may need a canister vacuum. Canister vacuums are known to be less noisy than their upright counterparts, but can also be a bit harder to store since they’re bulkier and have long hose and wand attachments. But if you want something that is versatile enough to clean curtains, blinds, and spaces that aren’t on the floor — or something you can take outside to use for your car — then a canister is a good choice.
Bagless vacuums — these are gaining popularity mainly because you don’t have to worry about buying, replacing, and recycling bags. Also, you always know when its time to empty your bagless vac since most have transparent canisters that display all the dirt and grime you’ve sucked up. However, if you’re an indoor allergy sufferer, bagless vacuums can allow more of the dust picked up to re-inter the air, both while vacuuming and while emptying the contents in the trash.
Handheld vacuums — If you want a lightweight, easy-to-store defense against messes, we strongly suggest keeping a handheld vacuum around. Although they tend to have less power than other vacuum styles due to their compact size, handheld vacuums are great for quick pick-ups.
Robot vacuums — If you want a vacuum that cleans for you, while you can just sit on the couch or go about your business, robot vacuums are the way to go. Robot vacuums use sensors, lasers, and motherboards to move around your space while you do whatever the heck you feel like doing. You may want to go with a robot vacuum if the idea of floors that are cleaned daily fills you with joy. Some can even double as mops. While you may not have to control the vacuum once it’s going manually, you do have to pick up things like socks and other small household items that can get stuck.
What is the best vacuum cleaner?
We read reviews, we looked at customer ratings, and we compiled a list of the best vacuums based on what users have to say. We’ll tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly to help you pick out a machine that really sucks — in a good way.
These are the best vacuum cleaners in 2021.
