Which Vacuum Should I Buy?
Depending
on the carpet style you buy, some carpet manufacturers might suggest that
you use a vacuum without a beater bar or roller brush. They fear that carpet
will become damaged by the revolving brushes. This is true with some Berbers
and other looped style carpets. The carpet warranty will be void if you do
not follow their carpet care instructions to the letter.
Some
carpet manufacturers warn against using a vacuum with too much suction and
will not cover any carpet damage if this should happen. I think that if a
carpet can be sucked apart with a vacuum, the carpet is not made very well
and should be avoided. Who wants to buy a carpet that will fall apart from
using a good vacuum? Not me!
There are
many good quality vacuums available today and while I don't specifically recommend
any one model or brand in particular. You have to decide which vacuum will
meet your needs and goals (and pocketbook!) Do you want professional
help choosing the right vacuum for you? Get expert help just by filling out
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prices on new vacuums?
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In
my home....
The Dyson was the
first vacuum I saw with the cyclonic feature and I now own one. It is a very useful and
powerful vacuum. It has easy to use attachments and my wife just loves it.
With four teens and two cats in the house, we needed a super powerful vacuum
to deal with all the hair. Dyson
has several new models to choose from, including models designed for homes with pets, that's the one
I purchased for my family.
Be prepared to spend some serious money on any good
quality vacuum because it's a good investment. You have to consider the value
compared to the life of your carpet. How much does new
carpet cost? A good vacuum can literally help your carpet last years longer.
Using a bad vacuum or not vacuuming enough can cause your carpet to lose
half of it's intended life span. Ouch!
The
New High Tech Vacuums
Gone are the
days where all a vacuum had to do was suck up loose dirt. Today's new
technology allows the vacuum to help clean the air, remove pollutants,
pollen, mites, and even kill bacteria with a UV light feature. Still, there
are two main features that your vacuum must be able to perform well:
One:
To beat and/or brush the carpet to help loosen dirt, dust and debris. This
is why it is important to have a beater bar / roller brush on your vacuum. Many canister type
vacuums do not have a beater bar and therefore do not do a sufficient job of
removing dirt.
Two: To have
sufficient suction to remove all the dirt and debris trapped in the carpet pile.
The suction power of vacuums is determined by the motor amperage or amps. Older
model vacuums used to get plugged up and lose suction power when the bag became
full. New models now have a cyclonic effect that prevents the vacuum from losing
it's suction power.
Features,
options, benefits and more...
Beyond
these two basic functions, every other added feature you may opt to have on your
vacuum just makes using your vacuum more fun, easier to use, and makes you feel
better about what it cost you. You don't have to spend more for features you
don't need so consider your situation carefully. It's like buying a car, you can
pay extra to get air conditioning if you want, but you may not need to if you
live in Alaska. Here are some of the options you may want to consider having on
your next vacuum:
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Hepa filter
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Cyclonic or wind-tunnel design
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Extra powerful motor (measured in amps)
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Bag-less design
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Light-weight design
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Extra Attachments
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Self- propelled or power assist
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Pet or animal-hair models
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Fold-down models
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Ergonomic designs
Vacuum Maintenance
No
matter what the vacuum maker says in their ads, all Vacuums
require regular care and maintenance and unless you can do this yourself, you need to
have your vacuum serviced on a regular basis. In my home, my daughters all
have long hair and it gets wrapped up around the roller brush / beater bar.
I have to remove the hair several times a year.
Finding
the right vacuum cleaner is very important. The best vacuum will have features
that suit your needs as well as have the capability to do a good job of cleaning
you carpets, furniture and other household duties.
You need
to have a vacuum that is simple and easy to operate and has the features you need
to help you get the job done properly and efficiently. I have found that if a
vacuum is too complicated to use or too heavy, no one will enjoy using it. And if everyone in
your household dislikes using it, your carpet will not get the deep-cleaning it requires.
Vacuum
Allergy Ratings
Concerned
about allergies and air quality? Take a look at these allergy ratings for vacuums provided by ABC
Vacuum Warehouse. Vacuum
Cleaner Allergy Ratings
Carpet
Vacuuming, Carpet Care and Your Carpet Warranty!
You must follow your
carpet manufacturer's carpet cleaning guidelines to the letter if you want to
keep you carpet warranty in force. You can clean your carpets yourself if you
keep all the receipts for cleaning solutions and detailed records. Before and
after photos would be nice to have too. Otherwise, you should hire a
professional to clean your carpets every year or two. Keep the receipts!
Read your carpet warrant and follow the carpet maintenance suggestions to
the letter.
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questions...
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