Vacuum Cleaners

Abigail Franks asked:


How good, necessary and important is a filter when talking about vacuum cleaner filters. Every vacuum cleaner on the market today seems to push that they have some kind of special filtration or even use HEPA type filters and are the cleanest vacuums available. My question is how much of this filter mania is a marketing gimmick, versus what is actually needed by the consumer.

Understand that we’re not talking about folks that have allergies or suffer from asthma. It’s understood and completely reasonable that people living with respiratory difficulties would want in demand the absolute cleanest air filtration available. For the rest of us however, I simply wonder if there’s any benefit to paying for that type of absolute clean air filtering from a health perspective.

We know that any dirt not captured by the vacuum cleaner bag were filter will end up back in the house. This by itself justifies at least some interest in a good filtering system for any new vacuum cleaner under consideration. After all, why vacuum the house only to have the dirt redeposit itself back onto the furniture and carpets?

Also consider that a vacuum cleaner filter is critical to the efficient suction and dirt handling ability of the unit. A good filter will keep the dirt and grit from entering critical mechanical parts, which in turn will cause unnecessary abrasion and premature part failure.

Another point is that many vacuum cleaner filters are considered consumable items. This means like vacuum cleaner bags, they may need to be replaced regularly with the new filter. This is an added ongoing cost and should be considered when looking for a new vacuum cleaner. Many units on the market today have washable filters that remove this ongoing expense.

Still, how important is a vacuum cleaner filter to the average consumer that doesn’t have allergies or an asthmatic condition to consider? Do we really need that high efficiency particulate absorbing HEPA type filter that catches 99.7% of all particles that are 3 µ or less in diameter?

The answer surprisingly, is yes and the reason has nothing to do with not having asthma or allergy symptoms.

It has everything to do with:

1. We want a cleaner house and want to capture all the dirt possible

2. A good filtration system will protect our vacuum cleaner investment

3. Many HEPA type filters are now washable which saves us money

In the end, most consumers should be very interested in obtaining the best available vacuum cleaner filter in a given price range when shopping for new equipment. A good vacuum cleaner filter system makes it easier to keep our house cleaner. As a side benefit, it probably also better protects our health



Arlene

Elizabeth V. Bindas asked:


Thank God for Hoover vacuum cleaner parts. I don’t know if you’ve been shopping for a new vacuum cleaner recently, but it seems to me as though the cost of a good vacuum cleaner is ridiculous! Some brands can run upwards of $1,500, which is just entirely too much to spend on a machine that I try to use as infrequently as possible. The fact that you can finance a vacuum cleaner and pay for it over the course of a couple of years is asinine to me.

After having my Hoover vacuum cleaner for what seemed like an eternity, the poor thing finally gave out. It was a hand me down model that was given to me from my aunt, and it lasted me all through college and well into my twenties. Hoovie, as I affectionately called him, always did the trick and didn’t seem to spazz out too much when he sucked up bobby pins, thumb tacks and spare change. When the vacuum suddenly stopped working and I started looking into buying a new one, I knew I had to try to revive old Hoovie. I just couldn’t afford to pay for a new one, so I took him to a vacuum cleaner repair shop. They fixed him up just as good as the day he came off of the assembly line, using genuine Hoover vacuum cleaner parts.

Ever since the vacuum cleaner repair shop replaced some old fixtures with Hoover vacuum cleaner parts, my vacuum has been as good as new. While vacuuming has never been fun for me, it isn’t the arduous chore that it once was. I still try to vacuum as little as humanly possible, but that has nothing to do with the vacuum at all. I just really hate cleaning.



Paula

redhead asked:


I’m looking for a new vacuum & will probably go with an upright. I don’t really like the bagless kind because they seem messy. I do quite a bit of cleaning & want something that works well on bare floors also. What kind will last for years?
I’m not really interested in a Dyson. I use one every week at a cleaning job & there are some things I don’t like about it, namely that it’s bagless.

Jay

Abigail Franks asked:


How in the world can a consumer decide what vacuum cleaner to buy with Dirt Devil, Miele, Eureka, Dyson, Electrolux, Kirby and so many more on the market? To make matters even more complicated, each manufacturer has numerous models in the market. We read reviews by almost everyone and it seems that every unit has their champions and complainers. What the heck is going on here?

The truth is that every one of the reviews are absolutely right! Vacuum cleaners, like any other consumer product have an array of features and benefits to meet the needs of a specific part of the market. Those that are unhappy with a specific product usually purchased based on price or advertising alone without considering what they actually needed in a vacuum.

Here’s a few things to consider when deciding on the right vacuum cleaner for you and you home.

1. Decide on a vacuum style. There’s two basic vacuum cleaner styles, the upright and the canister. The upright has the motor, handle, carpet brush and dirt storage all in 1 unit. The canister is identified as two separate pieces connected together with a hose. The vacuum head, brush and handle are one piece while the suction motor and dirt containment is in the other. Canister vacuum cleaner reviews will focus on the flexibility of design while most upright vacuum cleaner review ill show the simplicity of design.

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2. Weight. the weight of the vacuum is important if you have kids helping with the housework or it’s for people with mobility issues. A vacuum that’s to heavy to move about, no matter how well it cleans is essentially worth a lot less.

3. Cleanability or suction power. This is important only to the degree that your home gets dirty. Have a lot of people in your home? Do you have an active lifestyle that beings the neighbors and kids and pets through your home a lot? Then this is critical

4. Exhaust handling. Vacuum cleaners use air suction to pull dirt from your carpets then trap it into a dirt holding bag or bagless container. The exhaust can also throw microscopic dust particles into the air causing allergy and asthma sufferers breathing problems. HEPA filtration systems are not available on many vacuum cleaners to limit this problem. There also are a few units that use water as a filtration system.

5. Bag or bagless design. The last few years we have seen the rise in popularity of the bagless or cyclonic dirt handling systems. Unlike the older bag units, a vacuum cleaner review bagless will focus on the high constant suction capability. This is important for speed of completing the housework. What these bagless vacuum reviews do NOT say however is that the dirt carrying capacity of the containers is usually much less than a bag. This means more stops to empty and clean out the dirt receptacle.

6. Duty Rating. Any kirby vacuum cleaner review will talk about the heavy duty quality of design. The Kirby has been in commercial use for decades and is one of the most trusted and highest quality names in the vacuum cleaner market. What these reviews don’t say however is that although the Kirby is a great machine with loads of suction, it’s also as heavy as a Volkswagon to push around the carpet. Lugging it up the stairs and around your home may also be a problem. Good Vacuum? You bet. Heavy…. oh yea!

These are just some of the points you should consider when selecting a new vacuum cleaner. Product reviews for vacuum cleaners are great but remember that a customers satisfaction with their prucahse is based on the products abaility to deliver on the consumers expectations. It’s very possible that without considering what is important to you, you also can end up being unhappy with a great product for another part of the market.

Know what you need first, then shop for the vacuum cleaner that meets those needs. You have now read the absolute Best Vacuum Customer Review that anyone could expect. Armed with your specific needs, it should now be a lot easier to identify the few vacuums on the market that will meet your specific needs and demands. If however you want to read a few more articles on vacuum cleaners here.



Edward

Low Jeremy asked:


Vacuum cleaner is one of those household appliances that you cannot do without. In fact, your home would probably not be the same without the vacuum cleaner to keep it squeaky clean. Besides, the device helps make the task of cleaning easy and convenient.

Vacuum cleaners work through suction although in essence, it does not really sucks. A fan or a pump reduces the pressure, then creating a vacuum environment on the inside. This causes the outside air to rush into the empty space created inside.

There are two types, the vertical type or the upright type, which is lightweight and the canister type or the cylinder type. The upright vacuums can be moved over the surfaces that will be cleaned. It can either be single-motor or dual motor. In single motors, the vacuum cleaner operates through a beater bush driven by a belt. The dual motor on the other hand, has the beater bush and the vacuum driven by different motors. The Canister type has a tank and a hose with a nozzle, that moves through the surface to be cleaned.

Although the upright types are the more convenient to use, the canister type is very popular in the commercial setting as it can be used to clean different surfaces with the use of different nozzles. Still, there are upright vacuum cleaners in the market that already have maneuverable heads and those that contain power heads. Of course, these can be pretty expensive so only the upscale market has access to it.

A vacuum cleaner can be attached with different devices, designed to clean different surfaces whether they be the floor area or the rug. For instance, a different attachment will be used for cleaning window sills and thick rugs. There are also attachments that can polish floors and even clean rugs. Other vacuum cleaners can even blow off dirt and spray paint.

One of the most important parts of the vacuum cleaner is the bag, where the dirt and the dust go to upon being suctioned inside. Because of this, the bag should be sturdy so as to withstand constant pressure. Before using the vacuum cleaner, it is important to check the bag if it has any holes. Another vital part of the vacuum cleaner is the mechanical beaters, which often come in the form of rotating brushes. These gears help blow off the dust first before it is vacuumed into the bag.



Herbert

Low Jeremy asked:


The history of the Electrolux Corporation did not start with the mighty “dollar” if one would ever interpret it this way, neither was there a start of a big corporate organization with handful of well-pocketed gentlemen ready for turnover of big incorporated capital stocks to start on a highly sophisticated corporation.

It was the other way around, for it started very humbly on “sales” some 90 years ago on of one of the most celebrated appliance-unit, the “vacuum cleaner” of today’s giant Electrolux Corporate Groups.

The Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner is the solid core of today’s Electrolux business conglomerate. Less than a century ago, Axel Wenner-Gren, on a one-time window-shop-stroll through the busy streets of Vienna, Austria, he saw a vacuum cleaner in one of the shop windows.

An insight immediately came into mind, “What if every household will have the good chance to own one like it, life will be easier and happy.” Leave the rest to history, for that single idea in selling the vacuum cleaners “house to house” has revolutionized into what is at present quality brand in appliance, Electrolux.

SUPERIOR MODEL TYPES ELECTROLUX VACUUM CLEANERS

Combines beautiful designs, best technical innovative features, and credibility in function, it tackles all tasks in the home to make easy and happier lives of people. Electrolux prices are far below the ordinary cost of other vacuum cleaners comparing in levels of its remarkable quality.

*Electrolux Oxygen 3 Ultra Canister (New Model) - This model features a full-sized power head with automatic electronics that leads the vacuum to adjust tasks to type of floor or any surface. Cleans 99.97% of all dusts and allergens and picks up the smallest particles. Price: $429.99.

*Electrolux Oxygen 3 Canister - made with a low-profile nozzle specifically to clean hard floors, and low level carpets. By pressing the vacuum handle chord automatically rewinds. Price: $348.

*Electrolux Oxygen 3 Upright - best for all kinds of modern-day floors. It’s electronically adjusted to reach out heights. Push buttoned, nozzle for cleaning all types of floors. Price: $379.99.

*Electrolux Harmony - considered the quietest of all vacuum cleaners, powerful sound insulated motor with low nozzle, and turbo nozzle to clean pets’ hair. Catch 99.97% dust and airborne allergen. Provides soft ergonomic handles for comfortable touch and grip. $274.

*Electrolux ProntoTM “2-in-1″ - a model feature that allows you to reach anywhere. It has a 180-degree swivel head that allows cleaning anywhere around and under. Price: $99.99.

*Electrolux Trilobite - a robot vacuum made on a three sound navigation, and has three cleaning modes, the normal, the quick, and on the spot vacuuming. Has a charging station where the cleaning docks automatically. Price: $1,699.99.

Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners are the best selling items. They specialize in this kind of appliance-unit. Non-stop researches for new and better designs and best in features are primary Electrolux concerns ever since.



Leslie

mrs k asked:


I am trying to find a LIGHT weight, cordless (plugs into the wall to charge) vacuum cleaner. Our house is mainly tile and the broom is killing my back! ha… The regular vacuum doesn’t pick up the little tiny particles, even on the “bare floor” mode…I was thinking some sort of Dirt Devil? We live near the beach so there’s always sand, looking for something that will really suck it all up good! Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Fred

lizbeth asked:


Not all vacuum cleaners are created equally. Some vacuum cleaners are best at picking up pet hairs, while others are ideal for cleaning upholstery and carpeted stairs. But when it comes to buying a new vacuum cleaner, how do know which models can do what? No one should need to own more than one vacuum cleaner, so spend a little time researching what’s on the market and you’ll be able to find the perfect vacuum cleaner for use around your home.

 

For the Allergy Sufferer

 

If you or anyone in your household suffers with an allergy, or is asthmatic, then when it comes to choosing a vacuum cleaner, you need to pay particular attention to the cleaner’s filtration system. Filtration determines how many dust particles will escape into the air from the vacuum’s exhaust. “Standard” vacuum filtration is the least efficient way of removing particles, although some filtration systems are fitted with multiple filter levels which improve the filtration. HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) or S-class filtration is more suitable for allergy sufferers as it filters out particles and allergens, resulting in cleaner emissions. Both standard and HEPA/S-class filtration systems require regular replacing of the vacuum cleaner filter, although you can get vacuum cleaners that are equipped with life-time filters. Recommended vacuum cleaners for allergy sufferers include:

 

Dyson Ball Upright Vacuum Cleaner — DC24 and DC25

Dyson DC17 Absolute Animal Vacuum Cleaner (designed for homes with pets)

Electrolux Intensity Compact Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Electrolux Harmony HEPA Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Turbo Brush (for hardwood floors)

(Note: As with all Dyson models, all VAX cleaners are fitted with HEPA filtration)

 

For the Pet Owner

 

Keeping areas in the home free of pet hairs can be a mammoth task if you use the wrong vacuum cleaner, so you need to choose wisely. Upright vacuums tend to be better at picking up pet hairs than cylinder cleaners as they are fitted with motorised brush heads that are better at prising fur away from carpet fibres, resulting in a very useful pet vacuum cleaner. However, some cylinder vacuum cleaners have a “turbo tool” with rotating brushes that can help to loosen hairs as the vacuum cleaner passes over the carpet. Recommended carpet cleaners for pet owners include:

 

Dyson DC14 and DC15 Animal Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson DC08 Telescope Wrap Animal Vacuum Cleaner

Eureka Boss 4D Vacuum Cleaner

Roomba Discovery Vacuum Cleaner

Miele TT5000 Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner Cat and Dog

 

For Cleaning Upholstery

 

While the vacuum cleaner you’re considering buying may be suitable for large areas of carpet, can it also deal with keeping your upholstered surfaces clean? Many vacuum cleaners nowadays are equipped with accessories for cleaning upholstery, including curtains, which means that you don’t have to buy a separate handheld vacuum cleaner to keep your upholstery looking as good as your floors. A number of the models in the range of upright bagless vacuums from Vax and Dyson come equipped with a “turbo tool” or appropriate accessory for vacuuming upholstery and car interiors. Recommended cleaners for upholstery include:

 

Dyson DC14 Animal Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

Vax VZL-201 Swift Zero Vacuum Cleaner

 



Brandon

Gijga G asked:


And few words about this perform vacuum cleaner, if somebody know.

June

Elizabeth V. Bindas asked:


I have to tell you, the best purchase I’ve made in years has been my Rumba vacuum cleaner. In case you haven’t heard, Rumba is a robotic vacuum cleaner that cleans your floors for you. While you might think that it’s meant only for those too lazy to get off of the couch and clean their floors the old fashioned way, all kinds of people have purchased Rumba vacuum cleaners. It’s perfect for elderly people who can’t get around very well, especially if they have trouble lifting and maneuvering a heavy vacuum cleaner. Marketed as a Robotic Floorvac and sold by iRobot, millions of Rumba vacuum cleaners have been sold since it was first released in 2002.

The Rumba vacuum cleaner is extremely compact in size, so you hardly even notice it’s vacuuming as it goes around your house cleaning your floors. It’s in the shape of a circle, only 34 centimeters and diameter and around nine centimeters high. It has a bumper around the outside of it, so it won’t scratch or scuff your furniture or walls. In fact, the bumper is what senses contact and tells the device when to maneuver around an object. My favorite thing about the Rumba vacuum cleaner is that it does everything on its own, including going back to its home base charger to get powered up.

If you don’t want the Rumba vacuuming while you watch TV and eat Bon Bons, you can set the machine to clean the house when you’re away. It will do it’s job of sucking the dirt and debris off of your floor, then go back to its charger without you ever having to mess with it. To get fully charged, it only needs to sit at its home base for three hours! The Rumba vacuum cleaner is truly the best thing to happen to housework since the invention of the maid.



Randy