Best 2022 Stick Vacuums & Electric Brooms for Emptying and Mess Control

#1 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
5.0

Emptying and mess control evidence is positive but limited, with one reviewer saying emptying the vacuum is easy.

Pros: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Price and Value

Cons: Odor control, Weight

#2 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Emptying and mess control were generally workable, with wide openings and debris catches helping, though some maintenance still remained.

Pros: Overall opinion, Water tank

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Solution / Liquid system

#3 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.2

Emptying was generally easy, though small-bin capacity could make the process frequent.

Pros: Overall opinion, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

Cons: Runtime, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#4 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
3.7

Emptying ranged from easy and clean in several reviews to frustrating when the small bin forced frequent emptying or manual hair removal.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Bin and Bag, Maintenance requirements

#5 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
3.4

Emptying and mess control were mixed: some reviewers found the tank easy to remove and empty, while others missed a solid-debris filter or wanted less frequent emptying.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Controls and UI, Emptying and Mess Control

#7 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
2.6

Emptying and mess control are one of the clearest weak points, with multiple reviewers calling the process awkward or messy.

Pros: Weight, Overall opinion

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake