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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.

• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• 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.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

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

• Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner

• 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.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Dyson DC14 All Floors

  The Carpet Professor checks out this brother model to the DC07.

• Dyson DC07 All Floors

  The Carpet Professor weighs in on this bagless model with features designed to reduce common vacuuming headaches.

• Eureka Boss SmartVac

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

• 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.

• DC 16 Dyson Root 6 Handheld Vacuum

  Dyson's cyclonic answer to the handheld vacuum.

• Dyson Stowaway

  The Stowaway goes from compact to full-sized vacuum and back again.

• DC 18 - Dyson Slim

  Dyson's upright vacuum in a slimmer, lighter configuration.

• 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.

• Speed Cleaning 101

  Cut your cleaning time in half.

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.

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

• How to Clean Practically Anything

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

• Restoring Order™ to Your Home

  Professional organizer Vicki Norris' second organizing book that helps you restore order — this time to your home!

• Clean Like a Man — Housekeeping for Men (and the Women Who Love Them)

  A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.

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