Friday, December 31, 2010

The Right Vacuum Cleaner Information

By Steve Jenkins


You should do the proper research and pick the right vacuum cleaner for the job at hand.

Deep cleaning vacuums have many features. These types of vacuums have rotating brushes that agitate the carpet pile and loosen the dirt for a more through cleaning. There are some models that offer a handy automatic tool conversion button or switch that you can push or flip as you move from carpet to hardwood floor.

Hand held vacuums are light weight, can be corded or cordless, and you can even mount most of them on the wall if you prefer. The performance of the cordless models will depend on the charge of the battery, as the battery power drops, so will the suction power.

The two types of hand held vacuums include straight suction and suction with a power brush. If you are considering a hand held vacuum cleaner, you should consider its primary purpose, if you plan to use it on a regular basis or occasionally on smaller jobs.

Stick or broom vacuums are excellent for smaller apartments, quick clean ups in the kitchen, or a family room. The benefit of a broom vacuum is the ultra light weight. If you have trouble pushing your heavier upright around, the broom vacuum may come as a relief. You'll also have the option of getting your vacuum corded or cordless.

They usually weight 2 - 7 lbs. and allow you to easily store them in the closet, as they take up a minimum amount of space. For quick disposal of the dirt and debris, most models are also bagless as well.

The wet/dry vacuum combination may be the most versatile vacuum cleaner on the market today, with many attachments and functions it is a very handy machine to have around your home. The canister types can vary from the smaller 6 gallon sizes to the larger 22 gallon sizes.

The HP ranges as well, from 2 to 10 HP. You should always try to match the size of the unit to the size of the job and frequency of use.

One of the most popular features of an upright vacuum cleaner is the bagless system. In addition to the increased performance, there is no need to purchase any bags. Emptying the canister can be a little dusty, although it's still better than messing with bags.

Most upright models come with a standard set of attachments that may even include an upholstery tool, a crevice tool, and even an extension wand. A retractable cord and manual or automatic pile adjustments are other features. A HEPA filter is another popular feature found with most upright vacuums.

Canister vacuum cleaners normally include retractable cords. Considering the fact that most cords are around 25 foot in length, this feature will prevent you from having to drag the cord around and possibly damage furniture. A mere push of a button or a slight tug on the cord will retract it into the canister of the vacuum for storage.

The nozzle can be one of two types, nozzle or power nozzle. To get your carpet as clean as possible you should use the power nozzle, which will agitate the carpet and loosen up the dirt for deeper cleaning.

Another feature worth looking for is a suction control switch, this will allow you to adjust the flow of air for cleaning delicate material such as upholstery and drapery.




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