Natural Health October 2017

The vacuum cleaner is an essential household
appliance, and one which many of us would struggle
to live without. If you are buying your first vacuum,
or are looking to replace your existing cleaner, then
here are some essential factors you should consider.
What to Look For in a Good
Hair Vacuum Cleaner
Type – Your choice depends on what
type of surface you'll be cleaning, so
make sure you make this consideration
before buying.
Comfort – Handling is an important
factor in buying a vacuum cleaner.
Check how well it handles, its weight,
size and comfortability.
Noise – If you are sensitive to noise,
then you might want to consider buying a
vacuum cleaner with insulated materials
around the motors.
Filtration – Check the efficiency of
its filter, especially if you are prone to
allergies.
Attachments – Check the attachments
that come with your vacuum cleaner.
Don't purchase those you don't need.
Types of vacuum cleaner
Handheld Vacuum Cleaners –
Handhelds are the smaller type of
vacuums (usually battery operated) which
is best for cleaning up specific spots that
may be difficult to reach with other types
of cleaners.
Upright versus Canister Vacuum
Cleaners – Upright vacuum cleaners
are ideal for cleaning just carpets, while
canister type vacuum cleaners are more
all-around, but may be more difficult to
move around.
Stick/Broom Vacuum Cleaners –
Stick cleaners appear like stream-lined
uprights and usually have less power, but
are ideal for people in small apartments.
Other considerations
Also consider the vacuum's airflow
since this is a big factor to the cleaner's
effectiveness.
Vacuum cleaners with filtration systems
cost more, but are more effective in
filtering out up to 99.97% of all particles.
Units with efficient dust collector, can
be a thick bag or plastic container,
are a good choice. If you're looking
at durability, then you might want to
purchase a metal vacuum cleaner. A
vacuum cleaner with a longer cord will
effectively aid in you cleaning different
areas of your home without having to
change outlets. You might want to ask
for other cleaning attachments such as:
a detachable hose, extra extensions,
upholstery brushes, corner cleaners, and
other tools.
How effective is your
cleaner in removing hair?
As much as you love your pets, you
would not find it quite pleasant to see
animal hair lying around the house. This
situation could even be a much bigger
problem for homeowners with pets that
shed excessively. Pet hair is most likely
to get stuck in several areas of the house
and in narrow spaces which can make
cleaning difficult. Cleaning these areas
thoroughly by merely using regular
brushes is not effective at all. A vacuum
with assortment of cleaning tools that
are designed for hard-to-reach places
will sure to come in handy for such
situations. A good vacuum cleaner with
superior suction power that thoroughly
and effectively gets rid of dirt, allergens
and other particles, can also remove hair,
including human hair, with no problem
at all.
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