Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yes, several robot vacuum cleaners do a pretty phenomenal job on carpets and rugs — depending on a few factors. Suction power is, ...

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 ...

Don't use standard vacuums on wet messes, ashes, fine powders, or sticky spills, which can clog and damage. For safer cleanup, switch to tools like a shop vac, a broom and dustpan, or hands-on wiping.

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Vacuum cleaners may seem like magic, but they're not designed to do it all. Most standard vacuums excel at cleaning up everyday dirt including dust, cobwebs, and crumbs, but they struggle against ...