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The vacuum cleaner is an essential appliance for any home. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy way to pick up dirt or the best hoover for pet hair, vacuums can keep your house fresh and clean. But with so many models such as cordless, upright, and bagless, how do you know which one will suit your home and lifestyle? To help you out, we’ve broken down the options and the features you need to consider, to find the right one for you.
How to choose the best vacuum cleaner
Vacuum cleaner features to consider..
Key vacuum cleaner features to consider:
- Storage space: Consider storage space for your vacuum cleaner. Pick a compact machine for a space-savvy option.
- Cleaning areas: Consider the crevices in your home and choose suitable attachments. For homes with pets, choose vacuums with pet tool included for easier cleaning.
- Weight: A lighter vacuum cleaner will be easier to handle and manoeuvre.
- Bagged or bagless: Choose between bagged for an allergy-friendly emptying or bagless for a quicker cleaning session.
- Bin capacity: Choose the bin or bag capacity based on your cleaning needs. A larger bin will need less emptying.
- Filters: For allergy-friendly cleaning, choose vacuums with a HEPA filter.
- Cable length: Ensure the cable length matches the room size and plug sockets.
- Battery life & charging times: For cordless vacuums, make sure the battery life is enough to avoid frequent charging.
These features will vary with each type of vacuum, so it’s good to get an idea of what each one can offer.
Choose the best vacuum cleaner for you
Our vacuum cleaner finder can help you find what you're looking for, from budget vacuum cleaners to robot or handheld vacuums. Go for models that come with additional features like pet tool or wet and dry cleaning to suit your space.
If you're not sure what you need, explore more details in this guide before giving it a go.
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Bagged or bagless vacuums?
Choosing a bagless vacuum will certainly help save some pennies on dust bags. But if you suffer with allergies, then bagged vacuums might be a better match.
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Don’t forget your dust bags and new filters (replace yearly for peak performance). Looking to maximise the use of your vacuum cleaner? Don't forget key attachments to be able to use your vacuum cleaner for stairs, crevices, and even upholstery.
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Frequently asked questions about vacuum cleaners
What is a good suction power for a vacuum?
A good suction power for a vacuum cleaner is considered to be anywhere from 100 to 200 air watts. For a traditional vacuum cleaner, it often ranges from 100 to 200 air watts. Meanwhile, you can expect a cordless stick vacuum cleaner to have a suction power of 80 to 150 air watts.
What is the best vacuum cleaner for an older person?
Cordless, lightweight models by brands such as Dyson, Shark or Hoover and robotic vacuum cleaners by Eufy are some of the best vacuum cleaners for elderly people. Some of the handheld stick vacuum cleaners are self-propelled making it an ideal option for people with arthritis.
What does a HEPA vacuum do?
A vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter is equipped to catch 99.97% of allergens such as dust mites and pollen, making it an ideal vacuum cleaner for people with allergies or respiratory issues.
Which vacuum cleaner is better, with bag or without bag?
A bagged vacuum cleaner can be a more effective machine for people with allergies as it contains the finer allergens into the bag. Meanwhile, a bagless vacuum cleaner would be a better option if you're looking for a lighter option for that requires less hassle.
Can a wet-dry vacuum replace mopping?
Yes, a wet and dry vacuum is enabled for cleaning up spills and mopping and drying at the same time, efficiently reducing the need to mop separately.
What is the best carpet cleaning machine for home use?
It all depends on your carpet cleaning needs. There is a wide variety of carpet cleaning machines with specific features to choose from. Explore options such as Vax SpotWash and Bissell SpotClean models for spot cleaning or Shark CarpetXpert and Vax Smartwash models for quick drying.
What vacuum cleaners are good for pet hair?
Models with pet tool included are the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair since these can easily remove the hair stuck on different surfaces for a clean home.
