When shopping for a vacuum, always consider your household’s lifestyle and what type of flooring you have. If you have children, pets, or heavy foot traffic, for example, you may want a product that comes with specialty attachments or that’s lightweight for easy, everyday cleaning. In addition, while shopping for a vacuum this Labor Day weekend (and later on), keep in mind that there are different styles of vacs to choose from—such as cordless stick, upright, and canister—that all offer unique functions and are designed to perform best on specific types of flooring. If you’re looking for a more hands-free approach to cleaning, robot vacuums also exist and may be a great solution for you. Some brands, like Dyson, and types of vacuums, like robot vacuums, can be hard to find on sale, so we recommend securing these low prices while you can. Below, we’ve rounded up the best Labor Day vacuum deals that are happening now to help you in your search.

When is the Best Time to Buy a Vacuum?

Purchasing a new vacuum is relatively dependent on each individual’s cleaning needs and their lifestyle, but most major retailers offer deep discounts during holidays. In the summer, it feels like there’s a major sale happening every weekend between Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day. We recommend scooping up deals now, rather than waiting until Black Friday or Cyber Monday, as some vacuum styles and models may not be available at these prices again. The INSE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner features powerful suction in a compact, lightweight stick design. It has a HEPA filter to remove dust, particles, and allergens while you clean, plus the six attachments allow you to fully customize your cleaning routine. You don’t want to miss iRobot’s Labor Day Sale, which ends for certain models on Saturday, September 3. The Roomba j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and the Wi-Fi Connected Braava Jet m6 Robot Mop make a powerful cleaning duo. The j7+ is a great option for pet owners, as it’s the only robot vacuum we tested that successfully avoided pet waste. On top of its impressive self-maneuvering, our tester also appreciated its self-emptying feature. The Braava Jet m6 is similarly impressive in its ability to select a cleaning method that works best for every type of spill. The Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum includes a HEPA filter to trap allergens, dust, and other particles. While it’s powerful in suction, it operates quietly, making it a great choice for households with children and pets. During testing, this pick was our favorite upright vacuum because of its suction settings, easy emptying process, and 25-foot power cord. Samsung’s Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum with Object Recognition includes a self-emptying base and a camera on the front of the machine, which helps it to identify objects in its cleaning path. You can stream the vacuum’s run around your home through the app. In our testing, we also loved the quick assembly process. The BLACK + DECKER 12V Car Vacuum features a large-capacity dust bin and a 16-foot power cable that wraps around the base of the vacuum. While this vacuum is by no means the most durable option on the market, our testers were impressed by its long crevice tool, which easily reaches into cracks and under seats, and its flexible hose attachment. The Dyson V8 Absolute is a powerful stick vacuum that offers consistent suction across all surfaces and a long battery time. While our at-home tester loved this vacuum’s thoughtful design, she said the price is certainly something to keep in mind, which makes this sale opportunity a great way to take a plunge on a Dyson product. The Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Cordless Stick Vacuum offers powerful suction across all flooring types and impressed our lab tester, who said it “requires very little effort to move and use.” This stick vacuum also has an impressive 60-minute battery life, making it suitable for whole-house cleaning, and is ultimately one of our favorite vacuums across the board. The Tineco FLOOR ONE S5 Steam Cleaner, is the brand’s newest model in their FLOOR ONE series. While we haven’t tested this specific model, we can speak to the older S3 model, which performed well on hardwood flooring and offers a variety of high-tech features. This new S5 model includes upgraded, larger water tanks and a longer, 26-foot power cord. The Shark WANDVAC Handheld Vacuum features a lightweight design—it only weights 1.4 pounds—and a high-speed, brushless motor that produces great suction, according to our at-home tester. The slim design also makes it great for cleaning tight corners and hard-to-reach places. If you’re looking for a cordless vacuum that can also be converted into a handheld vacuum, check out this deal on the BLACK + DECKER POWERSERIES 2-in-1 Cordless Stick Vacuum. The handheld vacuum can be easily removed for smaller messes, plus the handle on this stick vacuum can be folded for convenient storage. Bissell’s Labor Day sale is going on now through Monday, September 5. Take 20 percent off at checkout across their entire site. Our at-home tester was impressed by the BISSELL MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet Vacuum’s suction power and maneuverability. The tangle-free brush roll also ensures that you won’t have to worry about pet, or human, hair becoming caught in the roll over time. The Dirt Devil Endura Reach has a spacious dust bin and it’s suitable for high-pile carpets. Although this vacuum is quite noisy, our testing team said the noise level matched the powerful suction that this vacuum has. Plus, for an upright vacuum, it’s surprisingly lightweight.

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