I’ve tested dozens of top-rated vacuum cleaners on multiple types of messes ... (Fortunately, a trusty sidekick, my 2-year-old son, was able to aid in much of this mess-making.) ...

Sometimes the portability of a handheld vacuum makes it better suited for the job than a full-size vacuum cleaner — whether ... but mighty vacuums take on kids’ messes, pet hair, and cooking ...