Vacuum Cleaner Information

Upright vacuum cleaners are best for carpet, say reviews, although most upright vacs can also clean bare floors. However, if you mostly have bare floors with just a few rugs, a canister vacuum is a better choice. Canister vacuums are also easier to carry up stairs or to the garage, though they tend to be more expensive than upright vacuum cleaners. See our separate report on canister vacuums for more information.

Besides the vacuum review sources on our All Reviews chart, we found these resources helpful:

Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. is a nonprofit organization for families affected by allergies and asthma. .

The Green Guide also has information related to vacuuming and allergies.

There's a vacuum cleaner buying guide on Ebay.

Manufacturers' websites provide detailed information and specification on the various models available:

Dyson

Electrolux

Eureka

Hoover

Kenmore

Roomba

SEBO