One of the best ways to make cleaning less of a chore? Use the right tools. And when it comes to vacuums, we say leave that clunky, clumsy cleaner in the dust and upgrade to a cordless stick model. Specifically, the , which home editor Kristin Granero named the .
It's at its lowest price of the year for . Granero knows her stuff: She has reviewed dozens of vacuums for Yahoo and wrote that the S11 Smart Stick "hit the sweet spot in our testing for a sleek vacuum that offers solid performance, along with some snazzy features, at a competitive price." And now that this vac is 33% off (that's a $100 savings), we can't think of a better time to upgrade.
Bring on the holiday hosting! This nimble vac is one of our favorite tried-and-tested ways to refresh your cleaning routine. Considering all the features packed into this lightweight vacuum — among them a HEPA filter, two power modes and an LCD screen that displays important reminders, such as when the filter needs swapping — it's already a solid deal at $300. Saving $100 makes it that much better, especially because our price trackers show that it's now at its lowest price of the year.
In addition to being lightweight (just 7 pounds) and incredibly quiet, this vacuum impressed us with its maneuverability and suction. As Granero put it, "It only took one pass to pick up [faux fur, sand, kitty litter, rice and cereal] from hardwood surfaces." It's also easy to maintain: "The dust cup is a cinch to pop open and offers 0.
6 liters .