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When it comes to keeping your home spotless, a corded vacuum cleaner is a must-have. These large models are designed to clean every room thoroughly. Our vacuum cleaner reviews will help you find:

• the best vacuum cleaner for carpets
• the best vacuum cleaner for pet hair
• the best upright vacuum cleaner
• the best bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners

Which is the best corded vacuum cleaner for your home? We present the top options based on performance, budget and type.

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  Top-performing vacuum

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  Best budget model

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  Best upright models

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  Best bagless vacuum

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Choosing the right vacuum cleaner can make a big difference in maintaining a clean and healthy home. Check out the top questions and features to look for from our vacuum cleaner buying guide.

• Head types: Vacuum cleaners come with a wide variety of tools and attachments. What are they all for, and how should you use them effectively?

• Bagless or bagged: How do you choose between a bagless or bagged vacuum cleaner?

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Boost your vacuum cleaner’s performance. Follow these tips for using different heads and accessories effectively and cleaning out the head when hair gets stuck in it.

Vacuum cleaner heads and tools – what are they all for?

There is a plethora of tools and heads that come with vacuum cleaners. What are they all for and what’s the best way to use them?

The easiest way to remove hair from your vacuum cleaner brush

How to easily remove hair (and string or thread) that’s wrapped around your vacuum cleaner brush head.

No matter if you're tackling carpets, wooden floors or pet fur, we explain which type of vacuum is right for your home.

Which type of vacuum is best for cleaning your home?

We look at the pros, cons and cleaning test results for battery-operated stick vacuum cleaners, standard corded vacuum cleaners and robot vacuum cleaners.

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We test:
• the vacuum cleaner's ability to remove dirt from carpets
• how close it gets to corners and edges
• how well it picks up pet hair.

Our overall score combines:
• test performance (how well the vacuum cleans and how easy it is to use)
• predicted reliability (how likely models from the brand are to remain free of faults)
• owner satisfaction (how satisfied owners of the vacuum are).

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