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9 Best Vacuums for Bad Back

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Out of thousands of reviews for 141 products, over 60 people recommended Vacuums specifically for Bad Back. These 9 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 iRobot 5800 Scooba
iRobot 5800 Scooba Vacuum $149 - $426 Compare Prices
  • Design: Robotic
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"i am the acid test for this system; i have literally only mopped my kitchen floor twice in five years, thanks to back problems, and it was filthy.…"

- Target.com User

"i have a lot of ceramic tile floor space to cover, and with back problems, the floors didn't get scrubbed or mopped as often as i'd like them.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i am the acid test for this system; i have literally only mopped my kitchen floor twice in five years, thanks to back problems, and it was filthy. …"

- Target.com User


No 2 Dyson DC07 All Floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic
Dyson  DC07 All Floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum $18 - $60 Compare Prices
  • Excellent Suction
  • Excellent Easy To Use
  • Affordable
  • Design: Upright
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"with a severe back problem, heavycleaners are out of the question, but this one is easy to bring up and down the stairs.…"

- ShelBell from Tacoma, WA at Circuitcity.com

"i practically cut my vacuuming in half the time and don't experience back pain anymore.…"

- Target.com User

"yeah, it''s heavier than the "seven pound wonder" and i have a bad back but i don''t try to do the whole house at once.…"

- Hsn.com User


No 3 Hoover S3765-040 WindTunnel Bagless Canister
Hoover  S3765-040 WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum $212 - $306 Compare Prices
  • Excellent Easy To Use
  • Excellent Suction
  • Bagless
  • Design: Canister
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"the whole machine is very light so if you have a bad back this is your answer to lifting and pulling a heavy vacuum and the wand extends for the tallest person.…"

- Amazon.com User

"this bagless canister vacuum has great suction, good tools, is light enough for me(bad back and all), and is easy to manage.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i wanted to switch from an upright to a canister because i have neck/upper back problems and thought pushing around something lighter might help (it has).…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Dyson DC14 All floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic
Dyson  DC14 All floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum $260 - $550 Compare Prices
  • Excellent Suction
  • Great Easy To Use
  • Affordable
  • Design: Upright
  • Released over 2 years ago
3 People Recommend
"it is quite heavy and takes a little time to get use to; however, i do have back problems and even though it is heavy, it has been easy on my back.…"

- Overstock.com User

"i used to have back problems with vacs but this one glides and picks up well without stress.…"

- Overstock.com User

"it's very easy to use even with my bad back and bad wrist. …"

- Overstock.com User


No 5 Hoover U5140-900 Bagged Upright
Hoover  U5140-900 Bagged Upright Vacuum $55 - $130 Compare Prices
  • Nice Easy To Use
  • Good Battery Life
  • Nice Suction
  • Design: Upright
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"it is relatively light and has not bothered my bad back, but seems to work as well as the heavier models.…"

- Amazon.com User

"great product for someone with back problems. …"

- Amazon.com User

"it is relatively light and has not bothered my bad back, but seems to work as well as the heavier models. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Bissell 1770 Quicksteamer II Upright
Bissell  1770 Quicksteamer II  Upright Vacuum $76 - $95 Compare Prices
  • Design: Upright
  • Dirt Capture: Steam
  • Features: Rotating brushes
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"the on/off switch is foot operated as well, another feature that's a boon to us older folks with back problems.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i have a bad back, 3 dogs and a cat! …"

- Target.com User

"the on/off switch is foot operated as well, another feature that's a boon to us older folks with back problems. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Hoover F5912-900 Upright Steam
Hoover  F5912-900  Upright Steam Vacuum $180 - $210 Compare Prices
  • Great Easy To Use
  • Design: Upright
  • Dirt Capture: Steam
  • Features: Heated Cleaning,Rotating brushes
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"no more back pain that i had when using a canister model.…"

- Abt.com User

"no more back pain that i had when using a canister model. …"

- Abt.com User


No 8 Electrolux EL6985A Bagged Canister
Electrolux  EL6985A Bagged Canister Vacuum $220 - $389 Compare Prices
  • Design: Canister
  • Dirt Capture: Bag
  • Features: Bag Change / Cup Full Indicator,Telescopic Wand
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"those with bad backs or lifting problems might want to consider the lighter bosch compact. …"

- Amazon.com User

"this one is a winner for anyone with back problems. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Dyson DC21 Bagless Canister Cyclonic
Dyson DC21 Bagless Canister Cyclonic Vacuum $375 - $500 Compare Prices
  • Nice Suction
  • Design: Canister
  • Dirt Capture: Cyclonic
  • Features: Telescopic Wand
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"--canister style vacuum-great for those of us with back problems that can't push around a heavy upright for long.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i vacuumed my entire home in less time and with less backache than ever before. …"

- Amazon.com User

"--canister style vacuum-great for those of us with back problems that can't push around a heavy upright for long. …"

- Amazon.com User


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