Cleaning
Vacuums, floor care, and keeping a home clean without wasting money.
Deciding what to buy
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Upright vs Canister Vacuums for Pet Hair and Hard Floors
Five corded vacuums compared on published airflow, sealed filtration and floor-type control for a pet household with a mix of hard flooring.
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Robot Vacuum Self-Empty Bases: Who Actually Needs One
Whether a robot vacuum needs a self-emptying base comes down to bag interval, onboard bin size, dock footprint and consumable type. Eight models compared.
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Carpet Spot Cleaners: Tank Capacity and Suction, Compared
Eight carpet spot cleaners and uprights compared on published tank capacity, motor draw, hose, cord and weight, for homes with pets or small kids.
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Robot Vacuums for Mixed Carpet and Hardwood Floors
Which robot vacuums publish the threshold heights, mop-lift figures and carpet behavior that decide the purchase in a home with carpet and hardwood.