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 ...

Think you’ve got dirty carpets? You should see the mess Consumer Reports just made to test three popular carpet cleaning machines. See if they stand up to the tests and earn a Consumer Reports ...

(WEAR) — Think you've got dirty carpets? You should see the mess Consumer Reports just made to test three popular carpet cleaning machines. See if they stand up to the tests and earn a Consumer ...

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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Tracked-in dirt, food spills, pet messes and more can turn the common areas of your home into eyesores ...

Skip the professional cleaners and add a Dirt Devil carpet cleaner to your cart. It's lightweight and easy to use, and it cleans tough messes. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature ...

In my last column, I discussed string trimmer purchasing tips to spruce up your outdoor property. This column will help begin your indoor spring cleaning, starting with your carpets. The experts ...

You can get some serious tidying up done with this budget-priced Dyson vacuum.

Think you've got dirty carpets? You should see the mess Consumer Reports just made to test three popular carpet cleaning machines. See if they stand up to the tests and earn a Consumer Reports ...