Vacuum Wars reveals the best vacuum mop combos and hard floor cleaners for May 2026. This month’s top picks include the Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam as Best Overall, the Dreame Aero Pro as Best Value, and the Tineco Floor One i5 Stretch as Best Budget based on our latest cleaning, water control, and usability testing.
Vacuum Wars reveals the best carpet cleaners for May 2026, including the Shark CarpetXpert EX151 as Best Overall, the Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe as Best Value, and the Bissell TurboClean Pet XL as Best Budget. See how each model performed in our latest stain, suction, and usability testing.
Today’s focus is the Bissell TurboClean Pet XL carpet cleaner (model 3746), one of Bissell’s more affordable carpet cleaners. We bought one for ourselves and put it through a full range of evaluations to see how it performs in real-world environments. And we think it punches well above its weight
Vacuum Wars reveals the best upright vacuums for May 2026, including our top overall, best value, and best budget picks. Based on hands-on testing and real-world performance data, we compare carpet cleaning, hard floor pickup, features, attachments, and overall usability to help you find the right upright vacuum for your home.
Vacuum Wars reveals the best cordless vacuums for May 2026, including our top picks for overall performance, best value, and best budget. Based on independent testing of more than 110 cordless vacuums, this guide breaks down how each model performed in cleaning tests, battery efficiency, usability, features, and more.
May 2026 brought several notable shifts to our robot vacuum rankings. See our latest Best Overall, Best Value, and Best Budget picks based on independent Vacuum Wars testing of 150+ robot vacuums.
Bissell has added a new CleanView Max Allergen upright vacuum, introducing HEPA filtration to its budget lineup. The new model builds on existing features while targeting improved dust and dander capture.
Dyson has confirmed its Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum uses a third-party motor and lidar navigation, marking a shift in strategy. Our in-house review shows improved features like obstacle avoidance, but mixed performance in core cleaning metrics.
Bissell has announced the release of two new corded stick vacuums in its PowerClean lineup, aimed at delivering consistent suction power and practical features at a more accessible price point. The new models—part of the company’s expanding PowerClean family—continue Bissell’s focus on lightweight, multi-surface cleaning solutions, particularly for homes with pets.
We tested hundreds of vacuums across seven major categories to find the best overall and best value picks right now. Here are our current recommendations for upright, cordless, handheld, carpet cleaner, spot cleaner, hard floor cleaner, and robot vacuums based on our testing.