Almost all of the upright and canister vacuum cleaners in our ratings come with a variety of attachments—extra brushes, hoses, and other tools—to make it easier to clean more than just floors and ...

If your home has a mix of bare floors and carpeting, lots of stairs or you're a fan of using your vacuum cleaner and its attachments to nab dust and dirt from places above the floor (like upholstered ...

While traditional upright vacuums and compact stick vacs seem to get a lot of consumer attention in stores, it’s the reliable canister vacuum that often fits the bill. A canister vacuum is ideal for ...

Consumer Reports shares how to use these tools and accessories like a pro Each vacuum tool serves a distinctly different purpose. CR’s guide can get you up to speed. By Mary H.J. Farrell Updated by ...