For regular, thorough cleaning of hard floors, rugs and carpets, start by comparing cylinder vacuum cleaners. Que Choisir recommends them for larger homes, while cordless stick vacuums are better suited to quick touch-ups. A bagged cylinder vacuum means less contact with dust when you dispose of the contents, but you’ll need compatible bags. A bagless model avoids the need for bags, but you’ll have to empty the dust container and maintain the filters. If you’re considering a stick vacuum as your main cleaner, check how well it performs on your floor coverings and how long its battery lasts at the power setting you need.
If you move between hard floors and rugs, compare suction performance on each surface and check which brushes are included. Que Choisir’s test protocol assesses carpets, tiles and wooden floors separately.
For a full clean across a large area, a mains-powered cylinder vacuum avoids interruptions to recharge the battery. Que Choisir describes this type as suitable for larger homes, although you’ll also need to move the vacuum and its cable around.
How you empty the vacuum may influence your choice. According to Que Choisir, a bagged cylinder vacuum means less contact with dust when you dispose of the contents. With a bagless model, you’ll need to empty the dust container and maintain the filters.
Start with the floor coverings you need to clean, then check whether the format will let you finish the job and whether you’re happy with the maintenance involved.
| What to consider | What to check | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Suction on different floors | Compare test results for rugs, carpets and hard floors. Check which brush was used and what accessories are included. Que Choisir tests these floor coverings separately as part of its cylinder vacuum assessment. | I have rugs or carpets, so I want to know how well the vacuum picks up dirt from these surfaces, not just the motor’s wattage. |
| Vacuum format | For a thorough clean across a large area, start by looking at cylinder vacuums, both bagged and bagless. If you’d prefer a stick vacuum as your main cleaner, check the model’s test results against the area you need to clean. A robot vacuum is better treated as an extra option for everyday maintenance. | I clean several rooms in one go, or I want a vacuum that’s easy to grab for shorter sessions. These come with different considerations. |
| Cleaning without interruption | For a cordless stick vacuum, check the battery life at the power setting you’ll need for your rugs, as well as the options for replacing the battery. Que Choisir reports that stick vacuums last around ten minutes on average at full power. | If my rugs need the highest power setting, I need enough battery life to finish the rooms I’ve planned without stopping to recharge. |
| Dust and maintenance | Compare removing a bag with emptying a dust container, then check which bags and filters are compatible. According to Que Choisir, bagged cylinder vacuums mean less contact with dust when disposing of the contents. | I’d rather minimise contact with dust when emptying the vacuum, or avoid bags and accept that I’ll need to clean the dust container and filters. |
| Moving and storage | Check the weight you’ll need to move, the cable length or operating radius of a cylinder vacuum, and how much storage space you have. For a stick vacuum, weigh how easy it is to handle against its battery life at the power setting you’ll use. | I need to be able to move between furniture and rooms, then store the vacuum without its shape taking priority over the cleaning performance I need. |
| Repairability and spare parts | In France, compare the repairability index displayed for the vacuum models covered, then look for parts that fit the exact model number. The ministry responsible for ecology explains that the index takes factors such as ease of dismantling and availability of spare parts into account. | Before choosing a model, I want to be able to identify its filters and brushes and, if it’s cordless, find a replacement battery. |
Electrical power alone doesn’t tell you how much dust a vacuum will remove from a rug. Que Choisir tests cylinder vacuums on a range of different floor coverings.
Compare results for the floors in your home and check which brush is included or compatible.
The power setting affects how long a cordless stick vacuum runs. Que Choisir reports that this category lasts around ten minutes on average at full power.
Before choosing one as your main vacuum, look for battery-life measurements at the power setting you’ll need and check whether the battery can be replaced.
Avoiding bags doesn’t mean you can skip emptying the dust container or maintaining the filters and brushes. Compatible consumables and parts depend on the model you choose.
Check how the vacuum is emptied and note the exact filter references before choosing between a bagged and bagless model.
A repairability index and parts catalogue can help you compare vacuums, but a part being listed for a product range doesn’t confirm that it fits every model.
For a vacuum covered by the scheme and sold in France, check its displayed index, then look for parts and instructions that match its exact model number.
These examples relate to specific models or parts catalogues. Always check the exact version of the vacuum you’re considering.
The bagged RO6179EA G-Force Silence cylinder vacuum is one specific model you can look at when comparing accessories and repairability information.
The BGS41PET1 is an example of a bagless cylinder vacuum whose dust container and filter can be checked against the specific model.
Electrolux’s French parts catalogue can help you find consumables and parts for a specific cylinder vacuum.
The Miele France shop lets you search for vacuum cleaner parts by model.
These two cylinder vacuums offer different ways to deal with dust during a full clean: one is bagless, while the other uses bags. To compare how they perform on your rugs and carpets, check their test results and accessories.
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This bagless cylinder vacuum could suit you if you’d rather empty a dust container than replace bags. Its stated motor power of 900 W isn’t enough to judge how well it will clean rugs, so compare test results for your floor coverings and check which brushes are included and which filters are compatible.
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This bagged cylinder vacuum means you can dispose of the contents without emptying a dust container. According to Que Choisir, bagged cylinder vacuums mean less contact with dust when doing this. Check test results for your rugs, which brushes are included and which bags are compatible with the EB61C4OG.
For a thorough clean across a large area, start by comparing cylinder vacuums. Que Choisir describes them as suitable for this use, while presenting cordless stick vacuums as better suited to quick touch-ups. A stick vacuum could still work as your main cleaner in a smaller home if the model’s test results confirm that it performs well on your floor coverings and offers enough battery life at the power setting you need.
According to Que Choisir, a bagged cylinder vacuum means less contact with dust when disposing of the contents. You’ll need to buy compatible bags; a bagless model avoids bags but requires you to empty the dust container and maintain the filters.
For a vacuum covered by the scheme, compare its displayed score out of 10, then check which parts are available for the exact model. The ministry responsible for ecology says the index provides information on factors such as ease of dismantling and the availability of spare parts. It doesn’t replace checking whether a specific part you might need is available.
Start by checking which bags or filters fit, then look at the brushes, hose and tube, depending on the type of vacuum. For a cordless stick vacuum, check the battery and charger too. The Electrolux France and Miele France catalogues show different categories of parts, but you’ll need to confirm compatibility with the exact model number.