From baking soda and vinegar to salt and water, there are a variety of homemade solutions to spot treat, clean, and freshen ...

When your pet makes a mess on your rug or someone spills red wine on your couch, you need more than a Tide stick to solve the problem. But a full-sized carpet cleaner may feel like overkill, not to ...

To the naked eye, a recently-vacuumed carpet looks pristine. But while your carpet may appear perfectly clean on the surface, the real problem lies deep within its porous fibers. In fact, without a ...

These top-rated compact, lightweight cleaners are easy to use and do a good job of leaving surfaces dry, making quick work of spills and stains Arianna Coger, a Consumer Reports lab technician, ...

A cumbersome full-size vacuum isn’t required to clean a home’s floors. We tested 11 easy-to-maneuver lightweight vacuums that ...

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Vacuums and carpet cleaners might sound like they do similar things, but they handle different kinds of messes. Learn which is best to use and when. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The best vacuums are great for everyday messes — think crumbs, pet hair and the general dust that settles ...

Spring is an exciting season. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming and you can finally spend some much-needed time outdoors. However, for many allergy sufferers, this time of year can ...

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