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It expertly picks up crumbs, dust, and snack leftovers around her toddler’s high chair.
Like our best overall pick, this is a cordless stick vacuum, so it’s nimble by design.
It’s roughly 3 pounds, making it easy to lift up and down stairs, too.
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Emptying the vacuum is also a breeze, since the dust bin detaches.
We’ve never seen a scratch or dent on our floors over the course ofmonthsof use.
So, yes; this pick is hard to beat.
Setting up the Dyson Omni-Glide during testing was smooth, and we found it is easy to put together.PHOTO: The Spruce
Though, we just recommend using the vacuum and mop features if you arecleaning hardwood floors.
This bang out of flooring can be sensitive to moisture, and it’s not recommended tosteam hardwood floors.
For those new to vacuum-mop combos, the machine maneuvers much like a classic upright vacuum.
Any grime it loosens goes back into the machine and, most importantly, off your floors.
Now, there is some unique maintenance involved for this sort of machine as opposed to traditional vacuums.
This machine does have a self-cleaning cycle, which helps the process along.
But, it might be a bit much for households with lighter cleaning needs.
This wet-dry stick vacuumone of our favoriteinexpensive vacuum cleanersdispenses cleaning fluid with the push of a button.
Then it mops it up and vacuums debris at the same time, thanks to the disposable mop pad.
Instead of clinging to the replaceable mop pad, the debris is locked inside of the pads dirt chamber.
We only wish the dirt chamber was larger, giving you more mileage out of each mopping pad.
Another convenience is the auto-empty system.
So, if you’re after a vacuum that can manage both well, look no further).
By design, upright vacuums are bigger and bulkier than some of their cordless stick counterparts.
One unique feature is that some versions of this vacuum come with a an odor cartridge.
Another great choice is theLevoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum.
They’re more of a supplement.
Mostvacuum cleanersinclude a crevice tool for reaching in narrow areaslike behind your sofa or next to your appliances.
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Some also include attachments for dusting, or tidying up your couch and keeping pet hair off your furniture.
We especially love when a vacuum offers storage space on the machine itself.
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We’ve yet to meet small debris or dust that this vacuum can’t handle.PHOTO: The Spruce
Good news for anyone looking to save a few dollars: vacuums tend to go on sale very regularly.
What to Do With Your Old Vacuum?
Your regional recycling center may be able to take it (theU.S.
I’mDena Ogden, an associate editor whos been with The Spruce since 2022.
I specialize in appliances, cleaning, home tech topics, and vacuums in particular.
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The Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam Plus is fairly light for a vacuum-mop combo, so it’s reasonably portable for use around your home..PHOTO: The Spruce
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Details like the lightweight design, disposable pad, and the light on the vacuum’s head make the Shark VM252 Vacmop Pro Cordless Wet/Dry Stick Vacuum overall easy to use.The Spruce
The vacuum features two brushrolls for efficient cleaning with every push and pull.PHOTO: The Spruce
The vacuum features two brushrolls for efficient cleaning with every push and pull.PHOTO: The Spruce
The canister of the Shark Powerdetect Upright Vacuum is spacious, but if you look closely you can see that the filter takes up some room inside it.PHOTO: The Spruce
The canister of the Shark Powerdetect Upright Vacuum is spacious, but if you look closely you can see that the filter takes up some room inside it.PHOTO: The Spruce
Our testing team unboxing and assembling several vacuums in The Lab.The Spruce
Our testing process in The Lab allows us to create real messes and spills for testing.The Spruce
When testing, we assess each vacuum from setup to cleanup.The Spruce
