Top 5 Vacuum Cleaners for 2024

It can take effort to figure out which vacuum is best for your home and your needs. You have a lot of choices, and not every vacuum is right for every type of home. Consider the size of your room, the type of floors in your home, and whether you want one with a cord.

We’ve picked out five of the best vacuum choices based on tests done in our Cleaning Lab and six new winners from our 2024 All About Vacuums Best Cleaning and Organizing Awards to help you find your way around this huge selection.

We tested the best vacuums thoroughly using ASTM International standards that are used by the whole industry. Our test track is a machine that was made just for us and looks like a carpeted walker. This lets us accurately record how many passes the vacuums make and how much dirt they pick up.

We’ve tried a lot of vacuum cleaners over the years, such as the best robot vacuums, the best portable vacuums, high-performance HEPA vacuums, and more. We compare bagged and bagless models, as well as corded and cordless ones, and rate how well they work generally, how easy they are to use, and how many tools come with them.

The end of this post has all the information you need to choose the best vacuum for your home. It also has more information about how we test vacuums in our lab. Do you need help to discover the best one for your needs here? For more options, check out our lists of the best canister vacuums, best vacuums for pet hair, and best vacuums for wooden floors.

1) Riccar 25 Series Premium Pet Upright R25P

This R25 Premium Pet vacuum does a great job of cleaning both hard floors and rugs, as well as everything in between. It is meant to provide strong air when using tools by using Clean Air technology.

Self-adjusting nozzle that gets rid of dust and cuts wood as it goes from very expensive carpet to bare floor.

This vacuum is very easy to turn because it has big rubber wheels, a caster that spins 360 degrees, and smaller rubber wheels.

Fully loaded and small. The R25 loads the bag from the top, while most uprights load the bag from the front. Your home stays cleaner because of our new design, which traps more dirt inside the bag.

It is tough and useful. Good materials are used to make Riccar vacuums. This is clear from our steel brush roll and strips that can be switched out. We added swivel wheels to the front as well. These let you turn things on and off to find the spots you missed.

A high-end computer with high-end features. The Red Carpet Service Plan, granulated charcoal filter, aluminum wand, full bag indicator, headlamp, and 5-year guarantee are all part of the R25 Premium.

You can put it on the ground to clean under furniture, or you can stretch the hose and wand out to 15 feet to get to places you didn’t think an upright vacuum could. The light that turns on when it’s time to change the bag is another useful feature.

Features:

• An affordable upright vacuum with a long reach, easy portability, and reliable cleaning on all types of floors.
• The bag loads from the top and can be changed quickly.
• Telescoping stick and stretch hose that can reach up to 15 feet
• It lies flat so it can fit under tables and chairs.
• There are two types of media used: charcoal and HEPA.

2) Riccar 25 Series Deluxe Clean-Air Upright

• The Riccar 25 Series Deluxe Clean-Air Upright vacuum cleaner is a great cleaning tool that is made to give you the best performance and the easiest use possible while keeping your home clean.
• The R25 Deluxe is a complicated vacuum cleaner that is built to be strong, work well, and be simple to use.
• Self-adjusting nozzle that gets rid of dust and cuts wood as it goes from very expensive carpet to bare floor.
• Big rubber tires
• With smaller plastic wheels and casters that can turn in any direction, the vacuum can be moved very quickly.
• It will be easier to clean under furniture if you put it on the floor.
• You can give the hose and wand an extra 11 feet to get to places you didn’t think an upright cleaner could.
• An LED light lets you know when the bag needs to be changed.
• Making use of a metal wand
• Electrostatic charcoal filters and HEPA media filters are both good at getting rid of particles and smells.
• When you load from above, HEPA media bags catch and hold more dust, pet hair, and dander.
• The bright LED headlight not only makes it easier to see dust and dirt when you vacuum, but it also lights up dark areas so you don’t miss anything.
• A roll of brushes made of metal. The goal is for this device to work effectively for a very long time.

Features:

• Lifetime belt safety stops the roller bar from moving until the jam is cleared. This keeps the belt from changing on the fly.
• There is less guessing when the full bag sensor lights up to let you know it’s time to change the bag.
• 360-degree turning that can be done in the blink of an eye for easy moving around the house.
• Electrostatic charcoal filters and HEPA media filters are both good at getting rid of particles and smells.
• When you load from above, HEPA media bags catch and hold more dust, pet hair, and dander.
• The bright LED headlight not only makes it easier to see dust and dirt when you vacuum, but it also lights up dark areas so you don’t miss anything.

3) Riccar SupraLite R10E Pink Ribbon Girls Special Edition

You can only get the 8-pound Pink Ribbon Girls vacuum while stocks last. It’s easy to clean bare floors and rugs with the built-in wood brush roll, squeegee, 30-foot cord, headlamp, and HEPA media bag. Pink Ribbon Girls helps women with breast and gynecological cancer by giving them free food, rides, housecleaning, and support from other women who are going through the same thing, for this group of people.

The Pink Ribbon Girls worked together to make this one-of-a-kind pink vacuum, and a part of the sales will go to charity.

This 8-pound vacuum is called Pink Ribbon Good for a short time. It is a special version of R10E SupraLite.  It has a 30-foot cord, HEPA media bag, light, wood brush roll, squeegee, and clear bag. It’s easy to clean both carpet and hard floors.

It can keep germs and dust out of your home because it can pick up particles as small as 0.3 microns. Use how light it is to your advantage by carrying it up and down the stairs. The R10E really is a “clean anywhere” gadget.

• It’s not heavy; it only weighs eight pounds.
• A squeegee can be used to clean floors, rugs, and carpets.
• Media bag with a HEPA filter
• A 30-foot rope gives you the most freedom when you’re cleaning.
• A headlight lets you see in low light or under furniture.

One Machine. Multiple Floors.

Switch between a hard floor and a carpet. This vacuum comes with a squeegee tool that you can use to clean hard floors.

Features:

• Using its headlight
• strong style
• Grip that feels good
• A squeezer
• This has everything you need to clean your whole house.

4) CleanMax Zoom Commercial Lightweight (ZM-500)

The great Cleanmax Zoom Commercial Lightweight (ZM-200) vacuum cleaner was made to be used in businesses. The ZM-200 is a small, stylish vacuum cleaner that is strong and quick. Any business that wants to keep its floors spotless should choose this option. This vacuum is convenient because it is light and easy to move around. It can clean large areas and fit into small places.

The Cleanmax Zoom ZM-200 has cutting-edge cleaning technology that makes sure a wide range of surfaces are thoroughly cleaned. Its strong suction gets rid of dirt, dust, and other debris correctly, leaving your business spotless. The vacuum is made to be as flexible as possible. It has an on/off button that is easy to use and height sets that can be changed to clean different types of floors.

Because it is both effective and reliable, the Cleanmax Zoom ZM-200 is the best choice for businesses that need a lightweight, high-performance vacuum cleaner that does great work in professional cleaning tasks. The Cleanmax Zoom ZM-200 can pick up and move things around on your desk.

Features:

• Cleaning the top 8-pound lift.
• The two-speed motor that is strong at 5.5 amps.
• Brush-driven vibrations to feel.
• A large 3.5-inch fan that moves a lot of air well.
• A rubber squeegee that is only used to clean floors.
• Protection for motor circuit breakers.
• Changes to Height That are done automatically.
• Six rubber tires built into brass frames.
• The Deluxe Rubber Molded Handle has an on/off switch and a two-speed button.
• It comes with a 30′ Commercial Grade Cord and a 12″ Pigtail.
• Easy-to-carry handle.

5) Simplicity Sport Portable Vacuum Cleaner

This portable sports canister cleaner is made to be cleaned anywhere. The Sport comes with a shoulder strap, a twin-ply electrostatic bag, and a charcoal filter that absorbs smells. It’s quick and easy to clean bare floors, furniture, stairs, and cars with standard-sized tools that come with two wands and a combination floor tool. Flip the device over and use the blower port to blow up balloons or air beds. The micro tool kit is very useful for this.

Product Overview:

To make it easier to use, this light vacuum cleaner has a shoulder strap, a twin-ply electrostatic bag, and a charcoal filter that soaks up smells. When you combine a small tool set with regular-size tools, cleaning stairs, tight spaces, furniture, and cars is amazingly fast, easy, and fun!

Features:

• A motor with 700 watts
• A charcoal filter that gets rid of smells and a two-layer electrostatic bag

• Pillow for the back
• 4.5 pounds
• A floor tool, an extended hose, a cleaning brush, a crevice tool, and an upholstery tool are some of the tools that come with the package.
• A compact set of tools is included.
• A 25-foot rope
• Black coal
• A warranty for one year