The Dyson V12 Detect Slim, the Ryobi 18V One+ HP Cordless Pet Stick Vac Kit with Dual-Roller Bar, and the Kenmore Elite CSV Max Cordless Stick Vacuum DS4095 (PDF) all have washable filters. I think it’s just one of those great cleaning machines that promises what it will do and actually does it.

Brush roll: A rotating brush roll is important to help remove dirt that’s settled down into the tufts of area rugs and carpets.In our tests, we found the suction to be powerful and the three cleaning modes — min, mid and max — suitable for cleaning any type of flooring we encountered. With 7 people in our family, I need to make sure I’m on top of keeping our house clean as can be (it’s not always easy! Even though the V15 Detect’s motor has more muscle, it did not clean significantly better than the V12 Detect Slim in our tests.

She oversees all testing done in the Cleaning Lab and recently tested all of the handheld, stick, upright and canister vacuums that were submitted for consideration in the most recent Good Housekeeping Best Cleaning and Organizing Awards. We first measured each vacuum’s airflow with an anemometer and evaluated its suction with a specialized suction gauge.Another standout feature is that the dust cup is located at the top of the slim vacuum, so you can lay it completely flat to tackle hard-to-reach areas like under furniture. Its mini motorized brush tool was one of the best we tested for removing pet hair from couches, cat beds, and car upholstery. It delivers superb overall performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpets, though its strong suction force can make pushing it around on some rugs hard.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. In comparison, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim comes with three attachments, and the Ryobi 18V One+ HP vacuum has four. In the Cleaning Lab, this Dyson model aced all of our performance tests for bare floor cleaning, pet hair pick-up and edge cleaning and ran on Eco mode for just over 50 minutes. It's an exceptional performer in terms of debris pickup and has a slightly more comfortable-to-use control scheme than the Dyson V15 Detect.Though we appreciate the versatility and effectiveness of the Motorbar head (for carpet) and the Laser Slim Fluffy head (for bare flooring), switching them can be annoying, especially if you just want to give your half-carpeted dining room a quick once-over. The only thing that would have made it better was having a second charged battery waiting in the wings.

Specks and particles that were invisible in regular light — like those in the corners of stair treads — came into clear view when the laser hit them.

Its bin capacity lies between that of the other two models, and it comes with many useful attachments. She is an active member of the ASTM Committee on vacuum cleaners and chairman of the consumer information sub-committee. Eureka is a great brand that I’ve depended on before, so I turned to them when I was looking for an easy on-the-go vacuum.