A remote-control radio vacuum cleaner comprises a remote control device having radio transmitting circuits matched with a control mechanism for generating various control signals, and a separate vacuum cleaner structure disposed with vacuum cleaning fittings for dust suction operations, a storage battery system for supplying the required power in the vacuum cleaning structure, a radio receiving circuit disposed with respect to the transmitting circuits, and d.c. motors arranged in conjunction with the radio receiving circuit for moving the vacuum cleaner in performing dust cleaning work under the control of the remote control device.