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How to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner

by Adrian How

Every household has to deal with dust and therefore a decent vacuum cleaner is required. However, with the myriad choices available out there, which one do you choose? Here’s a guide to selecting the vacuum cleaner that’s right for you:

even if you do not have carpets in the house, it’s best to get vacuum cleaners that cater for both flooring and carpeting as you never know when you’ll change your mind and get a carpet some time in the future. Also, the ones that cater to both these surfaces tend to be hardier and more powerful (but powerful also equals more energy consumed)
it’s always better to get systems with metal components as opposed to plastic components for durability
go for bagless systems – those old bags are a thing of the past and they add extra cost over time as you have to purchase extra bags from the supplier. Bagless systems have come a long way in terms of technology and therefore are the reliable standard these days
find one with a true HEPA filter so that the micro particles that get sucked in are caught in the filter and not released back into the air, causing allergies and nasal issues
make sure you get a vacuum cleaner that comes with all sorts of attachments – brushes, nozzles, the whole shebang. Also, you need to ensure that the construction allows you to reach tough to reach spaces e.g. under shelves, cabinets, in between furniture etc

Despite the progress in technology with the introduction of robovacs, I’m still rather unconvinced by the thoroughness and effectiveness as compared to a manual system. I’m sticking to my own water filtration system for now. I personally recommend the Dyson brand for their build quality and operational excellence as well as the reliability of their products. Very.co.uk carries a large variety of quality vacuum cleaners and amongst them is the Dyson brand. Another very impressive vacuum I’ve been introduced to and had the pleasure of using for a short term is the Rainbow vacuum system – this is normally sold from a door-to-door basis and their business model does not warrant advertising in mass media due to the believe that a product demo is more effective than an advertisement on TV or the papers.