Vacuums Archive

Vacuuming is an important part of keeping any home clean. Carpets, upholstery, curtains, and dust bunnies can harbor allergens that make you sick. And, of course, nothing beats a vacuum for making quick work of a major spill. But vacuum cleaners themselves are quickly evolving. Not that long ago, the only way to get good cleaning performance was to use a bulky canister vacuum. In …

When it comes to household tasks, some are more enjoyable than others. Painting your living room, for example, might not be fun. But you get a sense of accomplishment, and the rewards are clearly visible. Your friends will notice, and they’ll mention it. Plunging a clogged toilet, meanwhile, isn’t attractive, but it needs to be done. And as yet, nobody’s invented an automatic toilet plunging …

When it comes to “things I have to do” versus “things I want to do”, vacuuming falls in the former category. Yes, you need to keep your home clean. But once you’ve gone to work, done the dishes, and cleaned the cat’s litter box, Netflix beats vacuuming every time. To be sure, running a vacuum is much easier than taking your rug outside and beating …

When robotic vacuum cleaners first came out, many people thought that they were ultimately just a gimmick. The initial models, indeed, were difficult to operate and usually kept vacuuming the same corner of a room over and over. However, the technology required for robotic vacuum cleaners has drastically improved in recent years. As a result, modern robotic vacuums are actually quite useful if you choose …

For big, nasty messes, there’s no replacement for a powerful vacuum, like a shop vac. But for everyday messes and maintenance, do you really want another bulky appliance? Standard home vacuums used to fill that niche. But they tend to take up a lot of space. Not too long ago, though, they were your best choice. Sure, you could buy a small dust buster, but …