We started with a fixed amount of flour on a carpeted floor, and then used each model to see how much it could suck up in 30 seconds, starting from the upright and off position.Eureka AirSpeed: While the Eureka AirSpeed vacuumed up most of the flour, there were still stubborn remnants left over. We also noticed a few general design issues with the Eureka—the vacuum felt creaky and unstable when it was being lowered, and the power button was hidden in the relatively inaccessible back and bottom of the appliance.Dyson DC25: The Dyson DC25 was able to gulp up all of the flour in the 30-second window, leaving the carpet powder-free. The DC25 also benefited from an ergonomically friendly design—it was the easiest vacuum to lower, with a convenient foot pedal on the back that allowed for a simple transition to the downright position. The power button was also conveniently placed in the front of the vacuum near the handle.Dyson DC28: But it was the Dyson DC28 that bested the competition, vacuuming up the flour in a mere 15 seconds, after barely a single pass.

Still, lowering the vacuum took more time than the DC25 did, since the user needs to hold the base down with his foot while pulling the rest of the vacuum back.HOSE TESTWe tested the suction speed of the hose, timing how long it would take the hose (without any tools attached) to vacuum up a fixed amount of flour from a carpet.Eureka AirSpeed: The AirSpeed was easy to use and took 21 seconds to vacuum up the flour.Dyson DC25: The Dyson DC25 took 22 seconds to clean the flour.Dyson DC28: The Dyson DC28 vacuumed up the same amount of flour in 19 seconds.SUCTION TEST (WOOD/TILE)We performed the same power test as before, only this time on hardwood. We sucked up a fixed amount of flour with each model, and saw which vacuum could clean the hardwood fastest. Dyson Cinetic™ Big Ball Animal/Allergy Upright Vacuum BISSELL® ProHeat 2X® Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner in Titanium BLACK+DECKER™ AirSwivel Versatile Upright Vacuum Cleaner in White/Red Hoover® Windtunnel® T-Series™ Pet Bagged Upright Vacuum

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See our vacuum cleaner comparison chart to compare features, reviews and prices on all of our vacuum models. Best rated design for allergy sufferer since hepa sealed systems are available Flexible hose gives excellent versatility Most suction power for carpets Pushes more easily with the lightweight head as opposed to pushing the entire vacuum cleaner Can get under furniture easily because head has lower profile Usually has a retractable electrical cord Easier and lighter to carry up and down stairs Easier to vacuum stairs - a canister vacuum cleaner will often have a tool specially for stairs On board tools for convenience and for cleaning special surfaces The vacuum cleaner is always in front of you, which some people prefer Vacuum cleaner bags are usually larger and require less changing Most upright vacuum cleaner models now come with a flexible hose for greater versatility An upright vacuum cleaner is easy to use for hallways and large open carpet areas