While selecting a vacuum cleaner, first decide on which type you would need – an upright or canister, a bagged or a bagless vacuum cleaner. It should have a regulator for carpet level adjustment. Further, switches for all operations should be conveniently located, and a swiveling base for 360° rotation. Check the piping system for air leaks. Buy one having a built-in hose because you could pump water through a garden hose attached to the vacuum cleaner. If you prefer a canister vacuum, one with at least 25 feet of automatic retractable cord would be convenient for storage; also, make sure it features an adjustable telescopic wand that can reach high (ceiling) and difficult-to-reach places (below furniture & corners); a blower mechanism would be a great addition. Check the list of standard attachments that you need for your preferred vacuum cleaner. If you live in a large home, a large-sized vacuum cleaner will help forestall frequent emptying of the cleaning bag, which is time-wasting. Further, your vacuum cleaner should be light or equipped with good quality wheels to move quickly from room to room. It should have a suitable range of suction forces for different locations in your home/office. A vacuum cleaner with a single high suction force can destroy carpets. Next, ensure that your vacuum cleaner has a reliable and powerful filtration system (preferably located before the air reaches the fan blades) to ensure capture of all dust/dirt/allergens by the cleaning bag (filter) before the air reenters room circulation. The filtration system is especially critical to families having allergies or breathing problems. An ordinary/mediocre vacuum cleaner can only filter particles 30 microns in diameter. Choose a High Efficiency Particle Air (HEPA) vacuum cleaner with AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America) clearance. It would guarantee 99.97% filtration of 0.3 micron-sized particles. Lastly, select one having 5-year-warranty for the motor, and at least one year for other parts.
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