CR has found that canister vacuums are perfect for cleaning stairs in homes with multiple levels because you don’t have to lift the whole appliance. All the canister vacuums we test at Consumer ...

Canister vacuums, with powerful motors, long hoses and wands and a wide range of accessories, can clean your whole house with better suction and filtration than a stick vacuum and more flexibility ...

Convention says canister vacuums—the type with a low, compact body and a long hose that you attach to a brush—are very effective on bare floors. They’re also easy to use on stairs and maneuver around ...

The best canister vacuums suck up dirt and dust from your floors without creating a ton of noise. “Canister vacuums are known to have much more substantial suction power,” says Mallory Micetich, home ...

An upright vacuum may be your best bet if your home is on a single level, but if you live in a multilevel home, a canister vacuum is likely a better choice. While both work well across multiple ...

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Convention says canister vacuums—the type ...

These Miele and Kenmore canisters stand out for their effectiveness in picking up pet hair and cleaning bare floors Canister ...

I grew up using canister vacuums, so I’ve always had a soft spot for them. While their long hoses and bulky bodies might make them trickier to store than, say, an upright, there are advantages to ...