Bagless vacuum cleaners offer easy, effective ways to gather and dispose of household dirt. You'll avoid the inconvenience and expense of replacing vacuum bags, without compromising on high standards of performance and durability.
Bagged vacuums also provide effective pick up of dust and dirt, neatly storing it all in a bag within the vacuum unit, without the hassle or mess of emptying out a dust container.
Both options have their own pros and cons. There are a variety of models to choose from; here's a little help to find the perfect one for your requirements.
Bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners each offer their own pros and cons, and the choice between the two options generally comes down to personal preference. Bagless vacuums have gained their popularity by changing the way dust is collected and doing away with the vacuum bag altogether, which many find a source of frustration. Others find bags a neat way to collect and seal dust.
Bagless vacuums work in a very similar way to bagged vacuums, but with a few key differences. Once a bagless vacuum takes in air along with dust and dirt, it separates these particles from the airstream with the use of centrifugal forces, and puts them into the canister while expelling the filtered air. This dust canister can then simply be emptied into your bin and put back into the vacuum cleaner, without you having to purchase extra dust bags, like you would with bagged vacuums.
Barrel vacuums are the classic all-rounders of vacuuming. Distinguished by a wheeled body, along with a hose and nozzle attachment, they are highly manoeuvrable, compact, and lightweight.
The bagless Bosch BGS5140AU Relaxx'x ProAllergy uses adjustable, electronic variable suction, which means it performs on all floor types. For a bagged option, the Miele Complete C3 Multifloor Powerline is gentle on hard floors thanks to the protective parquet floorhead.
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Upright vacuums combine the motor and suction head into one unit. They are great for a speedy clean, particularly if you have a lot of carpet to cover. It is more common to find bagless upright vacuums.
The bagless DC65ANIMAL features Dyson’s unique ball design, which makes it easy to manoeuvre around obstacles, and works well over large areas. The bagged Bissell 2166F MultiReach is a lightweight, cordless option with up to an impressive 95 minute run-time.
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Robotic vacuums do all the work for you. These intelligent vacuums drive themselves around your home, detecting and picking up dirt along the way. Clever sensors and mapping technology ensure that every corner of your home always stays clean. Some models even recharge their own batteries without being asked, such as the Scout RX1 robotic vacuum cleaner from Miele. All robotic vacuums are bagless.
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Handheld vacuums offer optimum portability. Packing surprisingly powerful suction into a small unit, these vacuums make light work of spot cleaning and get to those hard-to-reach spaces effortlessly. Almost all handheld vacuums are bagless.
Bissell’s 2006F Stain Eraser Pet Handheld vacuum cleaner removes tough stains from carpets, rugs, and upholstery, all from one compact, easy-to-hold unit.
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Cordfree vacuums are ideal for quick and effective cleans. These cordless vacuums are easy to manoeuvre around furniture, going where many other vacuums struggle. Most cordfree vacuums offer 2-in-1 capability by working both as an upright vacuum and a detachable handheld
Nilfisk’s 128350267 cordfree vacuum has a reliable lithium-ion battery, providing you more than enough performance to get the job done without interruption. Most cordfree vacuums are bagless, but some are bagged options such as the Bissell 2166F MultiReach.
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A common and extremely effective vacuum cleaner filter is the HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Arresting) filter. HEPA filters are especially beneficial for those suffering from asthma and allergies, as well as for pet owners. This is because they can trap up to 99.97% of particles, as well as allergens such as pollen and dust mite faeces. HEPA filters are also effective at filtering pet dander, which is known to trigger allergic reactions in many people. It is important that the vacuum cleaner has a fully sealed air system for the HEPA filter to be entirely effective.
This popular all-rounder works on both hard floors and carpets. Most models feature a simple button to allow you to switch from carpets to hard floors. Provided as standard with most vacuum cleaners, you probably won’t need to purchase this separately.
As the name suggests, this tool is specifically designed for superior performance on hard floors. Equipped with features like soft bristles to prevent scratching so your hard floors always look their best.
Turbo heads achieve a very thorough clean on carpeted floors by utilising an air-powered brush bar in addition to vacuuming. This head will pick up those deep strands of pet fur where your regular tool just can’t reach.
This tool has its own separate motor in the head to powerfully drive the brush bar, lifting and removing even the deepest pieces of dirt and dust, along with other allergens. Older, heavily-worn carpets will greatly benefit as the power head can even lift the pile of the carpet, giving a refreshed feel and appearance.
