The good news about vacuum cleaners is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money for one. The best picks from consumer magazines are Kenmore and Hoover, which is good because if you don’t like these kinds of vacuums, you can take them back for a refund if you do it within 30 days. That being said, if you don’t like the way any vacuum works, don’t think that maybe it will work differently over time, or that it’s your carpets that are difficult to clean. Take the vacuum cleaner back and try a different one. Just make sure to keep the receipt and take it back within the time allowed, which may be as little as ten days.
The first thing to look for in a vacuum is good airflow and suction. You want a vacuum cleaner to be able to suck up dirt that is deep down in the carpet and you want it to be able to do this on a weekly basis. If the bag or canister isn’t at least one third full when you are finished vacuuming, then the vacuum doesn’t have any suction or airflow.
Most vacuum cleaners come with some kind of cleaning attachments. Since a vacuum cleaner can be a fairly expensive item to purchase, you will want it to multi-task. It should come with attachments to do drapes, and a wand to get in the crevices of the couch. It should also have settings for hard floors and deeper pile carpets so that you can use it in every room without having to use a broom.
Make sure that replacements parts and bags aren’t expensive. The machine itself may be cheaper, but if it costs a lot to repair it or you have to buy special bags, then you may wind up spending a lot more in the long run.
Finally, make sure that the vacuum is easy to maneuver. If the vacuum is heavy and hard to get into corners and around furniture, you won’t want to use it. So it doesn’t matter how well it gets up dirt; if you groan every time you have to take the beast out, chances are you won’t ever use it and it will sit in a closet gathering dust.
Obviously, a vacuum cleaner is not always going to be able to do the job and offer the best type of carpet cleaning or rug cleaning. If you need the best clean done on those common carpet stains feel free to get in touch with our team via phone or email.
