5 best vacuum cleaners to clean any mess for your home in 2024

#1 Dyson Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson Gen5detect has quickly gained a loyal following among janitorial professionals and cleaning enthusiasts since its U.S. release in June. Emily Ranager, an NYC-based organizing service director, commends its 70-minute run time and powerful dust-illuminating technology for efficient commercial cleaning. The vacuum's ability to convert to a handheld device makes it popular among janitors and professionals like Toni Roberts, an executive pastry chef in Chicago. Its lightweight design, swappable cleaning heads, and washable filter contribute to its appeal for janitorial services. My personal experience with the Gen5outsize, a larger model, showcased its impressive built-in LCD screen that displays particle count, capturing 108 million crumbs in one pass, making it suitable for professional cleaning tasks.

#2 Shark IZ862H Stratos Cordless Vacuum

The Dyson Gen5detect narrowly secured the best overall vacuum title against the Shark Stratos in the janitorial cleaning industry, mainly due to its run time. However, the Shark Stratos, costing less than half the price, offers unique features like a bendable stick for easy access under furniture, making it efficient for janitorial services. Ceramicist Liz Burns appreciates how it fits under her pottery wheel and shelves, streamlining her cleaning process. Both vacuums cater to professional cleaning with their automatic suction boost for larger messes. The Shark Stratos' Clean Sense IQ visually shows debris detection and cleanliness, effectively serving as a messy-eater detector during a test after hosting a dinner for three young nephews, making it a valuable asset for janitorial cleaning tasks.

#3 Bissell Zing Canister, 2156A Bagless Vacuum

Sarah McAllister, founder of Bleach, Pray, Love, and creator of the Instagram account GoCleanCo, highly recommends the Bissell Zing for janitorial cleaning in small spaces and hard floors. Its lightweight and maneuverable design allows easy access to tight and high-up areas. Priced under $75, the vacuum offers great value, and McAllister's staff consistently use it. Strategist editor Maxine Builder appreciates how the canister design fits easily in storage spaces. While effective on hardwood floors, it may require multiple passes on rugs to remove pet hair.

#4 Bissell CleanView Swivel Rewind Pet Reach Vacuum

Cleaning expert Sarah McAllister recommends the Bissell CleanView for janitorial carpet cleaning, appreciating its corded design and upright vacuum features. The replaceable filters are easy to clean, lasting up to eight months. Its specialized roller head with heavy-duty bristles effectively loosens, lifts, and removes deeply embedded debris from carpets. McAlister emphasizes the CleanView's ability to provide a thorough cleaning, even after using other vacuums on the same carpet.

#5 Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction Canister Vacuum

Some vacuums come and go without truly fitting your needs, while others stay with you for the long haul. Miele vacuums belong to the latter category, as Leah Guadagnoli, an artist and founder of the monthly dinner party Fancy Feast Supper Club, can attest. She loves her Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction for deep cleaning, especially in hard-to-reach crevices where crumbs tend to accumulate. It's even her go-to vacuum when her mom comes to visit.Shara Kay, a certified professional organizer and founder of SK Organizing, also vouches for the reliability of Miele canister vacuums. She appreciates their high suction, compact size, and retractable cord storage, saying that while they may be expensive, they last for decades.