Nearly any robot vacuum can sufficiently clear tile or hardwood floors of the hair and crumbs blowing across them like tumbleweeds. But for a robot vacuum to work on carpet, more suction power and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if you already have an upright- or cordless stick vacuum, sometimes life gets in the way, and you ...

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 ...

I recently ran a big group test to find the best cordless vacuum on the market, and as part of that I ran several suction tests on thick carpet. The model that scored the highest marks for cleaning ...

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 ...

Cleaning carpets embedded with debris is difficult to manage if you don’t have the right vacuum. A mess can quickly build up, so keeping on top of vacuuming is a priority for every cleaning schedule.

For homes with extensive carpeting, a powerful vacuum is essential to effectively remove dirt, dust and pet hair trapped deep within carpet fibers. The best vacuums for carpets are designed to do ...

Shag carpets instantly add a touch of warmth and luxury to any room but keeping them clean can present a major challenge. Many vacuums become bogged down in high pile fibers and may even end up ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

It’s not any vacuum that can effectively clean a carpet or rug. And if you have thick or plush carpeting, it behooves you to invest in a tool with enough suction power to get in between the longer ...

Q. I've had a Dyson vacuum for years and love it. But when I recently shopped for a new carpet, the dealers told me that using a Dyson would void the carpet warranty because the machine actually cuts ...