Adam Rothbarth was the former Food & Kitchen Writer for VICE's shopping page, Rec Room, and contributes to Chicago Magazine, Eater, and more. Go Cordless Hand Blender with Accessories, $160 at ...

Likely more so than your full-house vacuum, the best kitchen vacuums should be compact, lightweight, and easily accessible. Think of it as almost like a broom, but with way more power and convenience.

Vacuums and carpet cleaners might sound like they do similar things, but they handle different kinds of messes. Learn which is best to use and when. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance ...