Whether you continued to spend increased amounts of time at home this year or started to host more in-person gatherings with the rollout of the Covid vaccine, odds are that you cleaned up around the house quite a few times — and when you did, you likely used a vacuum.
Vacuum cleaners are a consistently popular pick among Select readers, and in 2021, we spoke to experts about models ranging from cordless vacuums to handheld vacuums to help you find the right one. During shopping holidays like Black Friday, we also saw steep discounts on popular models like the iRobot Roomba 692 and Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal.
Below, we highlight the vacuums Select readers purchased the most in 2021.
1. Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum
- 4.6-star average rating from 16,854 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in The 11 best vacuums for 2021, according to cleaning experts
2. BISSELL Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum
- 4.4-star average rating from 64,529 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in The best affordable vacuums under $100 of 2021
3. Dyson Ball Animal 2
- 4.6-star average rating from 2,791 reviews at Best Buy
- Covered in The 11 best vacuums for 2021, according to cleaning experts
4. BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum
- 4.5-star average rating from 61,111 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in How to choose the best handheld vacuum, according to experts
5. Hoover Windtunnel Max Capacity Upright Vacuum Cleaner
- 4.5-star average rating from 2,042 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in The best affordable vacuums under $100 of 2021
6. Eureka WhirlWind Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
- 4.3-star average rating from 17,615 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in The best affordable vacuums under $100 of 2021
7. Miele Complete C3 Kona Canister Vacuum
- 4.5-star average rating from 518 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in The 11 best vacuums for 2021, according to cleaning experts
8. BISSELL Cleanview Bagless Vacuum
- 4.7-star average rating from 23,216 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in The best affordable vacuums under $100 of 2021
9. Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum
- 4.7-star average rating from 10,467 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in The 11 best vacuums for 2021, according to cleaning experts
10. BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum AdvancedClean+
- 4.5-star average rating from 3,963 reviews on Amazon
- Covered in How to choose the best handheld vacuum, according to experts
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