How to Choose the Best Vacuum Cleaner for your New House
Article by Jennifer Conway
Caring for your home is an important aspect to feeling comfortable in your own space and where you spend the majority of your time. Of course, part of home maintenance is choosing the correct products for deep cleaning your home. From selecting the best vacuum cleaner, to deciding whether to use a steam cleaner on your carpets, to trying the newest technology in vapor steam cleaners, choosing your appliances is integral to having a pristine home.
Upright vacuums are great for use on stained carpets, although they also have attachments for hard floors as well. In addition, canister vacuums are also best used to vacuum carpet but have attachments that can be changed out to switch from carpet to hard flooring. Handheld units and stick or broom vacuums are typically best for hard flooring and spot vacuuming. Depending on what type of premium or quality vacuum you are looking for, vacuums range in price from quite inexpensive to largely expensive.
Another helpful appliance for a home is an efficient steam cleaner. For those home renters or homeowners with carpet in high-traffic areas, these tools can deep clean in a way that a vacuum cannot, as well as reach areas that are hard to get to. Spills and pet accidents can be easily cleaned using a steam cleaner. Both hand-held and upright units can be purchased.
For additional disinfection, dry vapor steam can kill bacteria on surfaces without using any outside chemicals or cleaning products. These versatile vapor steams allows you to clean a difficult surface within only a few seconds. It can be used on hard woods, laminate floors, or tile. Some also come with attachments that allow the products to be used to freshen carpets and mattresses. There are also all-in-one units that have the vacuum and steam all in the same appliance.
Deciding between cleaning appliances can be very personal. Take into consideration your home