A good vacuum cleaner or stick vac is the tool of choice to remove dust, pet hair, lint and food crumbs from your carpets, area rugs and upholstery — but simply vacuuming these soft household fabrics ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets cozy up your space and feel soft, ...

The best carpet cleaners in CR’s tests can tackle tough stains on carpets and upholstery with ease The highest-rated carpet cleaners in our ratings, like the Bissell model pictured, can get out tough ...

Getting that coffee or tea stain out of your rug may seem impossible, but you can literally lift it out by pouring a bit of ...

You likely already own several vacuum cleaners to quickly remove the everyday dust, pet hair, lint and food crumbs from your carpets and upholstery. But simply vacuuming these materials isn't enough.

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 ...

Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets make your space feel more cozy but they trap more dirt than hard floors. When a treatment spray isn’t powerful enough to remove mud, pet hair and stains, you should ...