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The Best Vacuums of 2026
Every home needs a vacuum, but different homes have different needs. Check out our picks for the best vacuums of 2026, as chosen by our experts.
The Best Vacuums for Spotless Floors
Whether you have plush carpet, shiny hardwood or colorful tile in your home, a vacuum is a must for clean floors. Our experts chose 5 different cleaners across different categories to help clean any flooring: we've covered the major types of vacuum (upright, cordless/stick and robot) and covered a couple additional types of floor cleaners.
Best Cordless Stick Vacuum
Despite its lightweight design, the Dyson V16 Piston Animal offers powerful cleaning with 315 AW of suction. It's able to intelligently adapt the suction power based on floor type, using sensors to adjust the brush speed and power for carpet or hard floors. With 70 minutes of run time, the V16 Piston Animal has enough battery power to clean multiple floors on a single charge. This vacuum is excellent at cleaning, removing debris on hard floors in one pass and removing pet hair from carpet, making it our choice for the best cordless stick vacuum of 2026.
Best Corded Whole-Home Vacuum
The Miele Guard L1 canister vacuum is ideal for cleaning any flooring in your home. Whether on plush carpet or hardwood, it offers exceptional cleaning performance. The height-adjustable electrobrush effectively cleans a variety of flooring to ensure you get every last pet hair or crumb. Attachments like the 2-in-1 upholstery and crevice nozzle and the dusting brush let you clean just about anywhere, from stairs to sofas, for a whole-home clean. The canister also features an advanced HEPA filtration system, which is easy to empty and one of the most hygienic ways to remove dust—great for people with allergies.
Best Value Upright Vacuum
Your Price:
$259.99
Our pick for the best value upright vacuum is the Bissell MultiClean™ Allergen Lift-Off Pet. It's both easy to use and packed with features, all at a great price point. It features strong suction that tackles everything from pet hair to everyday diary and debris, and 2-in-1 Lift-Off Technology that allows you to detach the canister from the floor brush, turning it into a hand-held vacuum that's perfect for cleaning stairs. Another great pick for allergy sufferers, this Bissell vacuum features a HEPA Sealed Allergen System that traps 99.7% of dust and allergens.
Best Robot Vacuum
Maybe you can't vacuum as often as you'd like, or you just need some extra help. That's why our choice for the best robot vacuum of the year is the Roborock Saros 20X. It offers especially powerful suction for a robot vacuum, with a unique climbing ability that offers superior coverage. With advanced AI navigation and obstacle recognition, it maps your space incredibly well, cleaning more efficiently. The Saros 20X adds even more functionality with its mopping capabilities, which made it an obvious choice for our best robot vacuum of the year.
Best Carpet Cleaner
Your Price:
$334.07
Regular Price:
Comp. Value: $399.99
If plush carpeting is your flooring of choice, you need a great carpet cleaner. Our best carpet cleaner of the year is the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam Pet. It's great for both pet messes and spills, with plenty of features for different types of messes. Steam Pretreat Mode is great for tougher messes, while SteamWash™ Max Clean Mode offers twice the cleaning power for dirt, stains and dander. No matter how much you need to clean, Quick Dry Mode helps dry carpets faster so you can walk on your floor in about 30 minutes. Pet owners will particularly love this cleaner: the Pet Hair Upholstery Tool is great for both sucking up pet hair and deep cleaning pet stains.
Best Hard Floor Cleaner
Your Price:
$449
Regular Price:
Comp. Value: $499
If sleek hardwood floors are more your style, you need our pick for the best hard floor cleaner of 2026. The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene is one of the brand's newest offerings, with a unique design that can clean both wet and dry debris. Its hygenic design comes from a filter-free system and a hygienic waste system that prevents nasty clogs. A motorized brush bar is meant to clean quicker and clean better, while its microfiber roller picks up hair while preventing tangling. When you're done, the hot-air drying dock uses a self-clean cycle to flush the system and quickly dry the roller.
Discover the Best Vacuums & Floor Cleaners at Abt
No matter what flooring you have in your home, our best vacuums of 2026 have something for everyone. From daily upkeep to deep cleaning, the right vacuum cleaner will keep your floors looking their best. If you have questions about the products mentioned above, call our experts at 800-860-3577. If this is your first time purchasing a vacuum or floor cleaner, read our corresponding buying guide to learn more.
