Best 2018 Vacuums for Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#1

Large debris intake was generally strong, with reviewers praising cereal and bigger-debris pickup while noting occasional clogging caveats elsewhere.

#2

Large debris intake is mixed: one lab test reports single-pass capture, while other reviews say the head pushes cereal or flakes forward.

#3

Larger or heavier debris was mixed: gravel and small leaf debris were handled in one test, but another reviewer said little rocks were left behind.

#4

Large-debris intake was a clear weakness, especially with cereal, though one test picked up most cat litter instantly after a minor snowplow issue.

#5

Large debris intake was mixed to weak because cereal and larger nuts could clog or stop pickup.

#6

Large-debris intake is inconsistent, handling some larger pieces but struggling with oversized or awkward debris.

#7

Large hard-floor debris was a repeated weakness, with cereal, Cheerios, Goldfish, pretzels, and larger debris being pushed or missed.