Makita - CL106FDZ 12Vmax CXT Stick Vacuum

I have a CXT vacuum at home. I originally bought it as a way to trick my toddler into helping me clean, but I've found that it's great as a quick, convenient cleaning tool. However, it doesn't really suffice on its own. I keep a Miele canister for serious cleaning jobs and have robot vacuuming running daily as well. I also have mostly hardwood flooring and low pile rugs - heavier carpeting would also not be good for the Makita. It has its place in the right ecosystem.

My wife and I are also in the EU, and managed to spend an insane amount on vacuum cleaners over the past 5 years. It all began when her old corded AEG broke. Family members suggested Dyson, so we got a Micro for €500. It was laughably weak and couldn't pick up a dried leaf. Insane waste of money. Gave it to family. Next, a Makita 40v backpack, even more expensive. That's actually not bad, but not at all worth the money, and I would take it back if I could. Then, a Henry corded vac. That was more like €150 and well worth it. Finally, a Makita 12v CXT handheld stick for €25. That's the one I'm happiest with and most like to use. We live in the ground floor in a rural area with young kids, so there's a lot of dirt, and I wouldn't want to only have the handheld. But if we lived still lived in an apartment in the city or not on the ground floor, the €25 one would be totally adequate as our only vacuum cleaner, or maybe the 18v LXT version with the cyclone attachment. Note that these are usually more than €25, but I found a sale and already had the battery and charger. Even with battery and charger, I think these can be had for less than €150. Conclusions If you don't mind the large size, I recommend the Henry corded vac. If you want small and cordless and don't mind some weakness, a Makita stick vacuum especially if you already own some compatible batteries and chargers. I assume it's similar to other sticks under €150. PS: if you can find a local well reviewed shop which sells and repairs vacuum cleaners, my real recommendation is to ask them. That's where we got the Henry.

I use their stick Vacuum, I don't have carpet so it does work great for us. We empty it pretty much each time we do the whole house, but it's also not an assel to grab it for small mess.

I got a simple Makita stick vacuum because of this, it uses makita batteries

The makita stick vac is for hard floors only just FYI it's pretty gutless tbh I still use it on my hard floors though

Cordless stick vacuums are all more or less disposable, even the expensive ones. The designs are updated frequently and are not made to be repaired, even if you’re able to find parts. I have a Makita cordless which should last a while for quick jobs, but it’s not very powerful. My home vacuum is a 15 year old Miele Swing H1 stick vacuum. It’s corded, but light and powerful, and the bags make everything so much cleaner and more convenient. Personally, I find the cord less annoying than charging. My parents’ heavily used Sebo Airbelt D1 canister vacuum is around 20 years old. Both work perfectly. If I were in the market for a new vacuum, I would buy a Sebo as they are super durable, easily repaired, and very well designed. If I were on a budget, I’d purchase a used Miele. If you want something older, vintage Electrolux vacuums are great once the inevitable deferred maintenance is taken care of. We have a canister vacuum from the seventies at one house and an upright from the nineties at another, both of which are going strong, and both of which have bags and many spare parts readily available.

I have the makita cordless vacuum. It’s great, cheap and really light (also comes in pink btw). Purchased in The Netherlands

For corded, I have an Irish Ohyama model of some variety I bought 9 years ago that still does the job just fine when needed (though we mostly use a Makita cordless these days since it's more convenient).