Five Facts About Vacuum Cleaners
There are more than a dozen manufacturers and, literally, hundreds of models from which to choose. Hoover is the largest, Kenmore the next. Some makes you’re already familiar with, like Dirt Devil, Eureka and Kirby. And others will surprise you because they’re better known for making other things, like Panasonic, Sharp, Sanyo and Samsung.
JUST THE VAC FACTS, PLEASE!
Whatever make or model you end up buying, here are 5 free basic facts that you should know:
1. Vacuum cleaners come in two basic styles, upright and canister. The upright vacuum stands by itself and is a single unit without a long hose. The canister vacuum has a small, compact unit that rolls along the floor and is attached to a long hose.
2. Upright vacuums are generally better for vacuuming carpeting (as opposed to flooring) and tend to be less expensive.
3. Canister vacuums tend to vacuum bare floors better because they often have more versatile attachments. They are better on stairs and difficult to reach areas, like curtains.
4. According to Consumer Reports, paying more money for ‘high-end’ features, such as dirt sensors, increased amps or increased suction power may make little difference in the vacuum cleaner’s performance. Also, expensive, ‘high end’ vacuums often do not perform any better than less expensive models.
5. If you’re looking to get a vacuum that’s the best buy, spend a few minutes thinking about how you will use the vacuum cleaner. If you have mostly carpets, no stairs and window blinds, you may want an upright. If you like to vacuum your car, have a two story house, and a pet who leaves hair on your sofa, consider a canister.
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