Ok, we may be stretching that metaphor a bit far — but think about it: just like certain wines go better with certain foods, certain vacuums work better for certain types of people. Everything from your preferred cleaning style to your home's size or setup and floor type can have an impact on the best vacuum you should buy. Sound stressful? Don't worry, we've done the hard work for you. Ahead, 16 of the best affordable vacuums that will clean your floors without blowing your [wine] budget.
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Upright Vacuum Healthy Home Edition
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 3,709 ratings on Walmart
Clean Fiends Say: "The Shark Navigator is the best piece of equipment I've had in a while. I have a dog so it definitely helps with removing dog hair. The suctioning power is awesome and adjustable, quiet and I love the color. It also works on floors." — Bonnie, Walmart Reviewer
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Shark Upright Vacuum Healthy Home Edition, $, available at Walmart
Hoover IMPULSE Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.1 out of 5 stars and 400 ratings on Walmart
Clean Fiends Say: "After moving temporarily into a small apartment, I bought this small cordless vacuum. It is perfect! It is powerful, switches quickly and easily from hardwood to carpets, and does a great job. I love that I can leave it plugged in (in the closet), and it is always ready to clean." – jalbino, Walmart reviewer
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Hoover IMPULSE Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, BH53020, $, available at Walmart
BLACK+DECKER Bagless Upright Vacuum
The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 9 ratings on Wayfair
Clean Fiends Say: "Love it. I have a very low pile carpet and I have not found a vacuum until now that can handle low pile." – Annette, Wayfair reviewer
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Black + Decker Bagless Upright Vacuum, $, available at Wayfair
MOOSOO 4-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.2 out of 5 stars and 6,954 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "The vacuum cleaner is light weight and easy to use to clean my apartment. [It’s] really good for my long hair and my dog hair, the suction power is really good I am really satisfied with it. I chose the white color which has a very good look. The design is good, as well. The price is reasonable and affordable! My 1 bedroom apartment is not very big, so the cord length is enough to clean my whole apartment which really surprised me. In fact, the cord length of this vacuum cleaner is longer than the one that I used before. Also, the sound is not very loud." – Lilian X., Amazon reviewer
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MOOSOO M 17KPa Strong Suction 4 in 1 Corded Stick Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
Micol Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars and 107 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "Cheaper alternative to Dyson with lots of functionality. The different attachments allow for cleaning in all sorts of conditions. The extension tube and power brush for typical vacuum cleaning, handheld mode and crevice nozzle for harder to reach places. It has 3 different power modes and has enough suction to clean up the cat hair in my apartment successfully. And the jointed power brush lets me reach into all the corners of my kitchen easily. Picks up debris in my apartment easily across different surfaces from carpet to linoleum." – Thomas, Amazon reviewer
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Micol Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
GeeMo Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.2 out of 5 stars and 180 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "After trying a friend’s Dyson stick vac (the powerful animal hair version), I decided a cordless lighter vacuum was really the way to go in a lot of situations. Unfortunately, that vacuum cost half a grand. Enter this guy. It’s not as powerful, but at a quarter or less of the price, I can live with that. In fact, since getting it, it’s been my daily driver for the living room rug, hallway, and kitchen. I have two full-size vacuums gathering dust (pun intended) since getting this because I only need to break them out for a serious deep clean. Plus, this thing is far quieter and lighter, which makes it much less of a hassle to find the motivation." – Guo, Amazon reviewer
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GeeMo Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
BISSELL Cleanview Swivel Pet Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars and 41,680 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "I've had Huskies for decades. Needless to say, the shedding season (basically 365 days a year) is tough on vacuums. I've tried most machines and haven't found anything that works well on coarse fur. This one does. The pivot design is a huge help in my place." – Jason Hatch, Amazon reviewer
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Bissell Cleanview Swivel Pet Upright Bagless Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
BISSELL PowerForce Helix Turbo Rewind Vacuum
The Hype: 4.6 out of 5 stars and 945 reviews on Walmart
Clean Fiends Say: "This is a good priced vacuum with high-end engineering and design. The vacuum works very well yet is lightweight (cost savings?) and thus, is really easy to move around." – Cuteverythingcom, Walmart reviewer
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Bissell BISSELL PowerForce Helix Turbo Rewind Vacuum, $, available at Walmart
Impress 2-in-1 Bagless Stick Vacuum
The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 26 reviews on Overstock
Clean Fiends Say: "For such a compact size, it does what the big size does; suction is mostly a one swipe deal, no problem. I prefer it lightweight. Storing this slim machine is easy, it fits anywhere and is also backless. I must say, deliveries I've received from Wayfair have been on time, every time." – Catherine, Wayfair reviewer
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imPRESS Impress 2-in-1 Bagless Stick Vacuum, $, available at Overstock
BLACK+DECKER MAX Handheld Vacuum for Pets
The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 245 ratings on AmazonClean Fiends Say: "Finally. A vacuum that can withstand a 1-year-old and 4-year-old household. I couldn't find a hand vac worth beans until now. I'm constantly using one because my children leave little messes everywhere. I have used this hand vac for a few months now and I use it pretty much every other day. Battery life is good for several uses and charging takes about an hour. This stands up on its own and is easy to empty as well." – Erica Boone, Amazon reviewer
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Black + Decker 20V MAX Handheld Vacuum for Pets, $, available at Amazon
INSE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 2,614 ratings on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "My old shark vacuum was not performing up to snuff - not as much suction as before. I decided it was time for an upgrade. I liked that this one has many attachments and can work as a small vacuum or full-size stick vacuum. It was easy to assemble and stays charged much longer than the previous stick vacuum I had owned previously. It has plenty of suction and is easy to maneuver - even into corners." — Sunshine Mel, Amazon reviewer
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INSE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
Black + Decker Dustbuster 7.2-Volt Cordless 1.3-Cup Handheld Vacuum
The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 209 reviews on The Home Depot
Clean Fiends Say: "This is a great tool that has helped me keep the nooks and crannies of my kitchen floor clean. when the pieces are too big for a regular vacuum not too tucked in for the broom this does the trick. I don't love that it basically has to be wall-mounted to charge with ease but that is just me being too lazy to put up the holder/charger." – Home Depot reviewer
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Black + Decker Dustbuster 7.2-Volt Cordless 1.3-Cup Handheld Vacuum, $, available at Home Depot
Dirt Devil Power Express Lite 3-in-1 Corded Stick Vacuum
The Hype: 4 out of 5 stars and 72 reviews on Walmart
Clean Fiends Say: "I am truly pumped we got this awesome light vacuum. It has been perfect for our rugs, couch, and the carpeted areas in our home. It's compact and fits in small spaces so it is not a burden to have to store and then get back out again!" – Selena, Walmart reviewer
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Dirt Devil Dirt Devil Power Express Lite 3-in-1 Corded Stick Vacuu, $, available at Walmart
Eureka WhirlWind Bagless Lightweight Corded Vacuum
The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 11,546 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "I was skeptical when I was looking to purchase a new vacuum because this was so small and inexpensive. However, this one is the best vacuum I've ever owned!" – Amazon reviewer
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Eureka WhirlWind Bagless Lightweight Corded Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
Tocmoc Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.0 out of 5 stars and 1,041 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "This device is awesome. I was expecting just a simple vacuum that I can use around the house for simple jobs that I don't want to lug out our full upright vacuum. Well in the span of a week, it has become our main go-to vacuum for all things. I was surprised how easily it assembled right out of the box and the ease with which it maneuvers with the long floor attachment. I haven't installed the wall mount but it seems simple enough to do. I appreciate the thoughtfulness of having it as part of the set. The unit is very lightweight but has very strong suction power compared to our small hand-held dust devil vacuum. Not sure how it compares to the more expensive Dyson products but at a fraction of the price, I see no reason to experiment when this does all that I would ever expect from a vacuum." – Roman M, Amazon reviewer
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Tocmoc Cordless Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
Yeedi K600 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4.2 out of 5 stars and 7,494 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "I never leave reviews but this lil’ guy (we’ve named Norbert) has left me in awe. Simply do a quick pick up (he likes to eat cords) and then turn him on and watch the magic happen. I have 3 dogs over 50 lbs that are long hair and no vacuum picks up the hair like Norbert." – Amazon reviewer
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Yeedi K600 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
VacLife Stick Vacuum Cleaner
The Hype: 4 out of 5 stars and 2,171 reviews on Amazon
Clean Fiends Say: "We will definitely keep using a vacuum cleaner; it's a game-changer to us. I am very glad that I could try new things at this price and have a good result. If you do not want to spend a lot of money on a vacuum cleaner, this one is a must-have item that you can get all things done at a good price." – Sam Kan, Amazon reviewer
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VacLife VacLife Stick Vacuum Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
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