After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.

In addition to the housekeeping practices I picked up from my own mom, like the wet paper towel trick, or my never-miss ...

So, what if you could vacuum and mop your floor at the same time in a more efficient, thorough, and clean manner? You can with the wet-dry vacuum, a product that functions like a vacuum and a mop.

We picked a variety of mops and vacuums to suit individual needs, and we put each model through extensive testing. The recommendations consist of both corded and cordless options for wet/dry ...

From hard floors to area rugs, 'this machine does it all,' she says — and there's a handy self-cleaning mode to keep it fresh ...