Best Vacuum For Hardwood Floors Consumer Reports (2024 Updated)

I always used Bissell canisters for the easy conversion and parts sharing between machines(since we use them a lot). As Bissells age, the motors naturally get a bit less efficient, and that’s expected.

The Bissell Zing was a huge mistake. I had to duct tape all of the extension hose connections just to use it at all. Now I can’t use it for small crevice jobs unless I rip it all off and retape constantly.

It needs a click and lock function on the extension adaptors. It may not be as much of an issue as it ages and it can’t lift a cotton ball, but new, it has suction that rips the plain plastic extensions that attach the heads, off onto the floor.

I’m going to go with a more pricey manufacturer now. This Green thing is going in the garbage. I had a feeling the price was too good to be true. If you have a roll of duct tape and never plan on using the extensions and only use floor head, or never plan to use extensions and floor head, it will be fine for you and has great suction for that.

If you need to ever use the floor features, it may be irritating and require taping. OH LOOK, MADE IN CHINA. Now everything makes sense.

Got this because my wife loves purple. No greater reason to buy a vacuum cleaner than the color. It works great on non-carpeted floors but is impossible to move on carpet. Good thing it’s for a home without carpet.

Everything works fine except the hose falls apart. You are vacuuming away and suddenly the head is on the floor and you are pushing an incomplete hose. I fixed that with a piece of masking tape around the top of the head piece.

Shouldn’t have to gerry rig a new vacuum in my opinion.

It was delivered under 5 days for free. This is a replacement to my old 9+ Years old Bissell Canster vacuum. It is very compact and light weight, but material appears to be some what cheap. However, the suction did a great job on my hardwood floor, tile and area rug.

I live in apartment and this is ideal as it does not take a lot of space to store. I would recommend it.

I just started using this Shark Wandvac Cirdless Vacuum and I love it. I usually use a Vacuum With a cord and Vacuum bag for My regular house cleaning but After using this Shark Vacuum I am not going back.

I love The Vacuum cleaner it has great Suction and is very easy to push And move around the room. It Picks everything up including Dog hair. The rollers are self Cleaning so the hair dies not. get stuck in the rollers and needs to Be cut loose.

The Vacuum is lightweight which is perfect for Me since I am older and have Back issues it is so easy to use Without getting back pain from Using a heavy unit. This Vacuum Comes with several attachments Which allows you to easily reach Those hard to clean areas.

The Vacuum is also able to fit under My couch to remove dirt since it Is flat and moves around easily. While running the Vacuum it Also adjusts nicely between The carpet and hardwood floors I think my favorite feature on the Vacuum is the self empty system Everyone knows how messy and Annoying it is to dump all the Dirt from your Vacuum to the Trash and the mess it makes When it spills on the floor.

You Don’t have to worry about that. with this system it removes the dirt For you so you don’t have to Deal with all the messy hair And dirt that have been removed From your carpet. All in all this Is a great Vacuum and I am Very pleased with its performance.

I absolutely LOVE this vacuum. I have nothing negative to say about it and it is now my go-to vacuum. It is SO easy to assemble and it’s super easy to change configurations and different accessories.

If I can do it, anyone can!! I love how lightweight and maneuverable it is. It’s easy to use under a table, stand or couch. I also love how many different configurations you can use like a full vacuum, a hand vac, or the hand vac with the extension wand.

It’s also very easy to empty the hand vac dirt cup. I also absolutely love how easy it is to attach to the charging base which then empties into the base automatically. When attached to the base, it automatically charges the vacuum or if you don’t want to charge every time, just detach the hand vac which can be stored on the vacuum itself.

It’ also really easy to take the battery out of the hand vac section if you need it out for any reason. It’s as simple as can be to open the filter sections to clean the filters as well as taking out the dirt cup that’s in the base so you can empty that.

It’s honestly the easiest/best vacuum I’ve ever used and makes a great vacuum for quick jobs or to give to a college student or someone who just needs to clean up quick and easy jobs. This vacuum cannot get any easier to use! I highly, highly recommend it to everyone! I would buy a ton of these if I had the need for them!!.

I bought this vacuum Black Friday 2019 and was very happy with the product initially as it worked better than any other vacuum i had ever had, over the next while the battery got to a state of NOT usable in the max suction mode (because it died so quick) even with correct cleaning schedule – still it worked for what i needed it for so I continued to use it without complaint.

Then about 6 months ago it died on me completely within warranty, which was not expected from a $500 vacuum but wait there’s more – this is where it gets fun because the overall customer experience was and still is absolutely awful.

So my first conversation with a service representative (EARLY NOV 2021) was great and helpful and he had mentioned they would be out of stock of the main body for 2 weeks (which was ok at that time) and also mentioned that my warranty would be valid until the new parts were received because it was close to my warranty end.

Then two weeks goes by and i contact them again – they say its going to be another 2-3 weeks, which is frustrating because a vacuum is a necessity and I did not expect further delays from a high end company like Dyson (especially when they could just replace it for a similar vacuum in stock).

They then send another message saying my warranty has expired and I had to vouch for myself that I talked with Dyson (with pictures of the chat) prior to it expiring (again not something I expected out of a high end company).

After that they tell me I have a service center I can go to – OVER 4 HOURS AWAY FROM ME. I tell them I am not going to be able to take it there and they tell me ONCE AGAIN my warranty has expired and I have to explain to them once again what happened with pictures.

They then tell me the component is now 3-4weeks out and I could not do that with the holidays coming up so i suggested to provide a different one of equal or similar value or i could buy one from a bunch of retailers around me (who somehow all had several of these in stock) and they could reimburse me.

Dyson disregarded that message and then told me there is NO ETA on the main body component and said they would contact me when one has been received – IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS SINCE THEN. So in all it leaves a terrible taste in my mouth and is not what I expected out of a high end, large company like Dyson.

Some people say you get what you pay for and that saying is the EXACT OPPOSITE WITH DYSON. I will never be buying a Dyson product again simply because they dont back their product.

Pros: Simple to use, cordless so easy to manoeuvre, great for a quick run around of the house though the battery power doesn’t allow us to get the whole house done (house is large). We use the high strength setting for cleaning the car interior and it lasts about 10 mins max.

On the medium setting, we get about 30 mins running power. It will often not pick up small items on the floor and just pushes them along, particularly if being pulled in the back direction. Is better going forward but not 100%.

Have to go over areas a few times sometimes to pick up. The worst factor for us is that it scratched and ruined our stained timber hardwood flooring, on several occasions and with two different head.

Dyson did replace the original head but new one does same. It will either get something small stuck in it (eg a frozen pea, a small leaf – it doesn’t suck them up like a standard vaccum would) and it will drag along the floor and scratch.

The spinning head also gets ‘stuck’ from time to time. This happens mid vacuum and it will stick and spin and happens so quickly that it’s ruined the floor before you realise it’s stuck. It has created many scratches on our floor (ruined the floor) a metre or so long (arm’s length) before you realise what’s happening and stop moving it.

Based on this and destroying our floor, I wouldn’t recommend it. If you have tiles or carpet, then it works pretty well. I generally use a standard vacuum to clean architraves, skirtings etc as I find it easier than the stick and having to change ends constantly.

The standard vacuum is a quicker job and covers more area at a time than the stick. It’s good for small areas (apartments, small rooms etc) which don’t have hardwood flooring. For anything else, I wouldn’t recommend it.

We were caught by the cordless feature and thought, as the second generation of the technology, the bugs would be worked out. But this product has been incredibly frustrating since we bought it because of two major design flaws.

The first is the battery. It doesn’t last nearly as long in practice as it does in the promotions. There are three settings: 1, 2 and max. On Max, it lasts around 15 minutes maybe. Even in our 1000 square-foot apartment, we found that one charge was not enough to vacuum the whole apartment.

And when the battery is exhausted, it takes six hours to recharge. So, you have to vacuum part of your home and then schedule in a second vacuuming session later, if you want to get it all. And if you use the lower settings, the vacuum doesn’t pick up things as well and you have to go over the same spot two or three times.

The second problem is the filter. After a few vacuuming sessions, the filter gets dirty and you have to clean it. That means you have to hold it under running cool tapwater for five minutes straight circling the water.

One of the most boring household chores I’ve found. And then you have to let the filter dry for three days before you can put it back in. And then, over time it seems other parts start getting dirty and even after you’ve cleaned your filter and waited three days for it to dry it still won’t operate on Max.

After we complained about this the first time, Dyson did send us a replacement filter, but even with an approach of cleaning one and letting it dry while using the other, we still find ourselves sitting out to vacuum and ending up dead in the water because both filters still aren’t clean according to the indicator on the vacuum.

Recommend you consider other products or manufacturers.

I have to say, I’ve never heard of this brand until I went to Best Buy. My Dyson V10 cyclone motorhead motorized brush broke and I’ve been waiting for 3 months for the part, and it’s still not available.

Needless to say, my Dyson doesn’t suck anymore–and for a vacuum, that’s not a good thing. I’m tired of using a brush and a dustpan. I went to Best Buy with the intention of getting a Dyson V11, then saw this Pure One S12 PRO EX for half the price of a Dyson V11 (Also, it was on sale–the same price as the olderTineco S11 version).

Still pricey, but hey, it’s half the price of a Dyson. I AM BLOWN AWAY. SUCKED THE LIFE OUT OF ME. Literally. The attachments that come with it would’ve cost me another couple of hundred to get the same set of accessories on the Dyson.

The functionality, the included accessories, the power, and the weight of the unit, compared to the V10, is hands down, the winner. It even comes with an extra battery, an extra pre-filter, and a self-contained cleaner for your pre-filter!!! The digital display on the unit shows you the battery life left (along with diagnostic lights).

It has a lever to set it to continue to operate without having to press the trigger. It even has Wif and you download an app to get stats on its use, etc (though Dyson might also have one for some vacuums).

You can tell your friends when talking about stick vacuums, “mine sucks better than yours”. and you got data to prove it. Glad I found this brand and model!.

Great vacuum! Got it as a gift for my parents for Christmas. They have only ever used Dyson’s, but love this vacuum! My husband and I are living with them briefly while our new house is being built, so I have had the chance to use it myself.

It is very light weight. The weight seems to be distributed a bit more evenly than the dyson making to feel lighter even though they are similar in weight. The trigger lock feature is super handy so you don’t have to hold it down the entire time.

The light on the front is AMAZING for hard floors. To be honest, I thought the light was pointless. However, it literally illuminates every single spec of dirt and animal hair that you couldn’t see without.

I will go to spot clean one area and keep going and going because I realize all the other dirt due to the light. I have also really loved the filter cleaning feature. It comes with two filters, and an entire attachment that you put the filter into and suction the dirt out of.

Whichever filter you aren’t using just stays In there…. Pretty amazing. You can also remove the roller bristles from the main attachment easily to clean out the hair My only complaint is that it doesn’t pick up all of the dirt close to the edges of the wall.

Other than that, I have no complaints! It is a very well thought out vacuum and easy to use.

We researched cordless “stick vaccums” ad nauseum. Interestingly, Consumer Reports put Tineco at the top of this list! Over well-known brands like Dyson & Shark. A deeper dig showed that Tineco had won the Innovation of the Year a few years back at the Consumer Electronics Show held in year in Vegas.

So, we took a chance and ordered this unit. We were surprised at how sturdy this unit is. very solid, with all pieces and extensions snapping securely in place. We thought we’d need to get an additional battery, but found we get an easy 30-40 minutes of vacuum time; probably because we have a lot of “bare floors” and not a ton of carpeting.

Carpeting requires suction. Because the unit is so quiet, it’s deceivingly powerful. But it pulls up dust that we never saw before and automatically adjusts from carpet to bare floor and back to carpet.

The handheld unit is a bit awkward at times, but I’ve used it in my car and it easily gets the job done. The filter cleaning attachment is ingenious. When you empty your dust bin, you can remove the internal filter and clean it to keep peek efficiency.

No mess. no dust. they provide two filters so you can rotate them. We’re really pleased with this purchase.

The Tineco Pure One S12 PRO EX Cordless Smart Stick Vacuum is a powerful yet lightweight vacuum. Even though the power level can be increased, I’ve found the auto feature to be just fine for normal light vacuuming.

Was amazed how bright the led lights are & how they illuminate the dust on the floor that is about to be vacuumed. The included attachments are very useful, especially the soft brushes on two of them.

Was leery of using a brush head on my hardwood floors but with the included soft roller that was no longer an issue. The self cleaning filter was also a nice feature. Battery time was sufficient for cleaning my whole home.

I only had to switch to the second battery ( also incl. ) just once. That was just to clean the filter after I had finished a complete home vacuum. So far the only neg. with this vacuum is the small dust/dirt collector.

My older corded/upright vacuum had a larger dust/dirt bin collector which I didn’t need to empty after every vacuum. However, with it’s multiple features that I have mentioned, I still prefer the Tineco stick vacuum over the older upright.

Absolutely love my first cordless stick vac! It has every accessory that i would need and especially like the “duster” as seen in the pic. The brushes extend or retract depending on the job. This is when the variable power sensor really shines, and on lower power its extremely quiet for a vacuum! I use for dusting around furniture tops, behind computer monitor and at the front door where if someone stomped a lot of dirt off it automatically cranks up.

The soft rollers on the floor attachment get every spec of dust and dirt up. I was amazed at how much was in the canister from a “clean looking” floor. It does bog down a bit on carpet/rugs but is still effective.

Out of the box, the LED headlights were not working properly and an easy call to Tineco and a new head was sent in a couple of days. Battery lasts as long as I ever need in a 1000sf condo.

I first bought my vaccum 2yrs ago. Within a few months the battery stopped taking charge. They told me that I may have been storing it under an A/C vent which was not true as it was stored in the closet.

They replaced the battery. A few months down the line it stopped working again, they replaced the entire unit stating that they were out of batteries. Now the replacement just turned 1yr and the battery will only last 2 secs.

I feel this is a rip off as I spent all this money on a product that had a reputable name, but really the product is garbage. Dyson needs to do better, consumers don’t have $300+ To throw away.

This vacuum was on my radar for 2-3 months before I pulled the trigger. Historically, I’d never considered purchasing a Shark product that was somewhat comparable in price to a Dyson. It sounds silly, but does it really? Dyson seems to have the “market” convinced that they’re the king of suction.

I currently own 2 Dyson vacuums (handheld and upright) and they a do a great job on hard wood and tile floors, but stairs and car interiors were a huge hassle to clean regularly. In addition to those 2, I own and use an additional 6 handheld or upright vacuums in combination against German Shepherd glitter.

The Shark ® Vertex ™ Bagless Corded Canister Vacuum in Black/Copper has blown all of them all away! I’m not particularly strong, so the overall weight of the canister and the attachment is significantly important to me.

It’s so versatile and powerful out of the box and I think this is due to the actual power cord vs cordless vacuums. In my opinion, corded power is significantly stronger. I’ve been able to clean all areas with ease using the vacuum head, power handle, and attachments.

Hard to reach areas behind the toilets, the dust on baseboards, windowsills, light fixtures, inside drawers, behind/between car seats, lint catch in the dryer, my dog’s bed (twice a day), and so many other things that I hated doing because the other vacuums are so much heavier or cumbersome.

The brush roll attachment is not too wide and not too narrow, as it covers a great amount of space but it able to navigate tighter spaces that my uprights cannot. I was so impressed with it’s performance that I purchased additional attachments on the Shark website.

The Self Cleaning Pet Power brush is phenomenal! They should really sell a version that includes this brush for pet parents, because the brush is insanely good. I spent an additional $160 for 4 attachments plus tax/shipping, but only the power pet brush was really necessary.

Overall, I wish I would have purchased this much sooner! I purchased it when Costco had it priced much lower than BBB, but with a sale and a BBB Beyond + membership, it was still cheaper and only a few bucks more than the non-duo clean version.

The only con, is that the dust cup does get dusty when it’s emptied- but like someone else said, that’s normal with any vacuum. German Shedder (Shepherd) mom approved!.