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Buying a vacuum can feel a little bit like buying wine. Yes, one goes well with pasta and one cleans your floors, but hear us out. The prices can range from suspiciously low to insanely high, and it can be hard to know where the sweet spot is if you’re not ready to shell out for a top-of-the-line Dyson. Luckily, there are plenty of mid-range and even inexpensive options that can keep your floors clean. But, as with wine, no one vacuum fits all needs.
Ok, we may be stretching that metaphor a bit far — but think about it: just like certain wines go better with certain foods, certain vacuums work better for certain types of people. Everything from your preferred cleaning style to your home’s size or setup and floor type can have an impact on what kind of vacuum you should buy. Sound stressful? Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you. Ahead, 14 vacuums that will clean your floors without blowing your [wine] budget.
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GeeMo Cordless Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4.8 out of 5 stars and 76 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “I love this vacuum; it’s so lightweight that my 8-year-old can help vacuum around the house. I can vacuum my stairs without any problems and don’t have to worry about a cord. I also like that you can adjust the height and that it has great suction.” – Guo, Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon GeeMo GeeMo Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
BISSELL Cleanview Swivel Pet Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars and 24,904 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “I’ve had Huskies for decades. Needless to say, the shedding season (basically 365 days a year) is tough on vacuums. I’ve tried most machines and haven’t found anything that works well on coarse fur. This one does. The pivot design is a huge help in my place.” – Jason Hatch, Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon Bissell BISSELL Cleanview Swivel Pet Upright Bagless Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
BISSELL PowerForce Helix Turbo Rewind Vacuum The Hype: 4.6 out of 5 stars and 341 reviews on Walmart Clean Fiends Say: “This is a good priced vacuum with high-end engineering and design. The vacuum works very well yet is lightweight (cost savings?) and thus, is really easy to move around.” – Cuteverythingcom, Walmart reviewer Shop Walmart Bissell BISSELL PowerForce Helix Turbo Rewind Vacuum, $, available at Walmart
Impress 2-in-1 Bagless Stick Vacuum The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 325 reviews on Wayfair Clean Fiends Say: “For such a compact size, it does what the big size does; suction is mostly a one swipe deal, no problem. I prefer it lightweight. Storing this slim machine is easy, it fits anywhere and is also backless. I must say, deliveries I’ve received from Wayfair have been on time, every time.” – Catherine, Wayfair reviewer Shop Wayfair imPRESS Impress 2-in-1 Bagless Stick Vacuum, $, available at Wayfair
Hoover Linx Rechargeable Stick Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 2,449 ratings on Walmart Clean Fiends Say: “I LOVE this little guy! It is solid quality, lightweight, and has great suction power. I use it several times a day, just because. It has two settings. Low for hard floor services. And a high setting that engages the roller for vacuuming rugs. It does a fabulous job on my rugs.” – Sherry, Walmart reviewer Shop Walmart Hoover Hoover Linx Rechargeable Stick Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Walmart
BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 43,275 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “This is the best handheld vacuum I have ever owned. I have previously owned or used handhelds by Dyson, Electrolux, Dirt Devil, Shark, and some others; and this is by far the most carefully designed. The battery lasts a good while. I’ve never run it down in less than 5 uses.” – James Marshall, Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
INSE Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 1,204 ratings on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “I really like this item. Easy to set up and it’s a big help around the house. It cleans up really nicely and it picks up all the crumbs. It also cleans the corners really well, and I can take it apart to get the areas behind cabinets and tables. I would use it in the car sometimes and it cleans up nicely too. I 10/10 recommend this item.” — jinrong guo, Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon INSE INSE Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Lithium-Ion Cordless Hand Vacuum The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 1,254 reviews on The Home Depot Clean Fiends Say: “Great vacuum! This is the only vacuum I have (and I have several) that will clean my entry rugs and get all of the grass and debris out of them. I really like it. I can take it on my Pontoon boat and pick up dry messes with it to keep my boat clean.” – Taylor, Home Depot reviewer Shop The Home Depot RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Lithium-Ion Cordless Hand Vacuum, $, available at The Home Depot
Dirt Devil Power Express Lite 3-in-1 Corded Stick Vacuum The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 384 reviews on Walmart Clean Fiends Say: “I am truly pumped we got this awesome light vacuum. It has been perfect for our rugs, couch, and the carpeted areas in our home. It’s compact and fits in small spaces so it is not a burden to have to store and then get back out again!” – Selena, Walmart reviewer Shop Walmart Dirt Devil Dirt Devil Power Express Lite 3-in-1 Corded Stick Vacuu, $, available at Walmart
Eureka WhirlWind Bagless Lightweight Corded Vacuum The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 5,668 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “I was skeptical when I was looking to purchase a new vacuum because this was so small and inexpensive. However, this one is the best vacuum I’ve ever owned!” – Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon Eureka Eureka WhirlWind Bagless Lightweight Corded Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
Tocmoc Cordless Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 206 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “I always thought cordless vacuums were bad and a waste of time. That is not the case with this little beauty. I’ve never used a vacuum that is this light and easy to clean with!” – Adam K, Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon Tocmoc Tocmoc Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
MOOSOO 4-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 2,962 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “This is a fantastic little vacuum for the price. It is great for quickly cleaning up messes on hard floors. It’s has a removable filter and it’s easy to clean. I like that it also has a handheld design option.” – Sarah, Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon MOOSOO MOOSOO 4-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
Yeedi K600 Robot Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 3,210 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “I never leave reviews but this Lil guy (We’ve named Norbert) has left me in awe. Simply do a quick pick up (he likes to eat cords) and then turn him on and watch the magic happen. I have 3 dogs over 50lbs that are long hair and no vacuum picks up the hair like Norbert.” – Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon Yeedi Yeedi K600 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
VacLife Stick Vacuum Cleaner The Hype: 4 out of 5 stars and 2,171 reviews on Amazon Clean Fiends Say: “We will definitely keep using a vacuum cleaner; it’s a game-changer to us. I am very glad that I could try new things at this price and have a good result. If you do not want to spend a lot of money on a vacuum cleaner, this one is a must-have item that you can get all things done at a good price.” – Sam Kan, Amazon reviewer Shop Amazon VacLife VacLife Stick Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
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