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 ...

Other than death and taxes, there’s one guarantee in life: messes. Kids bleed, dogs have accidents, and no matter how careful you are, the spilling of a wine glass is unavoidable. However, there’s a ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s dirt brought in on muddy paws and shoes or coffee and red wine spills, our carpets take a beating over time. If it has been a while since you last cleaned a ...

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 ...

Pets may be your best friends, but they’re your carpet’s worst enemies (and if you have young kids, you know they’re a close second). If your children or pets are constantly dirtying up your carpet, ...

Vacuuming sucks—but not if your vacuum is clogged. In that case, instead of collecting dirt, dust, pet dander and whatever else has found its way onto your floor, it leaves some of that debris ...

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 ...

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For many, vacuuming can be a tiresome chore made even more difficult in homes that have a lot of carpeted floors. However, the right vacuum cleaner can make even shaggy carpets a breeze to clean as ...