Just in time for BHG to announce the winners of our fifth annual 2025 Clean House Awards, one of our top picks in floor cleaners just went on sale. Newly added to the Amazon Big Spring Sale, we named the Levoit LVAC 200 “Best Budget Stick Vacuum” thanks to its unparalleled suction levels and, of course, its low price point (especially in comparison with other stick vacs).

This year, we prepared for the Clean House Awards by testing more than 150 new products—all of which have debuted in the last 24 months. In the past, we’ve raved about the Levoit VortexIQ 40, the previous model that we ranked as one of the best cordless vacuums for carpet. However, the latest Levoit—the LVAC 200—is our pick for “Best Budget Stick Vac,” and now that it’s also 25% off as part of Amazon’s spring sale, it’s more budget-friendly than ever before.

Levoit LVAC 200

To put this floor cleaner to the test, we made various messes (on purpose), and took notes on how well the new Levoit cleaned up. When tested against glitter, baking soda, cereal bits, and popcorn kernels, it picked up 91% off the mess in just one back-and-forth pass. It picked up the rest with a few more swipes, and was particularly effective at picking up popcorn kernels.

For the pet owners looking for the best model for pet hair, you’ll appreciate the LVAC 200’s anti-hair wrap feature as well as the additional two-in-one pet tool that’s also tangle resistant. Just pop off the regular vacuum head off to swiftly transition it to a handheld, and it’s ready to suck up the hair and fur off of couches, pet beds, and car upholstery. We also really appreciated the minimal packaging; it came in the smallest box we’ve ever seen!

Another standout feature that you’ll absolutely love is that the vacuum stands up by itself. Maybe that doesn’t sound like a big deal, but after testing hundreds of vacuums, a feature like this feels like a treat. (You can’t imagine how many stick vacuums constantly tip over.) 

Even before this lightweight but powerful vacuum cleaner dazzled us enough to earn a Clean Award, it had a reputation among shoppers for being easily maneuverable, reliable at picking up pet hair and crumbs, and worth the value. It has more than 3,600 five-star ratings—a true testament to its cleaning capabilities—and has sold more than 20,000 times in the past month.

“I suddenly love to vacuum,” one reviewer wrote. They called the vacuum “so lightweight, well designed” and added that “it clearly does the job” on “dog hair (we have a big-time shedder), crumbs, [and] cob webs.” They continued, “I’d carry this in my purse if I could.” 

Another shopper said, “It picks up everything I vacuum up with it,” including “dog hair, bird seed, [and] pistachio shells that the parrot throws out the cage.” They also wrote, “It stands upright on its own, which was critical as I don’t have the space to attach it to the wall.”

Grab the Levoit LVAC 200, our “Best Budget Stick Vac” pick while it’s 25% off during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Shop more floor cleaner picks from our 2025 Clean Awards below, including Hoover, Shark, Dyson, and Miele.

Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine

Shark CarpetXpert HairPro Pet with StainStriker

Dyson WashG1

Hoover WindTunnel Tangle Guard

Miele Duoflex X1 Ultra