Choosing a vacuum cleaner is definitely not as simple as walking into a shop or visiting a website and choosing the first that you see. You can choose between upright or cylinder vacuums, bagged or bagless, and whether you want a micro or HEPA filter. You can also buy lightweight, small, and quiet vacuums that are ideal for specific circumstances and you should always check that you’re getting the best suction for your money whichever type of cleaner you opt for.
Upright Or Cylinder
The cylinder vacuum cleaner was actually designed for use on hard floors while uprights were created with carpeted floors in mind. However, there is now a degree of crossover and so you can buy variants of each that are designed for cleaning all floors. This means that you can choose depending on which style of vacuum you are more comfortable with and which you find more convenient.
Bagged Or Bagless
Bagged vacuum cleaners are being overtaken in popularity by their bagless counterparts. There’s no need to pay for new vacuum bags and because you don’t dispose of old bags it means that bagless are better for the environment. When choosing a bagless vacuum you will need to decide whether you want a filter vacuum, a single cyclonic one, or a multiple cyclonic vacuum cleaner.
Lightweight, Small, And Quiet Vacuums
If upright and cylinder vacuums are considered standard then there is also a range of specialist vacuums that have particular applications in mind. Lightweight vacuums are good for getting around numerous obstacles and are also ideal for use by elderly and disabled people. Small vacuums are good for use in restricted spaces and the quiet vacuum cleaner can be used when noise is an issue.
The Vacuum Cleaner Filter
There are two general types of filter used in vacuum cleaners – a micro filter or a HEPA filter. The micro filter is considered more basic and is usually found on basic vacuum models while HEPA filters pick up more allergens and pollutants. HEPA filters are especially popular with allergy and asthma sufferers but can also help to rid any property of bad smells and potentially harmful pollutants.