28 Best Bagless Canister Vacuums of February 2019

Score	91%	90%	90%	89%	87%
	Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine SKCE0	Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor	Dyson Ball Multi Floor	Dyson Big Ball Musclehead	Bissell Zing 2156A
	(4.6) (17 reviews)	(4.5) (691 reviews)	(4.5) (1586 reviews)	(4.5) (3 reviews)	(4.4) (4360 reviews)
Price	$899.00	$20.97	$20.97	No retailers	$49.00
Dirt Cup Capacity	0.53 gal	0.5 gal	0.4 gal	0.4 gal	0.5 gal
Power Rating	-- amps	-- amps	-- amps	-- amps	9 amps
Cord Length	21.8 ft	21 ft	21 ft	21 ft	16 ft
Accessory Storage	Integrated	External	External	External	External
Weight	19.2 lbs	17.74 lbs	16.9 lbs	17.64 lbs	10 lbs
Product Height	12.2 in	12.13 in	14.2 in	12.13 in	10.5 in
Product Length	20.3 in	15.71 in	19.5 in	15.71 in	13.3 in
Product Width	-- in	13.66 in	10.2 in	13.66 in	10.9 in

A Versatile and Budget Friendly Vacuum

If you’re looking for a budget friendly, but versatile vacuum, the canister vacuum could be for you! This vacuum is great for college students or people in small houses or apartments. If your house is bigger and carpeted, this vacuum isn’t the best one for the job.

Some Things to Consider Before Buying

• Attachments: A canister vacuum typically comes with a narrow tool to reach the taller hard-to-reach spots of your house. The long hose is there so you don’t have to carry the canister, but it’ll simply roll after you, making it easy for those that aren’t able to lift heavy things. It should also come with a dusting brush and upholstery tool.
• Dust bin capacity: With a bagless vacuum, it’s definitely recommended to empty the dust bin after each cleaning session. It’s a good habit to get into and it’ll help your filter last longer. Also if you do this, the dust bin capacity won’t matter too much, as it probably won’t fill up that quickly!
• Cord length: This might be an important factor to look at, as it’ll determine how many times you have to unplug and plug the machine back into an outlet. If you have a large room, look for one around 20-30ft. which will allow you to move around a larger area. Another feature to look for is an automatic cord retract, which allows you to quickly retract the cord, when finished cleaning.
• Accessory storage: Some canister vacuums have internal storage for the accessories or clipped onto the hose, and others you’ll have to find room somewhere in your house to store all the accessories. Keeping it near other cleaning supplies is a great idea for easy access. A good place would be either a pantry/cabinet or a box in the garage, if you don’t have room inside the house.
• Weight and dimensions: The canister typically roles behind you on wheels while you clean, which makes it much lighter when you vacuum. It’s also not the heaviest vacuum when you have to carry it up the stairs or when you’re moving it around. Usually it’ll weigh between 10-20 lbs. The heavier ones will typically have stronger suction power.
• Price range: $50-$250 depending on your budget. You can get a nice vacuum for $100 and above, just make sure to read reviews before deciding on one.

Pros and Cons of a Bagless Canister Vacuum

Pros:

• Saves money as you don’t have to buy bags
• Great for cleaning hard surfaces
• Great for getting at hard-to-reach places, incl. underneath furniture
• Works great on stairs

Cons:

• Emptying the dust bin can be messy
• Not great on carpets
• The shape makes it awkward to store
• Not the most powerful vacuum