How We Review Vacuums: Our Editorial Policy
Last updated August 2025
How we review vacuums at VacuumMastery is simple on purpose. We read the boring stuff so you don’t have to. Then we turn it into plain-English guidance you can trust. Our reviews compare manufacturer specs, verified owner feedback, and credible independent lab data. No freebies. No sponsored placements. No affiliate commissions. Just research, explained.
Our Editorial Policy (At a Glance)
No in-house lab, no problem.
We don’t run our own test bench. Instead, we analyze public documentation and reputable third-party results. If a figure can’t be verified, we label it manufacturer-reported and move on.
No paid influence—period.
We don’t sell products. We don’t use affiliate links. We don’t accept samples or money from brands. The site is ad-free today. If we introduce display ads later, we’ll update this page first.
Evidence before opinions.
Every claim points to a source—user manuals, safety sheets, recognized testing bodies, or large sets of verified owner reviews.
Clarity over hype.
Suction power, filtration efficiency, noise levels, battery runtime—numbers mean nothing without context. We explain what they mean in real homes with real floors.
We fix and we update.
Models change. Data improves. When it does, we revise the page and note what changed. You shouldn’t have to guess.
How We Review Vacuums: Step-by-Step
1) Start with the actual home
What’s your setup? A studio with hardwood and a shag rug? Stairs every day? A golden retriever that sheds like it’s a side hustle? We anchor each review to real-world use so advice stays practical.
2) Pull the hard numbers
We collect specs from maker documents—motor type, filtration system, bin size, and weight. Then we log comparable metrics: suction, noise, and filtration efficiency. If a number lacks third-party backing, we tell you.
3) Check independent results
When respected labs or standards groups publish tests—airflow, particle capture, pressure drops—we factor them in and cite them. We also say when data is model-specific versus series-level. That difference matters.
4) Read what the owners report
We scan large samples of verified owner reviews across multiple retailers and forums. We’re hunting for patterns: recurring faults, battery fade, seals that don’t quite seal. One dramatic story doesn’t decide a verdict. Repeated issues do.
5) Consider long-term ownership
Power is great on day one. What about month twelve? We weigh warranty terms, parts availability (filters, belts, brush rolls), and brand service history. Reliability isn’t a footnote—it’s a score item.
6) Score with a published rubric
Every model gets a 10-point score using these weights. Missing data never gets guessed. It reduces confidence, and we call that out.
- Cleaning Performance (hard floors, carpet, edges): 35%
- Filtration & Sealing (allergy-friendliness): 20%
- Usability (weight, maneuverability, maintenance): 15%
- Runtime & Power Management (for cordless): 10%
- Noise & Vibration: 10%
- Reliability & Ownership Costs (filters, parts): 10%
7) End with a straight answer
Who should buy it—and who shouldn’t? We say both. If a sensible corded canister beats a flashy cordless for your floors and pets, we’ll recommend the sensible choice.
Monetization & Independence
- Primary documents: user manuals, spec sheets, safety and maintenance guides.
- Independent assessments: recognized lab tests, standards summaries, and engineering teardowns.
- Real-world ownership: verified owner reviews across multiple outlets and communities.
When sources disagree, we explain the gap and lean on evidence that repeats across multiple places.
Sources We Rely On
Funding: VacuumMastery doesn’t sell products and doesn’t use affiliate links. We currently run no third-party advertising. To keep the site free, we may introduce display ads in the future and will update this page before anything goes live.
Corrections, Updates, and Versioning
- Updates: Major guides get a review at least twice a year. Model pages update when brands ship meaningful changes.
- Corrections: See something off? Email mail@vacuummastery.com. We’ll verify the fix and add a short note at the bottom.
- Retirements: When a model is discontinued or replaced, we mark it and point to the closest current option.
Conflicts of Interest
Accessibility & Clarity
Reuse of Media
The Note You’ll See Under Each Review
Testing methodology: We synthesize manufacturer data, owner surveys, and verified lab reports. We did not perform in-house laboratory testing for this model.
In Summary: How We Review Vacuums
We are transparent about how we review vacuums: We are transparent, evidence-based, and independent in the way we review vacuums. We fish out the most viable data, we put a tangible rubric to it, and leave you with a straightforward answer that you can act upon.
