Whether you're dealing with pet hair, hardwood dust, or daily kid chaos, the right vacuum makes all the difference. We sought to find the best-performing vacuums , and after spending 200 hours testing a variety of models, including cordless, upright, robot, and handheld models by popular brands like Dyson and Shark, we found some of the best vacuums you can buy for your floors.
Some are ideal for quick cleanups in small apartments, while others are designed to tackle deep cleaning in larger homes with a variety of floor types. The vacuums that made our list stood out in the areas that matter most to real people — suction power, ease of use, versatility across different flooring types, pet-hair pickup, noise level, and overall value.
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