Every year when Amazon Prime Day rolls around, I hunt for deals on one specific category of home product... cleaning. There’s no better way to score savings on normally expensive pieces of machinery like mops, rug cleaners and of course, vacuums.
Prime Day 2026 runs through the end of tonight, but there is still plenty of time to score savings on great vacuums. Read on to discover handheld models, Ranked winners, editor-loved recommendations and more that are all on sale right now.
Ranked and editor-loved vacuums on sale
This small but mighty handheld vacuum was also a standout during testing for our Ranked series. Stewart-Jackson said that it was a great budget-friendly pick. “It’s easy to use and comes with enough attachments to tackle most any mess,” she says.
This Black and Decker vacuum was tested during our Ranked series for best handheld vacuums. It didn’t need to be emptied during all the testing of multiple crumbs and messes. Editor Kamari Stewart-Jackson added, “It performed really well and consistently across messes, only falling short against bread crumbs on carpet.”
During Ranked testing, Stewart-Jackson said that it was a very beautiful vacuum to use. She notes that “it’s both lightweight and quiet and handled most messes across tile and hardwood well.”
This handheld vacuum cleaner was picked as best overall by Stewart-Jackson in our Ranked series for best handheld vacuum. She says, “It performed well across testing, but I think where it really stood out was cleaning crushed chips out of couch crevices with its concentrator attachment. It left the couch looking like new.”
One of our resident cat moms at Shop TODAY, writer Emma Stessman, swears by this vacuum. She says, “I am constantly vacuuming, and I got this one from Bissell after my last vacuum just wasn’t doing the job when it came to picking up pet hair. I’ve had it for over a year now, and it’s been fantastic. It does such a good job of picking up even the smallest bits of dust, and I never have trouble with hair getting trapped in the roll (and I VACUUM A LOT). The light is great because I’m typically cleaning at night, so it helps illuminate any areas I might have missed.”
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This mini vacuum has dozens of verified positive reviews. It even comes with an extension rod so you can reach difficult-to-access crevices. One reviewer says, “This handheld vacuum works really well for quick cleaning in the car and around the house. It is lightweight, easy to use, and the suction is stronger than I expected.”
This carpet cleaner is able to spray and suck out any stains on your carpet, couch and upholstery. If you have a little one running around or you are a pet parent, these carpet cleaners are great to keep handy.
For those who put their vacuums through heavy use, consider this model that is supremely easy to clean. I personally have lost two or three vacuums in the past due to hair clogging up the motor and stopping the machine from running. This vacuum has an easy-to-use cleaning brush and is able to be washed in a couple of minutes.
This Bissell vacuum is able to go from the floor to the carpet in one smooth transition, per the brand. It also has a built-in mop so you can clean both wet and dry messes at the same time.
Another top option from Shark, this vacuum has an anti-allergen seal that fully traps dust and debris within so as not to trigger any symptoms. It also comes with three different attachments to tackle dust, pet hair and tight corners.
Amazon Prime Day traditionally delivers on strong deals for high-tech vacuums if you’re in the market for one, including new launches like this drop from iRobot Roomba. Currently the top new release in the robotic vacuum category, this version features a multi-stage Cleaning System tackling dirt, dust, pet hair and other contaminants from carpets, tiles and hardwood floors.
I have this PencilWash cleaner and love that it is able to clean everything from hair to sticky stains on my floor. It basically moves on its own, too, so you won’t have to put much effort into cleaning.
How we chose
For our Prime Day coverage, we searched through the current vacuum deals on Amazon to find the best ones on reader favorites, editor-loved items and bestsellers.
