For regular cleaning of hard floors, rugs and carpets, start by comparing cylinder vacuum cleaners suited to each surface. A bagged model is worth considering if you want to handle less dust when emptying it. A cordless stick vacuum is better suited to short, frequent clean-ups, while a robot can automate some of the upkeep, provided you check how well it performs on your floors and what maintenance it needs.
If you regularly clean both textile floor coverings and hard floors, look at the results on each surface, the supplied floor head and how the vacuum collects dust. The quoted power rating alone won’t tell you how well it cleans.
If you often reach for the vacuum to pick up a few bits, how easy it is to grab, manoeuvre and store matters a lot. With a cordless stick vacuum, also compare the run time in the mode you’ll need.
A robot can take care of regular cleaning runs. How useful it is depends on your floor coverings, the layout of your home and the maintenance needed for its bin, brushes or any docking station.
For a home with mixed flooring, first decide whether you mainly need a vacuum for deep cleaning, quick clean-ups or automated upkeep. Then consider how much emptying and maintenance you’re prepared to take on.
Consider it: for regular, thorough cleaning, especially if you want to handle less dust when emptying the vacuum.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to manage the cable, move the cylinder around and replace the bags regularly.
Consider it: if you want a corded cylinder vacuum without having to buy bags.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to empty and clean the bin, which may expose you to dust.
Consider it: for frequent clean-ups when manoeuvrability is a priority.
Bear in mind: run time depends on the mode you choose and may not be enough for a full clean.
Consider it: to automate some of your regular cleaning.
Bear in mind: performance varies depending on your floors, and the bin, brushes or docking station need maintaining.
Consider it: for occasional DIY jobs that produce fine dust or small pieces of rubble.
Bear in mind: it’s bulky and less suited to everyday cleaning around the home.
| Feature | What to check | What matters to consumers |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning performance on different floor coverings | How the exact model performs on rugs, carpets and hard floors; the supplied floor head and accessories. | If my rugs and carpets need regular cleaning, I want to know what the vacuum actually picks up from them. Around 31% of consumers put deep cleaning first. |
| Manoeuvrability | Weight when set up for floor cleaning, storage and, for a stick vacuum, run time in the mode you need. | If I often need to pick up small amounts of dust, I prefer a vacuum that’s easy to get out and put away. Around 31% of consumers prioritise quick, convenient cleaning. |
| Automated cleaning | How the robot performs on different floors; its navigation and bin or docking station maintenance. | If I want to leave routine cleaning to a robot, it needs to move around my home easily and be straightforward to maintain. Around 23% of consumers prioritise automation. |
| Dust and product lifespan | How to empty it, compatible consumables and the repairability rating for the exact model. | I want to handle as little dust as possible and keep my vacuum in good working order over time. For around 15% of consumers, these are the main factors in their choice. |
According to UFC-Que Choisir, watts, volts and air watts don’t tell you enough about performance on different floors. The floor head and brush also affect the results.
Look for tests of the exact model on the types of flooring in your home, and check which accessories are included.
In its tests of cordless stick vacuums, UFC-Que Choisir found an average run time of around ten minutes at maximum power. So a quoted run time that doesn’t specify the mode may not tell you how long the vacuum will last on carpet.
Compare the run time in each mode with how long you usually spend cleaning. Also check the charging time and the conditions for replacing the battery.
A bagless bin needs cleaning, which can bring you into contact with dust. A bagged model avoids emptying the bin directly, but you’ll need compatible bags.
Check how the vacuum is emptied, how to maintain the filters and whether the consumables for your chosen model are readily available.
UFC-Que Choisir notes that robot vacuum performance varies depending on the floor. A wet and dry vacuum is better suited to occasional DIY jobs than everyday cleaning of rugs and carpets.
For a robot, look for performance results for your type of flooring. For a wet and dry vacuum, check that it’s suitable for the debris you need to pick up.
Offers cylinder vacuums, cordless stick vacuums and robots, with model-specific searches for documents and spare parts.
Worth considering, particularly for cordless stick vacuums. Dyson France also lists replacement parts for several vacuum ranges.
Worth considering for cylinder vacuums and spare parts listed in its French catalogue.
Worth considering for robot vacuums, with customer support available in French.
These models cover three of the uses mentioned above: a bagged cylinder vacuum for your main clean, robot vacuums for automated cleaning and cordless stick vacuums for quick clean-ups. Compare each model on your own floor coverings before choosing.
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A cylinder vacuum to consider for your main clean if you prefer to collect dust in a bag. Check how it performs on your rugs and carpets, which accessories are included and the model number of compatible bags.
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Worth considering if you want to automate regular cleaning. Compare how it performs on rugs and hard floors, then check app compatibility and the maintenance it needs. Power figures listed for this model vary, so don’t base your choice on this figure.
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A robot to consider for regular cleaning if you’d also like a mopping function. Its product description mentions an automatic emptying station and LiDAR navigation. Compare its vacuuming performance on your floors and check what maintenance the station needs.
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Worth considering for frequent cleaning without a cable. The product description claims up to 65 minutes of run time, but doesn’t specify how long it lasts in the mode you’d need for carpets. Check the run time and cleaning performance on your floor coverings.
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Compare it for quick clean-ups on different surfaces, as well as for furniture and stairs if the configuration suits your needs. Before choosing it as your main vacuum, check how it performs on rugs and carpets and how long it runs in the mode you need.
According to ADEME, corded, cordless and robot vacuum cleaners are among the appliances covered by the repairability index, so check the rating for the model you’re considering. The French Ministry of the Economy says the durability index replaced the repairability index in January 2025 for televisions and front- or top-loading washing machines, but not for vacuum cleaners.
Yes, if its performance on these floor coverings and its run time in the mode you need are suitable for the area you want to clean. UFC-Que Choisir highlights the manoeuvrability of stick vacuums for quick clean-ups, but its tests found an average run time of around ten minutes at maximum power. For a full clean, check the figures for the model you’re considering.
No: the bin, brushes, filters and, where applicable, the docking station still need attention. UFC-Que Choisir also notes that performance varies depending on the type of floor, so compare test results for your floor coverings and check the app’s terms of use.
Not on its own. According to UFC-Que Choisir, watts, volts and air watts don’t directly show how well a vacuum cleans each type of floor. Results for the surfaces you need to clean will be more useful when comparing specific models.