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Vacuums and robot vacuums

How to choose

The decisions that actually change what you end up with.

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How to choose

Robot, cordless stick or canister: which one suits your floors

Floor type and floor plan decide the vacuum, not suction numbers. Work out the minutes your home needs, then check that against the run time on the box.

Updated 3/11/2026 · 8 min

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