Shark is taking the wet-dry vacuum category off the floor with the new AquaReach WD551. Its headline feature is an extendable cleaning wand—a new addition for this type of product—that brings suction and on-demand cleaning-solution spray to baseboards, cabinet doors, tile walls, crown molding, and other areas conventional vacuum mops cannot reach.
Dreame has launched the Aero Ultra Steam, a new flagship wet/dry vacuum featuring 392°F steam, 194°F hot water cleaning, 30,000Pa suction, and a 3.88-inch ultra-slim lie-flat design.
iRobot has announced its largest product expansion in years, introducing five new Roomba robot vacuums across the Max and Plus series alongside the Roomba Electro Plus, the company’s first non-robotic floor cleaner. Here’s everything announced, including pricing, features, and availability.
Dreame introduced three new cordless cleaning models at its “Dreame Next” event in San Francisco: the flagship XT Combo, the modular Aqua Air, and the lightweight Air. The lineup follows a tiered approach, ranging from a fully automated wet-and-dry system to a flexible modular cleaner and a simple dry stick vacuum, each designed to address different home cleaning needs.
The Bissell CrossWave Edge Cordless brings true edge cleaning with ZeroGap® Technology, combining vacuuming and mopping in one pass at a budget-friendly price under $250.
Amazon’s Spring Sale brings major discounts on vacuum and floorcare products. We’ve rounded up top deals on robot vacuums, cordless, uprights, carpet cleaners, and hard floor cleaners—including our tested Best List picks and popular best-sellers.
Dyson has launched the Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene, a new wet and dry hard floor cleaner designed to remove dust, debris, and liquid messes in a single pass. The machine features a filter-free system, a highly absorbent microfiber roller, and a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture while washing floors with fresh water throughout the cleaning process.
Bissell has launched the CrossWave HydroScrub, the newest model in the Bissell CrossWave lineup. The cordless cleaner is designed for multi-surface wet and dry floor cleaning.
Christopher White, founder and CEO of Vacuum Wars, explains recent channel changes—including new narrators, new on-camera talent, and expanded formats—while reaffirming our independence, rigorous testing methodology, and commitment to using only real human voices.
The Vacuum & Sewing Dealers Trade Association officially shut down in 2025, closing the book on a decades-long institution in the independent vacuum industry. This article explores what happened—and why the dealer-driven model ultimately gave way to e-commerce, mass retail, and new cleaning technologies.
