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We've put in hundreds of hours of research and hands-on testing with dozens of vacuums of all types to find the best models for every need, including big houses and small apartments, cats and dogs, carpets and bare flooring, cars and couches, and people with allergies or asthma. We recommend canisters, uprights, cordless sticks, robots, handhelds, and even wet-dry vacuums.
  • A vacuum using its headlight to spot and suck crumbs off a hardwood floor.

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Hardwood Floors?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Any vacuum can clean bare floors, but some models make it a little easier. We think the Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction does an excellent job.

  • Two robot vacuums next to each other, vacuuming a red floor with a few pieces of cereal on it.

    The Best Robot Vacuums

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Robot vacuums never get bored or tired, so with little effort on your part, they can keep your floors consistently tidy.

  • Some of our picks for best vacuum for pet hair, being displayed next to some loose pet hair and pet toys.

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.

  • Four different vacuums pictured with crumbs on the floor.

    The Best Upright and Canister Vacuums

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Only a powerful plug-in upright or canister vacuum can truly deep-clean your carpets and floors. We recommend four.

  • Several of our vacuum picks.

    The Best Vacuum Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for other types of vacuums as well.

  • The various handheld vacuums that were tested resting amongst each other and scattered cereal and pet hair.

    The Best Handheld Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Handheld vacs ferret out crumbs from cushions, dirt from car seats, and fur from sofas. We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit.

  • Two different vacuums on a rug.

    What’s the Best Vacuum for Carpets?

    by Sabine Heinlein

    To clean carpets and rugs well, you need a vacuum that is equipped for the task. The SEBO Felix Premium and SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium are excellent choices.

  • All the cordless stick vacuums we tested for this guide, with pet hair, candy, cereal, and dirt and other messes on the floor.

    The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Power cords got you wound up? We’ve tested dozens of cordless stick vacuums to find those with the best combination of cleaning power, comfort, and convenience.

  • The Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B and the Bissell Little Green Pet Pro 2891 situated next to each other, between two messes of ice cream and red wine.

    The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

    by Sabine Heinlein

    A spot cleaner like the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B can help you tackle spills, splats, and other messes on your carpet or upholstery.

  • Our two picks for best Carpet Cleaners, displayed side by side on a carpet, each one next to a bottle of their included cleaning formula.

    The Best Carpet Cleaners

    by Sabine Heinlein

    Has your carpet seen better days? We tested six carpet cleaners to find those with the best combination of stain-busting power and convenience.

  • Our three picks for best robot mop, next to each other on a surface that has some footprints for them to clean.

    The Best Robot Mops

    by Liam McCabe

    We tested 10 mopping robots and found that the small, simple, smart-enough iRobot Braava 240 can be a great way to keep kitchen and bathroom floors clean.

  • A close-up of the vacuum roller on a Dyson stick vacuum, resting on a carpet.

    How to Clean a Vacuum Cleaner

    by Liam McCabe

    A little regular maintenance should keep your vacuum in good working order for a long time.

  • Our four picks for best car vacuum, surrounded by trash that gets into cars, like dead leaves, pet fur, toy cars and snacks.

    The Best Car Vacuum

    by Sabine Heinlein

    We recommend four handheld vacuums that have helpful tools and the ability to reach into the nooks and crannies of a car.

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