Bagless Vacuum

Choosing a bagless vacuum, or one with bags, is a personal matter. What works for one might not be the best for another. Still, the best vacuum cleaners turn up again and again on review lists. Here are some of the best rated dirt suckers of them all.

Kenmore, a Sears brand, makes a bagless upright that is very well rated. It's called the Progressive 36932, and is modestly priced at around $350. At around 20 pounds, it has a rather hefty weight, but it is easy to use. It has a HEPA filtration system for fewer allergens in the air. Replacement filters cost about $20. The "Inteli-clean" system adjusts the power by detecting the dirt. Controls are located on the handle so you don't have to bend over to change settings. It has a convenient thirty-five foot cord and works well with attachments.

The Dyson DC17 Animal is another of the best vacuum cleaners you can buy, with a retail price of around $500. It is designed not to clog up or lose suction. This Dyson has a system called the "Level 3 Root Cyclone" which spins dirt from the air. It weighs about 20 pounds. One of the attachments included with the "Animal" is an agitating hand tool that removes pet hair from your upholstery. Older Dyson vacuums had a reputation for breaking down, but this model includes a five year warranty.

The Hoover WindTunnel is a bagless upright that retails for around $300. This vacuum cleaner has onboard attachments that include a powered hand tool. The handle adjusts to make it easier to vacuum stairs. One convenient feature is that the wide, 15-inch swath cut by this vacuum makes short work of large expanses of carpet. You can choose 8 different wheel height settings to make it work well on everything from bare wood to the tallest pile carpet. All this and a headlight, too!

One of the best vacuum cleaners among the bagless canister type is the Electrolux Twin Clean model EL7055A. This vacuum features dual HEPA filters which can be cleaned by the vacuum itself. The controls are located at your fingertips and the features all have easy-to-read labels. It comes with a motor driven power brush attachment, a brush for hard floors, and other accessories. The system is sealed so dust doesn't reenter the air, but the dust bucket is easy to empty. The Twin Clean snaps together and is easy to use. The price is around $500.

Finally, from Eureka, the 5892BVZ Boss 4D Upright Vac is a good-looking yellow and black vacuum cleaner that features a see-through bagless dust container, and a price of only around $170. It features a sealed HEPA filter. It has an electronic control that makes it suitable for both carpets and bare floors. It also features a variety of on-board tools for jobs like stairs, upholstery and dusting the drapes. It weighs around 24 pounds. Replacement filters cost under $20.

This article has just scratched the surface of the best vacuum cleaners available, but hopefully it has given you some information to make your own selection easier.

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