Convention says canister vacuums—the type with a low, compact body and a long hose that you attach to a brush—are very effective on bare floors. They’re also easy to use on stairs and maneuver around ...

These upright vacuum cleaners from Kenmore and Shark outshine others in our tests The best upright vacuums excel at removing embedded dirt from carpets and can effectively pick up pet hair. By Mary ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including favorites from Shark, Bissell, Dyson, and more Theresa Holland is a ...

When thinking of modern vacuums the cordless stick or robot variations come to mind. Upright vacuums have lost their spark in recent years, but many forget how useful these types of vacuums can ...

When it comes to the best upright vacuum cleaner your money can buy, look no further than the Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain Dual Brush Roll. Our Product Testing Team was thoroughly pleased with its ...

CARPET CLEANING: The Kenmore Agility 10325 did a very good job of removing the embedded mixture of sand and powder from our soiled test carpets. This is a measure of how well a vacuum removes the dirt ...

Anyone with a dog or cat—or teenager—appreciates the power of a capable vacuum. To test vacuum cleaners at Consumer Reports we buy special cat hair and embed it in medium pile carpet. Then we put the ...

SPRING CLEANING A BREEZE. SPRING IS IN THE AIR, BUT DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS HAVE PROBABLY BUILT UP IN YOUR HOME ALL WINTER. THE RIGHT VACUUM CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. YOUR BEST BET FOR A THOROUGH ...