For a large home with different floor types and soft furnishings, start by choosing brushes suited to the surfaces you need to clean, then compare the cleaning radius and maintenance tasks. A bagged model may suit you if you want to handle less dust when emptying it; a bagless model means no replacement bags, but you will need to empty and maintain the container.
If you move from hard floors to carpets in several rooms, check whether the vacuum comes with an all-floor brush and, if needed, a parquet brush. Also consider its cleaning radius and how much effort it takes to move around. UFC-Que Choisir covers these points in its guide to cylinder vacuum cleaners.
For fibres or pet hair on carpets and sofas, distinguish between a turbo brush designed for carpets and a mini turbo brush or upholstery nozzle. Bosch, Electrolux and Rowenta list different accessories for different models.
If you want to handle less dust when emptying the vacuum, compare bagged and bagless collection systems. UFC-Que Choisir notes that cleaning a bagless container can expose you to dust.
| Priority | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning different floor types | Check which brushes are included and the stated cleaning radius for the exact model. | When I move from a hard floor to a carpet in different rooms, I want a head suited to each surface. Around 33 % of consumers put cleaning different floor types first. |
| Cleaning carpets and soft furnishings | Check separately whether a turbo brush for carpets and an accessory for sofas or cushions are included and compatible. | If fibres and hair get caught in carpets or the sofa, I check which accessories are actually included. Around 27 % of consumers say cleaning carpets and soft furnishings is their top priority. |
| Reducing dust when emptying | Compare how to remove the bag or empty the container, as well as the filter maintenance instructions. | To avoid handling collected dust more than necessary, I compare the collection system and how the vacuum is emptied. Around 20 % of consumers prioritise this. |
| Moving and maintaining the vacuum | Compare the stated weight, cleaning radius and storage, and check which bags, filters and compatible parts are available. | If I need to move the vacuum between several rooms, I consider how easy it is to manoeuvre and the regular maintenance it needs. Around 20 % of consumers put manoeuvrability and maintenance first. |
The stated electrical power is not enough to judge how well a vacuum cleans hard floors, carpets or fibres.
Compare the brushes included and, where available, test results for the surfaces you’re interested in.
A turbo brush for carpets and a small upholstery accessory are designed for different uses; what comes in the box varies by model.
Check the list of accessories included with the exact model rather than relying on the product range name alone.
A bagless model needs its container emptied and cleaned. Bags, containers and filters each require different maintenance.
Compare the maintenance steps in the manual and check which compatible consumables are available before choosing.
The RO6189EA is worth considering if you’re looking for a bagged cylinder vacuum with several accessories for floors and upholstery.
The ProAnimal BGB41PET1, which is bagged, and BGS41PET1, which is bagless, let you compare two collection systems.
The bagged Pure D8 PD82-4ST is worth considering if you want to compare several brushes and accessories for a larger home.
The bagged Complete C3 Cat & Dog is worth considering if you’re comparing accessories for carpets and upholstery.
This selection brings together bagged and bagless cylinder vacuums, as well as cordless stick vacuums suggested as additional options for floors and soft furnishings.
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This bagged cylinder vacuum is suited to cleaning several rooms and different floor types; check that the brushes included with the version on offer suit your surfaces.
The bags need replacing.
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This bagged model is worth considering for cleaning different floor types; check that the brushes included suit your carpets and soft furnishings.
The bags need replacing.
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This bagless cylinder vacuum is worth considering if you prefer a collection container and are happy to empty it after use.
The container and washable filter need regular maintenance.
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This stick vacuum is suggested as an additional option for floors and soft furnishings; don’t assume it will replace a thorough clean of a large home.
The container, filter and roller need regular maintenance.
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This stick vacuum is suggested for carpets, hard floors and soft furnishings as an addition to your home cleaning routine; check that the accessories suit the surfaces you want to clean.
The container needs emptying, and the filter should be washed and left to dry completely before being replaced.
Not necessarily. In its test of a Rowenta YY4319FE, UFC-Que Choisir found a difference between the standard brush and the turbo brush when cleaning carpet fibres; this result doesn’t apply to every model. Check the accessories included with the exact model and look for tests on the surfaces you’re interested in.
Replace the bag or empty the container, and maintain the filters as instructed in your appliance’s manual. The European Commission says that an overfull dust container or a clogged filter can affect performance; the precise instructions depend on the model.
Contact the trader under the legal guarantee of conformity. The French Ministry of the Economy states that claims must be made within two years of the goods being delivered, whether new or second-hand; an optional commercial guarantee does not replace your legal guarantees.
No. The European Commission says the energy labelling rules for vacuum cleaners under Delegated Regulation (EU) 665/2013 were annulled, so these products no longer carry this label. The number of watts used does not directly measure cleaning performance.
It tells you about the repairability of the specific model, not its vacuuming performance. Vacuum cleaners are among the product categories covered by this index in France; check the rating for the model you’re considering.