Vacuum cleaners

Floors have a funny way of filling up with crumbs, dust, fur and everyday mess right after you’ve just cleaned them. That’s life. But with the right vacuum, your cleaning routine can feel a whole lot less like a full weekend job. Where do you find the best vacuum cleaner, though?

JB has been helping Aussies get the home appliances they love since 1974, so we know a thing or two about matching homes with the right gear. From busy family spaces to apartments and pet-friendly homes, our range brings together big brands, sharp prices and the kind of choice that makes cleaning feel much easier to tackle.

JB’s massive range of vacuums brings the big brands you already rate, proper know-how to help you land the right model and competitive prices together in one place. You can compare what’s available and shop online or get hands-on help from our experts in-store.

• Big brands, big choice. Think vacuums from Dyson, Bissell, Electrolux and Samsung, plus Shark, Miele, Ecovacs, LG, Dreame, Roborock, iRobot, eufy, Karcher and more, all part of the lineup.
• More options on JB Marketplace. Find online-only options from Devanti, Mygenie, Magivaac, Pullman and more on JB Marketplace to add even more choice across different homes, budgets and cleaning needs.
• 50+ years of retail know-how. JB started in 1974, and we’ve been matching Aussies with the right gear ever since. Whether it’s vacuums for carpet and hard floors, quick tidy-ups and big cleans, JB brings the lot together so choosing feels easy.
• Expert advice online or in-store. You can browse and shop from the couch or head to your nearest JB store to see the range in person and chat with an expert for personalised advice.
• Sharp prices and JB Perks. Competitive pricing is a big part of JB. Want even more value? Join JB Perks and score extra offers, a welcome coupon, birthday perks and early sale alerts.

Good cleaning gear needs the right extras, and JB has those covered across our vacuum and cleaning accessories range. We’re talking filters and bags, plus batteries, chargers, stands, cleaning kits and attachments to keep your gear ready for the next clean.

The best vacuum cleaners do two things well. They pick up the mess you can see and trap the dust you don’t want floating around. That means matching suction, filtration and brush design, so the whole clean feels easier from start to finish.

• Suction that matches your floors. Hard floors, rugs and carpet all behave differently, so look for suction power that suits your space. Powerful suction can be a big help on carpet, pet hair and high-traffic spots where dirt gets worked into the floor.
• Practical features that fit your routine. Check the battery life if you want longer cordless cleans, and look at the bin size if you like getting more done before emptying it.
• Good filtration to keep fine dust contained. A sealed filtration system helps keep fine dust inside the vacuum as you clean, while cyclonic tech in some bagless models helps spin dust and debris away from the airflow as the bin fills.
• A HEPA filter for finer particles. If dust and allergens are high on your list, check whether the model includes a HEPA filter to capture smaller particles.
• A brush roll that does the work. The right brush roll can help lift pet hair from carpet and grab crumbs from rugs. On hard floors, the right design picks up fine particles without scattering them.

Robot vacs bring their own clever extras to the clean. Along with suction power and dust control, look for handy features such as room mapping, obstacle detection, auto-empty options and mop functions if you want your floors handled with less effort.

The right vacuum cleaner depends on what your floors cop every day and how much freedom you want while you clean. Big cleans, quick pick-ups, pet hair, hard floors, carpets, crumbs in the car and dust under the couch? There’s a vacuum here at JB built for the job.

• Corded vs cordless – Corded vacs suit whole-home cleans. A cordless vacuum cleaner gives you grab-and-go freedom, with a rechargeable battery and the full-size feel of a canister vacuum minus the cable wrangling.
• Bagged vs bagless – A bagged vacuum keeps dust contained when it’s time to empty. With a bagless vacuum, you check what you’ve picked up and empty the bin when you’re done.
• Stick vs handheld – For quick cleans around the home, a cordless stick vacuum cleaner is a ripper. Go for handheld vacuums for smaller hit-and-go jobs like stairs, cars and upholstery.
• Barrel vs upright – A barrel vacuum cleaner is handy for reaching around furniture and corners, while an upright vacuum cleaner gives you that push-forward feel for larger floor areas. Both are strong picks when you want a proper deep clean across carpet and hard floors.
• Robot vs manual – A robot vacuum cleaner can run scheduled floor cleans and help stay on top of pet hair. If you want hands-on control for targeted mess, choose a manual vacuum.
• Dry-only vs wet and dry – A dry-only vac handles everyday dust and crumbs, while a wet & dry vacuum is built for hands-on clean-ups where spills, sticky marks and dry debris all need attention. Robot vacuum-and-mop combos add smart floor care, helping keep hard floors fresh between bigger cleans without drifting into steam-cleaning territory.

The right vacuum does a lot of heavy lifting, but a full home clean can call for a few extra heroes too. JB’s cleaning range includes hard floor cleaners and carpet cleaners, plus steam cleaners and steam mops, so you can match the job to the gear and keep your space feeling fresh.

Need more help choosing? Check out JB’s vacuum buying guide, browse the range online, or head to your nearest JB store for hands-on help from our team. Crumbs, fur, dust and floor mess? Consider them on notice.