10 Best Vacuums of 2026 in Canada

Corded vacuums never run out of power and are usually cheaper for the same cleaning, so they're best for big homes with lots of carpet. Cordless sticks are lighter and quicker to grab, so they're best for daily clean-ups, apartments and hard floors.

Yes, if you want floors kept tidy without thinking about it. A robot running every day keeps on top of dust and pet hair. Most people still keep a regular vacuum for stairs, deep carpet cleaning and furniture.

Look for a self-cleaning or anti-tangle brush roll and a sealed system with a HEPA filter. Of our picks, the Shark Navigator, Shark Pet Cordless and Dyson V15 handle pet hair especially well, and the Bissell Little Green is great for pet accidents on carpet.

If anyone at home has allergies or asthma, yes. A HEPA filter in a sealed vacuum traps fine dust and allergens instead of blowing them back into the room.

Yes. Most of our picks clean both. The exception is the Tineco Floor ONE S5, which is designed only for hard floors because it washes as it vacuums.

The best ones, like the Dyson V15, come close. Cheaper cordless models have less suction than a corded upright, so a corded vacuum is still better for big homes with lots of thick carpet.

Usually 30–60 minutes per charge on normal power, and much less on boost mode. The batteries themselves typically last a few years and can often be replaced.

Yes, especially models with rubber rollers like the Roborock Q5 Pro. They're best used daily to keep shedding under control, alongside a regular vacuum for deep cleans.

Use a vacuum's motorised pet tool or a handheld. Most of our picks convert to a handheld or come with an upholstery tool.