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If possible (and especially if you suffer from asthma), test air-tightness for yourself. One way is to vacuum for a bit with a floor model and then see how much dust has collected on the outside of the unit. Try assembling and disassembling the attachments before you buy. Make sure that they’re easy to assemble, that they stay together and are airtight during use, and that you can still disassemble them with a minimum of effort.

Price is a vital factor in determining the overall value of a vacuum cleaner, but a low price does not always mean that you are getting the best value for your money. The ease of use and the ability to cut housecleaning chores down in time can make a higher priced vacuum better overall value.

Stick vacs – Designed for quick pickups, these vacuums don’t do much picking up especially on carpet. Customers found they usually just push stuff dirt and debris around and grind sand into the carpet where it can cut the fibers and cause damage. Cordless sweepers – Cordless sweepers are the best choice for quick sweeping. These vacuums don’t have suction. They work because the brushes rotate and pull the debris into the cleaner. Cordless vacuums are quiet and more effective than stick vacs.

Are you pulling your hair out because there seem to be more vacuum cleaner models than floors to use them on? Never fear! We’re here to help you make sense of it all. For starters, get a vacuum designed for your mix of carpeting and flooring. If you have lots of flooring to vacuum, look for models with floor attachments that use brushes and/or uprights with metal bottom plates. Make sure that the height can be set low enough and that the plate, wheels and so on won’t scratch your flooring.

For carpets, make sure the vacuum has enough suction power, especially with deep pile styles. On the other hand, there’s no need for an energy hog if the situation just doesn’t call for it. Make sure the height can be adjusted high enough for your needs. If you or other persons in your household have long hair, get a vacuum that has a stainless steel brush roller with ball bearings. In general, metal components are better than plastic ones. Of course, they also make the unit heavier. If keeping dust out of the air is one of your goals (and it should be), choose a bag model over a bagless one. Look for an after motor “true HEPA filter” in a “sealed system”. Be aware that there’s no standard that sealed models must meet.

Want to find out more about vacuum cleaner reviews, then visit Tim Bock’s site on how to choose the best Hoover Empower Bagless Vacuum for your needs.