| With the vast selection of styles, models and | | | | vacuums are light weight, can be either corded or |
| manufacturers in the vacuum cleaner industry it | | | | cordless and most can be mounted on a wall. |
| can become a little overwhelming on where to | | | | Cordless performance depends a lot on the |
| start looking for the right vacuum for your | | | | charge of the battery, as the battery power |
| specific cleaning needs. The following information | | | | drops so does the suction power. Two styles of |
| should help give you a starting point and speed up | | | | hand held vacuums include; straight suction or |
| your search in getting the right vacuum.Deep | | | | suction with a power brush to agitate the carpet |
| Cleaning Vacuums (or steam vacuums):Typical | | | | or upholstery for a deeper clean, this works very |
| features on a deep cleaning vacuum include | | | | well on pet hair. Other available attachments |
| rotating brushes that agitate the carpet pile and | | | | include: a brush for upholstery, crevice tool, |
| loosen the dirt for a more thorough clean; on hard | | | | extension wand and a switch to lock the machine |
| floor surfaces the rotating brushes gently scrub | | | | in the on position. |
| the floor clean. Some models have a handy | | | | If you are considering a hand held vacuum |
| automatic tool conversion button or switch that | | | | determine its primary purpose, will it be used |
| you push/flip as you move from carpeted | | | | occasionally on small jobs or part of a regular |
| surfaces to hard floor surfaces or vice versa.The | | | | cleaning schedule. Determining this will better guide |
| most common use for a deep cleaning vacuum is | | | | you to selecting the right model.Broom |
| for the removal of carpet stains, hot water and | | | | Vacuums:Broom vacuums or stick vacuums are |
| the cleaning solution are pushed deep into the | | | | ideal for small apartments, those quick clean ups in |
| carpet to extract the stain. Special nozzles can be | | | | the kitchen, bathroom or family room. The benefit |
| attached to make it more effective. When the | | | | of a broom vacuum is its light weight, if you have |
| job is complete you just empty the container, | | | | trouble pushing your heavier standard upright, this |
| most models are equipped with a handy one hand | | | | may come as welcome relief. You have the |
| tank removal. | | | | option of getting your vacuum corded or cordless, |
| Deep cleaning frequency: If you take a scheduled | | | | allowing you the freedom to roam around the |
| approach to cleaning your carpets they will look | | | | house spot cleaning. The light weight, usually just |
| cleaner longer. Clean entrances every 4-6 weeks, | | | | 2lbs.-7lbs, allows you to easily store the unit in the |
| bedrooms about every 8 weeks, main traffic | | | | closet taking up minimal space.For quick, |
| areas every 12 weeks, clean the entire house | | | | convenient disposal of dirt and debris most |
| every 15 months.Hand Held Vacuums:Hand held | | | | models are bagles. |