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The choice of vacuum cleaners on the market continues to grow, with machines becoming ever more sophisticated. It can sometimes be difficult to know what will be suitable so first it helps to answer a few questions to narrow down your choices. Try to think about what your budget is, how much you intend to use your vacuum cleaner, what sort of surfaces your house mainly comprises, whether you have any special cleaning requirements or anyone in your family suffers from any allergies. All of these points will help determine what vacuum cleaner will be most suited to your needs. In terms of general design there are two main types of vacuum cleaners available on the market - upright and cylinder vacuum cleaners. In an upright vacuum cleaner the motor is fitted in the head of the machine where a fan is used to suck the dirt and air up into a bag or compartment before being passed through a filter to separate the dirt from the clean air. In addition a revolving brush is used to loosen and sweep up any dirt from the floor. This makes vacuum cleaners ideal for houses that have large areas of carpet to clean. In contrast a cylinder vacuum cleaner relies solely on suction power to lift the dirt from your floor. The motor is situated away from the head of the vacuum cleaner so the machines are also more powerful because the dirt has a greater distance to travel. This added power makes cylinder vacuum cleaners more efficient on hard surfaces in the home such as wooden flooring. In addition, the design is easier to manoeuvre in small spaces such as stairways and is also more portable and easy to use for cleaning upholstery. Some vacuum cleaners come without a bag although it is debatable whether this makes the vacuum cleaner any more effective or economical. A filtration system is a fundamental part of any vacuum cleaner as this is where the dirt is separated from the air and stored before clean air flows back out of the machine. The types of filters used can vary between models though. Some brands offer a long-lasting filter that does not need to be changed for around ten years while others use a high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) that is approved by the British Allergy Foundation to remove allergy-causing particles. Some vacuum cleaners also incorporate a charcoal filter that can help remove bad smells such as smoke and pet smells. The features on offer for blagless vacuum cleaners and other specialist cleaners can vary considerably so it helps to make a list of what you are looking for before searching online for the best deals available.
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