Talk about vacuums – robotic vacuums, handheld vacs, vacuum cleaners that can remove pet hair and smells, vacuums equipped with UV light, and all the other vacuums that come with all sorts of thingamajigs. Today’s vacuums are loaded with features your mother would never have believed possible. Indeed the vacuum cleaner manufacturers have made strides when it comes to cleaning technology.
That said, sadly as of yet there’s no machine equipped with a wand that you wave and POOF, the house is clean.
However, the rise of these extraordinary cleaning machines also has its repercussions since many consumers have complained about how some vacuums have fallen short of their expectations. Just read on vacuum cleaner reviews if you want proof of these unhappy customers. Because it’s true sometimes the performance of some vacuums falls embarrassingly short to the promises of vacuuming nirvana that the manufacturers make too.
In short, you simply can’t be too sure whether you’re getting yourself a high quality vacuum or not. Not with all the models on display beckoning you to take them home. So while this super techy stuff may lure you in, perhaps you have to consider what you really need for cleaning your home in the first place before whipping out your credit card. Asking questions like the following…
How’s it put together? How’s it stacked up from a construction point of view? Is the vacuum durable enough for frequent use or is it more on the delicate side?
Does it have a bag or a dust bin? Bagless vacs are all the rage you know. For some. Others prefer the more traditional vacuum bag routine.
Is there a HEPA filter between you and mold spores, dust particles and pollen? Should there be?
Can you hear me now? Or at all? Some vacuum cleaners weigh in high on the decibel level meter. Others, while not whisper quiet, are definitely easier on the ears. Anything under 70 decibels is decent.
Do you have to start the day with several bowls of Wheaties in order to maneuver the beast around? Or is it more the nimble sort that even Grandma can handle?
How’s it rated in the accessory department? Will you have the tools you need to clean the house? Or will you have to improvise? Do you find crevice tools, upholstery tool, an assortment of brushes and other such things to help you whistle while you work?
Is the machine just another pretty face or does it go the distance when it comes to suction power? Suckability, if that’s a word, is after all the name of the game here. Does it start out strong and finish the same way? Or is it lacking enough power right out of the box?
What about amenities? Like a toe switch at least that lets you fire things up without having to bend over. Or fingertip controls that let you operate everything from the handle for the most part. Is there a telescoping wand for high out of the way places? What about shedding light on the subject as in a light onboard to help you see what you’re vacuuming up. Is there an easy pile-height adjustment that lets you raise or lower the head without scratching the floor? These may not be essentials but if you have any hope of getting on with life beyond house cleaning they can sure be nice to have.
Are you buried under pet hair? Then you need a specialist. Or a vacuum that can make short work of the largest fur balls while clearing the air of annoying pet hair.
Do you need a multi tasker or are your floors all hard wood and tile or all carpeted with not a hard surface in sight?
Sure this may be quite a wish list. And no one canister or upright may fill the bill completely. But if you’re going to keep ahead of the dirt you need the right tool for the job. An affordable super sucker doesn’t have to suck up loose floorboards to be up to the task. But wouldn’t such cleaning power at your fingertips be nice?
