Comparing stick vacuums and upright (corded) vacuum cleaners.

Introduction

Josh from Vacuums R Us in Colorado compares stick vacuums and upright (corded) vacuum cleaners.
He plans to demonstrate their performance on carpet and discuss their usability in daily life.

Demonstration on Carpet

Kapok Fiber Test (Simulating Pet Hair):
- Both Dyson’s V11 Torque Drive (stick vacuum) and Riccar’s R40 (upright vacuum) performed similarly on surface-level cleaning.
- Minimal performance difference between the two on this material.
Rice Test (Demonstrating Agitation)
- Riccar’s R40 showed significantly more agitation, lifting debris from deep within the carpet.
- Dyson’s V11 lacked the same deep cleaning capability, mainly focusing on surface cleaning.
Sand Test (Deep Cleaning on Carpet)
- The R40 was effective in picking up sand, while the V11 left sand behind, only managing to clean the surface.
- This raises concerns about stick vacuums’ ability to fully clean carpets, potentially leaving damaging particles like sand embedded in the carpet.

Demonstration on Hard Surfaces

Both vacuums performed similarly on hard floors (LVT) with no noticeable difference in cleaning ability.

Conclusion

Stick vacuums, like the Dyson V11, are useful for quick, light cleaning but cannot replace traditional upright vacuums for deep carpet cleaning.
Upright vacuums, such as the Riccar R40, are better for comprehensive home cleaning, particularly for homes with wall-to-wall carpeting.
While stick vacuums are convenient, they may be more tiring to use over extended periods compared to traditional uprights.
In summary, stick vacuums should complement, not replace, traditional upright vacuums in most homes.