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You might know a friend (or maybe it's you) who gets the itch to either vacuum first thing in the morning before half the neighbourhood is awake or at 11:50 p.m. when everyone is getting ready for bed. While having a clean space helps with anxiety, it shouldn't come at the detriment of others. No matter how great your vacuum is, a good rule of thumb for gauging its loudness is to see if you can hold a conversation without screaming over it. If you can't hear yourself or the other person, then it's probably time to consider trading it in for something a little less noisy.
For the sake of your ears and those around you, we took the liberty of rounding up the quietest vacuums on the market based on their high-performance noise-level technology and customer reviews. From robotic cleaners to cordless vacuums, these vacs are sure to prevent any noisy headaches.