The best vacuums are great for everyday messes — think crumbs, pet hair and the general dust that settles into your carpets, area rugs or upholstery. But when life gets messier (hello, mystery stains ...

Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets make your space feel more cozy but they trap more dirt than hard floors. When a treatment spray isn’t powerful enough to remove mud, pet hair and stains, you should ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These cleaners draw out the dirt with powerful suction and detergent (Caroline Preece/The Independent) The Independent and Yahoo ...