We put our vacuums through rigorous testing that follows industry-standard test methods from the ASTM and apply standardized types and amounts of soil on a range of flooring types, from hardwood to deep pile carpet to vinyl, to find the best vacuums to get the job done. In the last nine months, we've tested 44 vacuums for our 2023 Cleaning and Organizing Awards and other category tests.
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care & Cleaning Lab, we test all kinds of vacuums, including the best stick vacuums, handheld vacuums, canister vacuums, robot vacuums and more.
