The Best Small Vacuum Cleaners for a Home
For people living in apartments, condominiums or small houses, full-sized vacuum cleaners may not only be unnecessary but impractical. In such situations, a compact vacuum cleaner size often takes precedence over other vacuum features, as it allows users to store the vacuum inconspicuously. The best small vacuum cleaners for a home are easy to use and--despite their size--provide excellent suction power. Does this Spark an idea?
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Hoover S2220
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The Hoover S2220 Flair Stick Upright Vacuum is a stick vacuum, which means it has a narrow, stick-like profile. This allows users to store the vacuum easily in closets, just like a broom or mop. As BestCovery notes, due to its lightweight design, the Hoover S2220 is maneuverable and easy to use. In addition, the stick vacuum "does a great job" on both hard surfaces, like wood floors and carpets. At the core of the Hoover S2220 is an 8.2 amp electric motor, which derives its power from a 20-foot-long power cord. Unlike other small vacuum cleaners, this stick vacuum relies on a reusable dirt collection cup, as opposed to disposable bags.
Bissell 76T8
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Like the Hoover S2220, the Bissell 76T8 Versus is a stick-style vacuum cleaner. While the Hoover is a top-rated all-purpose stick vacuum cleaner, the Bissell 76T8 is especially well-suited for tackling floors. As Vacuum Wizard notes, the vacuum utilizes a distinctive, V-shaped cleaning head, which has a cleaning path of 13 inches wide. This V-shaped design helps trap dirt as you push the unit along the floor and makes it easy to clean corners and other hard-to-reach spaces. At the core of the Bissell 76T8 is a 12-amp motor for providing powerful suction. The vacuum utilizes a 19.5-inch power cord and comes with a 6.5-foot upholstery hose and attachable crevice tool.
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Eureka 71B
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Unlike the Hoover S2220 and the Bissell 76T8, the Eureka 71B is a hand-held vacuum cleaner. The cleaner relies on two separate motors: one that powers the unit's revolving brush-roll for loosening debris from floors and carpets, and one that provides 5.5 amps of suction for carrying debris to a clear, reusable dust collection cup. In addition to being powerful for its size, BestCovery notes that the Eureka 71B is especially useful for sucking up pet hair. The hand-held vacuum uses a 20-foot power cord and comes with an on-board crevice tool.
iRobot Roomba 560
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The iRobot Roomba 560 is the best small robotic vacuum, according to BestCovery. The vacuum is cordless and recharges using an included docking station, known as Home Base. Unlike traditional small vacuums, which you must physically move around your home, with the Roomba 560 you simply turn it on and let the unit go to work. The Roomba 560 uses sensors to avoid bumping in to walls, furniture and other objects. To assign the vacuum to clean a specific room, you can set up two, included boundary pillars, known as Virtual Wall Lighthouses.
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