The heavy vacuum cleaner with little suction power and annoying, hard-to-change bag is a thing of the past. More compact, lightweight, and easy to use designs now dominate the vacuum cleaner market so that there are good options wherever you turn these days. Here are some of the most popular models available today that many home owners and renters can't do without.

Dyson DC14 All Floors Vacuum

Although not the lightest design out there, the Dyson DC14 All Floors Vacuum certainly makes up for it in features and performance. Not only is this yellow and silver vacuum nice to look at, but it also won't lose suction as you vacuum due to its revolutionary Root Cyclone technology.

Certified as allergy and asthma friendly, this upright vacuum boasts a lifetime HEPA filter and clean exhaust that has up to 150 times less mold and bacteria than the air you normally breathe. The 16-foot wand makes it easy to get at those hard to reach areas while the clear, bag-less bin makes dirt disposal an easy task. Auto-adjusting height, useful attachments, the ergonomic handle-there isn't enough space to fully describe this awesome, dirt-sucking machine!

Eureka Mighty Mike Canister Vacuum

One of the more affordable options out there, the Eureka Mighty Mike Canister Vacuum is a lightweight option due to its mostly plastic construction. The quality filtration system reduces allergy triggers while the blower port and on-board tools add convenience to this 12-amp canister vacuum cleaner. Not too noisy and great on hard floors as well as carpet, Mighty Mike will surprise you with its strong suction, long cord, and long wand. Take the plunge with a vacuum that's easy to carry and up to the task of even your toughest floors.

iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum

Never vacuum again with the iRobot Roomba 560 model. On the cutting edge of vacuum technology, this robot vacuum has an automatic sensor to guide it through your home-along walls, under or around furniture, and in corners. Anti-tangle technology will keep this Roomba from getting stuck on cords or carpet fringe while the auto-dock function returns this vacuum to its self-charging station.

With the on-board scheduling system, this robot can be preset to clean around your schedule (up to seven days per week). Battery-operated wall lighthouses allow you to set down parameters, requiring the Roomba to stay within a certain area. Simply push the "clean" button and you're free to sit back and relax as this robot vacuum picks up dirt, hair, and debris on both hard floors and carpeting. Why vacuum at all when this little guy can do it for you?

Bissell 5770R Healthy Home Vacuum

The Bissell 5770R Healthy Home Vacuum isn't a lightweight option, but is so thorough in picking up dirt and allergens that it is well worth the investment. Multi-cyclonic technology ensures consistent suction while the air-tight HEPA filter traps and seals 100% of allergens like dust mites, pollen, and ragweed.

This Bissell stops mold and mildew in its tracks with a microban antimicrobial product while the anti-tip, anti-clog, bagless design makes cleaning easier. With 12 amps of power at your fingertips and a motorized power brush with a 15-inch path, this vacuum is the perfect pick for some heavy duty cleaning. Great for carpet and bare floors, this cleaner has a 35-foot cord and long reach with the convenient attachments. Get to know a whole new level of clean with this popular Bissell model.

Electrolux EL7020B Oxy3 Ultra Canister Vacuum

See what all your other vacuum cleaners have been leaving behind with the Electrolux EL702B Ultra Canister Vacuum. Trap up to 99.97% of dust, allergens and small particles with its microseal technology and HEPA filter. Great for hardwood floors, the automatic system adjusts accordingly to the type of floor being cleaned while the beta power head option gives some extra pull on traditional carpeting.

Dusting, crevice, and upholstery tools will help you get the job done and the indicator light lets you know when it's time to change the bag or filter. Bonus features include an auto-rewind cord, lightweight construction, and handle controls. Give your rugs or kitchen floor the royal treatment and discover a whole new level of clean with this canister vacuum cleaner.

For floors so clean that you could eat off of them, try out a new vacuum in your home or apartment. Bag-less, lightweight, canister, or upright-there are so many features and models available today. Be sure to learn which ones you can't live without when going through the buying process. If you're sick and tired of pushing around a huge, heavy clunker of a vacuum that spits out as much dirt as it takes in, then you know it's time to make a change.