A vacuum cleaner includes a base having an agitator chamber and a suction nozzle opening in fluid communication with the agitator chamber. A brushroll is positioned within the agitator chamber for rotational movement. The brushroll includes a brush dowel provided with a plurality of bristles. The brush dowel has a plurality of ribs.

A vacuum cleaner includes a base having an agitator chamber and a suction nozzle opening in fluid communication with the agitator chamber. A brushroll is positioned within the agitator chamber for rotational movement. The brushroll includes a brush dowel provided with a plurality of bristles. The brush dowel has a plurality of ribs.