You can! Many Sanitaire commercial vacuums are designed for quiet operation, especially because they’re used in space like hospitals. Hospital cleaning crews need to clean areas without disturbing the patients or the staff, and since the hospitals are never closed and never empty, they need to do so. If you’re looking for a quiet vacuum, check out the Sanitaire TRADITION QuietClean Upright Vacuum SC889A. You can select the lower speed setting, and it will allow you to do all the job without irritating your neighbors.