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What to do if your vacuum cleaner smells like burning

By Tom May published 18 December 24

A burning smell can be a sign of mechanical failure – so turn your vacuum off immediately, then read this for the next steps.

Which type of vacuum cleaner should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 6 May 25

We compare the pros and cons of the various vacuum types, from nimble cordless stick vacuums to robust and powerful uprights.

I've been patiently waiting for the newest vacuum tech to make its way into cylinder vacuums, and Miele has finally delivered

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 March 25

Miele is bringing cylinder vacuums into the modern age at last, with new auto-adjusting, app-connected model.

Dyson's new flagship vacuum knows exactly what kind of floor it's on and adapts to save you battery – here's how it works

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 September 25

The V16 Piston Animal delivers more thorough cleaning without wasting any battery.

I test vacuum cleaners for a living and the budget option I recommend every time is reduced by $120

By Ruth Hamilton published 14 August 25

This Shark vacuum will help you clean up without getting cleaned out – and there's a special deal on it right now.

I asked 5 experts what makes the perfect vacuum for hard floor – here's what they told me

By Ruth Hamilton published 21 July 25

Vacuum cleaners aren't just for carpet.

This new robot vacuum can hold two months' worth of dust without the need for a bulky dock

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 June 25

The 3i G10+ has built-in dust compression, and it looks like the perfect solution for small homes.

Dyson just made the world's slimmest vacuum cleaner – and after trying it out, I can never go back to a regular stick vac

By Ruth Hamilton published 18 June 25

It's the most fun I've had cleaning the floor.

'Hey Siri, vacuum my kitchen' is now possible as Apple Home just got support for robot vacuums

By Jacob Krol published 31 March 25

A long time coming

Dreame's new stick vacuum is absolutely desperate to get right under your sofa

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25

The Dreame V20 Pro can get to places that have never seen a vacuum before.

There's a new Dyson vacuum-mop combo – and I can't believe this big problem hasn't been fixed

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 September 25

The V16 Piston Animal Submarine could be great, but I'm worried it's going to fail in the same way as its predecessor.

Dyson's new vacuum is as thin as a broom handle and appears to float across the floor

By Ruth Hamilton published 22 May 25

The new Dyson PencilVac looks nothing like any vacuum I've seen before – here are the 6 strangest things about it.

People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 August 25

Please, everyone, stop blaming Dyson for everything that's wrong with cordless stick vacuums.

The best car vacuum: lightweight vacs to keep your car spotless

By Jim McCauley last updated 9 June 25

Keep your car dust and crumb-free with these powerful, portable car vacuums.

A cleaning expert reveals how often you should really be vacuuming your floors – and it's not as bad as I feared

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 July 25

How often do you really need to vacuum your carpets, upholstery, or hard floor? I got the definitive answers, from a cleaning veteran.

The 'world's smallest' robot vacuum is now available in a combo version, but for me it defeats the whole point

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 February 25

The new version adds an integrated stick vacuum for stairs and sofas, but it adds bulk where the selling point was its compact design.

DJI’s next trick could be a surprise robot vacuum – and no, it sadly won’t fly upstairs

By Mark Wilson published 20 November 24

Leak suggests DJI could trade skies for carpets

DJI's first robot vacuum is edging closer to launch, according to new leak – and it could clean up in the premium robovac space

By Sam Kieldsen published 29 May 25

A new leaked image appears to show the 'DJI Romo' robot vacuum boxed and ready for shipping – here's what to expect from DJI's debut robovac.

The Dyson handheld vacuum I've been waiting for is finally here, and it looks set to blow all other handheld vacs out of the water

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 29 January 25

The newly launched, dinky Dyson Car+Boat solves many the problems I have with handheld vacuums.

Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 September 25

Wave goodbye to too-wet floors.

Samsung's new Bespoke Jet AI Lite might be the perfect upgrade to my classic Bespoke Jet vacuum, if the price is right

By Jacob Krol published 11 April 25

Samsung has announced a Lite version of its high-end cordless vacuum.

I just watched a robot vacuum pick up a brush and sweep in a corner, and this might be the future of cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton published 5 September 25

Right now, Dreame's bot cleans with all the enthusiasm of a sleep-deprived teen, but the idea has tons of potential.

Roborock has taken all the best bits from Shark and Dyson vacuums and put them in one mega-vac – and I can't wait to try it

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 July 25

Laser lights, a forward-bending wand and an auto-empty dock... the H60's featurelist reads like a greatest hits of other vacuum brands.

DJI robot vacuum leak suggests the Roomba rival is getting closer – and could have an unusual design feature

By Sam Kieldsen published 30 June 25

An image posted on X apparently shows the purported DJI Romo cleaner inside its docking station, and the design is quite striking.

I tried Samsung's pricey new AI vacuum, and I now know there's no need for an AI-powered vacuum to exist

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 March 25

The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is designed to be able to tell the difference between a mat and a carpet... but why?

I've been hunting for a wet-floor cleaner that can actually clean to the edges of rooms, and Dreame might have just come up with a solution

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 January 25

The new Dreame H15 Pro is impressively maneuverable for a wet-dry cleaner, and packs some innovative smart features.

Roborock just launched a wet-dry vacuum with steam mode, and my kitchen floor is about to get the best clean of its life