What Vacuum Cleans Hardwood Floors?
One of the best ways to keep hardwood floors clean is to use a canister vacuum made for use on hardwood floors. Features to keep an eye out for include strong suction, a HEPA filter and a maneuverable head, as these make using them on hardwood floors easier. Does this Spark an idea?
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Bissell Versus Bare Floor Vacuum
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The Bissell Versus Bare Floor vacuum was designed specifically for hardwood floors as well as other harder surfaces. The model comes with a swiveling V-shape attachment that allows the user to navigate the vacuum around tight corners and previously unreachable spaces. It boasts a 12-amp motor with optimal suction power to tackle just about any mess. It is a canister model for easy emptying and cleaning. It is lightweight at only 12 lbs. so it will move effortlessly across a hardwood floor without causing the floor any damage due to weight. It sells for about $59 as of mid-2011.
Hoover S3765-040 WindTunnel
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The Hoover S3765-040 Windtunnel vacuum is a top-rated model, according to Galt Technology. The model traps dirt and debris without having to use a bag. It also contains a HEPA filter to trap airborne particles and allergens so they can't get back into the air. Hoover's patented WindTunnel technology guides the debris away from the vacuum's suction opening so that it doesn't accidently spit it back out. The handle has a built-in finger-touch control button that allows users to instantly change the suction speed depending on the needs of the floor. It comes with a one-year warranty and costs $230 as of 2011.
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Dirt Devil Breeze
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The Dirt Devil Breeze was highly rated by Vacuum Wizard as a low-priced hardwood floor vacuum. Like other hardwood floor vacuums, it is bagless with a 12-amp motor for powerful suction. It contains a MicroFresh filter and a 20-foot cord for better maneuverability from room to room. It sports a tool specially made for bare floors as well as many other attachments, such as a dusting brush and the crevice tool. It is priced at $85 as of 2011.
Miele S4212 Neptune
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Vacuum Wizard considers the Miele S4212 Neptune model the top model for hardwood floor vacuums due to its performance and efficiency. This model is one of the only hardwood floor vacuums that has a dustbag; the innovative HyClean FJM model. The dustbag is created using three layers of woven polymer fibers, according the Vacuum Wizard, and contains a filter that removes all the dust particles from the air. The Miele S4212 Neptune sports a 1,200-watt motor and a six-stage speed control to help it attack any type of flooring. It is one of the pricier models, costing as much as $500 as of 2011.
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