May 31, Best vacuum for tile floor and uneven concrete floor?,
I have stained concrete and tile flooring in my home. The concrete is somewhat uneven. What vacuum will work best for this? VacuumWizard replies…
May 31, Vacuum with good suction power for carpets and tile?,
Would like the following features: somewhat lite weight, bagless, hepa filter, upright, and self propelled. Any suggestions would be greatly
May 30, Imperium CV7600,
My Imperium Central Vacuum has great suction and ability to pick-up sand and dirt that my Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Rocky tracks in the house. This
May 29, Central Vacuum Ratings - Top 3 Rated Central Vacs,
Central vacuum ratings in this article have been obtained by researching online merchant sites which post their own and consumer reviews.
May 28, E2,
I would NEVER buy another Rainbow system. They are hard to handle, clumsy to use, exhausting to lug around when you move from carpet to hardwood to
Not all vacuum cleaners are created equally. Some are best at picking up pet hairs, while others are ideal for cleaning upholstery and carpeted stairs. But when it comes to buying a new vacuum cleaner, how do know which models can do what? No one should need to own more than one vacuum cleaner, so spend a little time researching what’s on the market and you’ll be able to find the perfect vacuum cleaner for use around your home.
Best Vacuum Cleaners for Allergy Sufferers
If you or anyone in your household suffers with an allergy, or is asthmatic, then when it comes to choosing a vacuum cleaner, you need to pay particular attention to the cleaner’s filtration system. Filtration determines how many dust particles will escape into the air from the vacuum’s exhaust. “Standard” vacuum filtration is the least efficient way of removing particles, although some filtration systems are fitted with multiple filter levels which improve the filtration. HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) or S-class filtration is more suitable for allergy sufferers as it filters out particles and allergens, resulting in cleaner emissions. Both standard and HEPA/S-class filtration systems require regular replacing of the vacuum cleaner filter, although you can get vacuum cleaners that are equipped with life-time filters. Recommended vacuum cleaners for allergy sufferers include:
Best Vacuum Cleaners for Pet Owners
Keeping areas in the home free of pet hairs can be a mammoth task if you use the wrong vacuum cleaner, so you need to choose wisely. Upright vacuums tend to be better at picking up pet hairs than cylinder cleaners as they are fitted with motorised brush heads that are better at prising fur away from carpet fibres, resulting in a very useful pet vacuum cleaner. However, some cylinder vacuum cleaners have a “turbo tool” with rotating brushes that can help to loosen hairs as the vacuum cleaner passes over the carpet. Recommended carpet cleaners for pet owners include:
Best Vacuum Cleaners for Cleaning Upholstery
While the vacuum cleaner you’re considering buying may be suitable for large areas of carpet, can it also deal with keeping your upholstered surfaces clean? Many vacuum cleaners nowadays are equipped with accessories for cleaning upholstery, including curtains, which means that you don’t have to buy a separate handheld vacuum cleaner to keep your upholstery looking as good as your floors. A number of the models in the range of upright bagless vacuums from Vax and Dyson come equipped with a “turbo tool” or appropriate accessory for vacuuming upholstery and car interiors. Recommended cleaners for upholstery include:
Vax has introduced a new range of state-of-the-art household cleaning products utilising patented technology. Included in Vax’s new line of appliances is the Mach range of bagless upright vacuum cleaners. Vax has used multi-cyclonic technology in the manufacture of these six vacuum cleaners to give a powerful and efficient performance with no loss of suction. As well as the usual features you’d expect from a reputable company such as Vax, all models in this range of upright vacuum cleaners come complete with a six-year vacuum cleaner extended warranty.
Upright vacuum cleaners are the best option for large areas of carpet. Some models in the new range are fitted with an adjustable brush bar which means they can clean both hardwood and carpeted floors — and some are even suitable for cleaning car interiors. Vax’s Mach range starts with the Mach 2 model, which retails at a little under £100, and extends to the Mach 7 cleaner, which costs around £200.
The Mach 2 model is one of the cleaners in the range that’s ideal for cleaning both carpeted and hardwood floors around the home. This vacuum cleaner’s brush bar can be adjusted depending on the floor surface you’re cleaning, so it can handle hardwood floors as well as it can clean carpeted surfaces. It’s fitted with an on-board “turbo tool,” which also makes it ideal for picking up pet hairs and other dirt from stairs, upholstery, and car interiors. The turbo tool is air-driven which means that the brush bar revolves at high speed and, when combined with the cleaning bristles, provides improved “pick-up” power for those particles that other vacuum cleaners don’t always manage to capture.
Next in the Mach range is the Vax VZL-6013 Mach 3, which retails for around £120. In addition to being equipped with a turbo tool, this upright vacuum cleaner has an on-board crevice tool, dusting bag, and tube extension. The on/off control on this model is located on the handle bar, which makes it easier to operate, and this model is equipped with a telescopic handle and stretch hose to help you clean in all those hard-to-reach places. As with all Vax upright models, the VZL-6013 Mach 3 vacuum cleaner is fitted with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system. This is a high level of filtration that traps smaller dust and dirt particles thereby helping to prevent contamination of the environment: this filtration system is especially useful for households with allergy sufferers. The Vax Mach 3 model can also be used on both carpeted and hardwood floors making it an all-round upright cleaner for every vacuuming job in the house — and car!
At the top of the new Vax Mach range is the Vax VZL-6017 Mach 7, which, in addition to being equipped with all the features of the other models in the Mach range, uses wind tunnel technology to further improve the cleaner’s “pick-up” mechanism. The Mach 7 is also fitted with life-time HEPA filters, which means there’s no need to have to buy replacements.
Vax and Dyson are two of the most popular brands of vacuum cleaner in the UK. Both are British brands and both manufacture a wide range of cleaners suitable for all vacuuming tasks, whether it’s picking up pet hairs from upholstery or vacuuming hardwood floors. Most people are probably more familiar with the brand name Dyson than they are with Vax, the former having gained a formidable reputation in the world of vacuum cleaners. However, while some may see Vax as being Dyson’s cheaper (and inferior) counterpart, they shouldn’t write Vax off without a little investigation as it may just be able to give Dyson a run for its money…
Both Vax and Dyson use state-of-the-art technology in the manufacture of their products. Vax has recently introduced a range of upright bagless vacuum cleaners that use multi-cyclonic technology to give a powerful and efficient cleaning performance with no loss of suction. This range of vacuum cleaners includes models equipped with a “turbo tool” to pick up pet hairs and other small particles of dirt from stairs, upholstery, and car interiors. Furthermore, all Vax upright models are fitted with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system. This type of filtration system means the vacuum cleaner traps dust and smaller particles of dirt while filtering out allergens resulting in cleaner emissions, so the Vax upright models are especially useful for households with allergy sufferers.
Dyson also makes similar claims to those of Vax, including no loss of suction in its vacuum cleaners. Dyson claims that its impressive suction power is due to its Root Cyclone™ technology, which separates dirt and dust from the air by centrifugal force, collecting it in a bin. This means that Dyson’s cleaners don’t rely on a bag or filter that can clog, so suction stays constant. Dyson also uses a HEPA filtration system in its vacuum cleaners. Its website elaborates on this system stating that the filter technology used in its cleaners means they are able to capture tiny particles including pollen, bacteria, and mould spores, so the air expelled from Dyson cleaners has 150 times less pollen, bacteria, and mould spores than the air we breathe. As you would expect, Dyson has a wide range of vacuum cleaners including upright, cylinder, and hand-held cleaners. Dyson also has a range of cleaners suited to clean homes with pets, so as with the Vax turbo tool, Dyson’s cleaners are able to trap pet hairs from a number of surfaces. It’s perhaps easy to see why James Dyson has gained his current reputation in vacuum cleaner manufacturing!
However, all that Dyson technology comes with a price: the cheapest Dyson vacuum cleaner you are likely to find online is about £150 (Dyson DC07 Origin vacuum cleaner). While the models in the Vax Mach range start from around £100 rising to £200 for the top of the range Mach 7 model, it is possible to buy a Vax bagless upright cleaner for as little as £50 (VS-190 Swift Bagless upright vacuum cleaner).
As well as the popular upright cleaners, both brands manufacture bagless cylinder vacuum cleaners, carpet washers, hand vacuum cleaners, and a wide range of cleaning accessories and spare parts.
Dyson probably deserves its reputation as the leader of the vacuum cleaner pack, but if you want a comparable cheaper alternative then look to Vax, as it’s almost certainly the next best thing.
May 27, Purple Dyson I bought on HSN for $400,
It’s not working, after only about 6 months. It never worked that well to start with. I was very disappointed. Thought if I paid that much it would
May 25, Should I buy the Cirrus Riccar vacuum?,
I am looking at purchasing a Cirrus vacuum. My understanding is that the company used to be Bernina (the sewing machine people) The $400 model