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Leave Dirt in the Dust with the 5 Best Vacuums for Apartments

Keep your small space clean and tidy with the best vacuums for apartment living.

5 Best Robot Mops to Get Your Floors Squeaky Clean

Robot mops can completely revolutionize your floor-cleaning routine. Whether you're looking for a hybrid vacuum mop or a high-tech robot...


5 Best Handheld Vacuums for Everyday Messes

Trying to rid a closet corner of ever-present dust or remove pet hair from the crevices of your couch? Here...


6 Best Robot Vacuums for the Easiest Cleaning Ever

The best robot vacuum lets you clean smarter, not harder! Find one that mops, geomaps and gets every last piece...


How To Clean a Bathroom Fan

Here’s the plan — don’t neglect the fan.

6 Best Car Vacuums For Cleaning Inside Your Vehicle

Our short list of the best car vacuum cleaners will keep your ride cleaner than ever.


The 8 Best Vacuum Cleaners for Every Floor and Lifestyle

Whether you're making a brand-new purchase or upgrading an old model, the best vacuum cleaner will keep your entire home...

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Stuff We Love: Dyson V11 Torque Drive

We tested the top-of-the-line Dyson V11 Torque Drive and nearly fell in love with vacuuming the house.


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Things Your Robot Vacuum Might Know About Your House

Your robot vacuum knows more about you and your household than you might think.


13 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Vacuum Cleaner

Don't suck the life out of your vacuum cleaner. Follow this advice to help it last longer and run better.


The 6 Best Stick Vacuums for Both Quick and Deep Cleanings

Ditch the bulky sweepers in favor of the best stick vacuums, made for tidy touch-ups and thorough cleanings.

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5 Best Vacuums for Laminate Floors

Cleaning a hard surface like laminate is far different than extracting dirt from carpet fibers. These five vacuum cleaners can...


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This Vacuuming Mistake Is Preventing Your Home From Getting Clean

With a little know-how you can improve the performance of your vacuum.


What to Know About Robot Vacuums

Take a look at what to consider before buying a robot vacuum.


These Vacuum Cleaners Are Super Dependable- and One of Them Is On Sale

We went straight to the source—the Consumer Reports Vacuum Lab—to round up your definitive list on the most dependable vacuums....


13 Things You Should Never, Ever Vacuum

Getting out the vacuum may seem like a quick solution for any spill, but some things just aren’t meant to...

This Is How Often You Should REALLY Be Vacuuming

If you wonder if your lack of love for your vacuum cleaner is damaging your flooring, or jeopardizing your health,...


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How to Clean Your Vacuum

You use your vacuum to clean up messes around the house, but there comes a time when your vacuum itself...


Vacuum Cleaner Repair: Clean Out Clogs

Three simple ways to unclog your vacuum.


How to Replace a Vacuum Cleaner Belt

Complete this simple task in 30 minutes


Are You Vacuuming Your Carpet Often Enough?

Dirt—even dirt you can’t see—is abrasive. So when you walk across a dirty carpet, dirt particles grind away at the fibers. 


Robot Vacuum: Does It Really Work?

Considering a robot vacuum? Read this first.


Tips for Replacing Vacuum Filters

Bagless vacuums need frequent filter changes