Best 2017 Vacuums for Stair Cleaning

#1 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.5

Stair cleaning is viewed positively, especially when configured as a handheld or stair vacuum.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Cord length

#2 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.0

One reviewer recommended it for stairs and small rugs as part of its lightweight, small-area use case.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Filtration / Dust Containment

#3 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
3.8

Stair cleaning was polarizing: the compact unit can fit or be carried on stairs, but several home reviewers still found stairs awkward, cumbersome, or risky.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Bin and Bag

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Floorhead design

#4 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
3.5

Stair feedback was mixed: light weight helped, but one technician found the canister too wide for regular stair placement.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
3.5

Stair evidence was limited but positive for ease of use, with the caveat that the small nozzle makes larger stair jobs slower.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Ease of use

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

#6 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.5

Stair cleaning depends on weight and design: stair-grip and stable placement are praised, while heavy carrying is a recurring drawback.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Weight

#7 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
2.0

Stair cleaning is a repeated weakness because the canister is large, heavy, and awkward to balance or carry.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Price and Value