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• 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.

• 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.

• Motivating the Hired Help

  Getting the most from your outside cleaning service may boil down to your own managing and motivational skills.

• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

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

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Eureka Boss SmartVac

  Upright and economical, how does the Eureka Boss SmartVac perform against beach sand and bird seed?

• Riccar 1800 Canister Vacuum

  A high-end canister with great filtration.

• Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright Vacuum

  The Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright is a great tool to remove allergens from your home.

• 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.

• Metropolitan Vac N' Blow

  A powerful vacuum and blower for cars and garages.

• Halo UV-ST Ultraviolet Vacuum

  A vacuum that kills germs with ultraviolet light while cleaning.

• Silent Master Central Vacuum

  Quiet, powerful central vacuum.

• The Big Vac™

  Tough on dirt but easy on you.

• Shark Cordless Hand Vac

  Hand vacuum with detachable motorized brush for removing hair and ground-in dirt.

• The Office Clutter Cure, 2nd Ed.

  Get organized, get results!

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.

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

• Haley's Hints on DVD

  Everything from laundry advice to clever stain removal, ideas for pest control, as well as hints on cooking, painting, sewing tips and household storage.

• Speed Cleaning 101

  Cut your cleaning time in half.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

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

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