Vacuum filters have an important job: They keep dust, dirt, and allergens from recirculating in our homes and affecting air quality. Without those filters, a vacuum spits back out the tiny particles ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's easy to see the dirt and crumbs plaguing your home, but some of the best vacuums can detect and ...

Some modern Dyson vacuums come equipped with HEPA filtration systems, while others don’t. Recent hype, however, has many users wondering whether or not they’re working with a HEPA Dyson vacuum at home ...

This story was updated in September 2022 to replace a discontinued model with a newly tested compact canister vacuum from Miele. We confirmed that the rest of our top-tested picks were still available ...

Dirt and crumbs may be more noticeable to the eye, but some of the best vacuums can clean even smaller particles (AKA allergens) that may be giving you and your family asthma, itchy eyes and other ...