An upright vacuum cleaner is an investment that you make in the cleanliness of your home environment and the health of your family. It is natural that you would want to buy an upright vacuum that will be easy to use, powerful, effective and not very expensive.
Let us look at some of the obvious and not so obvious factors that you should consider before buying a vacuum cleaner.
Power
The power of a vacuum cleaner is measured in the amp value of the motor. A higher amp value means more power. …

Household dust, pollen, mildew, pet dander and dust mites are common allergens that can trigger off allergic reactions or asthma. Some of these allergens are a fraction of a micron in size. The floors and carpets (especially carpets) at home are common repositories of household allergens.
In order to reduce internal pollution we vacuum floors, carpets, stairs and upholstery or just about any area that can collect allergens. Let us take a look at what we should know before taking a final call on the vacuum cleaner that we buy for …

So you’re in the market for an upright bagless vacuum? There are a few things that must be kept in mind when selecting a bagless vacuum over a regular one, and probably one of the most important things is the cleaning procedure.
Since no bags are used, the container where all the dust accumulates must be emptied regularly, and the filters cleaned, like with any other vacuum. The cleaning process should be done outside, if you don’t want to see all the dust from the container go right back onto your …

Upright vacuum cleaner belts are something you’ll soon know more about then you would have liked. This is because they tend to break, every so often, and replacing them can be a complicated process.