While no vacuum can actually guarantee a pain-free clean, shoppers who have lower back discomfort or suffer from pre-existing issues swear by this Bissell stick vacuum. In fact, one reviewer who can’t push a traditional vacuum due to back problems loves this lightweight one. They even said, “It picks up cat hair better than my more expensive and heavier vacuum.” And another fan simply said it is “easy on [their] lower back.” To buy: $112 (was $129); amazon.com. The vacuum’s handle has a clever folding design that bends inward, allowing you to clean under the sofa, dining table, and bed without crouching down. It also works as an extension of your arm, letting you get even further under hard-to-reach areas. Plus, it has a smooth swivel head and uses 10.5 volts of power to suction up everything in its path from pet hair to crumbs. This cordless pick has a nifty brushroll that can transition between different floorings, including hardwood, tile, laminate, carpeting, and rugs with the push of a button. When the brushroll is on, the vacuum uses its impressive suction at full force, however, consider turning it off while targeting flat surfaces—the brushroll tends to push lightweight debris like dust and hair away from the mouth, giving you more work that you just don’t need. And anyone who loves a cleaning tool that tackles multiple jobs will appreciate its built-in hand vacuum. The handheld can pop right off the stick base to clean anything above the ground and works with an upholstery attachment to clean your sofa or bed and a crevice tool that has a narrow nozzle to get in tight spaces. The vacuum has a runtime of 20 consecutive minutes and weighs just under 6 pounds, so you can take it from the kitchen to the living room and even up the stairs with ease. And when you’re done, fold the vacuum’s handle backwards for compact storing.
