Best 2020 Vacuums for Emptying and Mess Control

#1 Black+Decker Spillbuster Hand Vacuum
5.0

The secured tank helped control mess by reducing accidental spills during handling.

Pros: Maintenance requirements, Ease of use

Cons: Solution / Liquid system

#2 Eureka Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
4.8

Emptying and mess control are consistently praised, with multiple reviewers calling the dust bin easy to empty or reset.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

Cons: Cord length, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#6 Bissell MultiClean Vacuum
4.4

Emptying was easy in user reviews, with debris dropping from the bagless canister and minimal complication.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

Cons: Suction and Airflow, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#7 Bissell AeroSlim Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.2

Emptying was usually described as easy, but one reviewer warned that handling the filter the wrong way can spill dust.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Bin and Bag, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#8 Shark Cordless Vacuum IZ362H
4.2

Emptying was generally easy, though one owner noted the bin sometimes needed a shake and comparison testing criticized deeper cleaning access.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

#9 Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.2

Emptying was generally easy and low-contact, with point-and-shoot or one-button mechanisms praised.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Weight, Noise level

#11 Lefant Robot Vacuum Cleaner, M210
3.6

Emptying is mixed: several users found it easy, while Consumer Reports gave a poor ease score for filter and bin cleaning.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Noise level

Cons: Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup, Suction and Airflow

#12 Miele Triflex HX1 Stick Vacuum
3.6

Emptying is divisive: some reviewers call it hygienic or easy, while others find it fiddly, clunky, or overly complicated.

Pros: Overall opinion, Runtime

Cons: Weight, Price and Value

#13 Shark Vertex Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins
3.5

Emptying and mess control is mixed: some reviewers found the dust cup easy, while others found the narrow canister or stuck debris annoying.

Pros: Overall opinion, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Weight, Tool-change simplicity

#14 Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.3

Emptying is mixed: some reviewers found it tedious or filter-dependent, while others said parts came off easily or had no hassle.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Runtime, Emptying and Mess Control

#15 Shark Rocket Pet Plus Cordless, IZ163H
3.0

Emptying and mess control are mixed: many find the bin easy, while others find emptying awkward or messy.

Pros: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#17 Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
2.0

Emptying was criticized by owners as awkward or messy, with debris sometimes sticking or not coming out easily.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance