Best 2020 Vacuums for Stair Cleaning

#1 Miele Triflex HX1 Stick Vacuum
5.0

Stair cleaning receives positive evidence from one hands-on review, especially in handheld mode with the powered floorhead.

Pros: Overall opinion, Runtime

Cons: Weight, Price and Value

#2 Shark Vertex Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins
4.7

Stair cleaning is a standout use case, with lift-away mode, attachments, and cord length helping reviewers clean stairs effectively.

Pros: Overall opinion, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Weight, Tool-change simplicity

#3 Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.5

The removable handheld unit was called a good fit for stairs, although stair-specific evidence appears in only one review.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Runtime, Emptying and Mess Control

#4 Eureka Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
4.5

Stair use is supported by the light weight, which one review specifically tied to easier carrying around the home and stairs.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

Cons: Cord length, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#7 Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Stair use was praised by owners who found the lightweight, cordless handheld/stick design easy to use on carpeted stairs.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

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

#8 Bissell MultiClean Vacuum
4.1

Stair cleaning benefited from the Lift-Off canister and attachments, although the inability to use the wider powered head in canister mode limited coverage.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

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

#9 Shark Rocket Pet Plus Cordless, IZ163H
3.3

Stair cleaning is mixed: testing found it easy, while some shorter owners found the configurations awkward on stairs.

Pros: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#10 Kenmore 600 Series Canister Vacuum
2.8

Stair use was mixed: one reviewer found it easy enough, while others disliked the weight or found the stair features awkward.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Weight

#11 Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum
2.3

Stair-cleaning feedback is split but leans negative; two reviews found it difficult or unsuitable, while one generic review said the light build helps.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Versatility, Noise level