Choose based on the task you do most often: a cordless stick vacuum for quick clean-ups, a cylinder vacuum for cleaning several rooms in one go, or a cordless wet and dry vacuum if you regularly vacuum and wash compatible hard floors. A handheld vacuum is better suited to targeted touch-ups. Before choosing a model, check that its run time or operating range suits your home, then look at the accessories and maintenance it requires.
You want to give your floors a quick clean, pick up crumbs and reach under furniture without unwinding a cord. A cordless stick vacuum could suit this routine, provided its run time in the mode you use and its accessories meet your needs.
You value uninterrupted cleaning and accessories suited to both floors and corners, and don't mind moving and storing the body of a cylinder vacuum. If you're considering a bagged model, check which bags and filters are compatible, too.
You want to combine vacuuming and washing in one session and can look after the wet components afterwards. For its wet and dry vacuum cleaners, Philips France recommends cleaning and drying the appliance after every use. Also check which floor types are suitable for the model you're considering.
For regular home cleaning, start with the task you do most often. Then consider how long you can use your chosen format for, how easy it is to move around and what maintenance it needs.
| What matters to you | What to check | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Quick clean-ups and reaching under furniture | Weight in your hand, whether the tube fits under your furniture and run time in the mode you plan to use. | If I often clean a few areas at a time, I want to get the appliance out easily and reach awkward spots. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this manoeuvrability. |
| Cleaning several rooms | Operating range, how easy the hose is to manoeuvre and compatible bags if the cylinder vacuum uses them. | To clean my whole home in one session, I prioritise uninterrupted cleaning, even if I have to move the cylinder vacuum around. Around 33% of consumers also prioritise this. |
| Vacuuming and washing hard floors | Suitable floor types and the steps needed to empty, clean and dry the wet components. | When my hard floors often need both, I prefer to do everything in one session and am happy to clean the appliance afterwards. Around 25% of consumers put this task first. |
| Targeted touch-ups | Tools for upholstery and corners, dust container capacity and charging. | For crumbs, furniture or the car, a small supplementary appliance matters more to me than cleaning every floor. Around 9% of consumers prioritise these targeted jobs. |
The run time quoted applies to a particular model and set of conditions. It won't necessarily reflect how long you can use it with your chosen accessory and power setting. Dyson France and Miele France give run times for their respective models.
Check the run time for the mode you plan to use, then find out how long it takes to charge and how many batteries are included.
Combining vacuuming and washing doesn't mean you can skip looking after the wet components. Philips France recommends cleaning and drying its wet and dry vacuum cleaners after every use.
Read the instructions for the tanks and brush before deciding whether you can fit these steps into your routine.
A bagged cylinder vacuum needs the right bags. Filters, brushes and other parts must also be chosen to match the exact model reference.
Check which parts are compatible with the model you're considering and whether they're available.
A handheld format is useful for crumbs and targeted areas, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be suitable for regularly cleaning the floors in several rooms.
First decide whether it will be your main or supplementary appliance, then check that its dust container capacity, tools and run time suit the areas you need to clean.
Dyson France offers cordless vacuum cleaners and handheld appliances, among other products. Compare maintenance requirements and accessories for the specific model, rather than assuming they're the same across the whole brand.
Miele France offers cylinder vacuum cleaners with and without bags, as well as cordless stick vacuums, making it worth a look if you're choosing between these two formats.
Philips France offers stick and wet and dry vacuum cleaners. Some AquaTrio models combine several cleaning modes, depending on their configuration.
These models suit different ways of cleaning: a cylinder vacuum for longer sessions, stick vacuums for floors and surfaces, a wet and dry vacuum for compatible hard floors, and a handheld appliance for touch-ups. A corded stick vacuum is another option if you want to clean without recharging, provided its cord works for your home.
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Worth considering if you clean several rooms in one session and don't mind moving a cylinder vacuum around. Check which bags are compatible with this model.
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If you want to clean frequently without being tethered by a cord, compare the quoted run time with the way you plan to use it. The model name specifies 55 kPa, 550 W and a quoted run time of 55 minutes. Check the conditions that apply to this run time.
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If you'd rather not worry about charging, this corded model is worth considering, as long as there's a socket nearby. The model name specifies a 4.5 m cord, a 0.5 L dust container and a rated power of 550 W. Check that the included accessories suit your floors and surfaces.
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If you want to combine vacuuming and washing in your routine, check that your floor types are among those approved for use. The model name mentions a self-cleaning system, but you'll still need to follow the care instructions for its wet components.
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Consider it as an extra for furniture, upholstery and targeted touch-ups, rather than assuming it will handle every floor in your home. Its name mentions a motorised mattress and upholstery tool, as well as a quoted run time of 40 minutes. Check the run time for the mode you plan to use.
A handheld vacuum is best suited to targeted tasks. Don't assume it will handle regular floor cleaning across several rooms. If you want it to be your only appliance, compare its dust container capacity, tools, run time and charging time with the jobs you have in mind.
Yes, following the instructions for your particular model. Philips France recommends cleaning filters regularly, while Dyson France advises checking that the filters are clean and there are no blockages if an appliance isn't working as it should. Check the manual before washing, drying or replacing a part.
For Philips wet and dry vacuum cleaners, the brand recommends cleaning and drying the appliance after every use. Check what's needed for the tanks and brush on the model you're considering, even if it has a self-cleaning function.
Yes. Check the index for the new model you're comparing, but don't treat it as the answer to all your cleaning needs. ADEME says vacuum cleaners are among the appliances covered in France. The official guidance from the Ministry for Ecological Transition explains how the rating must be displayed when you buy.