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You'll barely have to lift a finger. While you can sometimes get away with a quick vacuum, cleaning up big messes or spills can take more time (particularly if moisture is involved). Fortunately, ...

Here’s how it works. At TechRadar, we've been testing the best vacuum cleaners for nine years. During that time, we've reviewed nearly 200 different models. As the Homes Editor for floorcare ...

If convenience is what you value in your vacuuming, you should consider a handheld vacuum. While they don’t possess the suction power of an upright, canister, or stick vac, they’re perfect for ...

Using rice, sand and pet hair, we score each cordless vacuum on suction performance, ease of use, battery life, comfort/handling, standout features and value for the price. You'll find our picks ...

It’s also easy to service and bleed, which if you’re racing every weekend, is an important consideration. With the latest pads fitted, the Formula Cura 4 is a fantastic four-piston brake. It lacks ...

Our overall winner is the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop. It came tops for its self-emptying for 30 days without any intervention, while putting up impressive cleaning scores across ...