Homes with hard floors and carpets
If you regularly move between tiles or wooden floors and carpets, check the floor head, whether a parquet brush is included and the operating radius before choosing.
Who is this choice for?
Homes with pets or long-haired residents
For pet hair and fibres on carpets or furniture, check which upholstery tool is actually included and how easy its brush is to clean.
People who want less contact with dust
A bagged cylinder vacuum is worth considering if you’d rather not empty an open dust container. Que Choisir says this design exposes users to less dust during maintenance.
What should you compare?
Bagged
Consider it: for regular cleaning across different floor types if you want to limit contact with dust when emptying it; Que Choisir’s guide also favours bagged models for suction performance.
Keep in mind: you’ll need to replace the bags, making sure you choose the right type for your appliance.
Bagless
Consider it: if you’d rather not buy bags and are happy to handle the dust container.
Keep in mind: you’ll need to empty the container and maintain the filters and brushes; going bagless doesn’t eliminate these tasks.
| Criteria | What to check | Think about your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Floors and fabrics | Compare test results for the types of floors and dirt you have at home. Check for an all-floor head, a parquet brush and, for furniture or pet hair, an upholstery tool included in the box. | I move between wooden or tiled floors and carpets, so I need accessories suited to the surfaces I actually clean. |
| Dust and maintenance | Consider how easy it is to replace the bag or empty the container, and access the filters and brushes. Check the capacity and the references for consumables. | I’d rather limit contact with dust, or avoid buying bags even if that means emptying the container regularly. |
| Noise and manoeuvrability | Compare noise levels under similar test conditions. Also look at the operating radius, weight and how easy the vacuum is to manoeuvre between rooms. | When cleaning several rooms, I want to know how often I’ll need to change sockets and whether the appliance will be easy to move around. |
| Consumables and parts | Look up bags, filters and brushes using the full model reference or the number requested by the manufacturer. Check the repair options too. | Before buying, I want to be able to identify the parts that are compatible with the appliance I plan to use for regular cleaning. |
What mistakes should you avoid?
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Choosing based on motor wattage alone
Electrical power alone doesn’t tell you how well a vacuum will pick up dirt from wooden floors, carpets or rugs. Que Choisir highlights the importance of the floor head’s design.
Compare results from tests on floors and dirt similar to yours, then check which brushes are included with the exact model reference.
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Assuming a bagless model needs no maintenance
You still need to empty the container and maintain the filters and brushes. Your choice also depends on which tasks you’re happy to do after cleaning.
Check how easy it is to access the container and filters, then find out which consumables fit the model you’re considering.
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Buying accessories based on the range name alone
Bag, filter and brush references can vary even within the same brand. Rowenta, Electrolux and Miele’s catalogues let you search by model reference or product identifier.
Make a note of the vacuum’s full model reference before ordering a part or consumable.
Which brands should you consider?
These range and model examples will help you narrow down what to look for. The features mentioned apply to the specific models listed, not every product from each brand.
Rowenta
Rowenta offers both bagged and bagless cylinder vacuums, including models with accessories for wooden floors and upholstery.
- According to Rowenta France, the bagged RO6189EA comes with a parquet brush and a mini turbo brush; the brand states that it has a 12 m operating radius.
- For replacement bags, filters or brushes, check they’re compatible with the model you’ve chosen.
Electrolux
The Pure D8 PD82-4ST is one bagged cylinder vacuum to consider for a home with hard floors.
- Electrolux France lists a parquet brush, a 3,5 L bag and a noise level of 57 dB for this model.
- Find compatible parts and consumables using the exact model reference or the PNC number requested by Electrolux.
Bosch
Bosch offers bagged and bagless ProAnimal models for households looking for accessories designed to tackle pet hair.
- According to Bosch Électroménager France, the bagged BGB41PET1 has an AirTurbo Pro turbo brush, while the bagless BGS41PET1 has a container with a stated capacity of 2,4 L.
- These features alone don’t tell you how well either model will perform on your carpets. Compare relevant test results and the maintenance involved for each model.
Miele
Miele’s bagged cylinder vacuum range includes models designed for hard floors and homes with pets.
- Miele France lets you search for bags and filters by vacuum cleaner model.
- Check the compatible reference before buying consumables: a bag for one series won’t necessarily fit another.
Bagged cylinder vacuums available on Joybuy
These two bagged Electrolux models are options to consider for your main vacuum cleaner. To compare them for your floors, check which brushes are included and look for test results for the exact model on carpets and hard floors.
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Electrolux 600 EB61C4OG, bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner
A bagged option for regular cleaning across different floor types. If pet hair and upholstery are important to you, check which type of turbo brush is included. Also compare test results for your floors and make sure consumables are compatible with the EB61C4OG reference.
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Electrolux EB61C2GRN, 550 W bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner, black
Another bagged option for cleaning several rooms. The 550 W stated in its name doesn’t tell you how well it will perform on carpets or fibres. Check test results for the model, the accessories actually included and which consumables are compatible with the EB61C2GRN.
Frequently asked questions
Bagged or bagless for regularly cleaning different floor types?
A bagged cylinder vacuum is worth considering first if suction and limiting contact with dust when emptying are your priorities: Que Choisir favours bagged models on these points in its buying guide. A bagless model could suit you better if avoiding the cost of bags matters more and you’re happy to empty and maintain the container.
Which brush should you check for wooden floors?
Check that a suitable parquet brush is included or compatible with the model you’ve chosen. If you’re using an adjustable floor head on a hard floor, Que Choisir recommends extending the brush bristles to reduce the risk of damaging the surface and to keep noise down.
How can you find the right bags and filters?
Note down the vacuum’s full model reference and any identifier requested by the manufacturer, then search for compatible consumables. Electrolux, for example, lets you search for parts for the PD82-4ST by PNC number; Rowenta and Miele also have catalogues where you can identify accessories by model.
Is the repairability index useful when choosing in France?
Yes, as a separate consideration from suction performance: the French ministries responsible for the ecological transition say that vacuum cleaners are among the product categories covered by the repairability index. Check the displayed index for the models you’re comparing, but don’t treat it as a measure of cleaning performance or noise.