These top-rated compact, lightweight cleaners are easy to use and do a good job of leaving surfaces dry, making quick work of spills and stains Arianna Coger, a Consumer Reports lab technician, ...

Other than death and taxes, there’s one guarantee in life: messes. Kids bleed, dogs have accidents, and no matter how careful you are, the spilling of a wine glass is unavoidable. However, there’s a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Tracked-in dirt, food spills, pet messes and more can turn the common areas of your home into eyesores ...

A good vacuum cleaner or stick vac is the tool of choice to remove dust, pet hair, lint and food crumbs from your carpets, area rugs and upholstery — but simply vacuuming these soft household fabrics ...

Bottom Line: This portable carpet cleaner has powerful suction and includes tools for erasing pet-related stains and removing hair with ease. Pros: It took just two minutes to fully clean a pet vomit ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As the parent of four- and six-year-olds, I know all too well how important it is to have a portable ...

Buying guide for Which portable carpet cleaner is best? Whether your dog tracks mud in from a walk, your kids are messy when dipping their chicken nuggets in ketchup or a guest spills red wine at a ...