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• Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner

• Benefits of Central Vacuums

  Seven reasons to go central.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.

• Stop Pollution Indoors

  Ten steps to better indoor environmental quality

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• Consumer Reports' Latest Vacuum Tests Suck the Air Out of Product Claims

  Consumer Reports' tests of 81 models sucked the air out of some vacuum cleaner marketing claims.

• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

  Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.

• Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• Keeping Pollen at Bay

  The last thing you want is outdoor allergies following you indoors.

• Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?

  Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?

• Vacuuming Tips: High and Low Cleaning

  Tackle more than the floor with this multi-talented tool.

• How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner

  To keep your vacuum cleaner operating at peak levels of performance, follow these simple maintenance tips from the IEHA.

• Tips to Cut Your House Cleaning Time in Half

  16 tips to save time.

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• A Dusting Primer

  No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• Softener Sheets Can Hamper Your Dryer?

  TruthOrFiction.com evaluates the claims of this emailed rumor: Some dryer softener sheets can clog your lint filter.

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