Best Bagless Vacuums
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This upright vacuum is useful for cleaning both hard floor and carpet. It comes with a power cord that is 31 feet long so you have and longer reach in big rooms. Its radial root cyclone technology enables it to capture more microscopic dust than any generic vacuum in the market. It is equipped with an instant release warned that allows you to clean up high or under the furniture. This vacuum weighs 15.6 lbs. with a maximum reach of 40 feet.
The Multi Floor 2 is very light for an upright vacuum, which makes it quite easy to move and steer. It instantly changes its direction with a simple turn of your wrist. Its ball technology enables you to maneuver easily around furniture, obstacles and into difficult places. It is also very easy to clean. All you have to do is push the button and it releases the dirt, you don’t have to get your hands dirty.
The Multi Floor 2 is the best vacuum cleaner on our list, although this Dyson vacuum is expensive.
- Compact design
- Extremely maneuverable
- Self adjusting cleaner head
- Lightweight at just over 15lbs
- 40% stronger suction than Dyson V10
- Lifetime washable filter
- No lift-away canister
- Auto-incline has a leaning curve
- Struggles on high-pile carpet
2. BISSELL Cleanview Swivel.
This bagless vacuum comes in two colors. It is most suitable for surfaces like hard floors, upholstery and carpet. It easily cleans across all surfaces. You don’t have to worry about debris scattering on hard floors. The Cleanview Swivel has scatter free technology. It comes with a 27 feet long power cold and that automatically Rewinds and wraps itself with a simple push of a button. This way you don’t have to wrap it manually by yourself.
Its swivel steering makes cleaning around furniture and obstacles very easy the cleaning process is also very convenient, all you have to do is push a button and the third tank will be emptied. This way come cleaner is also suitable for cleaning pet hair scattered all over your house. It features an extension wand that extends its reach and allows you to clean higher spots or under the furniture. By purchasing this product, you also get to contribute to animal protection. Bissell donates 10$ for every purchase to its pet foundation.
Overall it’s one of the best vacuum cleaners you can find and in our top 3 for bagless vacuum cleaners.
- Good performance on low/medium-pile carpet
- Filter is washable
- Auto cord rewind
- Dustin is large 1.0 liter capacity
- Pet turbo eraser attachment
- 4 year warranty
- No brushroll controls/not speed adjustable
- Power and feature buttons not close together
- Not good on large amounts of debris
3. Shark APEX AZ1002 DuoClean.
This is another great upright vacuum that features dual brushrolls and self-cleaning brushroll to take on large particles and piles on your carpet or floor without any hair wrap. The dual-brush system cleans the carpet deeply and directly engages floors to give them polished look. Another good thing about this vacuum is that is suitable for large piles as well as fine dust particles. It is built in a way that no pet hair is stuck in the brushroll.
You can lift away the pod for a better reach. This vacuum also captures allergens and creates a cleaner atmosphere in your home, helping you avoid dust mites and clean the entire floor with ease.
Several attachments like a soft bristle brush, upholstery tool, telescoping wand are a great option for those with larger homes and have more places they need to reach.
- Sturdy and strong construction
- Easy to use and control
- LED lights
- Great filtration system
- Grips are rubber covered
- Amazing cleaning performance
- Self-cleaning brushroll
- Relatively expensive vacuum
- Heavy at around 17.1 lbs
- Design is quite bulky
4. Eureka PowerSpeed.
This is a lightweight and powerful upright vacuum cleaner. It weighs 10 lbs, which makes it extremely convenient to use. It comes with 5 height adjustment settings that make it a really versatile product. You can use it to clean all kinds of surfaces. It is powered by a 25 feet long cord that gives you a lot of reach to clean large rooms.
It has an extra-large dust cup that is really easy to empty. Due to this large dust cup, this vacuum cleaner requires less frequent emptying and you can keep cleaning for longer periods of time uninterruptedly. It comes with washable filters and bagless design which makes it really easy to maintain.
It might look like a regular vacuum on the outside, but for the price it’s got fantastic performance compared with multiple vacuums. It’s great at cleaning bare floors, but it can also handle embedded dirt in high pile carpets. The attachments let you get to hard to reach places and its a budget friendly vacuum.
- Fantastic value for money
- Powerful cleaning
- Has lots of accessories and tools included
- Lightweight
- Adjustable vacuum head
- Has a large dust chamber
- Washable filter
- Motor is noisy
- The exterior of the vacuum can get quite dusty
5. Hoover MaxLife Pro.
This is a perfect upright vacuum cleaner for you if you have pets and you are sick of all the pet hair scattered all over your home. Its multi-purpose pet tools clean up stubborn pet hair and dirt from all kinds of surfaces. It features a MaxLife system which basically means that it is a long-lasting vacuum cleaner and you will not have to worry too much about filter maintenance. It runs three times longer than other vacuum cleaners in the market. Its crevice attachment allows you to access the dirt in tight spaces like between the couch cushions or up against baseboards. Another interesting feature is the high power LED light that helps you locate the dirt and hair.
This vacuum has a reach of 13 feet above the floor which is good when it comes to upright vacuums. Its pet turbo tool eliminates pet hair from difficult places like rugs and couches. It captures allergens and dust and prevents them from re-entering the air.
- Strong suction
- Easy assembly
- Canister is easy to remove and then empty
- Electrical cord is long
- Quiet operation
- Struggles on thick carpet and is hard to maneuver
- Would be better with more attachments
- Works good going forwards but not backwards
6. Miele Triflex HX1.
This is a cordless vacuum cleaner that saves you from all the hassle of a power cord. It has a unique 3in1 design that makes it flexible and allows it to clean in all areas including floors, furniture and even ceilings. The cordless vacuum cleaner comes with an exchangeable VARTA battery with a run-time of 60 minutes. Its extra-wide electrobrush has a width of 11 inches that also features automatic floor detection. It cleans larger areas really quickly.
It comes with a lifetime hygiene filter that doesn’t require any maintenance. It easily parks itself in an upright position and turns on with one switch. You don’t have to keep it compressed with your finger continuously.
The handheld vacuum option is a great addition and allows for more versatility. Being a cordless stick vacuum cleaner, you can use this for a variety of things and stick vacuums are slowly becoming more popular in apartments, as they save cruicial space.
- Swappable battery
- Long battery life
- Quiet when in use
- Multi-functional as a stick vacuum or handheld cleaner
- Amazing performance on bare floors
- Good build quality
- Dust bin is easy to empty out
- Comes with two batteries
- Quite expensive
- Sometimes the filter is difficult to remove
- Dust bin is small
- Basic accessories
7. Eureka Whirlwind.
This is another eureka product on our list and comes in the form of a canister vacuum cleaner. It is an innovative multi-surface vacuum with a whirlwind canister. It features integrated airflow control that can be controlled at your fingertips. It has three settings: carpet, hard floors and upholstery. It comes with a large 2.5L dust tank. It has washable components which makes it really convenient. It has a bagless design and the filters are washable. All you have to do is to rinse the filters and you’re ready to go.
This Eureka vacuum cleaner weighs less than 8 lbs which is very light when compared with other canister vacuums. It can be easily maneuvered under and around the furniture or the stairs. It also features crevice tools that are integrated into the hose handle so it is at your fingertips whenever you need it. You can easily disconnect the handle from the hose and switch between the crevice option and the dusting brush.
- Good for pet hair on all surface types
- Handles large and small debris
- Easy maintenance
- No recurring costs
- Cheaply priced
- No place to store attachments on the vacuum
- Cord is a little short
- Plastic hose is stiff and can be difficult to store
8. Bissell PowerGroom.
This vacuum cleaner comes with a dirt cup capacity of 2 liters. Its motorized brushroll provides outstanding pickup capacity. It easily picks up dirt, hair and debris from carpets and hard floors. With its 15X multi-cyclonic technology, you can clean more efficiently and keep your filters cleaner for long periods of time. It is equipped with a dirt tank that can be easily emptied.
You have control over brushroll and variable suction at your fingertips. This way you can make an easy transition from carpet to a hard floor. A dusting brush, upholstery and crevice cleaner are included to get rid of pet hair, dirt and other debris from places that are hard to reach.
- Well-built and sturdy
- Efficient powerhead handles deep cleaning on nearly all surface types
- Strong suction power works on carpets
- Small compact design easy to store
- Dirt container easy to empty
- Power cord is short
- Powerhead gets clogged sometimes
- Attachments feel flimsy
- No onboard storage for attachments
9. Shark NV356E S2 Navigator.
This is an impressive upright vacuum that operates at 120 Volts. It comes with a dirt cup capacity of 2.2 liters. It features a lift-away system, all you have to do is to press the button to lift the canister away and clean areas that are difficult to reach. It comes with an anti-allergen complete seal technology.
A HEPA filter is provided to trap 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner. The Shark filter should be cleaned often to keep the vacuum running optimally.
It is a lightweight but powerful machine. This vacuum cleaner weighs 13.7 lbs., which makes it really easy to steer and control. It takes out dirt that is deeply embedded in the carpet. You can easily switch to hard floor mode for an incredible multi-surface cleaning. It comes with a pet power brush to tackle pet hair and a crevice tool to reach tight spaces.
- Lightweight easy to use
- Hardwood/tile floor attachment
- Motorized brush head has blockage light
- Easy cord release
- Pet upholstery attachment
- Very powerful
- True HEPA filters
- 5 year warranty
- No soft brush attachment
- Only 11″ wide motorized head
- Ergonomics are questionable
- Dustbin door release is at the bottom, so you could come in contact with the contents/waste
10. Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max.
This one is Hoover’s best and most powerful bagless upright vacuum cleaner. It is equipped with wind tunnel 3 technology which means that it has three channels of suction that create an efficient airflow from the nozzle to the dirt cup. It has a 15-inch extra-wide nozzle that enables you to clean more dirt in fewer passes. The dirt cup capacity is 1.42 liters which is quite reasonable. This unit is packed with 13 powerful cyclones that provide suction for deep cleaning.
You can transition effortlessly from carpet to hard floor with a touch of a button. It allows you to reach further and with greater versatility with 15 feet of extended reach. This vacuum cleaner also features a pet turbo tool, pivoting dusting tool and crevice tool. Overall it is a decent vacuum cleaner with a lot of good reviews.
- Incredible suction
- Several carpet height options
- Canister is easy to take off and put back on
- Handles pet hair easily
- Good attachments
- Quite a heavy vacuum which means you might need two vacuums as its quite hard to carry up stairs
- Upholstery attachment often falls off
FAQ
Are robot vacuums bagless?
Yes. Nearly all robot vacuums will be bagless. A robot vacuum cleaner does not have a large capacity, therefore you have to manually empty them often. A robotic vacuum does solve the problem of cleaning for you though, so you can focus on other tasks. When choosing between robotic vacuums, check our guide here.
Are handheld vacuums bagless?
Yes. Most if not all handheld vacuums will be bagless. When you choosing a handheld vacuum, look for one with a long battery life and large relative capacity. A good handheld vacuum cleaner can be a good solution your car’s interior cleaning. They usually struggle with carpeted surfaces, carpeted stairs. Other handheld vacuums not in this guide can be found on our dedicated page.
Is getting a vacuum with a HEPA airclean filter worth it?
Getting a airclean filter is great for allergy sufferers. This ensures air does not escape from the vacuum and irritate your lungs. You’ll find this on a vacuum cleaner for pet hair but not all deal with fine particles. As pet owners, having a filter is a necessity.
What are some other models not on this list?
- Dyson Ball Animal
- Black Decker BDST1609
What qualities should I look for before buying a bagless vacuum?
- Dust and dirt capacity
- Lightweight design
- Easily maneuverable
- Performance on hard flooring
- Performance on pile carpets
- Power settings and cleaning power
- Rotating brush
- Swiveling cleaning head
Why should I go bagless?
Going bagless means you’ll save money and help the environment. Whilst a bagged vacuum can be great, they require replacement bags and those cost money. Many bagged models are priced cheaper initially, but you’ll end up spending more from vacuuming in the long run.