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These picks will collect dirt and crumbs without scratching your floors.
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But choosing the correct vacuum is crucial to ensure youre cleaning the floor without damaging it.
Its a bit loud on the high setting.
Weighing only 5.5 pounds, the vacuum is very lightweight and easy to maneuver in small spaces.
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Even stairs were easy to clean with the vacuum.
The vacuum features a washable dustbin and filter for easy maintenance.
We thought it was easy to remove the dustbin and empty it without making a mess.
On the lowest setting, the vacuum’s battery lasted about 27 minutes—enough for a full clean.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Henry Wortock
Our only complaint with this vacuum was the noise level.
It was a bit difficult to remove hair from the roller brush.
The vacuum head glides smoothly over hard surfaces to prevent scratching the floor.
It features a dedicated brush for hard floors that gently removes debris without causing any damage.
With a 16-foot power cord, the vacuum can reach across most rooms without needing to switch outlets.
We loved that the power cord retracts into the canister so we didnt have to wrap up the cord.
The dust cup is smaller than we would have liked.
It glided easily on the floor without scratching or damaging any surface.
The vacuum head even bends to lay flat so we could easily vacuum under furniture.
The vacuum is very slim and lightweight, weighing only about 4 pounds.
Some hair got stuck on the brushroll during testing.
In a single pass, the vacuum sucked up all of the debris and dirt from grout and tile.
The vacuum also includes a washable filter that we thought was easy to rinse clean of hair and debris.
The high roller speed is ideal for hard floors, while the low speed is best for carpets.
It was easy to maneuver the vacuum around and under furniture thanks to its flexible head.
The tool worked very well and made it easy to clean out all of the hair from the brushroll.
It took us a few tries to connect the vacuum to Wi-Fi during setup.
Robot vacuums are a great option for keeping tile floors clean without the effort of daily vacuuming.
When it finishes cleaning, the robot automatically empties dust and debris in its docking station.
We used the vacuum every day for several weeks without having to empty the dust bag.
It was also a breeze to empty the dirty mop water, which we did about every three uses.
The app even tells you when the water is ready to be replaced.
Keep in mind that the robot vacuum only supports 2.4G Wi-Fi for the app.
The battery stays consistently charged since the robot always returns to the dock after cleaning.
It works better in forward motion than when vacuuming backward.
The vacuum is also incredibly affordable, so you get two cleaning functions for the price of one.
We only had to push the vacuum over the debris for it to collect everything in one swipe.
However, we noticed that the vacuum is less effective when pulling it backward.
We were also impressed with the battery life of the vacuum.
With its self-cleaning function, cleaning the mop head is just as easy as using the vacuum.
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We simply placed the vacuum on the charging base and pressed a button to activate the cleaning mode.
It takes just 90 seconds to clean the mop head so its ready for the next use.
Then, we sent our top performers home with testers to use for six months.
The wheels on the canister and the retractable cord added to this model’s ease of use.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
The most lightweight vacuum on our list is theDyson Omni-Glide+ Vacuum, which weighs just over 4 pounds.
The vacuums compact design made it ideal for quick cleanups and maneuvering in small spaces.
The heaviest vacuum we recommend is theKenmore Compact Bagless Canister Vacuum, which weighs about 15 pounds.
The station also charges the vacuum and provides a convenient place to store the vacuum.
It easily cleaned up popcorn kernels from between the tiles.
However, the vacuum was louder than we would have liked.
For the price, its still a great option if you dont mind a noisy vacuum.
Your Questions, Answered
How do you prevent vacuums from scratching tile floors?
Vacuums with soft brushes can gently clean hard floors without scratching the surface.
How much does a vacuum for tile floors cost?
Robot vacuums cost even more since they offeradvanced features like intelligent navigation and mopping.
The most expensive vacuum we recommend is theRoborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum.
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Who We Are
Molly Blancois a senior writer for Better Homes & Gardens.
For this article, she referenced insights from our experts who evaluated the vacuums in our testing lab.
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The Dyson Omni Glide’s combo crevice tool made short work of cleaning debris in nooks and crannies.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
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The Ryobi’s dustbin can hold 1 liter of debris—there’s more room for fur than other picks.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
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The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum holds about seven weeks of dust in its self-emptying bin.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
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The Black and Decker Wet Dry Vac water tank is simple to remove, allowing users to fill and empty it quickly and easily.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Henry Wortock
This was one of the quietest vacuums we tested, making it a nice choice for those in apartments or with roommates.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
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