For a thorough clean, start by choosing a vacuum cleaner with a brush and cleaning performance suited to your flooring, rather than relying on the wattage alone. UFC-Que Choisir’s guide favours bagged cylinder vacuum cleaners for suction and reduced exposure to dust. A bagless model saves you buying bags, but you’ll need to empty the dust container and maintain the filters. If storage space is limited, check the size of the appliance with its accessories, whether it’s bagged or bagless.
If a cylinder vacuum cleaner is going to be your main appliance, compare how well it cleans the flooring in your home, especially if fibres or pet hair get caught in the fabric. UFC-Que Choisir’s testing protocol assesses performance separately on different floor types.
How you remove the dust matters just as much as how well it’s picked up. UFC-Que Choisir says bagged models expose users to less dust, but you’ll need compatible bags. With a bagless model, you’ll have to empty the dust container and maintain the filters.
If you have a small cupboard, consider not only the vacuum cleaner itself, but also its hose, tube and brushes. Check that its operating radius suits the rooms you need to clean, too: the word ‘compact’ doesn’t answer either of these questions on its own.
If you’re choosing a cylinder vacuum cleaner as your main appliance, start with the floors you need to clean, then compare models based on how they handle dust and how much storage space you have.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Floor cleaning | Separate results for rugs, carpets and hard floors; a supplied brush suited to your flooring. | If my rugs trap dust and fibres, I want to know what the appliance removes from this type of fabric, not just how much electricity it uses. Around 42% of consumers put this cleaning performance first. |
| Dust management | How to remove the bag or empty the dust container; compatible bag and filter references. | I want to limit my contact with dust during maintenance and be able to find the right consumables. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Storage and moving around | Dimensions when the appliance is stored with its accessories; weight and operating radius. | If my cupboard is narrow or I often move the vacuum cleaner between rooms, its size becomes my top priority. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
The stated electrical power doesn’t tell you on its own how much dust a vacuum cleaner will remove from a rug or from the gaps in a wooden floor. UFC-Que Choisir’s test protocol assesses different floor types separately.
Look for results that match your flooring and check which brush comes with the model.
Bags or filters sold by a brand aren’t necessarily compatible with every cylinder vacuum cleaner in its range.
Make a note of the appliance’s exact reference, then check the manufacturer’s catalogue for the corresponding bags, filters and parts.
Bags and some filters will need replacing over time, depending on the model’s instructions.
You’ll need to empty the dust container and maintain the filters in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. The condition of the filters can affect suction.
Before you choose, check what’s involved in emptying the container and whether the model’s filters are washable or replaceable.
Emptying the container and maintaining the filters take time; you may also need to replace them.
A brush, filtration system or dust-capture claim stated for one model doesn’t automatically apply to other appliances in the range.
Check which accessories are actually included and the conditions attached to the features advertised for the model you’re considering.
Miele France offers bagged cylinder vacuum cleaners in a range of formats, including models designed for hard floors or for homes with limited storage space.
Rowenta France offers bagged and bagless cylinder vacuum cleaners, as well as separately listed bags and brushes.
Bosch Home Appliances France lets you search for parts and consumables using the appliance’s exact reference, known as the E-Nr.
Philips France offers compact bagless cylinder vacuum cleaners, among other models. Consider them in light of your home’s flooring and available storage space.
These two Electrolux bagged models are worth considering if you’re looking for a cylinder vacuum cleaner for regular floor cleaning. If you have rugs or carpets, compare their cleaning results for each floor type and check which brushes are actually included.
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Worth considering as your main appliance if you clean both hard floors and rugs. Compare its results on your flooring, check which brushes are included and find out which bags and filters are compatible with the EB61C4OG.
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Consider it for a thorough clean if its performance on your floors and the included accessories suit your needs. Its stated electrical power of 550 W isn’t enough to establish how well it cleans carpets: also check test results for different floor types and the references for compatible bags and filters.
No. Compare the results on rugs or carpets and check which brush is used. UFC-Que Choisir’s test protocol assesses suction by floor type, rather than relying on electrical power alone.
Make a note of the appliance’s exact reference and look for compatible bags and filters. Rowenta and Bosch list consumables by model; the fact that a bag is available within a range doesn’t guarantee it will fit your appliance.
Yes, according to the model’s instructions. Check how to empty the dust container, clean the filters if permitted and work out when to replace them: a blocked filter can reduce suction.
Yes. The ministry responsible for the ecological transition includes vacuum cleaners among the product categories covered by the repairability index. Check the index for the model you’re considering, but don’t confuse it with cleaning results or a guarantee that every part will be available.
Vacuum cleaners are covered by the waste electrical and electronic equipment scheme described by the ministry responsible for the ecological transition. Use an appropriate collection, take-back or reuse service rather than putting yours in household waste.