Dyson's PencilVac is so thin and light that it feels more like a broom than a cordless vacuum. Here's how using it went.

The best handheld vacuums from brands like Black+Decker, Dyson, and Shark are quiet and excel at cleaning carpets, bare floors, pet hair, and tight spaces.

Any parent, pet owner, messy cook, dorm room inhabitant, or regular control freak can understand the necessity of locating ...

We tested cordless, upright, and robot vacuums to find the best models for dust, crumbs, and pet hair. Our top picks are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A full-size vacuum can zap dirt and dust off your floors, but long wires and heavy machines are not the ...

The Dyson PencilVac is an ultra-thin cordless vacuum for hard floors. It's lightweight and compact, but has a few notable limitations.

The 0.33l dust bin is the smallest on test, and needs emptying frequently, but that’s the trade-off for the relatively budget-friendly price. If you don’t mind having to go to the bin before you’ve ...

As a parent of two toddlers, I spend most of my time cleaning up messes, and that’s not taking into consideration the shedding hair and tracked-in dirt from my golden retriever. While my house ...

Whether you have limited space or need to tackle small areas, a compact portable vacuum is perfect for keeping your home clean. These machines are lightweight and small enough to tackle hard-to-reach ...

Handheld vacuums can be exceptionally useful for some tasks but fall short on others. You might be wondering what handheld vacuums are best for and if you need one? If you hate dragging your full-size ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. As any parent of a toddler knows, it’s a pain to haul out an upright or canister vacuum to clean up the Cheerios strewn ...