With so many cylinder bagless vacuum cleaners
to choose from, you're not alone if you don't know where to start when it
comes to choosing your next vacuum cleaner. By considering and keeping in mind
the following main features however, you should find choosing your new cylinder
bagless vacuum cleaner a little easier:
Frequency of filter cleaning
With every bagless vacuum cleaner, regardless of how expensive it is, you'll
need to clean the filters because otherwise you'll eventually lose suction.
The difference however is that with the better bagless cylinder vacuum cleaners
you won't have to clean the filter so often. This is because it'll typically
have an advanced multi-cyclonic filtration system to keep the filters cleaner for
longer.
Cylinder bagless vacuum cleaners
at the lower end of the market will have either a filter based or cyclonic dust
separation filtration system, which means in return for a lower price you'll
need to clean the filter more often to maintain powerful suction.
Energy efficiency
Some manufacturers now offer environmentally friendly and energy efficient vacuum cleaners. Choosing one of the latest energy
efficient bagless cylinder vacuum cleaners will ensure not only do you get fantastic
performance, but you'll be able to reduce your carbon footprint and energy bills.
Suction power
Make sure you choose a bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner with at least 200 air watts
because unlike upright vacuum cleaners, cylinder
vacuum cleaners need extra suction power to carry the dust up the hose. Also remember
that more air watts means more suction power, so if suction is important, make sure
you compare air watt ratings between the various models you're considering.
Attachments
Cylinder vacuum cleaners were originally designed for hard floors so many come without
turbo brushes. While the absence of turbo brushes makes them great for vacuuming
delicate wood and laminate floors, it also means it's difficult to remove dirt
and hair from carpets. If you have carpets therefore you should make sure your new
cylinder bagless vacuum cleaner comes with turbo brushes.
All good cylinder bagless vacuum cleaners will also come with at least two onboard
tools for difficult to clean areas. The most popular tools include a crevice tool
and dusting brush. Many models also come with an upholstery nozzle. Some will even
come with a separate turbo brush for removing dirt and stubborn pet hairs from areas
where it isn't possible to use a full-size cleaning head.
Comfort
Top-end cylinder bagless vacuum cleaners will have a specially designed handle to
make vacuuming more comfortable. You can even get fingertip control so you don't
have to bend down to adjust the power or turn the vacuum on or off.
Size
Cylinder bagless vacuum cleaners can vary widely in size so it's worth comparing
weight, dust capacities and cord and hose lengths. The smaller, lighter models will
have a smaller dust capacity and shorter cord and hose lengths while the larger
models will be slighter heavy but offer more convenience with a larger dust capacity
and longer cord and hose lengths.
HEPA filtration
Buying a cylinder bagless vacuum cleaner with HEPA filtration will ensure small
pollutants and pollen particles, such as pollen and dust mite faeces, are trapped
within the vacuum cleaner rather than being recirculated back into the air. This
will make the air cleaner and help reduce allergy/asthma symptoms.