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10 Best Vacuums for Hardwood Floors That Can Tackle Any Mess
These picks will leave your floors sparkling clean.
Hardwood floors are beautiful, and keeping them clean (and scratch-free) plays an essential part in making sure they stay that way. That's why it's so important to invest in one of the best vacuums for hardwood floors.
Whether you're tackling tough dirt, stubborn pet hair, or everyday dirt and debris, you'll want a vacuum that's equipped with soft bristles—you can even get away with a vacuum that works on suction alone and has no brush roller at all. That's because brush rollers are ideal for cleaning carpet, but can cause fine scratches on wood flooring. Other key features to consider include ease of use, bagged or bagless, corded or cordless, maneuverability, weight, and battery run-time.
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The options don't end there. In this roundup, you'll find the best cordless handheld vacuums, one that have canisters instead of bags, some with slim stick silhouettes, the best vacuums for pet hair, and even a robotic option you can pair with your smart home technology.
Take a look at this roundup of 10 best vacuums for hardwood floors, and choose the one that's best for your home. Then, you'll be ready to tackle any mess!
Bissell Featherweight Bagless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
This bagless stick vacuum cleaner makes cleaning up hardwood floors a breeze—especially because you'll have three machines in one: a stick vacuum, handle vacuum, and stair vacuum. It's great for daily dust and debris and works just as well on carpet as it does on your hardwood floors. And for under $35, you're getting excellent bang for your buck.
Weight: 5.8 pounds
Cord length: 15 feet
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: 0.67 liter
Bissell Crosswave 17859 All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner
Bissell Crosswave 17859 All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner
Ready to kill two birds with one stone? This cleaning machine can both wash and vacuum your floors! It features a two-tank system that keeps cleaning solution and dirty water separate, and you can even switch between cleaning sealed hard floors and rugs with its Smart-Touch controls. Finally, every BISSELL vacuum purchase supports homeless pets so this is a product you can feel good about buying!
Weight: 11.6 pounds
Cord length: 25 feet
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: N/A
Shark SV1106 Navigator Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Shark SV1106 Navigator Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Bagless and cordless? Sign us up! Not only is this option portable and super versatile, but it also includes an easy-to-clean, extra large dust cup for extended vacuuming without interruption. It's even designed to clean both carpets and hard floors and is amazing at catching pet hair.
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Cord length: Cordless
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: 0.64 quart
Bissell Hard Floor Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Bissell Hard Floor Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
This Bissell vacuum cleaner features a hard floor turbine foot that gets the tough messes without ruining your hardwood floors. With the power of multi-cyclonic technology, you'll pick up even the stubbornest pet hair, dirt, and other debris. It also has an easy to empty dirt tank, making cleaning that much easier. The metal telescoping wand will also make cleaning corners and hard to reach areas a breeze.
Weight: 13 pounds
Cord length: 18 feet
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: 67.6 fluid ounces
Hoover PowerDash Pet Hard Floor Vacuum Cleaner
Hoover PowerDash Pet Hard Floor Vacuum Cleaner
This hard floor cleaner features rotating brushes that gently clean hard floors! It's perfect for sealed wood, vinyl, and tile (especially if you have a multi-surface household). You won't even have to wait long for your floors to dry, either, thanks to a powerful squeegee. And unlike many vacuums, it features a folding handle to make storage easier than ever.
Weight: 12 pounds
Cord length: 25 feet
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: N/A
Dyson V7 Motorhead SV11MH Vacuum Cleaner
This pick is cordless for up to 30 uninterrupted minutes of cleaning, so you're not tied down to one area of your house. Plus, it transforms into a handheld vacuum for a quick clean or hard to get spots. If you've ever owned a Dyson before, you know how powerful they are—and this one features 75 percent more brush bar power than the previous model! You can also enjoy hygienic bin emptying without any need to get your hands dirty.
Weight: 5.3 pounds
Cord length: Cordless
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: 0.14 gallons
Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction Powerline Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction Powerline Canister Vacuum Cleaner
This vacuum features a super strong suction that your hardwood floors will thank you for (no scratches, here!). You can even switch between six different suction settings depending on what mess you floor has in store. This vacuum is definitely a splurge but most reviewers say it's well worth it. Miele promises exceptionally high quality and a long service life.
Weight: 14.8 pounds
Cord length: N/A
Bag or bagless: Bag
Dust cup capacity: N/A
Dreametech T10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
This vacuum's three suction powers will help you clean just about anything. Even though it's cordless it comes with another battery to swap out so you can keep on cleaning on! It also boasts 60 minutes of running time, so you can clean the whole house without worrying about switching power outlets. Plus, this model features special noise reduction technology to deliver a nice, quiet cleaning experience.
Weight: 13.67 pounds
Cord length: Cordless
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: 0.6L
Ultenic D5s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop
Ultenic D5s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop
"Alexa clean my floors, please!" Yes, you can do that with this pick because it's optimized to work with your smart home technology. It also comes with a remote control to start and stop cleanings, set scheduled cleanings, select clean mode, and more. And when the battery runs slow, your smart robot will automatically return to its charging base to charge!
Weight: 5.5 pounds
Cord length: Cordless
Bag or bagless: Bagless
Dust cup capacity: N/A
Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Canister Vacuum
Not only is this vacuum a cool purple color, it's also perfect for your hardwood floors. Its large wheels and flexible hose make it super easy to maneuver. It also features a motorized Pet PowerMate attachment that's great for picking up stubborn pet hair. And when you're done with that attachment, it stores easily inside the vacuum for added convenience!
Weight: 24 pounds
Cord length: 26 feet
Bag or bagless: Bag
Dust cup capacity: N/A
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