Vacuum Cleaner Brands

What is the Best Vacuum Cleaner Brand?

I recently put together a list.ly of all the different vacuum cleaner brands from around the world. The brand of vacuum cleaner you choose is a key decision if you're looking to buy. The best vacuum cleaner brand to choose depends on YOUR circumstances and what type of vacuum you are looking for. It also comes largely down to YOUR preference and opinion as there are many good vacuum brands to choose from!

Our Ultimate Vacuum Buying Guide can help you with assessing your needs. This article provides an overview of our top choices of vacuum cleaner brands across the following categories:

Best Selling Vacuum Cleaner Brands

The Bissell brand features highly here at Home Vacuum Zone and we've reviewed their cleaners in the following articles:

One of Dirt Devil's best selling vacuums, the Scorpion quick flip is featured in our Best Hand Vacuum Reviews. We also reviewed two of their best selling models versus Bissell vacuums in this article.

Just about everybody has heard of the Dyson vacuum brand. They've featured numerous times in our best vacuum reviews and they are the stand out leader and innovator in the industry. 

Is there anything more to say that hasn't already been said about this top vacuum cleaner brand?

Dyson feature highly in our versus reviews on this site, including Dyson vs Shark; Dyson vs Hoover and Dyson vs Miele. Furthermore, we also compared their robot vacuum against the one made by Shark Clean here.

Electrolux is a Swedish multi-national manufacturer of vacuum cleaners and other home appliances. The company started in Sweden as AB Lux over a century ago in 1901.

This vacuum cleaner brand has an interesting history, which you can read about here. Although their headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, the Electrolux branded vacuums are made in Hungary and China. Electrolux sells vacuums under a variety of other brand names:

Eureka produces a range of vacuum types, including uprights, canisters, sticks, handhelds, home built-in systems, battery-powered vacuums, steam cleaners and home cleaning systems. Although Eureka are still headquartered in the US, their vacuums are now made in China, Mexico, and Hungary. 

The Eureka Boss Smart-Vac Upright has received the top rating of "Best Vacuum" and "Best Buy" from Consumer Reports for several years.

The Eureka vacuum brand is also highly rated here at Home Vacuum Zone - the excellent value Eureka AS ONE Bagless Upright features in our Best Bagless Vacuum Reviews and the Eureka Easyclean corded handheld comes out on top in our Best Hand Vacuum Reviews.

The UK/ European division of Hoover split from Hoover US in 1993 and was bought by the Candy Group, a large family owned domestic appliance manufacturer based in Italy.

Hoover vacuums feature highly in many of our Home Vacuum Zone Reviews. Some of our best reviews pitch Hoover versus Dyson,  Hoover vs Shark and also Hoover vs Bissell vacuums.

The Shark vacuum brand is owned by SharkNinja Operating LLC. Shark vacuums have taken the vacuum cleaner industry by storm in recent times, increasing its market share of US vacuum sales from 1 percent in 2008 to over 20% in 2015 (Forbes). The focus for the Shark brand is on developing innovative, effective products that are also a good value. But where are Shark Vacuums made? 

Home Vacuum Zone has covered Shark vacuum cleaners extensively in our reviews, including our Shark vs Dyson and Shark vs Bissell vacuum comparisons. In addition to comparing their robot vacuum agains the Dyson we've also covered Shark Robot vacuums vs Roomba. 

Some of our most popular reviews also include Shark vacuums including our review of the best vacuums for long hair.

American Vacuum Brands

Buying an American made vacuum is a preference for many Americans. There are numerous reasons for this:

We have listed in this section our top 10 American made vacuum brands. It should be noted that some of these brands do manufacture some of their vacuum models outside of the US.

The Kirby Company are a division of The Scott Fetzer Company, which in turn is part of Berkshire Hathaway.

Kirby have been manufacturing vacuum cleaners in Cleveland, Ohio since the early 1900’s. They expanded their manufacturing facilities with the opening of a second plant in Andrews, Texas in 1972. Kirby produce all their home care vacuum systems from these two American factories. They are then sold onto authorized, independent distributors for retail sale in the US and the rest of the world. 

Every Kirby is provided with a 3 year limited manufacturer's warranty. However in order to qualify you must purchase this brand of vacuum from an authorized Distributor, Distributor Trainee or Dealer through an in-home demonstration. Buyers should be aware that Kirby vacuums purchased via the internet or at a retail store are not covered by their manufactures warranty. Online or store retailers may offer their own warranty and you may also be able to get a significant discount via this route so this needs to be considered against the warranty issues.

The latest Kirby home cleaning system is the Kirby Avalir 2. Kirby boast that the Avalir system offers 12 separate machines in one easy-to-operate system and is more than just a vacuum cleaner. It is also made of robust materials and is built to last a lifetime. This is however reflected in the price - the Kirby Avalir 2 is one of the most expensive vacuum cleaners that you can buy. This American vacuum is also one of the only brands to receive the CRI Energy Efficient Gold Level certification.

For further information, check out our Kirby Vacuum Reviews, where we cover the Avalir 2 in detail. We also recently pitched the Kirby versus the Dyson Ball Animal II to compare these two very different vacuum cleaners.

The Rainbow Cleaning System has been around for more than 80 years and is manufactured by Rexair LLC at their factory in Troy, Michigan. The Rainbow is known for its unique water-based filtration system that traps dirt and odors, returning only naturally clean, water-washed air to the environment. This vacuum cleaner brand excels in removing dust from the home environment and also odors - so they are great for allergy & asthma sufferers and smokers. They are also built to last a LONG time.

All of the Rainbow models are canister vacuums with water filtration. 

The Oreck Corporation was founded in 1963 and has its principal manufacturing facilities in Cookeville, Tenn. This vacuum cleaner brand specialises in easy-to-use, very lightweight, and durable vacuums. They manufacture upright, canister, sweeper and handheld vacuums. Most of their models are bagged vacuums, however they do make a few bagless types.

In 2013, Oreck Corporation was acquired by the floor cleaning giant Techtronic Industries (TTI) after filing for bankruptcy. TTI has the leading market share in the US floor-care market and also owns Hoover, Vax and Dirt-Devil vacuum brands. Oreck is the higher-priced end of its cleaning line, with brand emphasis on durability with a lightweight design.

We recently reviewed the excellent Oreck Magnesium LW100 in our article on the Best Vacuum Cleaners for Carpet.

We also featured the Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS in our Best Upright Vacuum Reviews last year.

Simplicity are a brand of the Tacony Corporation. Every Simplicity upright vacuum model (except the SHD-1T) and premiere canister vacuum model are made in America. The molding, painting, assembling, testing, and packaging happens in St. James, Missouri.

The Simplicity brand of vacuums have a reputation for producing quality, durable cleaners. They build a range of excellent cleaning machines and in doing this they purposefully sacrifice some of the gadgets and gizmos that you might find on other cleaners. As their name suggests, the vacuum brand's focus is to keep it simple and just build the best vacuums.

Simplicity produce upright, canister, stick, handheld and central vacuum cleaners. We recently reviewed some of their latest upright models here.

Like Simplicity, the Riccar vacuum cleaner brand is part of the Tacony Corporation. Similarly they are also quality focussed and all american made in St. James, Missouri (with the exception of the RHD-1T). All Riccar vacuums are sold through independent vacuum retailers where they’ll learn about your home and match you up with the Riccar vacuum that best suits your needs. Riccar manufacture uprights, canisters and central vacuums. You can find a retailer near you via this link.

Sanitaire is a recognized leader and innovator in the commercial vacuum industry. Unlike Eureka who now manufacture their vacuums outside the US, Sanitaire's North American manufacturing facility produces more than 90 percent of their product line. 

European Vacuum Brands

Although Miele vacuums are  made in Germany, the brand is coveted around the world. Miele produce a truly exceptional range of canister vacuum cleaners (known as cylinders in Europe), which we rate very highly at Home Vacuum Zone. All of the Miele C1, C2 & C3 canisters are bagged units. We think that people who buy Miele are quality conscious and have style!

We've also previously looked at how Miele's vacuums compare to other top vacuum brands including Miele vs Dyson and Miele vs SEBO. Speaking of which...

Unlike Miele, who manufacture a whole range of home appliances, SEBO concentrate purely on home cleaning appliances. These include SEBO canister and upright vacuums and power heads. They also make more specialist items such as carpet cleaners and polishers. 

Siemens - Bosch - BSH

BSH Hausgerate GmbH (or BSH Home Appliances) is the largest manufacturer of home appliances in Europe and one of the leading companies in the sector worldwide. The group was established in Germany in 1967 via a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch Group) and Siemens AG.

In September 2014, Robert Bosch GmbH agreed to purchase Siemens' 50% stake in BSH for 3 billion euros making it a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bosch Group. Under the terms of the agreement, BSH is allowed to produce and market household appliances under the Siemens brand over the long term.

The Siemens and Bosch brands are renowned for quality home appliance products. Their focus is on setting high standards in cleaning performance, efficiency and convenience. 

The Siemens and Bosch vacuum cleaner lines comprise compact cordless vacuums and canister (cylinder) vacuums.

Philips was founded in 1891 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands and is currently headquartered in Amsterdam. It is one of the largest electronics companies in the world and manufactures vacuum cleaners under its Philips Consumer Lifestyle division.

The Philips vacuum line consists of canister (cylinder) and cordless vacuums. They produce both bagged and bagless models as well as a complete anti-allergy range.

Vorwerk is yet another German vacuum cleaner brand! Established in 1883 they remain headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, where they were originally founded. Their products are sold around the world via a direct sales system, in a similar manner to competitor vacuum brands Kirby and Rainbow.

The Vorwerk vacuum cleaner brand is focused on innovation, quality and durability. All of their models are made in Germany. Vorwerk claim that one in every four households in Germany owns a Vorwerk Vacuum Cleaner. Their product range includes their main unit, the VK150, which will set you back over $1,000 and the equally powerful canister vacuum cleaner VT270 that’s available in some markets. They also produce robot and handheld vacuum models.

Nilfisk is a Danish manufacturer of commercial and industrial vacuum cleaners, established in Denmark in 1906. The company has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality, durable machines with powerful suction, efficient filtration systems, and user-friendly designs.

In addition to their commercial and industrial range, Nilfisk also offers a range of household vacuum cleaners designed for light to heavy-duty cleaning tasks. The company operates in a wide range of geographical markets, including Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, and has a strong presence in both mature and emerging markets.

With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Nilfisk is a trusted and respected brand in the vacuum cleaner industry, catering to the needs of commercial, industrial, and household users worldwide.

Robot Vacuum Cleaner Brands

Their robotic vacuum cleaner line includes the XV series and the Botvac series. We reviewed the Botvac D80 in our Best Robot Vacuum Reviews. We also pitched Neato's Botvacs against iRobot's Roombas to see which brand is the King of Robotic Vacuums. 

Neato also produce the Vorwerk VK100 robot vacuum for the German vacuum cleaner brand. The design work for their robots is done in California, with contract manufacturing done in China.

The iRobot Roomba is the original best selling robot vacuum cleaner brand. The iRobot Corporation was founded in 1990 and also makes other types of robots such as for the military and police. Their corporate headquarters are located in Bedford, Mass. In 2015, iRobot generated $617 million in revenue and employed more than 500 of the robot industry’s top professionals (source).

We recently reviewed their latest models Roomba i7 vs S9 and i7 vs i3.

Also check out our comparison reviews of Roomba versus Samsung robot vacuums and also Roomba vs Shark.

Other Vacuum Cleaner Brands

Eufy is one of the brands of Anker Innovations that manufactures cordless stick vacuums, robot vacuums and handheld vacuums. In addition they also manufacture other smart home devices and appliances such as home security cameras.

Anker/ Eufy are a fairly young company, having only been founded in 2011 and are headquartered in China. Prior to 2016, their products were almost exclusively sold on the Amazon Marketplace but you will now find them in many big stores globally.

Furthermore, their Robovacs have quickly gained popularity due to their innovative designs and competitive pricing - check out how the Eufy Robovacs compare versus the Roomba. 

Conclusion

In this review we've featured less than half of the vacuum cleaner brands that are on this list. We haven't covered Central Vacuum Cleaner brands or Carpet Cleaner brands but may add these in the future. However, the vacuum brands we've included here are all worthy of considering in your search for a vacuum cleaner that is right for you.

Which vacuum brand is the best? Please let me know any experiences that you've had with any of them in the comments below. I'd love to hear your views or any questions that you may have.

Also, if one of your favorite vacuum cleaner brands does not feature here and you think it deserves a place then let me know. We'd be happy to consider adding more to this article.