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Hybrid helper
The Rydis H68 Pro hybrid robot vacuum cleaner from Moneual can handle your mopping and vacuuming chores. Twin rotating side brushes sweep dust from corners and under beds, and the moisture tank holds enough liquid to mop for three hours. $500. (866) 399-0600; moneualusa.com.
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Corner care
LG reshapes automated vacuuming with its square Hom-Bot LRV790R robot vacuum cleaner. Long side brushes clean into corners and along wall edges, while two cameras map the floors to make sure no spots are missed. Program the unit to do the vacuuming even when you’re not home. $800. (800) 243-0000; lg.com.
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Steamy pairing
Clean up dirt and germs on sealed hard-surface floors using the dynamic duo of Bissell’s Symphony All-In-One Vacuum and Steam Mop. The front sucks up dirt and debris, then a microfiber mop pad infused with steam scrubs away stains. $200. (800) 895-8409; bissellclean.com.
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Switch hitter
Go horizontal or vertical on multiple surfaces with Eureka’s Easy Clean Hand Vac 71B. Switch the brush roll off when moving from carpet to hard floors, and flip the Riser Visor when you need to vacuum stair risers or hanging curtains. $40. (800) 282-2886; eureka.com.
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Pickup artist
Hammacher Schlemmer boldly named this cleaning tool Best Cordless Hand Vacuum for its convenience and performance. With a stylish ergonomic design, this model offers 22 minutes of battery life, a one-button emptying system, low-battery indicator, brush and crevice tools, and a washable filter. $250. (800) 321-1484; hammacher.com.
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Carpet chameleon
Dyson’s 5-pound DC59 Motorhead vacuum positions motorized power right in the brush bar to extract dirt from furniture, carpeted stairs, and hard-surface floors. Cordless and bagless, this slim tool shifts from full-size to hand-held as needed. Hands stay clean with a one-button push to empty the dirt bin. $550. (866) 693-9766; dyson.com.
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Tunnel vision
WindTunnel technology powers dirt out of carpets with Hoover Air’s 10-pound cordless vacuum. You’ll get 50 minutes of runtime with two LithiumLife batteries—one works while the other charges. Switch from carpet to hardwood floors with a button push, and use the removable cleaning wand on furniture and stairs. $300. (800) 944-9200; hoover.com.
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Cantastic
Compact, cordless and lightweight, the Black & Decker Platinum 20V Max Lithium Flex Vac delivers suction power where it’s needed. It has a specially designed pet hair-cleaning tool and a 4-foot flexible hose for reaching into tight spots in sofas and cars. $130. (877) 546-7523; platinum.blackanddecker.com.
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Variety vac
It’s a wet/dry vac with versatile attachments, but the Shop-Vac 12-Gallon 6.5-Peak HP Blower Vac is so powerful it can also be used as a leaf blower, and it operates at a “super quiet” level. Comes with two extension wands and five nozzles. $140. (855) 291-9852; shopvacstore.com.
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Yard chomper
Use the Worx Trivac to blow leaves into a pile, and then flip a switch to vacuum them into an attached mulching unit and collection bag. Turns 10 bags of leaves into one bag of mulch! $90. (866) 354-9679; worx.com.
Versatile vacuums—lightweight, cordless, robotic, multifunctional—help make everyday housework a breeze. Some combine the power of uprights with the ease of handhelds, while others do the work for you.