The 8 Best Cordless Vacuums for Hardwood Floors of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
When you have hardwood floors in your home, keeping them pristine and gorgeous without too much hassle can be a task. However, the best cordless vacuums for hardwood floors make upkeep easy, thanks to their portability, ability to get into tough spaces, and dust-suctioning capabilities, all without damaging your floor.
Today’s top brands feature a wide range of cordless vacuums, but figuring out which ones are the most effective at cleaning hardwood floors can be overwhelming, especially since they don’t come cheap. To help you make a sound selection, we researched and tested several cordless vacuums on hardwood floors, evaluating their performance on a number of key factors like effectiveness, noise level, portability, maneuverability, and value. We also spoke with Missy Feldman, an organization expert and founder of No Mess with Missy, for insights on what to look for in a vacuum that will keep floors pristine.
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It’s lightweight, easy to maneuver, and has a relatively low noise level.
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The dust container fills up quickly and is hard to empty.
With a highly-maneuverable design, a light weight, and a moderately low noise level, the Dyson Omni-Glide Vacuum is a smart choice for keeping hardwood floors clean without damage or hassle. It swivels easily, thanks to an articulating neck and 360-degree castors, and it weighs less than 5 pounds, so it’s portable to take anywhere there’s a mess in your home. If you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly option, this vacuum also features a washable and reusable filter, dust bin, cleaner head, and roller.
The compact, light nature of this Dyson vacuum comes with both pros and cons. During testing, we noticed that the dust collection canister fills up quite rapidly, and figuring out how to remove and empty it was tricky. Likewise, the battery life only runs for between 8 and 20 minutes, depending on which power level you choose to use. Due to these reasons, we found this pick to be an excellent vacuum for smaller spaces or touch-ups, but it’s probably not ideal for when you need a deep clean.
Weight: 4.2 lb | Battery Life: 21 minutes (low power); 8 minutes (high power) | Dustbin Capacity: 0.05 gallon | Attachments: 1
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