Canister vacuums come in two connected parts: a wand with a hose and a pod or canister that contains the motor and dustbin or bag. While it can feel weird to use a canister vacuum at first ...

We tested nine of the best canister vacuums to see how they compare with suction power, ease of use and design. Four stood out as the absolute best.

Take control of your home with powerful, versatile picks from Shark, Miele and more, just in time for hosting season.

Both canisters and uprights clean well, but canister vacuums excel for their versatility and flexibility, thanks to the ...

POWERFUL SUCTION: Take on tough messes with signature Shark suction power. MANEUVERABLE, COMPACT CANISTER: The compact canister is built with Smooth Glide wheels to effortlessly glide behind you ...

“When my second kid was about 18 months old, she developed a major dust mite allergy. At the time I had cheaped out and was using flimsy, off-brand vacuum bags. Once I switched back to Miele’s ...

CR has found that canister vacuums are perfect for cleaning stairs in homes with multiple levels because you don’t have to lift the whole appliance. All the canister vacuums we test at Consumer ...