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CartHere’s How to Choose the Best Vacuum Cleaner
The right vacuum will make household deep cleaning and touch-ups easier and more efficient. When choosing between vacuums, consider type, power source, waste receptacle (bag or bagless), and features such as filtration. The right vacuum will suit your lifestyle and home design, making household cleaning a breeze. Here’s how to find it.
Vacuum Cleaner Types
Vacuums come in a huge range of styles, each best suited to specific lifestyles, floor surfaces, and cleaning needs.
TIP: There are benefits to owning more than one vacuum. Consider a heavy-duty model to tackle weekly cleaning and a handheld vac for light touch-ups.
Vacuum Cleaners by Power Source
Picking a type of vacuum is just the start. The other main purchase criteria is power source: Do you want the extra power of a corded electric vacuum, or the convenience of a cordless battery-powered model?
Bag vs. Bagless Vacuums
Vacuum Filters 101
Every vacuum has a filter to trap fine particles and dust, but some filters do a better job than others. If someone in your home has allergies or asthma, a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter is a must. HEPA filters remove 99.97% of all particles as small as 0.3 microns in size.
Special Care for Surfaces
Some vacuums are better for carpet, while others are better on bare floors, such as hardwood, stone, tile, or laminate. Some are suitable for both, with manual or automatic settings for low- or high-pile carpet and bare floors.
Accessories & Attachments to Boost Vacuum Performance
Finally, consider the accessories and attachments that a prospective vacuum is either sold with or is compatible with. These optional add-on tools improve functionality, making it easier to clean different types of flooring, furniture surfaces, walls, and window treatments.
Most vacuums come with a selection of standard attachments, such as:
A crevice tool for narrow spots
A small upholstery brush for furniture
An extension wand for added reach
A round brush for dusting
Canister vacuums often come with a bare floor brush for removing fine dust and grit from hardwood, tile, stone, and laminate.
Premium attachments may come with a new vacuum or be purchased separately as upgrades. Consider:
A power or turbo brush for deep-cleaning pet hair from upholstery and car seats
A ceiling fan tool that can get to the top of fan blades and between blinds
A flexible crevice tool that can get into hard-to-reach corners or behind furniture and appliances
A soft-bristle dusting brush for gently cleaning lampshades and fragile items
Need more cleaning inspiration? Browse our vacuum cleaner selection and enjoy a clean, dust-free home.
