What type of vacuum cleaner is the best?

A vacuum cleaner is the most effective cleaning tool; It may also be the most expensive. There are many different types of vacuum cleaner with many different features. So before you buy a high quality vacuum, make sure you know which type of vacuum is best for your needs.

Choosing the best vacuum cleaner can be confusing. To help clear things up, you need to know what the different types of vacuum cleaners are, what the main features you can find in a vacuum cleaner, and what type of flooring you will use with a vacuum cleaner.

There are two main types of vacuum cleaner: upright and cylindrical. Both offer advantages and disadvantages. Before deciding whether to do it in a boat or upright, you should ask yourself a few questions. The following guidelines will help you find the answer.

Upright vacuums are heavier than cylindrical vacuums. A vertical vacuum cleaner can be more difficult to maneuver and less suitable for cleaning small spaces. If weight is an issue, then it's better with a cartridge vacuum. Many studs come with attachments to help you clean up the hardest places to get to. The Oreck XL upright vacuum is one of the lightest on the market, weighing in at just 8lbs! However, the Oreck does not come with accessories, and you have to wind the cable by hand. The main advantage of upright vacuums is the suction power. The motor is closer to the vacuum head than a cylinder.

Cylinder vacuums are easier to use because motor units tend to be smaller and you can vacuum a large area with your head, without having to move the motor. Most cylindrical vacuums come with accessories located inside them for quick retrieval and storage. The Electrolux Harmony canister vacuum is an excellent vacuum and is designed to be ultra quiet.

Both the upright and canister vacuum offer features to make cleaning better, more convenient or safer. The following is a list of the main features that come with vacuum cleaners. It should be noted that the more features a vacuum cleaner has, the more expensive it will be.

Power

A powerful vacuum cleaner can depend on many things, but the power of the motor is a very good indicator of its power. The more watts a hand held vacuum narrow spaces cleaner has, the more powerful it is. A good figure for a cylinder cleaner is around 1,400 watts and 1,300 for an upright position.

Bag or bagless

This seems to be the last and most confusing feature of many vacuum cleaners. Until recently, all vacuum cleaners accumulated dirt in a bag. However, this changed when Dyson vacuums hit the market. The main disadvantage with vacuum cleaners that use bags is the loss of suction as the bag fills up. A bagless vacuum like the Dyson DC07 upright vacuum does not use dust bags, but induces suction through centrifugal force. Vacuums that do not use bags do not lose suction power. Bagless vacuums tend to be more expensive than bagged vacuums. Another disadvantage of bagless vacuums is emptying the dust cup. Bag models can be more hygienic because dirt and dust collects in a sealed bag. If you or someone in your home is asthmatic, then it is best to look for a bagged cleaner.

Filtration

When a vacuum absorbs dirt, some particles are expelled by the vacuum exhaust. The type of filter determines the size and number of particles that are ejected. There are now three types of filters on offer. Standard filtration is now generally found in inexpensive vacuum cleaners. If you buy a vacuum cleaner with a standard filtration, be sure to look for one with more than one level of filtration. Class S and HEPA filters greatly reduce the amount and size of particles that are emitted into the air. These filter types retain up to 99.97% dust, down to 0.3 microns (microscopic size). Allergy sufferers should only consider using HEPA filters. There are now many highly rated HEPA vacuums, with the Eureka 3684D Canister Vacuum being one of the best.

Other types of vacuum cleaners

There are many other types of vacuum cleaners that offer specialized cleaning capabilities. Stick vacuums are lightweight and designed for small cleaning jobs and are great for high areas like the top of curtains. Handheld vacuums are also designed to clean up spills and generally come with a wall mount and charge unit.

Steam vacuums use steam to remove dirt from carpets. These are very effective in going out to earth.