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Step 1
Determine what size of vacuum cleaner you want to buy. The main factor to consider when choosing how big or small a vacuum cleaner you want is the size of your home. If you live in a smaller apartment, for example, a large vacuum cleaner would be both unnecessary and a burden; you probably wouldn't even have room to store it. Be realistic when looking at vacuum cleaner sizes.
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Step 2
Think about the type of floors you have in your own. Some vacuum cleaners are made specifically for either carpet or hard floors. Others, though, are made so that they can be run on any kind of surface. Remember this when reading up on different types of vacuum cleaners.
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Step 3
Consider what you'll be using your vacuum cleaner for in your home. A basic vacuum cleaner is perfect for simply cleaning your floors. If you want to use your vacuum cleaner on furniture, however, you'll most likely need a vacuum cleaner with some adjustable settings and other equipment. You should also think about whether you want a vacuum cleaner with special features. Many vacuum cleaners allow users to add carpet shampoo to the machine in order to deep-clean carpets. If this is something you're interested in, be sure to shop for those types of machines.
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Step 4
Be honest about how dirty your floors get. Somebody who owns dogs or cats, for example, will have plenty of pet hair on the carpets. and needs a more powerful vacuum cleaner. Somebody who lives alone, though, does not need such a powerful machine.
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Step 5
Set a price range for yourself. Basic vacuum cleaners run under $100. More powerful machines with special “cleaning options” and attachments, however, can cost hundreds of dollars. Price is often a determining factor when making any type of purchase for your home, so shop around at local stores and online to find the best deals for you.
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Step 6
Read different reviews of the vacuum cleaners you are interested in. You should read both reviews from magazines and other sources such as Consumer Search as well as reviews written by users (see Resources below). Somebody who has bought and used a particular vacuum cleaner will let you know whether or not the machine is worth your money.
Comments
pixiemama said
on 10/9/2008 great article