Of the nearly 300 vacuums we’ve tested, we think these are the best for cleaning all floor types. Real Simple / Henry Wortock Whether your home has hardwood floors, tile, deep-pile carpet, or a bit of ...

With a $119.99 sticker price, the Dirt Devil Dash Upright Vacuum is the cheapest vacuum cleaner we've looked at by more than $50. Unfortunately, it seems that to some extent, you get what you pay for ...

If you’re looking for a new full-sized vacuum, you may be weighing the choice between an upright and a canister. Both have their champions, but upright vacuums outsell all other types by far. In fact, ...

The best upright vacuums — modern twists on the traditional vacuum cleaners of yesteryear — are more compact and easier to store than canister vacuums, and more powerful than stick vacuums. They’re ...

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Worried about getting enough suction power to bust dust bunnies? Here's what experts recommend when choosing between an upright vacuum and a stick vacuum. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based ...

“The beauty of an upright vacuum is that the full weight of the vacuum sits over the power brush, so you can easily push it down into the carpet pile to suck up dirt and debris.” I’ve written that ...

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 ...

A good vacuum is powerful, with unwavering suction. A great vacuum is also nimble, ideally with swivel steering and customizable settings for different types of cleaning jobs and floors. But the best ...

This flexible type of vacuum goes where uprights can't reach.

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