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Vacuum Cleaner Buying Guide
Looking to purchase a vacuum cleaner in the near future? Well, you are in the right place! We have a vacuum buying guide, reviews and an excellent forum that will help you in your quest.
The Basics
One of life’s most irritating chores, vacuuming can be made even more odious when the vacuum cleaner just doesn’t do the job. Little pieces of thread or dirt or even dust stubbornly cling to the rug’s nap while you drag the beast (oops, I mean vacuum cleaner) across the floor. If you are vigorously nodding your head yes, or haven’t even bought a vacuum cleaner, maybe now is the time to investigate the options.
If you already own a vacuum cleaner, it might be time to assess how it is operating. Are you having a hard time getting it to pickup dirt and debris? Or is your stripped down model not doing the variety of things a newer model would? There are bagless models that will save you from emptying those sneeze producing full bags. Or maybe you need something with more power, or less for simple cleanup. Or even if this is your first venture into vacuumology, it’s a good idea to go shopping armed with some information before you buy.
A few years ago you simply had to choose canister (for your wood or tile floors or easy maneuvering) or upright (for carpet and rugs). Today vacuums can range from a quick little Dustbuster to a whole house system, with an army of choices in between to meet your specific needs.
If you are a once in awhile cleaner with pretty simple vacuuming routine, then an upright might be the best choice for you. However, add some children, sprinkle liberally with dropped Cheerios, throw in a staircase or two and you have a recipe requiring two or more vacuum cleaners to help you control the mess. Before you walk out of your house, assess what cleaning jobs the vacuum will be doing, and how often. This can be a costly trip and you don’t want to get a vacuum that will not do the job you require, or overpurchase such that one or two vacuums never see the light of day. Vacuums can cost anywhere from $50 to over $1,000. Here are some tips to help you make the right choice for you.
Upright vacuums
Canister vacuums
Small hand held vacuum cleaners
Stick vacuum cleaners
Wet dry vacs
Steam vacuums
HEPA, and what it means to you when you shop
Buying tips
Central vacuum systems
Installing central vac systems
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