Eureka - Mighty Mite 3670H

If you have allergies or want a higher quality lightweight vacuum for hard floors, get a Simplicity Jill. Its on sale right now for 20% off on Amazon so it costs around $128. It costs a bit more than the two vacuums you mentioned but it comes with a HEPA filter and HEPA bags, it only weighs 9 pounds, it has nicer attachments, and it has a retractable cord, unlike the Mighty Mite or Sanitaire. I have the Eureka Mighty Mite and don't care for it because there is no retractable cord, the hoses have to be duct taped together or they will come off while vacuuming, the tubes are super cheap feeling, and its hard to store because there is no way to attach the vacuum tubes and vacuum head to the vacuum. My son has the Bissell Zing bagged model and likes it, but I think I would get the SImplicity Jill instead because it has higher quality attachments, tubes, and it has a HEPA filter that you can't get on the Bissell Zing.

I have the yellow Eureka Mighty Mite. I love how lightweight it is and how well it works on hardwood, vinyl, and tile floors. Its hard to push on area rugs since its a suction only vacuum, so take that into consideration before you buy one. One thing I love about the Eureka Mighty Mite is that you can purchase a shoulder strap for it and carry it around on your shoulder. This makes vacuuming stairs and small rooms with a lot of furniture easier because the vacuum won't get stuck on obstacles. If you have allergies, you should purchase the Clean Obsessed brand HEPA bags that are on Amazon. I also bought a HEPA filter and duct taped it on but I'm not sure if it helps much. Another cheap lightweight option is the bagged version of the Bissell Zing or the Simplicity Jill. They are basically the same vacuum but the Simplicity Jill comes with a HEPA bag and a HEPA filter and nicer quality attachments so it costs a bit more. The Bissell Zing doesn't come with HEPA bags or a HEPA filter but the HEPA bags and HEPA filter for the Simplicity Jill supposedly fit on the Bissell Zing.

The only 2 vacuums Walmart sells *in store* that are worth while is the Mighty Mite and the Bissell 1739

What does a Eureka mighty mite cost in CAD? That would be my pick. It’s ~$75 USD so maybe slightly over budget up there.

I definitely wouldn’t buy that one. You need something corded and bagged if you want it to clean well and last. Mighty mite is tour best option in that price range or maybe a Bissell zing.

Uprights are good for carpet but so are canisters with good power heads (motorized brush heads). But uprights kind of suck on bare floors mostly because you have to drag the upright around behind you as you're using the hose and tools. It's ok for something like a bathroom, but half a house it starts getting old IMO. A canister with power head can do it all and destroys an upright on bare floors, above the floor and makes a great car vacuum. Another option I like is to get a good but basic upright with no or crappy tools, and then a cheap strain suction canister like a mighty mite for hard floors and the other tool needs.

I'd get a CORDED + BAGGED canister vacuum. We have models in the US under $100 like Eureka Mighty Mite and Bissell Zing. Great for non carpeted areas. OK for a throw rug but not for wall to wall carpet.

We use a purple Bissell Ting in our gym for bare floors. Bought it years ago for $39 shipped direct from Bissell. Eureka Mighty Mite is another good choice. Both corded and bagged which is the holy grail of good vacuum design. A cheap bagged shop vac would probably work ok too, but they don't usually come with a very good floor tool. Eureka tools are probably better and bags probably easier to find. Fit all style attachments so easy to upgrade to horsehair floor tool and dust brush if you so choose.

Eureka Mighty Mite vacuum. I have 2 siberian huskies who shed extreme amounts of hair and this vacuum blows any other one i’ve had out of the water (and only $80!!!)

A lot of cheaper upright vacuums don't work on hard floors because there is no way to turn the brush roller off. This means the rapid brush rotation tends to kick debris around. Not to mention being really loud, wearing out the brush faster, and risking scratching the floors. I'd look at a Kenmore 200 series canister. It's a solid budget pick and it's in budget. You can shut it's brush off for hard floors, and it included a dedicated hard floor brush which is even better. If you want something even less expensive and lighter, but with less functionality, the eureka mighty mite is around $80 and is a good simple hard floor vacuum. It has good suction, no rotating brush so it won't flick debris around. But it lacks the cord rewind and brush roller for carpets, which the Kenmore has.

Something like a Bissell Zing bagged canister or a eureka mighty mite could be the ticket. Both are well under budget, both are canisters, both are good for hard floors and are pretty small as far as canisters go. Both are suction only, which is fine for most/all hard floors and one little rug. The bissell has the advantage of a cord rewind and metal telescopic tube. But on more budget models those can be a reliability liability. The eureka is dead simple, no cable rewind (just a pair of hooks underneath to wind the cable onto) and it comes with plastic wands, but that can be upgraded really easily and cheaply with a generic metal telescopic tube. The eureka also has the advantage of being lighter, and you can buy hepa filter bags for it (which aren't avaliable for the bissell iirc). Both should work fine for your situation, I'd consider if you prefer hepa filter bags or a cord rewind and decide based on those factors.

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.

In that budget probably a eureka mighty mite. It's well under budget, which gives you some left over to upgrade to the Hepa bags and nicer dusting brushes than what is included by default. But as a canister vac, the hose is a good length and body is lite, and it has very good suction for a budget vac. It's ideal for above floor cleaning and dusting, but I would definitely buy a separate dusting brush (standard 32mm tool fitting, easy to find).

It'll "work" but not that well. If you only need to vacuum tile, the eureka mighty mite is better and cheaper.

Eureka mighty mite. Lots of maid services use them. About $80ish on Amazon.

Eureka mighty mite on Amazon. $66 right now. The best vacuum I’ve ever owned.

Miele is definitely the best but so expensive. A very very good alternative is the eureka mighty mite. I’m surprised no one recommends it (this is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve recommended it on Reddit and never see it mentioned!)

I use a Miele at someone’s house and I love it, the suction is amazing. If you want something similar for way cheaper I highly recommend the Eureka Might Mite. It’s like $100 and it has the same suction as a Miele. It’s plastic so it’s light, the two tubes together are really long so easy to reach ceilings for cobwebs and stuff. It doesn’t last as long like a Miele would but it’s freakin awesome.

Eureka mighty mite is a good start

Don't overlook the Eureka/Sanitaire Mighty Mite (and perhaps a better aftermarket floor brush). You just need a "hose vac" with good airflow and a quality brush.

Hmm I'd still recommend bags but so if you'd want one that has the most affordable bags id suggest a mighty mite. They're bags are really cheap and it has a HEPA filter. Though not a power rush. If you need anything upright I'd start at very least with the Hoover bagged upright then possibly upgrading to a commercial vacuum cleaner if you want to splurge a bit more.

Well, I think the extra $300 could be spent elsewhere. You are going to college, any regular vacuum will probably outlast college and be with you for the next 15+ years. $300 would pay for books, lab fees, nice clothes, several pairs athletic shoes, several dates and 1/2 a Playstation 5 :D. My first job out of college was maintaining fan feed printers in mainframe rooms. I had a little Red Eureka MightyMite canister vacuum for the paper shards and dust. That was 45 years ago. I still have it and it still works with all the original attachments. I use it for the car and to clean up project messes now.

Just saw your edit. You have all hard floors and some area rugs. How big are those rugs? You can probably get by with a [Eureka Mighty Mite](https://a.co/d/aRgEw4f). These are an affordable option that are often recommended. It’ll be great for hard floors and low pile rugs. The link goes to Amazon. It’s currently $65 brand new.

A Mighty Mite, a Henry Pet, or a Dyson stick, depending on the jobs. I’ll occasionally use a client vacuum but generally they’re not maintained well.

I have a Eureka Mighty Mite canister style vacuum that I’ve probably had for 40 years. It’s small so not really convenient for cleaning a whole house. I’ve bought many high end uprights and have been so disappointed with them. That Eureka has twice as much power as the best upright.

Eureka mighty mite with a bag. I got a cheap hard floor head in a bundle of attachments on Amazon that I like more than the head that came standard.

I really like my Mighty Mite. Recently bought another* for quick clean ups when I don't want to get out the bigger vacuum. I love how light and maneuverable the wand is while the canister rolls behind. Personally not bothered by the sound and I much prefer bags for cleanup. It was cheap on Amazon Prime Day—30% off the discounted open box price, but only like $75 full price. *Had one for years when I lived in a small apartment.

in addition the Eureka Mighty Mite is also a wonderful option. Plus if he can handle a little loud noise you can go to walmart and get the smaller hypertough shop vac they sell and the tool set by hart

Same! My old vacuum didn't suck, it was the worst. Just got the Eureka Mighty Mite and was shocked how much it did suck, in a good way.

You may have to choose what you want the most because most vacuums in this price range won't meet all of your requirements. 1. Tile. The vacuum needs brushroll shutoff or a hard floor brush. 2. Shag. The vacuums needs carpet height adjustment. 3. Detach/Liftaway. Most liftaways do not have carpet height adjustment. 4. Bagsless. Bagless vacuums don't fit under furniture as well, they have a shorter lifespan, and they require more maintenance. [Kenmore Intuition BU4050](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-BU4050-Intuition-Eliminator-Handi-Mate/dp/B09FJF627G/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3DTDRFZMJUNN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hU92ethtZpx8ZJWnI9IzmaggmpH4WMfflVpbIaQZuC21DKTsnFtDiKTILS4B8m3ouK_NVDyhxDq1yeiAtDMzEgLdWvsf54AGAojsbh-UBjDs0i7IfupkMlkKp7uS02qqYQBq7ek8JIUmdBjhU5xLpR4CMOvaBE7tyfBxdFv2vsZfabBebxKxReMPhrO05776N2AwQBNNuqfDVNMKjhTJUV4Rb6aJslhgOASDxm6-Hvs.IkY49Db6-rrGHp7KXlZCs5N0FS96x_wJBBU7rJx0N-w&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenmore%2Bvacuum&qid=1742062871&sprefix=kenmore%2Bvacuu%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1) $179. Positives: Upright, brushroll shutoff for hard floors, liftaway, hepa filtration. Negatives: no carpet height adjustment, the suction control might be enough to work on shag but it might stall out on shag, hepa bags. With a bagged vacuum you simply change the bag when it gets full around 2 months, so you only use around 6 bags a year, there's no filters to wash and no bins to shake out the dust. [Hoover WindTunnel Tangle Guard UH77110](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hoover-WindTunnel-Tangle-Guard-Bagless-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner-UH77110-New/1603987558?classType=VARIANT&from=/search) $179. Positives: upright, brushroll shutoff for hard floors, hepa filter, adjustable gates might make this compatible with shag but it may not. Negatives: no liftaway, no carpet height adjustment. [Hoover MaxLife Power Drive Swivel XL UH75210](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hoover-MAXLife-Power-Drive-Swivel-XL-Pet-Bagless-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner-with-HEPA-Media-Filtration-UH75210-New/403089297?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1200&from=/search) $129. Positives: upright, carpet height adjustment, hepa filter. Negatives: no brushroll shutoff, no liftaway. You can supplement an upright with a small canister vacuum like the [Eureka Mighty Mite 3670H](https://www.walmart.com/ip/EUREKA-3670H-Canister-Vacuum-Cleaner-w-2-bags-Blue/54151714?classType=VARIANT&from=/search) $69. This will give you a flexible hose and tools. They're also decent on hard floors, better when you add a dedicated hard floor brush. And hepa bags are available.

I bought a Eureka Omniverse from Costco last year and the wheels broke after the first use. Only the old Eureka models like the Mighty Mite are good.

If you have hard floors with a few rugs the Eureka Mighty Mite is a very capable at cleaning. It is loud and klunky in my opinion. If you are willing to spend a little more you can get something significantly better. The Miele C1 Pure Suction $319 is the normal go to recommendation, it has strong suction, it's super quiet, and it's widely available. The Soniclean WhisperJet C2 $249 is cheaper than the Miele, yet it's equally strong and quiet. It comes with hepa bags and a hepa filter included while Miele's hepa filter is additional. The WhisperJect C2 is pretty rare so you need to buy everything online. The Powr-Flite Newton with Turbo Nozzle $171 is a copy-cat of the Henry vacuums. The Newton is very durable, it has strong suction, it's still very quiet, it uses large hepa bags, it comes with a very long 35 ft. cord. The Miele has an 18 ft. cord and the Mighty Mite has a 20 ft. cord. The Newton comes with a Wessel Werk Turbo Brush so if you have or get any rugs it will clean them better than the combo brush. The Newton, Miele, and WhisperJet C2 all have extendable metal wands which are nicer than the plastic wands on the Mighty Mite. I don't think you should go cheaper than the Mighty Mite, the cheaper vacuums lose quality, cord length, and features. My cheap pick is the Powr-Flite Newton, great value, it's quiet, and long cord. Thoughts?

If you want the cheapest option the Eureka Mighty Mite will do the trick. The Eureka and Sanitaire used to have different motors at one point but now they both have the same 10 amp motor. You are correct. You can no longer use the HEPA filter on the Mighty Mite, but since it's not a well-sealed vacuum, it's only marginally beneficial. Using the hepa bags will improve the filtration the most. The Sanitaire version does have slightly nicer tools but I don't think they're $33 better. Yes, there are many compelling reasons to look at more expensive canisters. First the Mighty Mite has a terrible wheel setup, the front caster wheel also doubles as a cordwinder so it doesn't rotate more than 360 degrees, it will lock up. The Mighty Mite is loud, but so are most budget options. The Mighty Mite doesn't have great hepa filtration, if you have allergies it's worth it to buy a vacuum with hepa bags and a hepa filter. Metal wands are much nicer and an automatic cord rewinder is just icing on the cake. And you don't have to spend a lot more to get some of these nicer features. 1. [Vacmaster UB0302E](https://www.amazon.com/Vacmaster-UB0302E-Lightweight-Filtration-Headlight/dp/B0CWGGJY1R/ref=sr_1_4?crid=31E8IZLIP8VWF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y_iLJvtvRGFhR9uayMTmYvV1MBb-ZWHdNX6qsp5OzgtiivvjEQs78oGFLR8DITl8W0HTX8ebe5yVudxj2KwxbNU09L5b_fcGMWjOw61Qn4kMSoIxRa1oRAt1MrLS8djmHFAY0SwgqJuKpI2P0mjvVhRQOpQIbrpcCgLw9BGBgOBZcU3doRWak1VqosUD6AMtd6RaxcL_HvRMYAO5nnZydjnOMNSflPaQxHCKFqdRfsk.sE8NzeOXmgMs8O0zz_875UPoh6fzcGpQz61AMvP-ftw&dib_tag=se&keywords=vacmaster%2Bupright%2Bvacuum%2Bcleaner&qid=1732476018&sprefix=vacmaster%2Bupr%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-4&ufe=INHOUSE_INSTALLMENTS%3AUS_IHI_3M_HARDLINES_AUTOMATED&th=1) $89. This is a cheaper version of the Kenmore Intuition. It gives up liftaway mode and extra tools. It is a small upright with a powered brushroll so it will do better on carpets and rugs and it has brushroll shutoff for hard floors. It uses hepa bags and a hepa filter. Downside is this vacuum isn't as simple and durable as a Mighty Mite. 2. [Eureka NEN170](https://www.amazon.com/Canister-Lightweight-Cleaner-Carpets-NEN170/dp/B0CCV29GV2/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.60b0c4ef-0fd2-46d0-8724-84b6f746d062%3Aamzn1.sym.60b0c4ef-0fd2-46d0-8724-84b6f746d062&crid=CJEJTPNV6BVF&cv_ct_cx=eureka%2Bcanister%2Bvacuum&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZXTRqB0ujPf3xf439SN6eGWVCeOMqKQ-V-8IfGioFN8Ap7aP0npqjiq8g47IYhJqCfO0nHZ82FUJm-X_IGRijw.GRmuTzl_e8cz6c_cmnIJ-4mcCCsaHURx5IHnDFFg1l4&dib_tag=se&keywords=eureka%2Bcanister%2Bvacuum&pd_rd_i=B0CCV29GV2&pd_rd_r=36c84780-0608-493d-a4d5-645cade2f58a&pd_rd_w=fa8S0&pd_rd_wg=tByYT&pf_rd_p=60b0c4ef-0fd2-46d0-8724-84b6f746d062&pf_rd_r=VWD6NX58D4W1XHSRV76B&qid=1732475872&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=eureka%2Bcanister%2Bvacuum%2Caps%2C195&sr=1-18-f853d353-bf33-45e7-b5c2-2cb2b31abc9b-spons&ufe=INHOUSE_INSTALLMENTS%3AUS_IHI_3M_HARDLINES&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1) $103. This is a much newer canister vacuum. It comes with hepa bags and a hepa filter from Eureka. It has a metal extension wand and an automatic cordrewinder. It has suction speed control. It even has an onboard tool storage compartment. It's quieter and the wheel setup is better. Downside it hasn't been around as long as the Mighty Mite and it has a few more parts that can break like the cord rewinder. The Mighty Mite is cheap and capable and there's nothing wrong with choosing it. For a little bit more I'd go with the Eureka NEN170 because it's all around nicer to use. If you prefer an upright and think you might have more carpets the Vacmaster is a better choice. What do you think?

I did a deep dive once on this on reddit, and people repeated recommended this vac, including some vacuum pros, like store owners: Eureka 3670M Canister Cleaner. It's $65. Super powerful. Literally the best vacuum I've ever owned, and I've owned some expensive ones over the years. I even since bought a fancy cordless one with auto emptying. I use it for small day to day jobs like to hit the kitchen quickly. But for real cleaning I use the Eureka.

This just shows people who spend a lot of money think it's great they spent a lot of money. My Eureka 3670M Canister Cleaner was $66. I also have a 15 year old Eureka Boss Smartvac. They both suck, and that's the point.