What is the Best Vacuum Cleaner for Stairs?

The stairs of any home are always a tricky place to stay on top of from a cleanliness perspective. They’re not exactly compatible for an easy once over. The very design of a set of stairs poses a number of potential problems from a cleaning carpets viewpoint. The different plateaus of carpeted stairs can offer different challenges. Add to this the lack of plugs you generally see on a staircase and there’s a true selection of problems that immediately raise their head when it comes to vacuuming the stairs. At Direct Vacuums, we’ve devoted copious amounts of time to finding and providing the very best vacuum cleaners for a range of tasks around the home. One of the most common questions we get asked is around what the best vacuum for stairs is. It seems like people across the UK are constantly finding themselves struggling to get their stairs looking exactly as they want them to. So we’ve taken the time to put together this informative blog and help you find the perfect vacuum cleaner for this purpose. Read on to familiarise yourself with what the best vacuum cleaner for stairs is and what you can get hold of at Direct Vacuums.

Tricky Cleaning Tasks

Getting your home spick and span can prove challenging year round. Different times of year pose different problems and these can certainly manifest on your staircases. Everybody’s familiar with spring cleaning and getting dust and build ups sorted before the summer months is important. Similarly in autumn, those pesky cobwebs can form and you can find yourself needing to tidy and deep clean your home once again. This highlights the need to stay on top of the cleaning you do around your home. And having a powerful vacuum cleaner at your disposal is a great way to do this. But spaces like stairs are not as easy to maintain due to their very dynamics. So when it comes to spring cleaning or autumn tidy ups, you need the kind of vacuum cleaner that’s going to deliver the goods. So with that in mind…

What types of vacuum cleaner should you consider for your stairs?

Cylinder Vacuum Cleaners Pros - Cylinder vacuum cleaners are a strong option for home cleaning and provide powerful suction that can get right into the pores and fabrics of your carpets. Such strong suction power can give you a healthy advantage on your stairs. Bagged cylinder vacuums also have great capacity, while bagless cylinder vacuum cleaners are also a popular option. Cons - The plug situation is the main issue when it comes to cylinder vacuum cleaners. As mentioned earlier, you don’t see many plugs knocking about on staircases. So you’ll be tethered either at the top or bottom of your stairs. Stick Vacuum Cleaners Pros - Stick Vacuum Cleaners are a really strong mobile option for use around the home. On staircases, they’re really handy from a maneuverability standpoint and can easily get into the nooks and crannies of stairs to suck up any debris or pet hair for example. No plugs and power cords too, meaning added flexibility of use. Cons - Storage capacity isn’t the best for stick vacuum cleaners, but if you’re only going to clean a set of stairs then that isn’t necessarily overly problematic. Upright Vacuum Cleaners Pros - This classic type of vacuum cleaner tends to be able to get the job of cleaning stairs done with no issues. They generally have great storage capacity, meaning the stairs are by no means the only area of the home you will be able to get sorted. Cons - The big issues with upright vacuums and stairs is that they’re not exactly a match made in heaven. Minimal maneuverability and a solid weight also add to the difficulties you might face. But upright vacuums cleaners are great on floors so don’t rule them out completely! Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Pros - Cordless vacuum cleaners are absolutely brilliant from a maneuverability perspective. No attachment and generally quite lightweight designs make this type of vacuum cleaner spot on for tackling areas such as stairs. Both handheld and more traditional designs can get the job done in no time. Many models also have decent storage. Cons - There is a charging element with cordless vacuums, and you will have to stay on top of battery levels. But this is relatively minimal fuss in the grand scheme of the benefits it brings. Refurbished Vacuum Cleaners Pros - Price! Refurbished vacuum cleaners of any style will not set you back as much as a new model so they can prove really good value. Cons - The only con is if you prefer the newer models, you won’t be getting one. But you knew that already! So with all this said, we’d rank the type of vacuum cleaner in terms of its suitability for staircases as follows:

1. Cordless Vacuum Cleaners 2. Stick Vacuum Cleaners 3. Cylinder Vacuum Cleaners 4. Upright Vacuum Cleaners

And of course refurbished vacuum cleaners are always a good option if you’re looking to save a few bob.

Our Best Vacuum Cleaners for Stairs

So now we’ve covered why you need to vacuum your stairs and the best types of vacuums for your stairs, it’s time to give you some specifics! We’ve picked out a handful of our best vacuum cleaners for you to take a look at. Starting off with the Vax Blade Lightweight Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner. This model has a rich contemporary design and comes with a 32V Lithium battery. That means you get a 45 minute runtime to get up and down your stairs numerous times if you so desire! Take a look too at this Hoover Handheld Wet and Dry Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. This is perfect for a quick once over on the stairs to tackle any buildups or spillages. It’s deceivingly powerful for its size and has a 10 minute run time when fully charged. And a great stick vacuum model is our Vytronix 3-in-1 Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner. Great for picking up invisible dust and dirt, this is a great design for any allergy sufferers and is easy to use throughout your staircase. There’s a host of other fantastic vacuum cleaners available at Direct Vacuums, as well as steam cleaners and carpet cleaners aplenty. We hope we’ve helped to shed some light on what vacuum cleaners can help get your stairs looking their best. And if you have any questions, simply get in touch with the Direct Vacuums team.