There’s no bigger pain than cleaning the stairs, especially when they’re covered in thick carpet. Unless, of course, you have one of the best vacuums for carpeted stairs, which are designed with portability and convenience in mind. When shopping around, there are several things you’ll want to look for in a vacuum to ensure that you end up with one that’s up to the task of vacuuming stairs with carpet.
First, you’ll want a vacuum that’s lightweight and compact. A heavy vacuum cleaner will be a hassle to carry up and down the stairs, and a bulky design will be hard to maneuver. The best vacuum cleaner for stairs will have a slender profile that doesn’t weigh too much. If it has a removable component to use on stairs, that’s even better.
Next, you’ll need the cord to be long enough to extend up the whole flight of stairs without having to switch outlets midway up. A 15-foot cord should be long enough for most homes. If you really hate the hassle of the cord, or just don’t have an outlet near your staircase, consider a cordless vacuum — just remember that the tradeoff is having to keep it charged.
Finally, you’ll want features like a strong motor, smooth-rolling wheels, and allergen-free filters that are easy to change. And if it has special attachments that work well on the stairs, that’s a huge plus, too.
To help you in your quest to find the perfect stair-cleaning machine, I’ve put together a list of
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