How to Find the Best Vacuum Cleaner?

 

 

 

 

Clean Home is a part of healthy living, not just for you but for your family as well. But cleaning is a daunting task that takes up time and effort which, more often than not, uses up a good chunk of our daily or weekly schedule more than any other activity. This is the reason why cleaning machines such as vacuum cleaners were invented to help with keeping the time and effort spent cleaning at a minimum but efficiency at a maximum. But with so many brands, vacuum cleaner types, features and price range to choose from, choosing one to fit your cleaning needs suddenly becomes as tedious as house cleaning itself.

 

 

Don’t fret for this article will help you narrow down your choices for the best vacuum cleaner to fit your needs. Read on to consider the factors that you need to know before making a decision.

Vacuum Cleaner Type – There are different types, sizes, shapes and functions of vacuum cleaners to choose from and some of which are as follows:

Canister Type Vacuum Cleaner – The canister type is normally utilized in residential cleaning as these are small and lightweight. This type is operated using a long vacuum hose with nozzle attachments which can be used for both floor and above-floor cleaning. It is also commonly known as cylinder vacuums due to its body shape where the motor and debris collector is located.

Upright Vacuum Cleaner – Ideal for cleaning large areas in broad sweeping motions, the upright vacuum type is the most common vacuum type in the cleaning industry. Much like floor polishers, the motors in uprights are floor-based to keep the weight down on the suction head to make for close contact with the floor. The handle, meanwhile, serves as the user’s “steering wheel” to guide the machine to areas that needs cleaning. A downside to uprights is that these can sometimes be bulky for storage which makes it better utilized for homes with large areas.

Handheld Vacuum Cleaner – These are the portable types which is commonly used for off-the-floor cleaning sites such as vehicle interiors, window sills, workbenches, etc. It must be noted that this type usually have the least amount of suction power compared to uprights and canister types due to its size.

Robotic Vacuum Cleaner – This may sound cliche but robotic type vacuum cleaners are the future of home cleaning today. This is the ideal vacuum for people who are always out of the house and barely have time to clean. Limited only to floor cleaning, robotic vacuums have pre-installed programs that, with just one push of a button, automatically goes about cleaning out a home’s entire floor area by itself. Only a handful of companies are known to make this vacuum type so it is best to choose by reputation instead of aesthetics.

Floor Area – Consider how small or large your home floor area is before getting a vacuum cleaner. Think of how many bedrooms is included for cleaning together with the living room area. You might also want to consider the fact that you will need a storage area for your vac once you are done cleaning.

Features and Functionality – Nowadays, majority of companies try to pack in as much features as possible to entice buyers with their vacuum products. Performance matters so always check for vacuum cleaner features such as suction power, suction technology, ergonomics, filtration, and attachments before buying it. Also consider if you want a traditional bagged design or the newer bag-less one wherein all collected debris are stored in a detachable canister for quick disposal in the trash bin.

Price and Practicality – Aside from the sticker price on the vacuum product that you intend to buy, the cost of maintenance must also be taken into account. Those with replaceable filters and dust bags will definitely add to your expenses but you also have to ask, does the features make it practical to own? Always go for the product which offers the most features, attachments and reliability for a reasonable price.

Warranty and Reliability – Last but not the least is the warranty. Read reviews and compare the length of warranty and what it covers. If a machine outlives its warranty twofold, then there’s no question about its reliability.