<p>What kind of vacuum is best for a small, carpeted dorm room? (No desk check-out) I'd like to keep it cheap.</p>
<p>Thinking about:</p>
<p>Old-fashioned, no power sweeper-- pretty easy to put out of the way, but would it clean well enough and easily enough. (I suspect the standard for cleaning will not be particularly high).</p>
<p>Stick vacuum-- fairly small and lightweight. But do they do a decent job on carpet (to make them worth more than the sweeper)? Are they tippy? Many, if not most are cordless-- is the charging stand in nuisance when space is so limited?</p>
<p>Folding vacuum-- Until two days ago I did know they existed. I think one would fit under DD's relatively high bed. Same questions about quality and ease of cleaning. Apparently they are somewhat heavy or a little difficult to maneuver. Has anyone out there had any experience with these?</p>
<p>Canister-- I like that the canister portion would fit under the bed, but I think the hose and wand portion could be a bit unwieldy to store. Also, most of the cheap ones don't have rotating brushes for carpet-- do they nevertheless do a decent job?</p>