Anyone with a dog or cat—or teenager—appreciates the power of a capable vacuum. To test vacuum cleaners at Consumer Reports we buy special cat hair and embed it in medium pile carpet. Then we put the ...

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, ...

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