Finding the best vacuum cleaner for your needs can be a overwhelming job, because there are so many manufacturers, as well as hundreds of different machines to select from. Where exactly does one start and exactly how does one narrow down the options? Let's go through the top 4 questions consumers ask when it's time to get a new vacuum cleaner.

Canister vs Upright - Which is Superior?

Back in the day, canisters were recommended for bare flooring surfaces and uprights were advised for carpets and rugs. Even though that was the norm, these days that line is blurred by multi-purpose vacuums that are equipped and accessorized to handle nearly every flooring surface present in today's houses.

Carpets need a vacuum which has a power-driven brush roll to fully clean as well as rejuvenate carpet fibres. Hard floors need a non-motorized brush roll or a separate wand together with an 8-10 in. wide flooring brush. You don't ever want to use a motor-driven floor head for bare floor work or you run the risk of damaging the flooring. If you have to clean both carpeting and hard floors, be sure that the vacuum cleaner you finally choose comes with a powered brush roll that can be operated via an on/off switch or that automatically turns itself off when the vacuum is in the parked position.

Just What Is The Best Vacuum For Those Who Have Respiratory Allergies?

You have no doubt heard about H.E.P.A. filtration, as a matter of fact, most vacuums available nowadays come with H.E.P.A. (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters or dust bags as standard equipment. HEPA filtration captures particulates as small as .3 microns, which is smaller than pollen, mold, pet dander, and most household dust and other irritants, all of which can exacerbate allergy symptoms. However, a HEPA filter is only as good as the vacuum cleaner around it, which means, 100% of the airflow must pass through both the containment vessel and the filtration system for HEPA filtration to do a darn bit of good. The most effective HEPA vacuum ought to have a completely-sealed system to ensure that no unfiltered air can escape, consequently the air will be fresher and cleaner, creating a more healthy indoor environment.

What Is The Best Vacuum For Families With Animals?

It does not require much time for the fur to start flying, literally, once you introduce dogs and cats into your home. With both cats and dogs comes increased vacuum cleaning so that you can keep pace with shedding, dander, and dust. Pets that are indoor/outdoor animals, carry in still more dirt and debris into the house.

Lots of vacuum cleaners are often marketed at dog and cat owners with words like "Animal" or "Pet" as part of their names. The name on the vacuum cleaner does not matter, the quality of its features are what count. Most high quality vacuum cleaners with excellent suction plus a high quality, powered beater bar will perform well within a pet environment.

Bagged Or Bag-less ~ Which Is Actually Best?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Bagged vacuum cleaners are often a bit more sanitary when emptying the vacuum cleaner, however, replacement bags are likely pricey, fill up quickly, as well as harbor animal and various other odors to be released back into your house anytime the machine is used.

Bagless vacuums are normally emptied following each use and in most cases utilize washable filters, which means there's no place to harbor odors, leaving your house smelling much cleaner. Bag-less vacuums are also a lot more economical over the life of the machine because you have zero bags to purchase.