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 ...

CR uses sound meters to measure the noise levels of stick vacuums, canisters, handhelds, robot vacuums, and traditional upright models Some of the vacuums we recommend are no louder than a ...

Whether you live with easily-disturbed roommates or, like me, and own a sweet cat that’s absolutely frightened by the roaring noise of a vacuum cleaner, finding a model with a quieter motor is ...

Cordless vacuums have become an everyday essential and for good reason. Lightweight and easy to maneuver, they offer the most flexible and convenient clean, and they're much quieter when compared to ...

We're checking out the Proscenic M7 Pro to see if it can keep our floors clean while limiting the number of times we need to drag the vacuum out of the closet. Robot vacuums have always promised to ...

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 ...

A vacuum cleaner is one of those appliances you use so regularly that it’s worth spending some time picking out the best one for you and your household. If you’re considering an upright vacuum cleaner ...

What type of vacuum is the best? Choosing the right vacuum can be a little tricky. In addition to the many different models you can pick from, there are also several types, each of which offers its ...

“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 ...