When a potted plant or wine glass accidentally gets knocked to the ground and shatters, we know how tempting it can be to whip out your vacuum and easily clean up the mess with one fell swoop.

Are you spreading more dust, dirt, and debris than you're suctioning? If you're making these (fixable) errors, the answer could be yes. arto_canon / GETTY IMAGES When you spend considerable time ...

With the myriad household gadgets and appliances available these days, there’s little you can’t do to keep items in your home protected and extend their shelf life. With a vacuum sealer, this is true ...

Vacuuming is a chore we love to hate. But if you're putting in the work, make sure you're doing it properly. So, yes, vacuuming is essential. But are you vacuuming the right way? We’ve all seen ...

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Which vacuum sealer is best? Approximately 40% of food in the U.S. winds up in the trash. A vacuum sealer can help limit your family’s waste by preserving extra food for later. Preserving food with a ...

My vacuum sealing machine is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I vacuum seal fresh fruit to extend the use by at least two weeks, often much longer. I vacuum seal meat before I freeze it to stave ...

Your carpets and floors are prone to dirt, bacteria and creepy crawlies. So how often should you vacuum? For many of us, vacuuming is a thankless, seemingly endless task. As soon as you get done on ...

If you are only using your vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and debris from your floors, you are missing a trick or two, as they are useful for so many more household tasks. Our panel of cleaning pros ...