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Craftsman wet/dry vacuum

Considered a “best buy,” this vacuum holds up to 14 gallons but “weighs less” than most large models. Price: $110. Contact: Sears.com

Source: Consumer Reports

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Kruz Stick Vac

This lightweight, “easy to maneuver” model from Dirt Devil is recommended by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. The vacuum cleans “forward and backward or side to side” and glides over surfaces to protect floors. Price: $99. Contact: Dirtdevil.com

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune

Roomba

This technological masterpiece has revolutionized housekeeping. The tiny robot does the “vacuuming for you,” using contact bumpers to detect furniture. Not known for deep cleaning, the Roomba is best used on hard floors. Price: $250. Contact: Irobot.com

Source: The Calgary Herald

Dyson Slim

The British design wins the “Vacuuming Is Fun award.” It may look like a “Star Wars reject,” but it moves likes a “wildebeest galumphing across the Serengeti.” Price: $470. Contact: Dyson.com

Source: The New York Times