The Versatile Cordless Vacuum That's Less Expensive Than The Big Name Brands

When it comes to vacuums, the best options are lightweight, easy to maneuver, and have excellent suction. That should make shopping for a new one simple, but there are common mistakes everyone makes when buying a vacuum cleaner. Pet owners need vacuums that are flexible enough to get under furniture and along baseboards that act like magnets for fur and dander. Allergy sufferers need vacuums with filters strong enough to collect even the tiniest pollen and dust particles. And since vacuuming is already one of the most hated chores in America, most people need a vacuum that isn't hard to empty or too bulky to store. Popular brands like Dyson and Shark dominate the market with devices that solve many of these problems. But customers are raving about the versatile cordless vacuum that's less expensive than the big-name brands.

The Kenmore DS4095 Brushless Cordless Stick Vacuum with EasyReach Wand is available on Amazon for $149.99. Along with converting into a handheld vacuum that works as well on hardwood floors as it does on hard-to-reach couch crumbs, the Kenmore DS4095 features a two-speed power control, LED light, and HEPA filter. Compared to similarly featured vacuums, like the Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum that retails on Amazon for $625 or the Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum that's currently on sale at Target for $299, the Kenmore model can help clean your carpets without cleaning out your bank account.

Regular vacuuming is one of the most important and simple cleaning hacks to keep your home tidy, which is one of the reasons cordless stick vacuums are exploding in popularity. They can cut manual cleaning in half, thanks to the elimination of tangled cords and time saved by not having to constantly change the outlet plug from room to room. This convenience is at the heart of Kenmore's design for the DS4095, which weighs less than six pounds and has up to 40 minutes of run time when its battery is fully charged. If you can't reach under furniture with the device's swivel steering alone, the vacuum wand flexes into an L-shape by pushing a button near the extra-large dust cup.

Over 1,000 Amazon customers have given the cordless vacuum a five-star rating. Many love the simple assembly and powerful suction that doesn't make much noise. Some say it's replaced their Dyson vacuums entirely, with one happy user exclaiming, "It changed my life." Some reviewers found the battery life lacking, and others experienced delays or indifference from Kenmore when reaching out about warranty issues. Due to the limited debris-collecting capacity of this and other stick vacuums, this may not be the best choice if you need to cover very large or extremely dirty areas. But overall, we think cordless vacuums are worth the type.