{"id":4039056,"date":"2024-05-22T16:46:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T15:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/?p=4039056"},"modified":"2024-05-22T16:47:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T15:47:12","slug":"best-vacuum-cleaner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-vacuum-cleaner-4039056","title":{"rendered":"Best Vacuum Cleaner 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you hate vacuuming or find it a welcome distraction, we can all agree on one thing: it\u2019s important to have a vacuum cleaner that can clean quickly and efficiently, providing all of the tools that we\u2019ll need to get into every nook and cranny. Needs differ between people and households, but here we have a list of the best plug-in vacuum cleaners to suit everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This list focuses on the best plug-in vacuum cleaner. If you want a different type of cleaner, check out our guides to the best cordless vacuums<\/a>, best robot vacuums<\/a> and best vacuums for pet hair<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main benefit of the plugin vacuum is that you don\u2019t have to worry about battery life but they are, generally, also more powerful than cordless cleaners. At Trusted Reviews we test for vacuum suction power in AirWatts, which is a mark of efficiency based on the lift power and airflow (the higher, the more powerful). Our test showed that, on average, plug-in vacuums are more powerful at 316AW compared to cordless vacuums, which averaged 144AW. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher suction power is particularly useful when using tools, as it can make it faster and easier to pick up spills. Suction power alone, isn’t the only indicator of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quality of a floor head and its ability to agitate dirt is important. For that reason, we also test for real dirt pickup on hard floors and carpet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of vacuums in the list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making a decision on which plug-in vacuum to buy can be tricky but also personal to the layout and size of your house. If you have a smaller home or struggle to lift heavy items, a smaller cleaner will be best suited to you; if you have a larger home, then a bigger vacuum will make more sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two main types of vacuum cleaners: cylinder and upright. Cylinder cleaners have you drag around the main vacuum cleaner body, while you hold the hose. They\u2019re a little more cumbersome to store, but for the most part, you only have to hold the hose and floor head, so they feel lighter. Upright cleaners are a little neater, combining everything into a single body. Just plug them in, lean them back and start pushing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which type is best for you is personal and would be impacted by the size and layout of your home and your general cleaning requirements. If you live in a bungalow or flat then an upright cleaner is probably right for you. But if you live over multiple floors and need to clean stairs the cylinder cleaner can have better all-round utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buying advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We report on all our specs<\/a> and test data<\/a> at the bottom of this list. This is to supplement our advice and to help you make an informed decision. Here are some key points to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n