Your ultimate guide to buying a vacuum

Keeping a clean house is a job that never ends. Having a great vacuum cleaner that can handle it all is absolutely essential. (Especially if you have pets.) After you've decluttered your junk drawers, reorganized your closet, and wiped down months of outdoor water buildup from your windows, it's time to focus on vacuuming the rugs, carpets, cushions, and everywhere else dust, dander, and debris has been hiding. (Can't stand the thought of vacuuming? Check out these robot vacuums instead.)
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