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• 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.

• 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.

• Dusting Tips

  Surface area is the key to a good dusting tool.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Simplicity Synergy Upright Vacuum

  This upright vacuum has two motors to enhance performance, and a high-end filtration system.

• Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister

  The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum is a great vacuum for those with allergies and asthma. The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA cleans great and is extremely quiet.

• FilterStream DustTamer Deluxe D4200

  A lambswool duster and vacuum combined.

• Oreck XL21 Upright Vacuum

  Lightweight upright comes with a canister vac and a 21-year warranty.

• Riccar 1800 Canister Vacuum

  A high-end canister with great filtration.

• Sanitaire System Pro SP5816

  The System Pro upright comes with washable HEPA filtration.

• Airider Floating Vacuum Cleaner

  The Airider vacuum literally "floats" while in use.

• Metropolitan Full-Size Canister Vacuum

  An industrial quality vacuum for both carpet and bare floors.

• The Big Vac™

  Tough on dirt but easy on you.

• Halo UV-ST Ultraviolet Vacuum

  A vacuum that kills germs with ultraviolet light while cleaning.

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.

  Answers to the 100 toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.

• My House Is Killing Me!

  A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.

• The Complete Household Handbook

  A comprehensive guide to cleaning, maintaining and organizing your home.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®

  How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

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