Vacuum Cleaner information to help make you're house cleaning easier by getting the right vacuum to

Vacuum Cleaner information to help make you're house cleaningeasier by getting the right vacuum to meet your cleaning needsDeep Cleaning Vacuums (or steam vacuums): Typical features on adeep cleaning vacuum include rotating brushes that agitate thecarpet pile and loosen the dirt for a more thorough clean; onhard floor surfaces the rotating brushes gently scrub the floorclean. Some models have a handy automatic tool conversion buttonor switch that you push/flip as you move from carpeted surfacesto hard floor surfaces or vice versa. The most common use for adeep cleaning vacuum is for the removal of carpet stains, hotwater and the cleaning solution are pushed deep into the carpetto extract the stain. Special nozzles can be attached to make itmore effective. When the job is complete you just empty thecontainer, most models are equipped with a handy one hand tankremoval. Deep cleaning frequency: If you take a scheduledapproach to cleaning your carpets they will look cleaner longer.Clean entrances every 4-6 weeks, bedrooms about every 8 weeks,main traffic areas every 12 weeks, clean the entire house every15 months.Hand Held Vacuums: Hand held vacuums are light weight, can beeither corded or cordless and most can be mounted on a wall.Cordless performance depends a lot on the charge of the battery,as the battery power drops so does the suction power. Two stylesof hand held vacuums include; straight suction or suction with apower brush to agitate the carpet or upholstery for a deeperclean, this works very well on pet hair. Other availableattachments include: a brush for upholstery, crevice tool,extension wand and a switch to lock the machine in the onposition. If you are considering a hand held vacuum determineits primary purpose, will it be used occasionally on small jobsor part of a regular cleaning schedule. Determining this willbetter guide you to selecting the right model.Broom Vacuums: Broom vacuums or stick vacuums are ideal forsmall apartments, those quick clean ups in the kitchen, bathroomor family room. The benefit of a broom vacuum is its lightweight, if you have trouble pushing your heavier standardupright, this may come as welcome rel...

...ief. You have the option ofgetting your vacuum corded or cordless, allowing you the freedomto roam around the house spot cleaning. The light weight,usually just 2lbs.-7lbs, allows you to easily store the unit inthe closet taking up minimal space. For quick, convenientdisposal of dirt and debris most models are bagles. Broom/stickvacuums work great on those small jobs but they just don't havethe power or capacity to clean larger homes, however they are agreat companion to your regular size vacuum cleaner. If you havenever owned a broom/stick vacuum you might be surprised at howoften and useful you find it. Wet/Dry Vacuums: Wet/Dry vacuums may be the most versatilevacuum cleaner on the market, with numerous attachments andfunctions it is handy appliance to have around the house.Canister sizes can vary greatly from the smaller 6 gallon to thelarger 22 gallon. Horsepower ranges from about 2 H.P. up to 10H.P. Try to match the size of unit to the size of the job andthe frequency of use. Some beneficial features to look for in awet/dry vacuum include: Pleated Cartridge Filter: These filterswill save you time and money. Just pull it out when it's full ofdust and rinse it off with water. Wheel Base: Make sure yourmachine has a wide wheel base, this will help stop it fromtipping over, and they generally pull easier. Drain Valve: Tomake it easier to empty liquids some units have a drain valve ornozzle located at the bottom of the canister. Auto shut-off:This sensor has the ability to tell when your vacuum is full ofwater and automatically turn off the motor. Some of the toolsyou can add to a wet/dry vacuum cleaner include: a scrubbingbrush, crevice tool, water nozzle, combination nozzle (wet &dry), extension wand, cleaning kits and some larger models havethe ability to attach a leaf blower. Upright Vacuums: One of the most common features of an uprightmodel is the bagles system. In addition to increasedperformance, there is no need to purchase any bags saving youtime and money. Emptying the bagles canister can be a littledusty. Some bagged upright vacuums feature a full-bag alertwhich will notify you when the bag is getting to full. Bothbagged and ba...

...agles styles may offer a dirt sensor that notifiesyou when there is a certain level of particles in the air streamindicating there is still some dirt not being sucked up into thebag. An on/off switch for the power brush is good safety featureto have in case the vacuum accidentally gets pulled over yourfeet or cord as you focus on using the attachments. Most uprightmodels come with a standard set of attachments that may includean upholstery tool, a crevice tool and an extension wand. Aretractable cord, manual or automatic pile-height adjustment aretwo more handy features. Some vacuums allow the dirt to besucked through the bag initially before it reaches the fan,other systems have the dirt goes through the fan first then tothe bag, this may damage the fan. A HEPA filter is anothercommon feature found on upright vacuum cleaners.Canister Vacuums: Retractable cords are common on canistervacuums and considering most cords are around 25 feet in lengththis handy feature helps from having to drag the cord around andpossibly damaging furniture. A push of a button or slight tug onthe cord will retract it into the vacuums canister. The nozzleis usually one of two types, a suction nozzle or a power nozzle.To thoroughly clean the carpet it is recommended that you usethe power nozzle which will agitate the carpet and loosen up thedirt for a deeper cleaning. Another feature to look for on acanister vacuum is a suction-control switch; this allows you toadjust the airflow for cleaning delicate material like draperyand upholstery. Some handle grips also have an automatic shutoff should you loose your grip and let go of the handle.Pile-height adjustment is another feature that may be offered ona canister vacuum. Being able to match the height of the vacuumto the height of the carpet will improve cleaning. Automaticpile-height adjustment does not seem to work as effective asmanually adjusting the height of the vacuum cleaner.I hope the previous information helped to narrow down yoursearch to the style of vacuum cleaner that is best suited foryour cleaning needs. Next you just need to compare the differentmanufacturers' models and features in your price range.