Rich Scherr is a seasoned journalist and editor who has traveled across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and spent more than a decade reviewing hotel room.

If allergies are a concern, consider models with HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration to trap allergens that might not make it into the vacuum bag. For homes with kids or high-traffic ...

Canister vacuums come in two connected parts: a wand with a hose and a pod or canister that contains the motor and dustbin or bag. While it can feel weird to use a canister vacuum at first ...