Cleaning Tools
Best Quiet Broom and Dustpan Sets for Busy Homes
A spec-by-spec look at five stand-up broom and dustpan sets, from a 5.29 oz extendable pole to a 2-pack for multi-floor homes. Includes what the listings leave out about noise.
Floor Care
Cleaning Tools
Best Spray Flat Mop for a Busy Family Home
A spray mop lives or dies on how much water it puts down and how fast the pad dries. Here's how five popular models compare on tank size, weight and pad count, plus who each one actually suits.
Cleaning Tools
Best Floor Scrubber for Laminate Floors by Water Control
Laminate hates standing water, so the deciding factor is how little moisture a scrubber leaves behind. Five picks compared on spray control, dimensions and weight, from a 1.1 lb manual brush to a 13.8 lb wash-and-dry machine.
Cleaning & Laundry
Best Cordless Spin Mop for Allergy Sufferers
Six cordless spin mops compared for allergy-prone homes. The BISSELL Spinwave 23157 leads on reusable pads and runtime; the KACTOR wins on price with 30 to 50 minutes per charge.
Steam Cleaners, Steam Mops & Accessories
Best Multipurpose Steam Cleaner for Hardwood Floors
Six multipurpose steam cleaners lined up by tank size, heat-up time and accessory count, with the pick that suits sealed hardwood and the alternates worth knowing.
Steam Cleaners, Steam Mops & Accessories
Best Multi Surface Steam Mop for Busy Households
Five steam mops compared on heat-up time, tank size, weight and included tools, with a clear winner for mixed floors and a heavier pick for pet-hair homes.
Steam Cleaners, Steam Mops & Accessories
Best Lightweight Steam Mop for Busy Moms: Shark Wins
The Shark S1000 leads a six-mop shortlist chosen for weight, tank access and how fast you can put it away when someone yells for a snack.
Cleaning & Laundry
Best Powerful Flat Mop: Tineco i5 Leads the Field
A flat mop that rinses in its own dirty water is not powerful, it's just wet. Here's how five picks compare on tanks, weight, reach and where each one earns its place.