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