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The Spruce
We’ve tested over 350 vacuums in The Lab and in our homes over the past few years.
What About HEPA Filters?
The Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind is one of ourall-time favorite vacuums, and it completely fits the bill.
The detachable head of Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind can easily accommodate attachments for different types of cleaning.PHOTO: The Spruce
And yes, it has a strong filter that captures and seals dust, pet hair, and allergens.
We found the emptying process to also be smooth.
You won’t have to do this too often, either.
The detachable head of Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind can easily accommodate attachments for different types of cleaning.PHOTO: The Spruce
Overall, we were very pleased with how efficient and effective this upright vacuum.
We also love the LED headlights, which were far more helpful than we anticipated.
You would be surprised by how much dust and hair you miss under a shadowed sofa.
It’s super lightweight, at 3.2 pounds, but rivals its upright counterparts.
This small but mighty powerhouse works amazingly on hardwood, carpet, tile, and stairs.
It’s by far thebest cordless vacuumwe’ve tested thus far.
In fact, our associate editorial directorloves this vacuumand has been using it daily.
This vacuum has a ton of small but extremely useful design elements to it, which we love.
No need to find a wall for it to lean on.
It’s really all in the little things.
We also appreciate the suite of attachments that come with this upright vacuum.
The attachments are also key to counteracting this vacuum’s rather heavy build.
It also has de-tangling vanes to prevent hair from wrapping around it.
But setting the vacuum to the high-pile carpet cleaning mode can help with this.
The entire process is fairly straightforward, with the bin clicking back in place.
The lift-away pod is also easy to remove when you want to clean upholstery or grab cobwebs.
The attachments, like the crevice tool and upholstery, make this easy, too.
The latter includes few accessories, so that’s something to keep in mind as well.
TheDyson Ball Animal 3 Extrais another favorite that easily lifts debris from almost every surface in your home.
Plus, its suite of attachments makes it a reliable and go-to cleaning tool.
Our favorite bagged vacuum for allergies is theKenmore Floor Care Elite Upright Vacuum.
While unlikely, they can still spill or dislodge bits of dust.
My recommendation is to carry them slowly and carefully!
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The Levoit LVAC-200 performs well on carpets and rugs, as proven in testing.PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
It’s easy to separate the dust bin from the rest of the vacuum, and it takes just seconds to empty.PHOTO: The Spruce
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PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra has a bulkier design than the brand’s slim stick vacuums, but its power matches its size.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We used the Shark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum to vacuum fluff and hair from a rug.The Spruce
During testing, we make sure to try out different settings and attachments.The Spruce
