For bare floors, the best canister vacuums have the option
of powering off any spinning brushes which would make dirt fly around on your
floor negating your vacuum efforts, or have soft brush attachments especially
designed to suck the dirt up from bare floors.
Browse our listings below for the vacuum models we
recommend as best for bare floors from quality brands like Miele, Sebo and Electrolux, and then go to our product pages where we
share our testing results with you and pluses and minuses before you buy.
This compact, eco friendly canister vacuum cleaner offers high performance with ultra quiet operation. Made from 55% recycled plastics and packaged using recycled materials, the Ergospace™ Green is a responsible "green" choice. Its high efficiency, energy efficient motor provides strong suction power while using 33% less energy than comparable models. Packaged with a combination floor tool and air-driven turbo head the Ergospace™ is ideal for bare floors and low pile carpets or area rugs. Quiet operation with HEPA filtration.
Includes: HEPA filtration, 55% recycled plastic, combo floor tool, turbo brush, 3-in-1 accessory tool Dimensions: 15.5"H x 12.5"W x 10"L Weight: 12 lbs Warranty: 2 yr
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Wonder Machine by: Perian (Calgary, AB) "I am a very skeptical person, and I have multiple health issues, so I need specific tools to manage my life. Imagine my surprise to find a product that actually does what it claims to do! Very quiet, lightweight, versatile, efficient, and green as well. I adore this vacuum and think it's one of the ..." See entire review
The new S6 series feature Miele's exclusive 12-stage AirClean sealed system filtration with new whisper-quiet performance and a lightweight design. The black S6270 Onyx is an ideal vacuum cleaner for an apartment, condo or smaller sized home with mostly smooth floors and low pile area rugs.
Includes: AirClean or HEPA filter, 1 filter bag, turbo brush, parquet floor brush, 3 accessory tools Dimensions: 17"H x 10"W x 9"L Weight: 10 lbs Warranty: 2 yr parts, 7 yr motor
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As the most affordable Miele of the S5 series the Pisces is a popular favorite and a winner in our book. It comes with a versatile turbo brush that moves effortlessly from bare floors to thinner carpets, making it the perfect choice for allergy sufferers.
Includes: HEPA filtration, 1 filter bag, turbo brush, parquet floor brush, 3 onboard tools Dimensions: 8.25"H x 10"W x 19"L Weight: 13.5 lbs Warranty: 1 yr parts, 7 yr motor
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The white S6270 Quartz is the entry-level model of Miele's new S6 series. It features Miele's exclusive 12-stage AirClean sealed system filtration, new whisper-quiet performance and a lightweight design. The Quartz comes with a combination floor tool for cleaning smooth floors and low pile carpet. It would be an ideal vacuum cleaner for a small apartment or condo.
Includes: AirClean or HEPA filter, 1 filter bag, combination floor tool, and 3 accessory tools Dimensions: 17"H x 10"W x 9"L Weight: 10 lbs Warranty: 2 yr parts, 7 yr motor
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The S2121 Olympus represents an excellent value with Miele quality construction and reliable performance. Features variable suction control, choice of filter and large 4.76 quart AirClean dust bags. The S2121 Olympus is the most affordable Miele packaged with a combination floor tool.An ideal starter vacuum for an apartment or small house with a mix of bare floors and area rugs.
Includes: AirClean filter (HEPA optional), 1 filter bag, combo floor tool, 3 onboard tools Dimensions: 18"H x 11.25"W x 8.5"L Weight: 11 lbs Warranty: 1 yr parts, 7 yr motor
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5.0/5
by: Mike "I bought this Miele Olympus vacuum cleaner back in January and just wanted to tell you that I am really happy I found your company. Your staff was so helpful and I was so confused as to what to buy. I keep replacing vacuums every 2-3 years and I was told that this unit could easily last me 15 years ..." See entire review
Miele's new S6270 Red Velvet is the first of its kind to feature a soft velvet-touch surface. This vacuum cleaner feature Miele's exclusive 12-stage AirClean sealed system filtration with new whisper-quiet performance and a lightweight design. The S6270 Red Velvet is an ideal vacuum cleaner for a small apartment or condo with bare floors and low pile area rugs.
Includes: AirClean or HEPA filter, 1 filter bag, combination floor tool, 3 accessory tools Dimensions: 17"H x 10"W x 9"L Weight: 10 lbs Warranty: 2 yr parts, 7 yr motor
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The purple Eureka Mighty Mite Pet Lover canister vacuum cleaner is cute and functional. Powered by a 12 amp motor, the Eureka Pet Lover offers good suction power for efficient cleaning with a deluxe floor tool for bare floors and low pile carpet, on-board tools and a Pet Power Paw handheld turbo brush.
Includes: HEPA filtration, deluxe floor tool, onboard tools, Pet Power Paw handheld turbo brush Dimensions: 15"H x 11"W x 8"L Weight: 9 lbs Warranty: 1 yr
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The D4 offers unmatched user comfort and smooth operating maneuverability. The D4's new design optimizes airflow for amazing suction power and ultra-quiet operation. Its new ergonomically designed handle with fingertip suction control paired with easy-to-use floor tools, 3 onboard accessory tools, 4 easy glide casters, and the largest ever 50 ft cleaning radius, simplifies your cleaning experience like never before. Patented Airbelt bumper. Red. Includes parquet floor brush and turbo head for bare floors and area rugs.
Includes: S-class (meets HEPA standard) filtration, turbo head, parquet floor brush, 3 on-board tools Dimensions: 9"H x 12"W x 19"L Weight: 15.9 lbs Warranty: 5 year parts, motor and labor
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4.0/5
First Canister I liked by: G from Spring (Spring, TX) "I normally use uprights since 65% of my home is carpet. However, we plan on replacing some of the carpet with hardwood floors. Therefore, we thought a canister vac that did carpets with a powerhead would be a good move. I had a canister vac in the past (Miele Capricorn), but returned it because ..." See entire review
A perfect choice for someone who wants Miele quality and performance at a reasonable price. The Miele S2121 Capri comes packaged with an air driven turbo brush STB 205-3 and a smooth floor brush SBB-3 ideal for cleaning low pile carpet or rugs and bare floors. Three standard accessory tools clip onto the vacuum wand and are ready when you need them. The Capri features Miele's Clean Air System with your choice of super Air Clean or active HEPA filter. Very quiet operation with 6-stage rotary dial suction control. 18"L x 11.25"W x 8.5"H, 11 lbs.
Includes: AirClean or HEPA filter, 1 AirClean filter bag, turbo brush, parquet floor brush, 3 onboard tools Dimensions: 18"H x 11.25"W x 8.5"L Weight: 11 lbs Warranty: 1 yr parts, 7 yr motor
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Finally a vacuum designed to meet the needs of city dwellers that live in small apartments or cramped studios. The Dyson City DC26 is an ultra compact, ultra lightweight version of a Dyson full-size canister vacuum offering superior maneuverability, easy storage and the same suction power you'd get from a Dyson upright vacuum – impressive! This vacuum comes with an urban-sized turbine head for low pile carpets, rugs and bare floors, a hard floor brush and 2 onboard accessory tools. Additionally, it requires no replacement bags or filters!
Includes: washable HEPA filter, turbine head, hard floor brush, upholstery tool, combo dust/crevice tool Dimensions: 10.5"H x 12.6"W x 8.27"D Weight: 12 lbs Warranty: 5 yr
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The SEBO K2 Hepa vacuum is ultra compact, lightweight and has already become a favorite with our female and elderly customers. Despite its small size, this vacuum is all business with a versatile Kombi tool head which moves seamlessly from bare floors to thin carpets.
Includes: S-class (meets HEPA standard) filtration, Kombi tool, 3 on-board tools Dimensions: 9"H x 12"W x 18"L Weight: 11 lbs Warranty: 5 yr parts, labor & motor
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The Sebo Airbelt K2 Hunter Green canister vacuum offers plenty of cleaning power without the noise thanks to its air belt design that also acts as a bumper guard to protect your walls and furniture as you zip around the room. Featuring S-class filtration, straight suction turbo brush, parquet floor brush, and three on-board tools, this is a great vacuum for complete cleaning for condos or apartments with mostly bare floors and area rugs, all at an attractive price.
Includes: S-class (meets HEPA standard) filtration, turbo brush, Parquet fool brush, 3 on-board tools Dimensions: 9"H x 12"W x 18"L Weight: 11 lbs Warranty: 5 yr parts, labor & motor
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4.0/5
Great little Vac by: J.Green (Boston) "I have had this vacuum for some time now and it is so perfect for my needs. I Rent and have lived in a couple different apartments and always have hardwood floors with an area rug or two. This vac is so compact that is does not require much storage space and i can just put it in a corner and be happ..." See entire review
Canister Vacuums for Hardwood Floors
- Some canister vacuum work better on hardwood floors. If your primary vacuuming area is hardwood and bare floors, these vacuums will work best for you.
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