6 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuuming. It's on all of our to-do lists -- a lot. Minutes to an hour each week vacuuming for the rest of your life, according to Craig Amick, Director of commercial development at Electrolux Small Appliances. That is more than a full Day each year simply spent on dust, dirt, and debris. The wrong vacuum (heavy, loud, flat-out doesn't work) turns a simple task into a serious Chore, but after testing 19 versions, we're delighted to say that it does not have to be this bad. We Looked at the top upright vacuums from the leading brands to find which ones needed strong Suction (100 percent pickup within two passes) and simple maneuverability (so agile you could take it salsa dancing). Our pick for the best vacuum, the Hoover Air Cordless Lift, is Easy to catch and go -- it is lightweight and zippy, with no cord to slow you down -- and has 1 thing that was shocking in our search (but not shocking to anyone who's ever shopped For a vacuum): The price range on these guys is ri...