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Eureka ReadyForce - The Slim Canister

The Eureka ReadyForce vacuum is a canister model with a slim, yet attractive red exterior. Currently, you can buy it for around $60, which isn’t a bad deal. In my review of the Eureka ReadyForce, I’ll go over this unit’s positive and negative aspects, then decide if it’s worth buying. As you can imagine, this [...]

Best Vacuum For Hardwood Floors

Choosing the best vacuum for hardwood floors is not always easy. A lot of vacuum cleaners have great suction, but when it comes to hardwood they just spread the dirt around. Not a good situation. Well, we did a little research for you, and here are the top 3 best models for hardwood floors we [...]

Miele S 7210 Twist Review

The Miele S 7210 Twist vacuum is a full size upright model with a current price tag of nearly $450, which is actually a good amount lower than the MSRP. In this review of the Miele S 7210 Twist vacuum cleaner, I’ll go over this model’s strengths and weaknesses, then decide if it’s worth the [...]

Electrolux Versatility Review

The Electrolux Versatility vacuum is a bagless upright model with a lot of style and some great suction power. The tangerine and white colors actually go together quite well. In this review of the Electrolux Versatility vacuum cleaner, I’ll go over this model’s strengths and weaknesses - then determine if it’s worth the nearly $230 [...]

Dyson DC25 Animal Ball Review

The Dyson DC25 Animal Ball vacuum is one of the most popular upright models currently on the market. Well, we were curious as to why that is. So, in this review of the Dyson DC25 Animal Ball vacuum cleaner, we’ll go over the strengths and weaknesses of this model and then give you our final [...]

Dyson DC23 Turbinehead Review

The Dyson DC23 Turbinehead vacuum cleaner is an innovative bagless canister model, which is a lot smaller than most of the competition. In this review of the Dyson DC23 Turbinehead, I’ll go over it’s best features, as well as the potential downsides to owning this vacuum. As with most models from this manufacturer, I absolutely [...]

Eureka AirSpeed Vacuum Review

The Eureka AirSpeed vacuum cleaner is a brand new model, currently only available at Wal-Mart. In this review of the Eureka AirSpeed, I’ll be going over the positive features found on this model, as well as it’s negative aspects. Basically, this vacuum has Whirlwind technology, which means it has better suction power and also separates [...]

Hoover LiNX Vacuum Review

The Hoover LiNX vacuum cleaner is a super thin model from the Platinum Collection set. In this review, I’ll go over some of the Hoover LiNX vacuum’s best features, as well as it’s worst. From a purely aesthetic point of view, this model is spectacular. Here’s a rundown of it’s best features: 11 inch cleaning [...]

Miele S4582 Eclipse Vacuum Review

The Miele S4582 Eclipse vacuum cleaner is a very stylish canister model. The 1200 watt motor is noticeably more powerful than your average canister vacuum. Another thing I love about the Miele S4582 Eclipse is the double filter system (including a HEPA filter), which ensures that no dust escapes while it’s in use. The 29.5 [...]

Hoover UH30010COM Review

Our Hoover UH30010COM review: Weighing in at just under 12 lbs, the Hoover UH30010COM vacuum (Platinum Lightweight Bagged Upright) is one of the lightest full-sized models available. I really like the look of this machine, it’s sleek and stylish. A few features you’ll find on this model are: Hoover’s Windtunnel Technology, super-long 35 ft cord, a [...]

Best Vacuum for Couches

Looking for the best vacuum to clean up your couch? Well, we’ve done some research to help you out. There are actually two worthy vacuum models that can clean up your couch in no time. In our view, this vacuum has to have all these features: be small enough to get into really tight areas, [...]

Best Vacuum for Frieze Carpet

If you’ve just installed frieze carpet in your house, you’ll definitely want to find the best vacuum for your new frieze carpet. As you know, the threads on this type of carpet are usually a little longer than a lot of alternative carpeting options. It looks great, but can be a pain to clean if [...]

Best Vacuum Sweeper - Two Top Vacuum Sweepers

Finding the best vacuum sweeper wasn’t easy, I have to admit. There seem to be a fair amount of vacuum sweepers available, but a lot of them are just plain junk. I did find two different models which I think are worth purchasing. They both have their good and bad qualities, but in general they [...]

Best Vacuum for Tile Floors

The best vacuum for tile floors is most often the vacuum that works great on all hard flooring types. However, not all vacuums are created equally. In fact, you may have a machine that works just wonderfully on carpet, but scatters the dirt around on bare floors and tile floors.
For getting into the grout areas [...]

Best Vacuum Under $200

The best vacuum under $200 is honestly not that much different than the best vacuum under $100 post I did a few weeks back. However, there is one model I would add to my previous list: the Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870MZ. It’s a little under $150 at WalMart, so it’s well under the $200 level. [...]

Best Suction Vacuum Cleaner

Most people think the best suction vacuum cleaner would have to be a Dyson. That’s what they are most known for - so it makes sense. More often than not, this generalization is true. I’ve actually found three different best suction vacuum cleaners, each in it’s own sub-category (upright, canister and handheld).
The Dyson DC25 All [...]

Best Vacuum Under $100

My search for the best vacuum under $100 has brought me to two final vacuum cleaners. A lot of times a vacuum under $100 may seem cheap, or not as appealing as its more expensive competitors. However, I think these two models really buck that trend.
The first best vacuum under $100 is the Eureka Optima [...]

Best Vacuum For Small Apartment

Searching for the best vacuum for a small apartment? Well, we’ve done some research and come up with two of the best vacuums for small apartments on the market today. Both of them have above average suction, are fairly quiet (you don’t want to get the neighbors angry!), and both are small. OK, let’s get [...]

Best Vacuum For Carpet

Choosing the best vacuum for carpet isn’t a real easy task. There are a lot of great vacuum cleaners out there which do a good job on carpet. I think two brands really stand out from the crowd though: Dyson and Kenmore. Both of these companies are well known for both suction and quality. Below are [...]

Best Vacuum for Dog Hair

The best vacuum for dog hair in my opinion is the Kenmore Progressive 35922. Sure, it may cost slightly more than some competitors, but it comes with all the right tools to help you get rid of even the peskiest dog hair. It’s currently priced at $220, which should be in most buyers’ price range. The HandiMate [...]

Best Inexpensive Vacuum

The best inexpensive vacuum would depend heavily on what is meant by “inexpensive”. Well, in this case I’m referring to vacuums which are under $100. A lot of people end up buying the high-end (expensive) models, just because they think they must work better if they cost more. Well, this is not always the case. [...]

Best Vacuum For The Money

Finding the best vacuum for the money is not always easy. There are a lot of cheap models out there, but we’ve narrowed the best vacuums for the money down to 3 models. Each of them have their benefits and drawbacks, but all are fairly inexpensive.
Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870MZ - This bagged vacuum does a [...]

Best Lightweight Vacuum

The best lightweight vacuum cleaners not only have to be lighter than your average vacuum, but also have outstanding suction and performance. There are a couple lightweight vacuums which should definitely be considered, but I think one really stands out as the overall best lightweight vacuum cleaner. Here are my top 3 picks:
Miele Neptune - [...]

Top Vacuum Cleaners

The top vacuum cleaners in the categories below are based upon 100’s of consumer reviews, pricing, and how well the features of these top vacuum cleaners match up against similar competitors. I’ve selected 5 popular categories, since different consumers are looking for specific types of vacuums. Each category has our pick of the best vacuum [...]

Best Vacuums for Stairs

Finding the best vacuums for stairs can be difficult. There are a few variables which could affect your decision on which vacuum is best for your stairs. First is whether your staircase is a hard surface or if it is carpet. Next is how many stairs you have. Some vacuum hoses or cords will not be [...]

Dirt Devil i M130000 Vacuum Review

A vacuum review of the Dirt Devil i M130000 vacuum cleaner states: “The Dirt Devil i upright vacuum cleaner is the best DD I’ve ever owned. They’ve done an exceptional job with the look of this unit. It’s so sleek and stylish, everyone asks about it when they come over. This vacuum does a lot [...]

Kirby Sentria Vacuum Review

A Kirby Sentria vacuum review states: “The Kirby Sentria vacuum cleaner works like none other. It’s absolutely the best, that is if you can afford the steep price. But, in this case it is worth every penny. You can buy it cheaper online than if you have a sales person show up at your door [...]

Hoover UH70015 Cyclonic Bagless Upright Vacuum Review

A vacuum review of the Hoover UH70015 Cyclonic Bagless Upright vacuum cleaner says: “The Hoover UH70015 Cyclonic Bagless Upright (Platinum Collection) works better than I would have ever dreamed. The Windtunnel technology is great and picks up dog hair with ease. Plus, it sucks up all sorts of dirt and debris with no problems either. [...]

Miele S5 Series Canister Vacuum Review

A vacuum cleaner review of the Miele S5 Series Canister says: “The Miele S5 Series vacuums are built extremely well. You can really tell after handling the machine, it’s construction is top notch. We have hardwood floors and tile,  which it does a super job at. The suction is great, so even finer dirt gets [...]

Kenmore Progressive 36932 Review

A Kenmore Progressive 36932 vacuum cleaner review says: “The Kenmore Progressive 36932 from Sears has worked out well for me. I have read many different vacuum ratings, and agree that this machine performs just as well (if not better) than some Dyson competitors. That’s really saying a lot, since Dyson’s are known for their good [...]

Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 Lightweight Vacuum Review

A review of the Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 lightweight vacuum cleaner states: “The Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 is a good all-around vacuum. While it is relatively lightweight at 16 pounds, it can still be a pain to go up and down the stairs too many times. That being said, it is still much lighter than [...]

Eureka Boss Smart-Vac 4870MZ Review

A user’s Eureka Boss Smart-Vac 4870MZ vacuum review says: “The Eureka Boss Smart-Vac 4870MZ is probably the best budget vacuum you will find. It costs around $150, so it’s not super cheap. However, considering the price of some competitors, it’s on the lower end. A couple of the positive features of this vacuum are: it [...]

Best Vacuum For Pet Hair

The best vacuum for pet hair may be a tad subjective, depending on if you have a brand preference. That being said, there are actually multiple vacuums that do a great job at picking up that pesky pet hair. Here are my top three best vacuums for pet hair, ranked in the order I would [...]