Welcome to the new year and the start of a new decade! Since keeping the house clean is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, we thought we’d offer a helping hand and rank our picks for the best vacuums of 2020. We don’t like to play favorites, but sometimes it’s necessary.
Any one of these bad boys will help you tackle big messes and routine cleaning without a hitch, but we’ve arranged them in order of our personal favorites and compiled some insight into why each one might suit your home.
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All of these machines are high quality, long-term vacuums. No cheap disposable toys here. Each is top rated in its class and the perfect tool to keep your home clean in 2020.
We’ve ranked these vacuums with considerations towards raw power, efficiency, convenience and features. Which one is the best option will vary depending on your specific needs and wants, but hopefully this list can give you a good idea of what the top vacuums in the industry are like. After all, a vacuum cleaner is an investment in the upkeep of your home, and you don’t want to settle for anything but the very best there is.
With that out of the way, let’s go over the machines that can help you cross spring cleaning off of your 2020 to do list.
Power: 1,200 watt Miele-made vortex motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Integrated dusting, crevice and upholstery accessories, four suction settings, LED headlight.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Integrated dusting, crevice and upholstery accessories, four suction settings, LED headlight.
The newest iteration of the Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine Upright Vacuum is meant to clean your whole house, from the most delicate fine surfaces to the thickest carpets. A wide array of suction settings gives you the ultimate control over your machine’s power. Choose to deep clean thick, heavy-duty carpeting, or turn the suction back to gently dust your finer materials and furniture.
The Miele Dynamic has a wide cleaning radius (54 feet) and filters with HEPA technology. The HEPA Airclean Filter traps 99.7 percent of dust and allergens as small as .3 microns in size. This comprehensive filtration ensures that there’s no dust or foul odor left behind in the wake of this vacuum. HEPA filtration may be helpful for people living with allergies, asthma or other respiratory illnesses.
Brush control is located right on the handle, ergonomically placed for easy access while the machine is in use. At the touch of a button, you can turn the brush roller on and off depending on your cleaning needs. This machine is really designed to do it all.
The Miele Dynamic is designed for a home environment, but it can be easily transferred to industrial settings like schools or businesses. It’s unassuming design and powerful motor make it easy to handle yet extremely powerful.
This machine hits a lower price point than some of the others on this list and is a good economy option for those looking to get a high grade clean without spending too much. There are fewer bells and whistles on the Miele Dynamic. This machine focuses instead on a high level of suction control for cleaning versatile environments.
The Miele Dynamic is a great option for those looking to test the waters of high powered vacuums. If you’ve been living your whole life on 30 dollar Walmart vacuums and lots of throw rugs, then the Miele Dynamic is a great first vacuum that will last for years. It deserves a place on this list for its sheer accessibility and simple-to-use design.
Get the best deal on your very own Miele Dynamic here!
Get the best deal on your very own Miele Dynamic here!
Power: 1,200 watt Miele-made vortex motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: 6 suction settings, onboard accessories (crevice, dusting and upholstery), adjustable height settings.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: 6 suction settings, onboard accessories (crevice, dusting and upholstery), adjustable height settings.
Another great budget option, the Miele Compact C2 ElectroPlus Canister Vacuum is ideal for those who need a vacuum ready to seamlessly make the transition from carpeting to hard floors. Canister vacuums are some of the best when it comes to handling different floor types, and a decent canister vacuum can easily replace the need for sweeping.
The key to a good compact vacuum is in its floorheads. The Miele Compact C2 boasts an impressive Electroplus Floorhead SEB 228 set to tackle any carpet it comes across. The Electroplus Floorhead is easily adjusted to different heights to handle carpets of varying thickness. From deep shag carpeting to the thickest denier, the Miele Compact C2 gets it all clean the first time. A second floorhead, the Pure Suction Parquet Floorhead SBB Parquet-3, helps the vacuum make the move to hard floors.
The Miele Compact also cleans with HEPA filtration. HEPA Airclean technology ensures you can breathe easily while you vacuum your home, with no lingering dust or unpleasant odors.
The Miele Compact C2 has a smaller cleaning radius than the Miele Dynamic (only 33 feet), but this is still an impressive cleaning area. Plus, the Miele Vacuum Cleaners comes with an automatic cord rewind to make putting the vacuum away less of a hassle.
Canister vacuums in general provide better suction and flow rate than upright models, which makes them better for cleaning hard floors and low-pile carpets. The Miele Compact C2 is a great buy for someone looking to cut down on sweeping in their home. The compact nature of the C2’s design also make it a good fit for houses where storage space is a concern.
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Power: 1,200 watt Miele-made vortex motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Lightweight design, soft carpet setting, automatic cord rewind, six levels of digital suction control.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Lightweight design, soft carpet setting, automatic cord rewind, six levels of digital suction control.
A step up in canister vacuums, the Miele Complete C3 brings all the power of a canister vacuum to an incredibly lightweight machine. This vacuum specializes in softer, more fragile carpets that may be damaged by less scrupulous vacuum cleaners. Don’t think this is a one-trick vacuum, however, it still powers through hard flooring as well as other carpet types with ease.
The Miele Complete has an unprecedented level of suction control with 6 digital settings to expertly handle every level of carpeting as well as hard floors. Even higher levels of suction are still gentle enough to clean the softest carpets. The Complete boasts the same vortex motor as the Compact and the Dynamic, but additional settings and design features channel that power into a safe, reliable clean for more fragile floor surfaces.
Like other Miele products, the Complete utilizes HEPA technology for advanced filtration that traps even the smallest particles, preventing dust or allergens from being re-released into the environment. The Miele SF-HA50 HEPA Airclean filter protects your lungs from damaging particles as small as .3 microns.
Truly what sets this vacuum apart from its competitors is the gentle yet powerful way it cleans fragile soft carpeting. The Miele Complete is also a particularly sturdy vacuum, designed to last upwards of 20 years. So when you’re ready to commit to your “forever” vacuum, the Miele Complete is here to get the job done.
Need the Miele Complete in your life? Learn more about this great vacuum here!
Power: 700 watt motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Automatic shutoff, three-wheel canister, anti-clog hose.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Automatic shutoff, three-wheel canister, anti-clog hose.
The Airbelt comes from another trusted vacuum brand, SEBO. The shining star of the SEBO Airbelt is its uniquely powerful and versatile powerhead.
A unique feature of the Airbelt is its signature wide hose. The hose is located directly above the bag chamber and is considerably wider than any other hose on this list. Not only does this increase the airflow of the SEBO Airbelt, it also reduces the odds of the vacuum ever developing a clog. With the Airbelt, you can clean confidently.
The SEBO Airbelt operates at a lower power consumption than other machines on this list, only utilizing a 700 watt motor. This makes the Airbelt more eco-friendly. And don’t worry about the lower power levels compromising the machine’s cleaning ability. The SEBO Airbelt has been optimally designed to maximize on lower energy levels and still deliver a solid, dependable clean.
The SEBO has two big draws that give it a spot on this list: The strong SEBO E-1 powerhead and the design of the canister. The E-1 powerhead has four height adjustments and is designed to handle any carpet you throw at it (plus don’t forget the canister vacuum’s natural affinity for hard floors).
As for the canister itself, the SEBO Airflow has been designed with movement in mind. Three caster wheels allow the canister to not just roll but gently glide. Many people dislike canister vacuums because of their propensity towards awkward, stilted movements, but this isn’t the case here. The smooth movement of transporting the Airflow around the house makes this the machine for people who find themselves typically frustrated with other models of canister vacuum.
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Power: 1,175 watt motor
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Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Automatic cord rewind, premium attachment set (hardwood brush, power nozzle, dusting brush, upholstery tool, crevice tool), durable casing.
Notable features: Automatic cord rewind, premium attachment set (hardwood brush, power nozzle, dusting brush, upholstery tool, crevice tool), durable casing.
Yet another canister vacuum makes the top ten list. Canister vacuums in general are capable of operating at much higher power levels than uprights. This makes canister vacuums the preferred machines for those that want a truly deep clean in their home. The Power Team Perfect Plastic Canister Vacuum in particular packs a lot of power with a powerful 1,175 watt motor. And the raw power isn’t all, the Power Team Perfect is able to channel that power and put it to efficient use.
The Power Team Perfect is actually an updated version of the Electrolux canisters. The Perfect takes everything you loved about that older design and gives it a power update. The Power Team Perfect boasts an incredibly durable casing as well as wire-reinforced hosing so you won’t find yourself worrying over the safety of your vacuum. This thing is built to endure.
As with other entries on this list, hospital-grade filtration keeps machine exhaust from being a problem. If you or another home occupant suffers from allergies or asthma, this vacuum is a great way to clean without kicking up dust or other allergens.
Since the Power Tea0rfect had such a great jumping off place for the design (the Electrolux), the final product is extremely polished. This machine is the latest in German engineering. The design has been being perfected for years and it really shows with this latest installment.
Better yet, the canister itself only weighs 9 pounds, which is comparatively light for a heavy-duty vacuum like this!
Is this the vacuum of your dreams? Take a closer look at the specifications here to see if it’s the perfect match.
Power: 312 watt operation
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: LED headlight, cordless, grooming squeegee.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: LED headlight, cordless, grooming squeegee.
One of the better upright vacuums on the market. Unlike canister vacuums, this one doesn’t carry quite the power capabilities, but it more than makes up for that with its user-friendly design and flexibility.
Some people find canister vacuums and long cords to be cumbersome, and if you count yourself among them, then the Cordless Freedom is for you. This machine can lay almost flat on the ground to reach under furniture without losing a bit of suction power. There are no cords to tangle or trip over and the HEPA media filter means you can breathe easy while you clean.
If you thought all cordless upright vacuums were a cleaning compromise, think again. The Cordless Freedom deserves its place on this list precisely because it defies these expectations. Get to know a lightweight, portable cordless vacuum that gives you a deep clean comparable to corded canister machines. Enjoy as well the long lifespan of the Cordless Freedom. Just because it’s battery powered doesn’t mean this vacuum won’t last for years to come.
The Cordless Freedom is a great vacuum for people who value ease and comfort. Powered by a 44-volt lithium ion battery, the Cordless Freedom is capable of holding a power charge for 50 minutes. That’s plenty of time to hit every room in the house, and the lightweight upright design makes moving the vacuum between rooms a breeze.
The Cordless Freedom is one of the top vacuum cleaners on the upright market. Just like a canister vacuum, the Cordless Freedom can effortlessly clean hard floors as well as carpets. The attached squeegee on the bottom of the machine grooms carpeting to look as fresh as it is clean. The squeegee also helps ensure that no debris is left behind on hard floors. Say goodbye to vacuuming the same space over and over again.
Learn more about the Cordless Freedom here.
Power: 1,200 watt Miele-made vortex motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Silence insulation, 67dB operation, high-grade odor and debris filtration.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Silence insulation, 67dB operation, high-grade odor and debris filtration.
Exactly what it says in the name. The Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum is the branch of the Miele Complete line specifically designed for pet owners. We all love our furry friends, but they can be messy at times. The Miele Cat & Dog is a powerful canister vacuum with a hyper efficient power nozzle that grabs and traps dander, hair, messes, and odors left behind by Fido and Fluffy.
Discover what it’s like to live a less stressed, harmonious life with your pets when you upgrade to the Miele Cat & Dog. And it’s not just you that will be enjoying a calmer life. The Miele Cat & Dog is bolstered by silence insulation, so you can clean without bothering your pets. No more barking or hiding from the vacuum cleaner. During normal operation, the Miele Cat & Dog is no louder than your radio or television set. You can carry on conversations in a normal voice while using this machine.
HEPA-grade filtration also ensures that pet hair and dander isn’t expelled into the air when you clean. If allergies or irritation from pet dander are keeping you down, the Miele Cat & Dog can help you have the best of both worlds: easy breathing and adorable fuzzy family members.
But don’t think that cleaning up after animals is the only trick this machine has up its sleeve. The Miele Cat & Dog ranks high on this list partly because it’s a specialized vacuum that still has a great range of versatility. So while the Cat & Dog pulls out all the stops to deep clean the messes your pets leave behind, it also checks all the boxes of an all-around great vacuum cleaner. There’s onboard tool storage and a full accessory pack, the machine has multiple settings and the additional nozzles can handle a multitude of different surfaces, from hardwood to curtains.
Want to add the Miele Cat & Dog to your family? You’ll get a great deal on one here.
Power: 1,300 watt motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Multiple agitation settings, color choices, protective bumpers.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Multiple agitation settings, color choices, protective bumpers.
Another SEBO makes it onto the list. The SEBO Automatic X7 Vacuum Cleaner is a marvel of German engineering. This one’s an upright vacuum similar to the Miele Complete Soft Carpet as it was designed with sensitive flooring in mind. With the SEBO Automatic X7, you can get your routine cleaning done without damaging floors or carpets.
Two separate agitation settings allow you to adjust the brush roll’s speed. This is the only manual part of the SEBO Automatic. Brush height adjustments are made automatically, so you don’t have to think about how high or thick your carpeting is. The machine senses carpet levels and adjusts itself accordingly.
The SEBO Automatic X7 also keeps your home in mind. With gentle rubber wheels and rubber bumpers, this vacuum won’t harm your furniture or walls when you inevitably bump into something. These protective bumpers also keep the vacuum safe, contributing to the SEBO’s long lifespan.
And last but not least, the SEBO Automatic X7 comes in customizable colors. This might not be the most practical function the machine has to offer, but getting to pick out your favorite color makes the purchase that much more fulfilling.
The SEBO Automatic X7 is all about user convenience. If you want a vacuum that will do it all for you, then this is the perfect choice. Not only do height adjustments happen automatically, but the vacuum will alert you when maintenance is required or if anything has gone wrong. The Automatic X7 takes out all the guesswork.
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Power: 1,200 watt motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: 180 degree maneuverability, high tech design, quiet operation, superior suction and power.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: 180 degree maneuverability, high tech design, quiet operation, superior suction and power.
One more SEBO for this otherwise Miele-heavy list. Once again, SEBO comes through with astounding maneuverability in a vacuum cleaner. Much like the previous SEBO Airbelt on this list, the Airbelt D4 is possibly the easiest canister vacuum to maneuver. This vacuum has 180 degree steering mobility and will practically glide across both carpets and hard floors. If maneuverability issues have been stopping you from considering a canister vacuum, give the Airbelt D4 a chance to change your mind.
Another vacuum that utilizes the wonderful ET-1 power nozzle, the Airbelt D4 has superior suction and an incredibly sleek design. Canister vacuums have a habit of looking like they’ve been airlifted straight out of the 1950’s, but the SEBO Airbelt D4 looks as high tech as it feels. Its dark black compact canister and soft, sturdy bumpers would look right at home in any sci fi story.
The Airbelt D4 is also incredibly quiet, operating at just 63 dB. So you can finally ditch the ear plugs and have a normal conversation as you clean with the D4.
A 50-foot cleaning radius means you can get every corner of the room without having to stumble about changing outlets. This combined with the incredible efficiency of the ET-1 power nozzle means you can get your cleaning done faster. The Airbelt D4 allows you to clean smarter, not harder.
The SEBO Airbelt D4 comes at a higher price point than other machines. However, this investment nets you one of the most powerful vacuums out there as well as one of the most advanced and hardiest.
Find the Airbelt D4 here.
Power: 1250 watt motor
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Automatic shutoff, high-end filtration, multiple brush attachments, high power, high maneuverability.
Bagged: Yes
Notable features: Automatic shutoff, high-end filtration, multiple brush attachments, high power, high maneuverability.
And we close out our list with the most magnificent canister vacuum of all. The Miele Marin Complete C3 Canister Vacuum Cleaner is a marvel of all that Miele is best known for: innovation, power, convenience and an aesthetically pleasing design. This vacuum comes with a very high recommendation and can fulfil the cleaning needs of any home.
What sets this canister vacuum apart from all the rest? It’s no one specific thing so much as a combination of everything. The Marin Complete it just that: complete. This canister vacuum combines all the best ideas of the other Miele series. There’s HEPA filtration for clean breathing air, multiple high powered brushes and nozzles like the Twister Floor Brush, self-closing dust bags and more. The Marin manages all this while retaining a compact and easy to use design.
The Marin has automatic shutoff, a full swivel neck, a headlight, and non-marking wheels. You name it, the Marin has got it. Operating via the most powerful motor Miele has to offer, the Marin can handle the toughest messes while still being gentle and convenient enough to take care of routine cleaning.
This is the vacuum for the connoisseur. If you’ve found that other vacuums just aren’t comprehensive enough for your tastes, this one is here to scratch that itch. There’s almost nothing the Marin can’t do, no surface it can’t clean, and no attachment it can’t use. If you want convenience, power and style all in one, here it is.
Won’t settle for anything but the best? Head over to the eVacuum store to get your own Miele Marin.
Picking out the best vacuum cleaners
No machine on this list is a bad choice. (If any were, we wouldn’t have bothered including them.) You could drop any one of these vacuums into any home in the country and it would get the job done just fine. But a vacuum cleaner is a large investment, and you want to find the machine that’s right for you.
For most people, there are four big considerations: attachments, power, budget and convenience. Most of the machines on this list have similar attachments (additional powerheads, crevice tools, upholstery tools and dusting brushes). When it comes to power, you’ll have to decide if the extra power in a high-end canister vacuum is worth it to you. Budget is easy enough. How much are you looking to invest in a vacuum cleaner, remembering that these high-end machines will last longer?
Convenience is one of the biggest concerns for many shoppers. A lot of people are willing to compromise on the other criteria if it means greater convenience. The Cordless Freedom,
