Investing in one of the best vacuum cleaners is a great way to keep your floors spotless. But for targeted cleaning and treating stains on carpeted and upholstered surfaces, you need something a ...

Which carpet shampoos are best? Your household floor inevitably gets dirty from contaminants like dust and particles that people track into the house, pet stains, spills and allergens from open ...

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 ...

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 ...