However much we try and clean our houses, dust, junk, particles and invisible allergens always find their way to infiltrate our living spaces. We still use vacuums as the leading device in getting rid of these pesky particles or grime.
Take a look at the current market for vacuum cleaners: a huge price range can be observed, and perhaps you will wonder why there’s such a wide difference in prices. Expensive vacuum cleaners commonly possess HEPA filters in an enclosed system. HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) is an exhaust filter that retains almost all dust and dirt. Its specificity lies in its ability to retain fine particles that other filters don’t possess.
It is a common practice that, besides having a long warranty period, these vacuums also include a broader range of add-ons and practical options. While the expensive vacuums certainly have their pros, cheaper versions aren’t inappreciable.
With the current range of tools, filters and add-ons, without mentioning the appearance or functions, choosing and purchasing a vacuum cleaner can certainly become a tiresome process. This guide might be able to help educate you in varying types of vacuums, from the upright vacuum to the hand-held types.
About Vacuums
Some vacuums are designed for usage at households, while others are for commercial usage. Commercial vacuums are made to be more durable due to the rougher environment of commercial spaces like factories. In some cases, you can use your home vacuum for vacuuming smaller offices. However, some conditions require a commercial vacuum.
Which Vacuum is Perfect for You?
Upright Vacuum
In a house with predominantly rug flooring, upright vacuums have proven themselves as a suitable choice. Their rotating brush effectively penetrates the rug and pulls out hair, grime and food remain. Their wide brush helps significantly in cleaning bigger spaces; they also are easily stored due to their narrow configuration, because it doesn’t take up much space. Nearly all of them include different add-ons for cleaning and a flexible hose, which makes getting to those curtains and ceilings easier. If you make a choice to buy this type of vacuum, take notice of many different ways of vacuuming, as well as the height and brush adjustment for many types of flooring.
Vacuums with a Container
With this type, everything is stored in the housing unit of the vacuum, including the engine and filters. The vacuum hose is attached to the housing unit, and it has a brush on its other end. This vacuum has higher practicality than the upright vacuum – they can easily be transferred from one surface to another, and changing the extension is all that is needed. The practicality of these vacuums shines in some spaces, like bathrooms, under the stairs or the furniture. Although they are primarily meant to be used on bare floors or thin rugs, they can also be applied on very thick rugs.
Robot Vacuums
Some robot vacuums come with limit stickers that prevent the vacuum from accessing specific places around your household, for example, areas meant for kids or pet bowls. These robots include brushes both on the bottom and on the sides, which rotate and handle the collection of dirt as well as inserting it in the robot vacuum. They are an excellent choice for houses with parquet or thin rugs.
These robot vacuums are regulated via wi-fi and smartphone apps. The app enables you to turn the robot on or off, as well as set a schedule. There’s also an option called “charge and continue”, which makes the robot go to the nearest charging port whenever it needs to, and after recharging it will continue vacuuming. While shopping for a robot vacuum, make it a priority to check its battery life and charging time.
Hand-Held Vacuum
Sometimes, these other vacuums can be too impractical. Hand-held vacuums are an excellent choice for small apartments or studios. Even if you live in a big house, this type of vacuum can be extremely practical in getting rid of a mess which was made at the moment. A particular type of a hand-held vacuum is the wireless stick vacuum, which comes without the cable. It utilizes lithium batteries which enable longer vacuuming. Many of them come with the HEPA filter, so it is also suitable for people with allergies. Light and practical, it usually comes with at least one brush with multi-purpose extensions. They have various applications, like getting rid of stains or deep cleaning mattresses.
Which Level of Filtration Do You Need?
Even though this doesn’t seem like a big deal, perhaps you should see it as such. This especially concerns people with respiratory problems like asthma or even allergies. If you own a pet, you could also make use of a great filtration system. A filtration system is used for preventing the dirty air that was vacuumed from getting back to the environment via the air that comes out of your vacuum. If a vacuum has a more elaborate filtration system, the air that is pushed back to the environment will be cleaner. Most types include a filtration system of varying qualities.
Should You Get a Vacuum With or Without the Bag?
After deciding which filtration quality works for you, you should also decide whether you want a vacuum with or without the bag. Depending on how you perceive grime, storage and price, making this choice will be pretty straight-forward. Vacuum cleaners without a bag come with a container that will last you as long as the vacuum because you can clean and maintain it. However, some dirt particles are bound to escape while emptying the container. If you decide to go with the vacuum with a bag, it will ensure that the dust and grime are almost completely contained. In this way, nothing comes back to the environment. It is a great choice for allergically sensitive families. The negative aspect of this type is the price of replacing the bag.
Whichever type you choose to buy, make sure to pay attention to the upkeep. If the vacuum you purchased is on the more high-end side, maintaining the product and making sure it is properly handled is a priority. After purchasing your vacuum, you should read the manufacturer’s manual for information as well as cleaning and maintaining tips.