Best 2020 Vacuums for Stair Cleaning

#1 Miele Triflex HX1 Stick Vacuum
5.0
1 review

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

Pros: Stair Cleaning, Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Bin and Bag

#2 Shark Vertex Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins
4.7
3 reviews

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

Pros: Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

Cons: Overall durability/longevity, Hair-removal channel issues

#3 Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.5
1 review

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

Pros: Suitability for small spaces, Cordless convenience

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Headlight and LED lights

#4 Eureka Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
4.5
1 review

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

Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#5 Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.5
1 review

Stair cleaning worked well in the one direct test, especially using the main unit and crevice tool on bare stairs.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Cyclone performance

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Floorhead Seal on Hard Floors

#6 Shark NV151 Navigator Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum
4.4
1 review

Stair usefulness is supported by attachment reach and above-floor cleaning comments, with buyers calling the stair/baseboard setup effective.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Battery and Charging

Cons: Headlight and LED lights, Debris illumination

#7 Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.2
1 review

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

Pros: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Noise level

Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

#8 Bissell MultiClean Vacuum
4.1
3 reviews

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: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Hair-removal channel issues, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#9 Shark Rocket Pet Plus Cordless, IZ163H
3.3
2 reviews

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

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Assembly and Setup

Cons: Support and Reliability, Odor control

#10 Kenmore 600 Series Canister Vacuum
2.8
3 reviews

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

Pros: Versatility, Onboard tool storage

Cons: Scratch resistance, Surface safety with attachments

#11 Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum
2.3
3 reviews

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: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Assembly and Setup

Cons: Convertible handheld design, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup