Convention says canister vacuums—the type with a low, compact body and a long hose that you attach to a brush—are very effective on bare floors. They’re also easy to use on stairs and maneuver around ...

These upright vacuum cleaners from Kenmore and Shark outshine others in our tests The best upright vacuums excel at removing embedded dirt from carpets and can effectively pick up pet hair. By Mary ...

Don't fix what isn't broken is a great mantra to apply to the best upright vacuums; these reliable stalwarts provide the most powerful suction on hard floors and carpeting, unrestrained cleaning time, ...

Keep your floors tidy with one of these powerful vacs Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Camryn Rabideau is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on interior design and product reviews.