Your old vacuum cleaner has become ineffective, and now you want a replacement. A search online is all it takes to realize that getting the right machine can be more challenging than you thought. You can easily be caught up with different brands and models when perusing vacuums in magazines or online shops. Sometimes you may end up with a machine that does not fit your needs.
Your Flooring Type
This is the most obvious thing to consider when getting a vacuum cleaner. The common types of flooring include hard floors, carpeting, or a combination of both. For many homes with a lot of carpeting, an upright vacuum cleaner is the right one. If you like a canister type, there are many options for you to choose from. You need to ensure that it has a motorized brush roll, height adjustment option, and floor nozzle for different pile carpets.
Need to Control Allergens
Studies show that people spend about 85% of their time indoors where pollutants are five times higher as compared to outdoor pollutant concentrations. You have to consider controlling allergens if there is someone in your family who has allergies or asthma. A vacuum cleaner offers HEPA filtration, which is an important contributor to improving air quality.
Frequency of Use
There is a need to take the frequency of your cleaning into consideration when purchasing a vacuum cleaner. If you have floors that quickly accumulate dust, pet fur, dirt, sand, and crumbs, then daily vacuuming is necessary. In such a case, you need a vacuum cleaner that is easy to access and makes this routine task an easy one. It is a good idea to consider a robotic vacuum that you can schedule it to clean when at work or doing your errands to ensure a grit-free floor.
Levels in Your Home
How many flights of stairs do you have in your home? Remember that you will need to carry your vacuum up and down. Fortunately, several light-weight cordless machines have excellent suction power and can handle multiple floor types. Even for the canister and upright vacuums, you can find styles that are easy to transport between the floors. If you have different types of floors on each level, you may need more than one vacuum cleaner. Few machines can handle a wide range of floor types.