For your main clean in a large home with different floor types, compare suction performance on your flooring and the accessories included, rather than focusing on wattage alone. Que Choisir reports that bagged cylinder vacuum cleaners perform better than bagless models and release less dust when the bag is removed. A bagless model may suit you if you prefer to empty a dust container and maintain its filters. A cordless stick vacuum can be useful for quick cleans, but it isn’t automatically suitable as your only appliance for a thorough clean.
If you clean hard floors, parquet and rugs, look at test results for each type of flooring. The operating radius, how easy the cylinder vacuum cleaner is to move and the floorhead supplied also matter when cleaning several rooms.
Pay attention to how the dust is collected: according to Que Choisir, removing a bag exposes you to less dust than emptying a container. Also check which filter the model you’re considering has and how to maintain it.
If you want to move from a room to the sofa and then into the corners, check which accessories are actually included, the capacity of the bag or container, and the operating radius. A cordless stick vacuum can come in handy for quick cleans between more thorough sessions.
Start with the surfaces you need to clean, then check how dust is collected, which accessories are included and how to maintain the specific model.
| Criteria | What to check | Depending on your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Suction performance on different floors | Compare tests carried out using the same method on hard floors, parquet with gaps, rugs and carpets. Check which floorhead was used and how the results change as the bag or container fills up. Que Choisir tests suction performance on several floor types. | I have parquet and rugs: the stated electrical power doesn’t tell me how well the appliance will clean either of them. |
| Dust collection | Check how the bag is removed or how easy it is to access the container, then look up the filter model and its care instructions. According to Que Choisir, bagged models expose you to less dust when disposing of it. | If I’m concerned about contact with dust, I’ll choose a bag that can be removed in a way that limits exposure. If I choose a container, I’ll need to empty it and maintain the filters. |
| Accessories included | Make sure there’s a floorhead for your floors, as well as a brush for furniture or upholstery and a crevice tool for tight spaces. Check what comes with the specific variant on sale, not just what’s included in the range. | If I also want to clean the sofa, cushions and skirting boards, I need to know which brushes and crevice tools are in the box. |
| Moving around and maintenance | Check the operating radius, the capacity of the bag or container, and how easy it is to access the brushes and filters. For a bagged model, find out which bags are compatible and how readily available they are. | I move from room to room and prefer to minimise interruptions, without overlooking the maintenance needed after use. |
High electrical power doesn’t, by itself, prove how well a vacuum cleaner will perform on parquet with gaps or on a rug. Que Choisir highlights the importance of the floorhead and results on each type of flooring.
Compare test results for the flooring in your home, using a similar method across the models.
You’ll need to empty the container and maintain the filters. This can also expose you to more dust than removing a bag, according to Que Choisir.
Check the instructions for the model you’ve chosen to find out how to empty it and care for its filters and brushes.
The time needed to empty the container and clean the filters is part of the day-to-day upkeep.
A floorhead designed for floors won’t necessarily meet your needs for cleaning furniture, upholstery and tight spaces.
Check which accessories come with the exact variant, as well as the compatible bag and filter references if you choose a bagged model.
The G-Force range of bagged cylinder vacuum cleaners is worth considering if you need a good operating radius to clean several rooms.
Miele’s range includes bagged cylinder vacuum cleaners for hard floors, such as the Guard L1 Parquet XL.
Philips offers bagged cylinder vacuum cleaners in France, including the XD3110/09, as well as bagless models.
This bagged model is an option if you’re choosing a main appliance for different floor types. You’ll still need to check how it performs and which accessories are included for your floors, furniture and upholstery.
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This bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner could be a good option for your main clean across different floor types. Its stated electrical power is 550 W. To choose a model for your flooring, also compare test results on parquet, rugs and carpets. Check which accessories are included for furniture and tight spaces, as well as which bags and filters are compatible.
No. Que Choisir points out that the design of the floorhead also affects suction performance. Compare test results on the floors and rugs you actually clean, rather than looking only at the stated electrical power.
For rugs, look at suction test results on that type of flooring. For furniture and tight spaces, check that the variant on sale actually includes a suitable brush and a narrow crevice tool.
Not necessarily: you’ll need to empty the container and maintain the filters and brushes. A bagged model requires you to replace the bag and maintain its filters and brushes. According to Que Choisir, removing a bag exposes you to less dust than emptying a container.
Remove its bag before taking the appliance to a recycling facility, as recommended by ecosystem. ADEME advises putting dust and full bags in household waste.