Get the Maximum Benefit from Your Vacuum

You may think that restricting yourself to a vacuum with a HEPA filter and using only disposable bags rather than a collection container unduly limits your choice of machines. Not so. You can find these characteristics in many brands of upright, canister, wet/dry, or compact, and with such features as cordless and lightweight as well.

No matter which type and which brand suits your needs and your pocketbook, it is important to care for, and use, your vacuum properly for maximum cleanliness and efficiency:

• Pick objects off the floor or carpet that could clog your vacuum before beginning your cleaning job.
• Vacuum forward most of the time instead of backward, overlap your strokes, and change direction occasionally.
• Use the crevice tool or the edge cleaner for the corners of the room and around immovable furniture, and an attachment that goes under furniture if you have an upright vacuum.
• A beater bar or rotating brush is good for loosening soil from carpets, but turn off this feature when vacuuming bare floors or using the accessories so that the brushes don? wear out too quickly.
• The bristles on all brushes should be cleaned regularly? an old comb works well? the bag or bin emptied as often as required, and the filters cleaned or replaced according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• A manual pile-height adjustment feature allows you to choose light or deep cleaning, and if you have a vacuum that adjusts automatically, make sure that it adjusts to the height of your deepest pile carpet.
• Check that the cleaning tools for your machine, such as dust wands and upholstery brushes, are easy to attach and designed to be airtight when assembled.
• The power switch, cord re-winder, and all other controls should be easy to reach and use.
• For safety reasons, wear shoes or slippers when vacuuming so that your toes can’t become trapped and burned under the brushes of some models.
• Vacuum regularly and thoroughly. it is the best way to maintain the beauty of your floors, carpets, upholstery, and drapes.

The benefit of looking for information about these products and shopping online for vacuums and accessories is that it saves time and money. You can specify exactly what you are looking for and compare prices and features through many different online retail sources. Because online retailers don’t have the overhead associated with store-front operations, prices are very reasonable. Shipping is usually within a day or so, and sometimes can be expedited on request.

Our AirFilterEasy.com web site will help you find a vacuum that suits your requirements. You can compare prices and features, make your selection, and order from the comfort and safety of your home. If you have decided that an excellent filtration system is important to you, specify HEPA when searching. You won’t be disappointed.