Maybe if I think of this as a Slinky for adults, cleaning will seem more fun... (Amazon)(Amazon)
Have you started your spring cleaning yet? I'll admit, I'm a little behind — an embarrassing admission for someone who makes a living writing about all things home-related! The thing is, I'm stalling because I'm in the market for a new vacuum. Yes, I have both a lightweight stick vacuum and a heavy-duty hand vacuum, and I love 'em both. But sometimes you need something a little more powerful that covers more ground ... er, floor. I started looking into some upright models when I realized that opting for a canister vacuum might be more suitable for my not-so-muscular, five-foot-tall frame.
Yahoo Senior Commerce Writer Kristin Granero named the Miele Classic C1 Turbo Team Bagged Canister Vacuum her top canister pick after testing many models. It also happened to be the vacuum many members of the Facebook group I belong to (shoutout to Philaqueens!) recommended. Something else to recommend it: At full price, it's a steep $469, but it's currently on sale for $375 at Amazon. I'd better dust off my cart!
If you've had one of these bad boys on your wishlist for a while, I'd urge you to scoop up this deal while you can. Why? Well, the discount brings this top-selling model down to one of its best prices ever (it's only dipped lower twice). Roomba and robovacs are pretty much synonymous at this point, and the fact that this one doubles as a mop makes the 43% markdown even sweeter.
This set is available in three colors - get it in black, gray, green or periwinkle.
Smelly fridge? Yeah, not so appetizing. But this unassuming stink slayer works for up to 10 years (yes, you read that right) to keep things fresh. All you do is place it inside and, well, that's actually it. Sorry, baking soda — you've been replaced. This little doodad can also go in closets, drawers, your car ... anywhere that could use some stench removal. This is the lowest it's been since last summer, so scoop it up while you can.
Bye-bye, soggy bath mats: Yahoo readers are adding this ultra-thick, impossibly soft rug to their carts in droves. It's made of highly absorbent, quick-drying chenille microfiber that'll soak up excess water from your feet in a jiffy, and its plush texture will feel like heaven after your shower. At over 45% off, it's down to its lowest price yet.
These wildly popular pillows are favorites of Amazon shoppers, and Yahoo readers can't stop scooping them up, either. After having heard nothing but raves about them for years, I finally bought a pair to see what all the hype was about. Fair warning: They come vacuum-sealed, so when you first see them, you'll think, There's no way these will be comfortable. But give 'em a few hours, and they fluff up beautifully. I was impressed by how soft yet supportive they feel, and was pleased to find that their breathable construction kept me from waking up with sweaty hair. Now I want to replace every pillow in my house with these.
Psst: Another Yahoo writer also swears by them — check out her full Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows review for more.
This 8.25-pound cordless vacuum is a game changer for pet parents or anyone who hasn't got all day to get the house shipshape. Just zip it around and let its powerful suction do the rest. It has Shark's proprietary "PowerFins" in its microfiber brush roll, which dig deep into carpets to collect debris, dust and dirt. It also has an odor neutralizer, offers up to 40 minutes of runtime and comes with crevice and pet hair attachments. Clean Sense IQ detects dirt you may not even see and boosts suction powers until the area is totally clean.
"This vacuum is a hog," explained this judicious shopper. "I work for the county courthouse and see a lot of traffic all day long, and dirt, small rocks brought in off the street. This little monster has not disappointed me yet. On the highest setting, it will only last about 25 minutes, but cleaning entrance rugs and around the front steps, it really works very well and it's very agile, light and comfortable in the hand."
Spring allergies making you all sorts of sniffly? An air purifier can help remove airborne irritants, and this top-rated model is down to its best price of 2025. It covers up to 300 square feet of space and has a HEPA filter with a built-in UV-C light to trap up to 99.97% of dust and allergens. There are three settings, including a white noise setting so as not to disturb your sleep, and a 5-year warranty offers peace of mind.
A queen mattress for under $200? No, you're not dreaming! But this isn't just any mattress. It's topped with gel memory foam to help banish those pesky night sweats — and speaking of sweating, green tea and purified charcoal infusions keep things nice and fresh. The medium-firm feel strikes just the right balance between comfortable and supportive, and at an insane $128, it's down to a new record low.
I swear by instant-read kitchen thermometers for consistency, and this high-tech option will take all the guesswork out of grilling, roasting and baking by letting you know the internal and external temperatures of the foods you're preparing. One Yahoo writer and her husband tried it out, saying they've "never grilled better meat — it almost feels like cheating." (Check out her full Meater review for more.)
Grilling season is starting up again, so if you know someone who could use a foolproof method for ensuring their famous ribs are perfectly cooked? Look no further. This price is within $5 of its all-time low, and when expensive steaks are on the line? You want to ensure they're edible, or else that's just money down the drain.
Is it weird to have a crush on a piece of cookware? Asking for me, because this sleek stainless steel beauty is really close to winning a permanent spot on my stovetop. I have the popular Always Pan 2.0 (also on sale), but this one's ultra-durable (it's oven-safe up to 1,000° F).
Like all of Our Place's cookware, this nonstick pan is made without "forever chemicals" for peace of mind. This skillet, however, also boasts an aluminum core for excellent heat conductivity, as well as a strong titanium interior. The handle doubles as a resting spot for an included wooden spatula, and at just 3.4 pounds, it's quite light compared to other metal cookware. At nearly 40% off, this is as low as I've ever seen it.
Yes, the larger Tundra coolers can hold a lot, but how often are you really keeping a week's worth of food cold for an entire group of people? I got this Roadie as a Christmas gift from my brother-in-law a few years back, and it has become my most-used Yeti cooler.
The Miele Classic C1 Turbo is among the most powerful and versatile canister models we've tried, with a retractable wand, two brush cleaner heads, customizable suction settings and a three-pronged filtration system that kicks allergens to the curb.
"Where this vac really outpaced the competition was in our 'passenger pet' test — when we used the TurboTeq brush, it sucked up stubborn pet hair in just a few passes," writes one of our testers. Despite its generous dust cup capacity, the same tester notes how easy the vacuum is to maneuver, and now you can grab it for as close to as low as it's been all year.
My husband's '99 Toyota Camry is next on the cleaning list...
Not gonna lie: Even with $94 shaved off, this vacuum is still an investment — but a worthy one. According to my price trackers, this model rarely dips lower than this, and when it does, it's usually by just a few dollars. Plus, you're getting incredible suction with this thing (more on that in a bit) and it comes with multiple attachments to target just about any surface in your home. While I've never owned a Miele vacuum, I do have the brand's dishwasher and can say that it is elite, so I have high hopes for this dust-sucker.
Canister vacuums don't get as much attention as their sexier stick, upright and robotic cousins, so here's a little explainer about what sets them apart: "In a canister vacuum, the dust bin is on wheels and trails behind the cleaner head, whereas with a traditional upright vacuum, the dust bin sits in front," says Granero. "The benefit of a canister vacuum is that the wand is freed up and therefore more nimble. And the Classic C1 Turbo is among the most powerful and versatile models we tried."
It's also user-friendly: "You just attach the hose to the canister on one side and to the wand on the other, then click the wand into whichever cleaner head base — or attachment — you'd like to use," she explains. "There's a dial on the canister for selecting your desired suction strength depending on the job at hand, along with power and cord-rewind buttons."
She adds, "[It] comes with a 0.95-liter canister containing a dust bag, a long hose, an adjustable wand and two cleaning head bases — a bristled brush for hard floors and a TurboTeq brush for carpeted surfaces. It also has three attachments for detailing purposes: a dusting brush, a crevice tool and an upholstery tool."
Got pets? I don't, but my hair does shed a lot (sorry if that's TMI!). Luckily, Granero says that "where this vac really outpaced the competition was in our 'passenger pet' test — when we used the TurboTeq brush, it sucked up stubborn pet hair in just a few passes."
Among its other strengths? Versatility ("We liked how we could customize the suction settings to optimize for not only different surfaces but different materials in varying heights"), its adjustable pole, "effective" attachments, maneuverability, large capacity and three-tiered filtration system for trapping airborne particles and irritants.
Of course, this vacuum does require dustbags, which need to be swapped out, but hey — they make emptying it a lot easier!
Granero (and my Facebook group) aren't alone — more than 2,200 Amazon customers say this vacuum deserves a perfect rating.
"I've been a self-proclaimed vacuum connoisseur for years — I've sampled the Shark, Dyson, Kenmore and more, each one falling victim to the wear and tear of my three kids and multiple pets," shared one cleaning obsessive. "But enter the Miele, my dream vacuum. Since I welcomed it into my chaotic, post-remodel dust storm in early August 2024, it’s been nothing short of miraculous. This powerhouse is reliable, consistent and its suction strength is unreal — it practically vacuums up my frustrations along with the debris! Whether on hard floors or carpet, the Miele performs flawlessly."
"This vacuum is seriously amazing," raved another impressed buyer. "It not only got the rugs in my new house looking brand-new, it also got dust off of my lampshades that sticky rollers and damp cloths never removed. Now I’m regretting waiting so long to get this. It makes cleaning so much faster and makes you realize how much dirt and dust you’re missing with other less powerful stick vacuums. I’m in awe."
"This guy replaced two other vacuum cleaners that we had for carpet and floors," wrote this neatnik. "It works great, with tremendous suction that is very easily adjusted for more delicate rugs, etc. It's nice and light, so easy to use on the stairs and it is much quieter than the old cleaners. I absolutely LOVE how well the air that cycles through the cleaner is filtered before blowing back into the room."
"No more cat hair or dust bunnies on my hardwood floor, in the corners or underneath furniture," said a mostly pleased shopper. "This Miele is well made, has strong suction and is lightweight — which I need for my arthritic hands to pull around." Their one note? "The cord could be longer. I have a 1,800-square-foot house, and I thought the cord length wouldn't matter, but I do plug it into different outlets in nearly every room, but I don't mind."
"I actually don’t hate vacuuming as much as I used to, and I’m vacuuming more," revealed a final fan. "[The] only cons are that now I have to buy bags. Bad for the environment and the wallet, but honestly emptying [my] Dyson, the dirt would go all over the place, in the air, so I don’t know how good that was for the environment, either. I [also] wish the cord was longer."
And if you're in the market for a reasonably priced stick vacuum, this is the one I use:
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
