Vacuums and carpet cleaners might sound like they do similar things, but they handle different kinds of messes. Learn which is best to use and when. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance ...

When it comes to household chores, vacuuming is essential for spotless floors. And if you've ever dropped small items like ...

Carpets are good at hiding dirt, and that’s exactly what makes them so hard to clean. Not every vacuum is up to the job. “The ability to clean carpet is the main difference between full-sized uprights ...

Vacuums and carpet cleaners do more than whisk away dust and dirt from floors and carpets. Canister or upright vacuums that contain a hose with different attachments are true workhorses when it comes ...

Vacuuming sucks—but not if your vacuum is clogged. In that case, instead of collecting dirt, dust, pet dander and whatever else has found its way onto your floor, it leaves some of that debris ...

These champs will give dingy carpets and stained sofas a refresh in no time.

Best carpet cleaners to remove stains, tried and tested in a real home - I tested these models all over my home ...