Katherine Heigl's vacuum is perfect for giving your couch a deep clean – our home tech editor discusses whether her pick is right for you

The actress uses a wet/dry vacuum on her sofa, which experts love for their ability to remove stains and conduct a deep clean

Katherine Heigl
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For some of us, cleaning is more of a hobby rather than a chore when you have the best gadgets under your belt. Katherine Heigl is clearly in this camp of cleaners after sharing a video of herself cleaning her sofa with a vacuum – and by the look on her face, the product is as effective as it is fun to use.

While the Grey's Anatomy and 27 Dresses star uses a RipClean model that she proudly declares she found on TikTok, we got our Home Tech editor, Dan Fauzi, to give us some insight on the best vacuum cleaner options to get a couch as clean as Katherine's.

'If you're looking for a wet/dry vacuum, you can go for a rugged Shop-Vac like the one Katherine uses, but there are also vacuum-mop combos like the Dreame H14 Pro and Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 that vacuum, mop and remove stains,' Dan explains. 'They're the full package for deep cleaning hard floors, but they're limited to floor cleaning, and you won't be able to use any nozzles or attachments or clean carpets like you can with a wet/dry vacuum.'

Katherine is seen using a wet/dry vacuum, which provides a deep and efficient clean on surfaces like couches, which require a little extra TLC. These are also ideal for changing out attachments, which are super helpful for getting into nooks and crevices, or cleaning soft surfaces, like sofas and cushions. Although how often you deep clean a couch can range from 6-12 months, some more regular upkeep with a vacuum never hurt.


Hannah Ziegler
News Editor

Hannah is Homes & Gardens’ News Editor, with a focus on celebrity style and entertainment content. She got her start in media as a digital editorial assistant at ELLE Canada, and has since written about lifestyle and culture for publications such as Nylon and i-D.

Her love of film is rivaled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.

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