We tested the best budget upright vacuums under $100 to see which performs best. While these low-cost models come with trade-offs, our hands-on evaluation reveals what you can realistically expect—and which option delivers the strongest results for the price.
Every month, Vacuum Wars publishes a “snapshot” article highlighting our Best Overall, Best Value, and Best Budget carpet cleaner picks. Unlike our continuously updated “Best” lists, these reports go deeper—explaining exactly why each model earned its position and how it compares to the closest alternatives based on our latest testing.
BISSELL has announced a large-scale recall of its Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni handheld steam cleaners, affecting more than one million units in the U.S. The recall was issued due to a potential burn hazard involving the product’s detachable attachments.
The Bissell HydroSteam carpet cleaner is one of the few products on the market with a true steam clean function, which immediately sets it apart from other carpet cleaners for deep cleaning. The newest version, the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4123, continues that tradition by refining what made the original impressive. So naturally, we bought one with our own money and put it through all kinds of evaluations.
The Bissell CrossWave Edge Cordless brings true edge cleaning with ZeroGap® Technology, combining vacuuming and mopping in one pass at a budget-friendly price under $250.
Bissell has announced a new lineup of vacuums featuring its DualBrush technology, including both a cordless stick model, the Bissell PowerClean DualBrush, and a traditional upright, the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser DualBrush. The introduction of this technology suggests Bissell is targeting improved all-in-one cleaning performance across floor types.
Bissell has launched the CrossWave HydroScrub, the newest model in the Bissell CrossWave lineup. The cordless cleaner is designed for multi-surface wet and dry floor cleaning.
Bissell has announced the FlexClean FurForce Robot Vacuum & Mop, its first new robot vacuum since 2022. The pet-focused hybrid adds a self-emptying HEPA dock, liftable mop pad, and tangle-free brush roll designed for homes with pets.
The Bissell Steam Shot and Steam Shot Deluxe (or OmniReach) are two of the most popular handheld steam cleaners on the market. We tested both models and found a key difference that makes one more efficient and easier to use.
Welcome to our IFA 2025 coverage from Berlin, Germany — one of the world’s largest technology trade shows. This year’s announcements were packed with innovation in robot vacuums, vacuum mop combos, and cordless vacuums. Here are the biggest highlights from the floor.