We noted if it could fit under low-profile furniture and if it had additional features that improved functionality, such as a headlight. Yet, attachments must be removed before you can empty the dustbin, and you might miss your trash can if you don't position the dustbin just right. The Shark Stratos also had the same odor-neutralizing technology, which left a pleasant scent but wasn't something our reviewer planned to continue. Traditional vacuum bags have tiny holes that act as a filter by trapping dust and dirt while allowing air to pass through.

Features like powerful suction, brushrolls that don't tangle with hair, advanced air filtration, LED lights, and surface detection make short work of crumbs and debris. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. The vac is Alexa-compatible and has a user-friendly app (available for iOS and Android) that lets you set your cleaning schedule. So it's no surprise that one of these vacs, the Black+Decker Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum (model HHVI315JO42) performed the best in our tests.Vacuuming ability: We tested the vacuums on carpeting, hardwood, and tile, picking up flour, ground coffee, cat litter, Cheerios, and fur. They are designed to allow clean air to pass through the motor without impeding suction or clogging.

The Lift-Away Technology design simplifies cleaning stairs and upholstery, giving extra versatility. It excelled in cleaning up all debris on carpeting and hardwood floors, except for a trace of coffee grounds on carpets and nominal amounts of flour on both surfaces. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).As restrictive as the cords are on these vacuums, Bissell builds in many thoughtful design features to compensate for the inconvenience. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Perhaps the most convenient feature is how strands of hair do not wrap around the brushroll, making it an ideal pick for households with pets or even long human hair. The Stratos incorporates Shark's odor-neutralizing technology, which adds a scent to mask odors and leave floors smelling fresher. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Instead, it maintains a consistently strong suction and performs multiple passes in areas where it detects excess dirt.Instead of collecting in a bag, the debris collects in a reusable dustbin that can be easily emptied after each use. The Outsize also comes with a longer battery run time, about 67% longer than previous Dyson batteries we've tested. Should your product(s) arrive damaged by the carrier or faulty, we will either issue a replacement or refund your item(s) free of charge for you. It has a simple on/off button and a button to release the dust bin (remove the mesh filter and then empty it). From whole Cheerios to fine flour, the vacuum sucked up the particles cleanly and quickly and worked well with pet hair.