Plus, as we learned in our most recent Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab test of 23 new models, they have more power than ever and multiple power levels to clean bare floors and low- to medium-pile carpets. They boast longer run times, more attachments, more innovative features bissell pet vacuum and are better able to zap pet hair and clean along edges than models of just a few years ago. Bissell’s standard, green CrossWave and purple CrossWave Pet Pro (they’re very similar) both leave bare floors looking tidier and shinier than any other vac-mop combos we tested.
It also boasts 40 minutes of battery life, and has a collapsible handle for easy storage. This cordless vacuum even has LED headlights to illuminate any dirt or debris on the floor, and can be angled to pick up dirt in nearly any corner. Best overall
Bissell’s ICONpet Cordless Vacuum is supposed to be one of the best on the market — it was created specifically for sucking up pet hair (as well as any other dirt or debris your BFF may leave behind). The products are given to us free of charge and we test them for as long as possible before forming our reviews. As I said at the beginning of this post, we have been using this vacuum for a solid 6 months.
But a little less scared of it than my other vacuum, because this one is a lot quieter.” — Bill S. The good news is getting them out wasn’t difficult, which means long pet hair wouldn’t bissell handheld vacuum be a problem at all. You can lay it flat to get underneath your couch, or transition it into a handheld or high-reach vacuum so you can clean pretty much anywhere in your home.
We’re also more inclined to recommend the CrossWave because it’s the only true vac-mop model with a power cord, and we think this means it will last longer on average than cordless vac-mop combos. The CrossWave also costs anywhere from $30 to $200 less than the cordless models we’ve found. If you’re going to splurge on an all-in-one, wet-dry, vac-mop combo, we suggest making it the plug-in version of the Bissell CrossWave (not the cordless CrossWave Max model).
We independently pick all the products we recommend because we love them and think you will too. If you buy a product from a link on our site, we may earn a commission. If you’re like me and appreciate versatility, consider the ICONpet your new must-have – you can use this gadget on more than just floors. You can lean it against a corner wall and it will stay up that way. We do that fairly often here if we aren’t finished vacuuming but just need to move an item out of the way.
After our picks, keep reading to learn more details about how we test, what to look for when shopping for a stick vacuum and why you should trust our reviews. In our testing, we experienced great bare floor cleaning, pet hair pick-up and edge-cleaning performance on all our test surfaces. As you turn it, fine dust is knocked from the filter into the cup for better cleaning and emptying. The battery offered up just under 30 minutes of run time on the lowest power setting with the power nozzle attached, which is less than others in our test.
That said, quite a few of their more compact offerings struggle with clearing bulky debris, while their bigger corded uprights generally feel somewhat cheap. This bagless canister vacuum has three cleaning modes and can be used across all types of flooring from carpet and hardwood to tile and linoleum. While we haven’t tested this model in the Lab just yet, our experts appreciate that it has edge-cleaning bristles to get the dust out of hard-to-reach places like baseboards and along the edges of cupboards.
With the touch of a button, you can seamlessly switch from cleaning hard floors to vacuuming and refreshing your area rugs, all with one machine. A powerful 36V Li-Ion battery ensures you get constant performance throughout the entire cleaning process while enjoying the cordless freedom. It’s basically on a par with the Tineco iFloor3 in terms of cleaning performance, with the CrossWave’s level of control, including an option for a dry-vacuum mode, and two different wetness settings. The detergent comes in dissolvable pods, making it really convenient to load the clean-water tank.
It also automatically adjusts the height of the brush roll to go from carpets to bare floors and area rugs seamlessly. In the meantime, this Samsung is a worthy choice and is not just about good looks. In our tests, we found the suction to be powerful and the three cleaning modes — min, mid and max — suitable for cleaning any type of flooring we encountered. And while it comes with a backup battery, one battery had enough charge to give us over 53 minutes of run time on low speed and almost get us through vacuuming all the floors in a 2,000-square-foot home. The controls are easy to navigate and the display on the handle tells you how many minutes of battery life you have left on all suction settings. The attachments are handy and include an extending crevice tool and a bendable elbow that makes it easier to clean high, flat surfaces, like ceiling fan blades and bookcase tops.