Eureka - AirSpeed Compact Bagless Upright (NEU10AE4, NEU100, etc.)

Dyson is the best, but also by far the most expensive. A plug-in cyclonic is way cheaper and cleans better, but is of course bulkier and handling the cord is annoying. I used one like the one below in a 40m\^2 apartment for years. [https://www.amazon.ca/NEU100C-Airspeed-Bagless-Upright-Lightweight/dp/B08P2D6RDT/](https://www.amazon.ca/NEU100C-Airspeed-Bagless-Upright-Lightweight/dp/B08P2D6RDT/)

Am I correct in thinking the main goal is teaching folks how to use a typical vacuum? If that's the case, the eureka airspeed is probably the most "typical" type of vacuum people are going to see. It might be the better example of the ones listed, though it might spit debris around on hard floors. The little sticks are ok but not so good for carpet. Something like a eureka mighty mite canister would also be a good choice.

I agree with Flat\_Direction, I think your students would benefit the most from using the most common vacuums they will come in contact with. The cheap Eureka and Bissell stick vacuums are not what people commonly buy to clean carpets. The Eureka Airspeed is most like the average bagless vacuum. The most common vacuums are Bissell PowerForce Bagless and Shark Navigator vacuums. Sadly most box stores don't sell bagged vacuums and canister vacuums are rare so I wouldn't get them for your students. Bissell PowerForce Helix #3313 $59 (walmart) Shark Navigator NV380 $118 (walmart) With the Bissell PowerForce, Shark Navigator, and Eureka Airspeed your students can practice emptying the bin, checking the filters, and using a hose and tools. The little stick vacuums don't have a hose and tools and their bins/filters are not the common bagless upright design. Hope that helps.

It's unrealistic to think someone can find a Miele or Sebo on Facebook marketplace for less than 200 bucks, unless it's in need of intense refurbishing. I had a cheap upright bagless Eureka that worked well for three years. Switched to a bagged Kenmore and I definitely prefer it. Works better, doesn't cost a whole lot more (especially if you get one on a black Friday sale), and I don't miss having to empty a dusty disgusting canister.