Vacuums are quickly becoming a necessity for a clean, digital home. With most homes becoming more sophisticated, it is becoming harder to find a relevant vacuum to suit your basic home cleaning duties.
Even with the unbeaten Roomba models, it is not easy to determine which one is tailored to suit your specific carpeting and floor décor, unless you do thorough research!
A clean home is definitely inviting not only to those who live in it but also the visitors. It is therefore important to buy a gadget worth the money.
Before you buy that new vacuum you saw on T.V, question its compatibility to your home and also your pocket. These few tips should guide you to finding a lightweight vacuum that is best suited for your home.
Durability
Having knowledge about the expected lifetime of your vacuum is a very important factor when buying a new machine. Will it last 2 years or 5? Maybe 10?
As is the case in every investment, the product you buy should give you long and good service. Most vacuums do not last very long hence the need to choose wisely.
Like any other electronic device, buying a vacuum cleaner with a warranty gives you a guarantee that in cases where the device experiences technical issues or is faulty, you can easily get a replacement. Buying a long life vacuum cleaner is ideally the best way for you to dodge buying another every time yours acts up.
As an example, GTech products come with a 2 year warranty as standard if you purchase direct. I recently reviewed their GTech Pro model and their new GTech 2.0 Mower.
Usability
Before purchasing a vacuum, question your own abilities in effectively using it. It would be terrible to have a vacuum lying uselessly in your home because you can’t lift or handle it properly.
The quality of your vacuum should be determined through its ease of handling. You should not have to struggle. Learn the basics of the gadget even before you buy it. If you find it hard to use, you probably didn’t do as much research on it as is required.
Look at the key points, such as the weight. Most corded machines like the Shark AX range are much heavier and more powerful, whereas cordless vacuums like the GTech Power Floor are a lot lighter.
Effectiveness
As we all know, the main purpose of a vacuum cleaner is to ensure your floors and surfaces are dust and dirt free.
It is advisable to buy a vacuum that won’t let you down when it is time to clean. You will find that most vacuums do not do very well on plush carpeting or cannot clean the hard outdoor lounge area.
In a real sense, it is the most lightweight of all vacuums that suffer this problem because their brushes do not go deep enough.
However, some brands are built to cope with this. Ensure the vacuum you buy fits your flooring perfectly to avoid leaving dirt spots behind. It is also important to ensure it can clean corners and under surfaces.
Check out this informative video which explains some really key points if you’re thinking of changing to a robot vacuum cleaner:
In short, check out the reviews, look at the features the machine has and match them up with what you need to use it for most.
Battery run-time
For cordless vacuums, ensuring their battery life is long will give you a better vacuum that can clean for longer. It is devastating to have a vacuum that dies 10 minutes into cleaning the home, although some might see it as a benefit…
By then it might only have cleaned in a straight line from one point of the house to another. Choose a vacuum that can clean your whole home in one go. This might mean you need to get a spare battery.
It is also important to ensure the vacuum’s bin does not fill up too soon or you will have a vacuum that cannot clean a single room without continuous emptying. Nowadays, we have vacuum cleaners with multiple bins for a maximized cleaning experience.
For example, bagless machines usually hold more but are not as great for those who suffer with allergies. Bagged models, however, are more allergy friendly but usually require more maintenance and cost in replacing the bags.
Maneuverability
Lightweight vacuums are essentially built for moving around tight spaces. This single aspect can determine why one vacuum is preferred over another.
As you decide which vacuum to purchase remember that this is one of the most desired points of any lightweight vacuum. No one wants to continuously be getting stuck on objects or unable to clean underneath the sofa properly.
New models are equipped with motion and dirt sensors giving you the maximum cleaning experience. Ensure you buy a vacuum that can easily maneuver around objects in your home. Better yet, buy one that can be easily integrated into your digital home.
Compatibility
With great strides in technology, it is important to ensure your vacuum works in harmony with your modern home.
The vacuum you buy should be both compatible with your home and effective for your requirements
New vacuum models offer a great number of connectivity options. It is advisable to go for one with less of this if it fits your specific home. The main issue in vacuums with many connection options is they easily lose touch of one and who knows it could be the one you use in your home.
Another aspect of compatibility is the vacuums general outlook in relation to your homes décor. Buy a vacuum that does not look out of place amongst other things in your home.
Lightweight vacuums have completely taken over the world of vacuuming. However, with increased copies and fakes, it is important to ensure you buy the right product for your home.
The vacuum you buy should be both compatible with your home and effective for your requirements. This will help you get good and effective use from it.
Another vital factor to consider in any purchasing decision is cost. While we say “buy cheap, buy twice”, you should not feel exploited while buying a new vacuum for your home
If you don’t feel right about it at the shop, you will not feel right about it inside your home. Decide on your budget before you start looking at your options.