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Best vacuum for hardwood floors 2024: keep hard floors ship-shape
Keep hard floors looking good as new with our selection of hardwood-friendly vacs for all budgets.
Dyson V8 Animal vs V8 Absolute: what's the difference?
They seem identical, so how do you choose between them?
The best car vacuums
Keep your car dust and crumb-free with the best car vacuums from the likes of Dyson, Shark and Eufy.
What to do if your vacuum cleaner smells like burning
A burning smell can be a sign of mechanical failure – so turn your vacuum off immediately, then read this for the next steps.
Corded vs cordless vacuum: which should I pick?
We explain how to choose your perfect cleaning companion.
Shark vs Dyson: which vacuum cleaner brand is better?
We run through the key differences between the two titans of the vacuum cleaner world.
How we test vacuum cleaners
We review dozens of vacuums and robot vacs every year – here's how we put them through their paces.
