Bagless vacuums come in a variety of styles, including upright, stick, and even floor models. The one you ultimately decide on depends on the job you intend to use it for.
Stick models are designed for light jobs. They are light and easy to manuever but have smaller motors than their larger upright and floor model counterparts. Uprights are the most common machines, complete with hose wand and accessories for cleaning furniture, drapes, baseboards and those hard to reach spots. Floor models can be bulky and heavy, but they do come with loads of power to clean up considerable pet hair and dander.
Here are a few of the top rated bagless vacuums in the marketplace today.
Hoover S2220 Flair Bagless Upright Stick Vacuum with Power Nozzle
Hoover has always been known for manufacturing excellent and low-cost vacuums. The Hoover S2220 is an easy to use, lightweight "stick" model. It is small, coming in and just a hair over 10 lbs and approximately 45 inches high. This model comes with a 7 2/5 amp motor for ample suction power for a vacuum of this size. It is bagless, so you'll never have to worry about changing those skinny little bags. All debris is filtered through a multi-stage filtration system before being stored in a washable and transparent dirt cup.
The S2220 comes with a larger than normal 20 foot power cord, large wheels, and a full one year warranty. Keep in mind that a vacuum of this size is not meant to clean a 2000 square foot house at one time. If you want an excellent bagless model for small jobs, and one that is priced under , the Hoover S2220 is a terrific choice.
Bissell 5770 Healthy Home Bagless Upright Vacuum
Bissell is another well-known brand name in the vacuum and commercial carpet cleaning industry. The company makes a variety of vacuum models, but the 5770 may be the top rated bagless one. Meant for more substantial jobs than the stick models, this upright machine uses multi-cyclonic technology to deliver nonstop suction to remove allergens, dirt, pet hair and dust.
Pet lovers will enjoy the fact that it comes equipped wih an airtight HEPA filtration system that literally seals 100% of pollen, dust mites, mold spores, etc. from escaping. None of these undesirables will leak back into the room as some bagged vacuums are accused of doing.
The Bissell 5770 switches easily back and forth between bare floor and carpeting. Equipped with a 12 amp motor makes this machine quite heavy however, weighing in at a hefty 35 pounds. Keep this in mind if you plan on lugging the vacuum up many flights of stairs during its use. It comes with a long cord and convenient attachments and wand for corners, sills, baseboards, etc. If you don't mind spending a couple hundred bucks on a heavier than normal machine, the Bissell 5770 is definitely worth consideration.
Electrolux EL 7020B Oxy3 Ultra Canister Vacuum
As is the case with Bissell and Hoover, Electrolux has been in the vacuum machine industry for quite some time. The EL 7020B is a canister model that has many of the same features as the more expensive Dyson machines. In fact, many consumers say this model vacuum is superior to the comparable Dyson model.
Along with the HEPA filtration system, this machine has the ability to power the power brush "off" should something get stuck inside while vacuuming.
One nice feature for user is the onboard Optimal light, which lets you know your Oxy3 Canister is operating at peak performance. Another indicator will tell you when your filter needs to be cleaned. Electrolux clamins that 99.97% of all the dust, allergens, and small particles are removed from carpet and floors. Controls and tools are all conveniently contained within the handle. Simplicity is the key for this vacuum. When finished with the job, simply press down the vacuum handle to instantly rewind the cord.
If you are considering a higher priced, feature rich model, the EL 7020B is a good bet. Priced at under 0, it still comes in a tad cheaper than Dyson models, with basically the same features and performance.
Your search for the best bagless vacuum is in some respects a matter of personal preference. Do your homework and most importantly, test drive a number of models before you buy.
