I’m a senior staff writer on Wirecutter’s home appliance team, where I cover all kinds of vacuum cleaners. I’ve also ventured into the wild world of bunny care, vacuum cleaner enthusiasts, and basement flood prevention. Keeping my two-cat, two-rabbit home clean is one of my more acceptable obsessions.
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The Best Handheld Vacuum
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.
The Best Robot Vacuums
Robot vacuums never get bored or tired, so with little effort on your part, they can keep your floors consistently tidy.
The Best Carpet Cleaners
Has your carpet seen better days? We tested six carpet cleaners to find those with the best combination of stain-busting power and convenience.
We Tested 16 Newfangled Robot Vacuum-Mop Combos. Don’t Buy One.
The current robot vacuum-mop combos are too fickle, flawed, or expensive to recommend. But we expect they’ll get better.