Most of us don't vacuum every day, but still run the vacuum regularly to keep the home fresh and clean. Although vacuum cleaners keep our carpets tidy, some people say that vacuum cleaners damage ...

Say goodbye to the guesswork. Vacuum carpets at least once a week—twice-weekly in busy areas or high-traffic households—to keep them clean, fresh, and well-maintained. Adopt small daily habits, like ...

Vacuuming sucks—but not if your vacuum is clogged. In that case, instead of collecting dirt, dust, pet dander and whatever else has found its way onto your floor, it leaves some of that debris ...

Vacuums and carpet cleaners might sound like they do similar things, but they handle different kinds of messes. Learn which is best to use and when. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance ...

Generally speaking, there are two types of vacuuming: A few quick sweeps to pick up crumbs, spilled snacks, and visible dirty; and a more thorough sweep of the entire room while cleaning. Of course, a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if you already have an upright- or cordless stick vacuum, sometimes life gets in the way, and you ...