Choosing the right vacuum for your house may seem like a daunting task, but worry no more. This blog will give you an in-depth look on which vacuums work best with taking care of carpet.
The first step of choosing a vacuum is to pick the one that matches your cleaning needs. Checking all of the features is the next step. If possible, take time to test the vacuum at a local store. Finally, be aware of the noise level that the vacuum produces.
There are many different types of vacuums and each have positives and negatives. I hope this chart helps you decide.
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Upright Vacuums |
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Pros – easy to store, they provide a wider cleaning swath than canisters, great at deep-cleaning carpets |
Cons – they are heavy to maneuver, they produce a loud noise level |
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Canister Vacuums |
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Pros – great for cleaning bare floors, drapes, upholstery, under furniture, and on stairs; quieter than upright vacuums |
Cons – hard to store, heavy |
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Central Vacuums |
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Pros – you do not have to pull the body of the vacuum around, quiet, they do not need to be emptied frequently |
Cons – the 30-foot hose can be difficult to manage, and it takes up a lot of storage space |
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Small Vacuums |
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Pros – they’re great for quick service cleaning on short-pile carpets and bare floors |
Cons – they lack the same power and capability of full-sized vacuums |
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Robotic Vacuums |
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Pros – they do the work for you in uncluttered rooms |
Cons – they take a lot of time to set up and run, they miss corners and edges, also they sometimes close doors behind them |
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Stick Vacuums |
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Pros – weigh less, quickly clean up messes, eliminate you having to bend over to vacuum |
Cons – does not perform as well as handheld vacuums, small dirt bin, noisy |
I hope this blog has made deciding on a vacuum an easier task. Please visit http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/vacuum-cleaners/buying-guide.htm for more information about how to choose the right vacuum for your cleaning needs.
