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Common Vacuum Cleaner Features You Should Know
When you're looking for a vacuum cleaner, there are plenty of technical terms that may sound unfamiliar to you. This is totally normal for first-time buyers. This article is here to help you with some common features and options you should be aware of in a typical vacuum.
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Brushroll Power Control
A brushroll that can be turned on when needed is always a nice feature to have. While a spinning brushroll produces great results on carpeted surfaces, it may cause some damages to more delicate surfaces like hard floors and even some rugs. Therefore having an option to turn it off, or if it can turn off automatically when you switch to a different surface, makes your vacuum suitable for more types of surfaces.
Manufacturers usually put an On/Off switch to the handle of the vacuum cleaner so users can control it with their fingers. More and more vacuums are beginning to come with this feature, even though most affordable models still lack it.
Example: Shark APEX AZ1002
Retractable Power Cord
This design is more common on canister models than regular uprights. When a vacuum has a retractable power cord, users don't need to retract it into the machine manually every time they're done. It may not be a big issue, but for some users, this manual work is still a huge hassle.
Remember that the retractable power cord of many vacuums is shorter than regular models. Check this specification before coming to a decision.
Example: Miele Classic C1
Electric Hose
If you're buying a canister vacuum, look for this important feature. Tools for canisters can be powered either by air or by electricity. Electrically powered tools are usually more powerful, but you need an electric hose to provide the necessary power to those attachments. So to get the most powerful cleaning tools with a canister vacuum, you should have both electric attachments and an electric hose.
Telescoping Wand
This tool is common on both canister and upright vacuums. A telescoping wand allows the vacuum to extend, adding more cleaning reach to the default hose. It's a handy tool for cleaning drapes, ceiling fans, and window treatments. Since it's a favorite for most customers, more and more models are coming with it.
Crevice Tool
Vacuum manufacturers usually taper this tool to create a skinny end, such as on the Shark navigator NV360. This design helps the crevice tool reach tight areas for cleaning. It's a perfect additional tool for edge cleaning, under furniture, corners, and inside upholstered furniture. Crevice tools are also one of the few tools that are useful when you need to clean inside your car.
Example: Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV360, Shark NV356E
Dusting Brush
A dusting brush usually has angled bristles, whose job is sweeping and forcing dust into the cleaner head. It works best with upholstery, delicate areas, and hard floors.
Upholstery Tool
This is a great tool to use on curtains, drapes, mattresses, and sturdy upholstery. Even though an upholstery tool usually doesn't have any bristles, the textured edging still allows the tool to move easily along the surface.
Example: Shark Navigator Lift Away Deluxe NV360 upright vacuum
Conclusion
You certainly don't need all those tools in one vacuum cleaner, and there hasn't been any model that comes with all of them anyway. But if you understand what each tool can help with your vacuuming, you can narrow down your purchase options faster.
