| Vacuum cleaners ratings can be of great help to | | | | effective for above floor cleaning. They are also highly |
| consumers who are planning to purchase a vac | | | | recommended for houses with wall-to-wall carpets. |
| machine. But before any decision can be made, the | | | | Also, most uprights have excellent filtration that can be |
| buyer should first know what kind of vacuum would | | | | either HEPA or electrostatic. |
| be appropriate for his or her use. Is a canister the right | | | | For houses with bare floor surfaces and throw rugs, |
| choice? Would an upright be appropriate? Knowing | | | | canisters are the best bet. Canister vacs can also be |
| what type of machine would fit a particular surface | | | | used in tile, wood and linoleum-covered floors. Models |
| area is the first step towards making a wise buy. | | | | of canisters equipped with powered brush rolls provide |
| In most vacuum cleaners ratings reports, reviewers | | | | high cleaning performance comparable to upright |
| often recommend the brand that is considered the | | | | models. This type of machine is also known for having |
| best in the product's category. This information is | | | | more suction and airflow and offers high level of |
| helpful, particularly to those who are not too familiar | | | | filtration. |
| with the workings of a vac machine. But before | | | | For people who do not like the idea of pushing a vac, |
| deciding on the brand, a buyer should first be armed | | | | buying a robotic model would be a wise move. |
| with the information of what model is appropriate for a | | | | Although most product reviewers are claiming that |
| particular type of floor or surface. | | | | robotic vacs can never replace manual vacuuming, |
| Vac machines are generally categorized into seven | | | | these robots are still convenient since there is not |
| types; uprights, canisters, robotic, handheld, wet vacs or | | | | much physical work involve. All that needs to be done |
| wet/dry, backpacks and built-in or central. For home | | | | is to plug it in and let it do its job. |
| owners, the first five are appropriate; the last two are | | | | Vacuum cleaners ratings can be used as shopping |
| for industrial and commercial use. | | | | guides, but before making any purchase, a consumer |
| For homes with a lot of carpeting, the upright is the | | | | should first examine the type of floor or surface for |
| more appropriate type. Most modern upright models | | | | which the machine would be used. Comparing prices |
| have been much improved during the last five years | | | | of different models can also go a long way towards |
| and those that have on-board tools are highly | | | | making the correct purchase. |