A greener alternative to conventional vacuum cleaners, bagless upright vacuums capture dirt into a cup, saving you the expense and trouble of buying replacement bags. To further reduce your carbon footprint, you can also opt for bagless upright vacuums with washable, reusable filters. The top rated bagless upright vacuums on the market, according to ConsumerResearch.com, are the Kenmore 36932 and the Dyson DC25, andTotalVacuums.com recommends the Dirt Devil Dynamite for smaller cleanups.
The Kenmore 36932 has a powerful rolling brush that almost pulls the vacuum along the floor, making the vacuum easy to steer and handle, according to ConsumerResearch.com. Weighing around 20 lbs, the Kenmore 36932 offers a stretchable hose with nozzle attachments to make cleaning drapes, couches and the stairs easier. The cord of the Kenmore 36932 is 30 feet long, allowing for maneuverability, and the 15-inch wide cleaning surface covers a lot of ground quickly. The light on the front of the vacuum allows for visibility in dark spaces. Equipped with sensors, the Kenmore Inteli-Clean lights on the top of the vacuum base change colors when the vacuum determines that the floor is clean. The Kenmore 36932 is usually priced around $220 and comes with a one-year warranty.
The Dyson DC25 has an 11-amp motor housed in a ball-shaped hinge, making it easy to maneuver so you can clean deeply into edges and corners. It weighs just 16 lbs and comes with a five-year warranty. The cord for the Dyson DC25 is about 25 feet long, and the base covers a 15-inch cleaning area, but it does not have a headlight on the front. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the Dyson DC25 traps pollen and bacteria in its filter, reducing the allergens in your home. This machine can run around $500 which is something to keep in mind when choosing a machine.
The lightweight Dirt Devil Dynamite is less than 9 lbs and has a removable handle that turns into a telescopic vacuum tube for cleaning hard to reach places such as corners and stairs. The Dirt Devil Dynamite has a revolving brush that reaches into carpets to pull out dirt and dust. While the Dirt Devil Dynamite is not ideal for heavy cleaning jobs and only has a 20-foot cord, it is easy to maneuver and is a lot less expensive than the other best-selling models, so consider investing in the $40 Dynamite for the day to day cleaning and save the expensive, heavier vacuums for the big jobs. The Dirt Devil Dynamite comes with a two-year warranty.