Back
The 3 best multi-surface vacuums – clean carpets, rugs and hard floors effortlessly with one of these powerful machines
Jan 3, 2025
We've tested 56 of the world's best vacuums and these are the winners across multiple floor types
If your home has a mixed variety of carpets, hard floors and area rugs, a multi-surface vacuum is a must so that every floor is given the deepest clean and most appropriate treatment.
Vacuums that are better on carpets might damage the delicate surfaces on wood and tile, while vacuums that are better suited to hard floors might not be strong enough to remove stubborn dirt and hair from carpets.
As H&G's home tech editor, my team of product testers and I have reviewed 56 of the world's best vacuum cleaners on different floor types in our test center and in real-world conditions in our homes. That's how we know exactly which models work wonders on all surfaces, protecting the delicate ones while thoroughly cleaning the stubborn ones.
The best multi-surface vacuum cleaner
The Dyson V15 Detect has dedicated floorheads for carpets and hard floors, making sure each is given the proper treatment throughout your home. This is combined with best-in-class suction power, floor detection to automatically adapt suction as you move across floor types, and a green laser that reveals invisible dust.
2. Shark Cordless PowerDetect
The runner-up best cordless multi-surface vacuum
13Shares
0Comments
9Favorites
9Likes
No content at this moment.