Top-Rated Vacuums To Keep Your Hardwood Flooring As Clean As Can Be, According To Amazon Reviews

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

Hardwood floors are at once incredibly common and also somewhat tricky to take care of. When it comes to choosing a vacuum for the wooden flooring in your home, you'll want to consider ones that are designed specifically to work on hardwood (or other non-carpeted flooring material). Thoroughly removing dirt and debris from wood floors is a must for preventing scratches, scuffs, and dulling. And, vacuums can even be more efficient than brooms or dust mops. But, it defeats the purpose if the vacuum itself causes damage. In general, strong suction or soft cleaner heads are great features to look for to protect your floors. Gentle brush attachments are also good options, and many vacuums have bare-floor settings that retract any harsh roller brushes to avoid blemishing wooden surfaces.

On Amazon, you can look at widely available customer ratings and reviews that provide insight into product functionality. For this round-up of hardwood floor vacuum cleaners, we looked at the best-sellers in the category, their highest average customer ratings, and the number of reviews. We also considered various price points, as well as different vacuum styles, including corded, cordless, upright, stick, and canister designs. From our research, here's a list of nine machines that will keep your hardwood floors free of dirt and debris, including suggestions for all budgets and lifestyles. 

The Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum is another low-cost vacuum from the brand, also beloved by Amazon customers. With more than 40,000 reviews and an over 4.0 star average, reviews frequently mention that the Zing is lightweight and easy to maneuver because of its swivel steering feature. One reviewer even called it "flawless" on their hardwood floors.

Unlike Bissell Featherweight's upright design, the canister design of the Zing has a larger dirt cup capacity and a separate, flexible hose that can access hard-to-reach areas. The fact that the canister is bagless also makes it convenient to empty. Canister vacuums sometimes have a bad rap for being bulky and more difficult to store than their upright counterparts. With that said, the Zing has a relatively small footprint and only weighs eight pounds. So if you live in tight quarters, but still prefer the features of a canister-style machine, the under $80 Zing may be the budget vac for you.

The ORFELD V20 is the first cordless stick vacuum mentioned in our list, a style of vacuum that only continues to grow in popularity. Name-brand manufacturers have rolled out their own versions of the easy-to-use design, but where the ORFELD differs most is its sticker price. Coming in at an affordable price point, around $120, this sleek and easy-to-use vac is one of the best-rated (and most competitively-priced) stick-style options on Amazon. One 5-star review went as far as to say that the ORFELD V20 performs on par with more popular vacuum brands, like Dyson or Shark.

From 8,000+ ratings with a 4.3-star average, ORFELD V20 users love its ability to pick up dust and debris from bare surfaces. And because of its lightweight, cordless design, with 35 minutes of runtime on a full battery charge, you can take it all over the house with ease. Use it in its stick form, or quickly turn it into a handheld vacuum to eliminate mess at arm's length. Its multiple attachments, including a soft brush head, mean you can be sure that your hardwood floors are taken care of.

If you're looking for a powerful vacuum and are not too concerned with how much space it takes up in your closet, consider the Shark NV260 Navigator. Priced at just over $150, this top-rated Amazon pick has over 70,000 ratings and a 4.5-star average. According to reviews, customers adore this upright, corded vacuum for its incredible suction, both on carpet and bare floors. Customers with allergies also rave time and time again about how well the HEPA-filtered Navigator picks up dust, keeping both their floors and airways clear.

Even with its larger design, the Navigator boasts plenty of other features that make it both functional and agile. Switch to the "Suction Only" setting to quickly disengage the brush roll for use on hardwood floors, and reset it just as quickly to get right back to your carpets. And just as it can go between surfaces, it can be configured to reach every square inch of your space. Remove the dust bin pod from the body and you will have more mobility with the connected hose and nozzle. Whether you're traversing ceiling corners up high, or behind the couch down low, the Navigator has you covered.

The Tineco Floor ONE S3 works double time to clean solid surfaces, with its wet and dry vacuuming technology. Multiple customer reviews noted that they were doubtful about the cordless machine's dual capabilities, and didn't think it would actually work. But the Floor ONE S3 has made believers out of skeptics — but for a price. Sitting at the higher end of our list's price range, this two-in-one powerhouse costs about $400. However, if you're looking to reap the benefits of simultaneous floor vacuuming and mopping, consider the Tineco machine's 27,000+ reviews and 4.4-star average.

It's worth reiterating that the Tineco Floor ONE S3 is only meant for hard flooring. So it won't be the right choice for customers looking for a device that works on carpet too. However, if your home is mostly sealed wood or another hard surface, it can be a good investment. The Tineco uses sensor technology to momentarily dispense clean water, and vacuum it all up with the mess, quickly drying the floor in the process. Based on the reviews, the Floor ONE S3 has worked well on many customers' hardwood floors. But, ultimately, you will want to avoid it if your wood floors don't have a waterproof seal.