Carpet is one of the hardest floor types to keep clean. Dust and hair gets caught in the fibers, where it will stubbornly remain unless you attack it with the right tools. A decent amount of suction power is only half the battle, too. I asked experts from four of the biggest vacuum cleaner brands for their top tips on what to look for in a vacuum for carpet – read on to learn what they had to say.
Once you've read their advice, head to TechRadar's guide to the best vacuum for carpet for our top recommendations, or our general best vacuum cleaner roundup if you have a mix of floor types in your home.
