When cleaning carpets, rugs and hard floors, first check which brushes are included for each surface. In its cylinder vacuum tests, Que Choisir found that bagged models picked up more dust and exposed users to less dust than bagless models. A bagless model is still an option if you’d rather not buy bags and are happy to empty the bin and maintain the filtration system. Either way, check the accessories and results for the specific model you’re considering.
If you regularly move between hard floors, rugs and carpets, check which brushes come with the exact model you’re considering. An attachment for furniture or corners can also make a difference when cleaning your whole home.
In its tests, Que Choisir found that bagged cylinder vacuums expose users to less dust. Even so, check the filtration system and bag replacement requirements for the model you’re considering.
Check that the version you choose includes a suitable parquet brush. If you also have carpets, check separately whether it comes with a brush designed for those surfaces.
Choosing between a bagged and bagless model depends on how you want to dispose of dust. You’ll also need to check the brushes and how each appliance performs on your flooring.
Worth considering: if you’re concerned about exposure to dust when emptying the vacuum. In its comparative tests, Que Choisir found that bagged models had an advantage.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to replace the bags with compatible ones. Don’t assume that every model will perform equally well on every carpet.
Worth considering: if you’d rather not buy bags and are happy to empty the bin regularly.
The trade-off: you’ll need to maintain the filtration system as set out in the instructions. In its tests, Que Choisir found that the bagless models picked up less dust and exposed users to more dust than the bagged models tested.
| What to consider | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring and brushes | Check which accessories are actually included: an all-floor brush for switching between surfaces, a brush suited to rugs or carpets, and a parquet brush if your floor is delicate. Look for test results on flooring like yours. | I have rugs and hard floors: a model mainly designed for parquet won’t, by itself, meet my needs on fabric surfaces. |
| Dust collection and maintenance | For a bagged model, check the bag reference and availability of compatible bags. For a bagless model, check how to empty the bin and what maintenance is required in the instructions. | I’d rather minimise contact with dust, or I’m happy to empty a bin to avoid buying bags. |
| Moving the vacuum around | Compare the operating radius if you need to clean several rooms. Also check the weight and size if you’ll need to carry or store the vacuum in a small space. | In a multi-room home, I want to clean without constantly changing sockets or carrying an overly bulky appliance. |
| Noise and long-term maintenance | Compare noise levels in dB(A) only where they’ve been measured under comparable conditions. Check the repairability information and how to access spare parts for the model you’ve chosen. | Noise matters in my home, as does being able to maintain or repair the appliance. |
Electrical power alone doesn’t tell you how well a vacuum will clean your carpets or hard floors. Que Choisir assesses pick-up, noise and ease of use as separate criteria.
Look for results on flooring similar to yours and check which brush is included.
A parquet brush is designed for delicate hard floors; its inclusion doesn’t show how well the appliance performs on rugs or carpets. The contents of the pack vary by model.
Check the list of accessories, especially for an all-floor brush and brushes designed for fabric surfaces.
If the accessory you need isn’t included, check whether you can buy a compatible one separately.
You’ll need to empty the bin and maintain the filtration system as set out in the instructions. In its comparative tests, Que Choisir also found that the bagless models tested exposed users to more dust than the bagged models.
Choose the dust collection method that suits you; for a bagged model, check that compatible bags are available.
A repairability promise for a product range doesn’t necessarily explain the arrangements for every model.
Check the repairability information for the model you’ve chosen, along with how to access spare parts and repair services.
The products below relate to specific models described by their manufacturers, not to their entire ranges.
The range includes bagged cylinder vacuums, including versions designed for hard floors.
The French brand’s range includes bagless cylinder vacuums, as well as versions equipped for parquet floors.
The range of bagged cylinder vacuums includes models supplied with several brushes.
The range includes bagged cylinder vacuums.
These two bagged models are worth considering for everyday floor cleaning. If you have rugs or carpets at home, check which brushes are included and look for results for each specific model before making your choice.
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If you switch between hard floors and carpets, check which brushes are included with the EB61C4OG and look for results on flooring like yours. You should also check the availability of compatible bags.
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If you have both parquet and carpets, check which brushes are included with the EB61C2GRN and how it performs on these surfaces. Its 550 W power rating alone doesn’t show how well it cleans. Check which bags are compatible, too.
Not necessarily. A brush designed for hard floors doesn’t show how well the appliance performs on fabric surfaces. Check which all-floor brushes or carpet attachments are actually included in the pack, then look for results on those surfaces.
Que Choisir reports that the bagged cylinder vacuums in its tests exposed users to less dust than the bagless models tested. However, check the filtration system and bag replacement requirements for the model you’re considering.
ADEME recommends considering repair, donation or reuse where possible. If the appliance needs to be disposed of, use an appropriate collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment rather than putting it in your household rubbish.
ADEME advises putting vacuum dust in your household rubbish, preferably in a sealed bag.