Purchasing a vacuum cleaner is not the same as running to the grocery store and grabbing the first disinfectant off the shelf to scrub the bathroom sink. Vacuum cleaners come in a rainbow of various colors, a variety of shapes, sizes, functionalities, and prices.

Making your house, a warm and freshly clean place for yourself and your family is a job worth getting the best toolkit for. Understanding what you require and why can keep you from investing in a vacuum cleaner that doesn't attain that goal and may cost you more in the long run.

Common Vacuum Cleaner Types

There are five main categories of vacuum cleaners, each performing a slightly different purpose, although some combine those forms to provide more bang for your buck. Being aware of your vacuum cleaner's expectations can make you more intelligently and decisively pick one of the following.

1. Handheld Vacuum Cleaners

Handheld vacuums are perfect for getting those painfully hard-to-reach parts that desperately require cleaning. The most common use of handheld vacuums is vacuuming cars, because, as the name suggests, this model can be held in only one hand. Its versatility makes it a dream for suctioning up dirt and debris in a variety of tight places, but it would not serve well for overall flooring cleaning, which would take a lot of time to clean with a handheld. This kind of vacuum cleaner comes in different makes with equally different price tags.

2. Canister Vacuum Cleaners

Canister vacuum cleaners are a happy medium between the vertical model and the stick model. They are powerful like the upright cleaners but feature a slender frame, such as the stick cleaners. In this instance, a clear canister is attached to a long wand, which can be used to maintain carpeted areas and bare flooring on top. This type of vacuum cleaner tends to be one of the most expensive choices, given its technologically-forward and multi-functional design.

3. Upright Vacuum Cleaners

These cleaners are possibly the most popular and sought-after types of vacuum cleaners. When you imagine a vacuum cleaner or see one advertised in media, the image you picture is probably an upright machine. These models offer the most powerful clean-up for your house and provide the comforting benefit of usually easy-to-understand functions and accessories because most persons have used an upright vacuum cleaner at least once in their lifetime. Many models provide settings that enable these vacuum cleaners to be used on carpeted surfaces and bare floors.

4. Stick Vacuum Cleaners

While possibly the least powerful of the vacuum models, stick vacuums have a knack for getting into narrow places and doing a great job on hardwood floors, area rugs, and light carpeting. This kind of vacuum features a long stick-like handle and a slender construction. This model's slimness makes it a perfect addition to any closet space, as it tucks neatly into most corners after its role has been served.

5. Autonomous/ Robot Vacuums

Robot vacuum cleaners have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, mostly because they require little effort on your end. These vacuums can roam freely around your household, sucking up any small mess in its way. They not only save you time, but they are also able to reach areas that larger vacuums wouldn't be able to, like under the couch. One main drawback of robot vacuums is that they usually come at a steep price.

References and Resources

• Vacuuming Tips For Tight Spaces