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The best canister vacuums suck up dirt and dust from your floors without creating a ton of noise. “Canister vacuums are known to have much more substantial suction power,” says Mallory Micetich, home ...

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I grew up using canister vacuums, so I’ve always had a soft spot for them. While their long hoses and bulky bodies might make them trickier to store than, say, an upright, there are advantages to ...

Picture this: you're trying to clean under your sofa, but your bulky upright vacuum won't fit. Or you're facing a flight of stairs and dreading lugging that heavy machine up and down. These are the ...

An upright vacuum may be your best bet if your home is on a single level, but if you live in a multilevel home, a canister vacuum is likely a better choice. While both work well across multiple ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sabine Heinlein Sabine Heinlein covered floor care. Keeping her multi-pet home ...

If you’re shopping for a vacuum, a canister model is worth considering. All of the canister vacuums in Consumer Reports’ tests do a terrific job cleaning bare floors, and some are very good at ...