Updated 05 December 2019 by Mark
I think you’ll agree with me when I say:
It’s REALLY hard to choose the vacuum for hardwood floors with all the options available!
Or is it?
Well, it turns out, that after an inordinate length of time and more than three hundred hours of testing & reviewing, we have strong views about what makes the vacuum for hardwood floors: suction, to carry around, its value for money.
The Shark IONFlex 2X Duo Clean Cordless (On special until end December 2019) and it effortlessly beats its competition hands down. It is the best option. It’s also versatile, has the two roller, and it has the fade-free suction. It is also lightweight, folds down for compact.
If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time for the details, here are our recommended best vacuum cleaners for hardwood floors.
Current Best Hardwood Floor Vacuum
Well-rounded, great value
✔ Portable
✔ Simple set-up
Our top pick
Well priced
✔ Lightweight
✔ Durable
* On special until end December 2019
Reliable, effective
✔ Efficient
✔ Bag-free design
Hardwood Floor Vacuum Review Table
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Shark DuoClean Cordless Ultra-Light Vacuum IONFlex, IF201
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CleanMate CM3 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E
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Dyson DC65 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
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Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum
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PUCRC25 Automatic Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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Hoover Linx Bagless Corded Cyclonic Lightweight Stick Vacuum Cleaner
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Bissell PowerEdge Pet Hardwood Floor Bagless Cleaner, 81L2A Stick Vacuum
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Dirt Devil SD20505 Power
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Shark DuoClean Cordless Ultra-Light Vacuum IONFlex, IF201
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CleanMate CM3 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E
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Dyson DC65 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
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Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum
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PUCRC25 Automatic Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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Hoover Linx Bagless Corded Cyclonic Lightweight Stick Vacuum Cleaner
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Bissell PowerEdge Pet Hardwood Floor Bagless Cleaner, 81L2A Stick Vacuum
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The Top 6 Vacuums for Hardwood Floors Reviewed in Detail
#01. Shark DuoClean Cordless Ultra-Light Vacuum IONFlex, IF201
The Shark ION Flex 2X Duo Cordless Ultra-Light Vacuum has the Multiplex that enables you to have a reach while freestanding park mode when you are not. You no need to lean your vacuum against a wall.
PROS
- Has a tremendous level of flexibility for maneuvering
- Slide under furniture with ease
- Its value for money
- Fade-free suction power
- Manoeuvrability
- Multiple cleaning modes
CONS
- Small dust cups
- Charge does not hold
- Struggles with finer debris types
#02. CleanMate CM3 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Enjoy a cleaner floor and better health with a robotic vacuum that does all the work for you. It has the bilateral brushes, durable roller brush that help you clean every part of your house and the fade-free suction, dust, carpets, wood flooring, tiled,stoned-floors.
PROS
- Manoeuvrable
- Lightweight
- Straightforward
- Great price
- Up to 80-minutes of runtime
- Noise-free
CONS
- Expensive
- Charge does not last
- The unit cannot travel from the kitchen to the carpet
#03. Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E
Are looking for a new vacuum that will make easier? The Shark Navigator-Away Vacuum Cleaner gives you this and more. With the push of a button, Lift-Away allows you to lift the canister away.
It also comes with a completely sealed and a HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens. It also includes a brush roll shut off button so that you can switch between carpet and bare floor cleaning. It also has the hard floor hero attachment that picks up debris and dust on your bare floors.
PROS
- Suction control
- Lightweight
- Easy assembly
- Long power cord
- Fantastic bag-free
- Easy to use and empty
CONS
- It’s relatively heavy
- No headlights
- Loud
#04. Dyson DC65 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Do you want the latest whizbang top of line hardwood vacuum cleaner? Well, the Dyson DC65 Complete Upright Vacuum Cleaner is for you. Regarding performance, this brand and model of vacuum cleaner is the best among its contenders. It has the Radial Root Cyclone which assists in the capturing of the dirt particles.
Read the full Dyson DC65 review.
PROS
- Great for picking up dog hair
- Awesome suction power & attachments
- The price is good
- Versatile
CONS
- The ball seems too large & hard to turn corner
- Difficult to pull
- Heavy
#05. Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
The Dyson V8 offers you hassle-free cleaning. It has the V8 motor which gives you the most powerful suction of any cordless vacuum. It also incorporates the HEPA filtration that captures allergens and expels cleaner air than the air you breathe.
PROS
- Class-leading suction power
- Superb floor head design
- Efficient pet hair pick-up
- Easy emptying bin
CONS
- Bin rather small for pet homes
- Better for hard floors
- The price of the V8 is a bit steep
#06. Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum
With the Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Corded Vac, you have a sturdy canister that makes cleaning and effortless task. The specialized hard floor turbine system is designed for pick-up of pet hair, dirt, and other debris while protecting the floors you love.
Choose The Perfect Option in 2019
Video Review
You can see the demo here
Our Top Recommendations in 2019
To come into a concise conclusion on what products suffice to be in the list, we put into account the suction power features and compactness of the vacuum cleaner.
At the top of our list is the Shark IONFlex 2X Duo Clean Cordless. It is one of the best systems since it provides you with cord-free and hassle-free cleaning. It features the V8 motor which offers you the most powerful suction of any cordless vacuum. It also incorporates the HEPA filtration system that successfully traps allergens and expels air than the air you breathe.
Our second choice has to be the Clean Mate CM3 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for all surfaces. It features the bilateral brushes, durable roller brush that aid you in cleaning every corner of your house and the powerful fade-free suction for pet hair, dust, carpets, tiles and under furniture.
Related Resources
Want to weigh your options first, before committing to a vacuum for hardwood floor? Check out our other vacuum guides.
Mark Johnson
Mark advises business, individuals, and organizations on how to use and get the best vacuum cleaners so as to maintain their offices and homes. For a fresher and cleaner environment, he is the man for you. He loves ideas and concepts and uses his skills to make them a reality.
