Hand Held Vacuum Cleaners

When we refer to hand held vacuum cleaners we mean those small portable Vacuum cleaners which were marketed to us as being a small useful cleaner that could get into those are to Vacuum places - the car or caravan for example. It was also suggested that they were great for those small jobs, where a plant was knocked over for example - no need to get the big upright out, the hand held vacuum is big enough for the job and a lot less effort to get out and put away.

However in the early days of the Small hand-held vacuum cleaners, (either battery-operated or mains powered), this wasn't always the case. In the early years of development hand held vacuum cleaners didn't have a great deal of suck. Without the roller of brushes that an upright cleaner would have to beat and brush the dirt up with, the minimal suck on the hand held vacuums was left wanting. Handheld Vacuums were a great idea, but in practice they still needed developing further to really substantiate the claims and perform the same finish as the main vacuum cleaning device would perform.

If you tried a hand held vacuum cleaner when they first because widely available on the market and weren't impressed with the power and suction, maybe its time that you looked into them again now that technological advancements have been made.

Things to Consider when Choosing a Hand Held Vacuum Cleaner.
The main thing that you will be looking for when buying a hand held vacuum is the machines ability to suck as this is the only means of removing the dirt with this type of device. Look for the suction rating on the product's box or description - the higher the suction rating the more powerful the cleaner.

With a rechargeable vacuum you have the freedom of a cord free vacuum, great if you are cleaning the car or the loft and there isn't a socket handy. However, you do need to check the battery life once the battery is fully charged, and how long it takes for he battery to fully charge between uses, you don't want to run out of power half way through the job. Have a look on the side of the box for information about battery life.

Check the weight of the Vacuum - if you intend to vacuum blinds and drapes, you don't want to be holding a heavy vacuum above your head for 15 minutes or more. Make sure the vacuum is going to fit the job you want it to perform, with a weight that you can comfortably manage.

Lastly, check out the warranty on the vacuum. Some brands have more confidence in their product than others and will offer a longer guarantee on part and the product itself.

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