Vacuums have come a long way from the cumbersome corded models of decades past, but they’re not exactly…cheap. Thankfully, we ...

To test vacuums, we suctioned up everyday dirt and littered our floors with rice, flour, and M&Ms to test cleaning power. We kept track of the results in a rubric, rating each hardwood floor ...

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Over time, I’ve come to dread cleaning the floors in my home’s common areas. What used to be a quick vacuuming task is now a ...

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Some wet-dry vacuums can leave your floor quite wet, which isn't good for untreated solid hardwood or engineered hardwood, but the best options will dry as they go, and some will even self-propel ...

The Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum during testing on my wood floor. This vacuum has a designated hardwood mode for bare floors, which I found incredibly efficient for picking ...

Q: My dogs have heavily damaged the hardwood flooring in my 1956 house. Is there a way to refinish the floor so it’s impervious to dog urine? My handyman has suggested vinyl flooring, but I appreciate ...

Many of the best vacuum cleaners are suitable for use on hardwood floors, and they'll do a great job of keeping dust and dirt ...