The selection of cordless vacuum cleaners on the market is enormous. With many people gravitating towards the comfort of working with a cordless tool, it’s no wonder that this category of vacuum cleaner has come under scrutiny in recent years. But despite the increasing popularity of the cordless vac, there are several other factors you should also consider next time you walk into a Dyson sale.
What are my options?
When you need to think of the type of vacuum cleaner that will work best for you, you are truly spoilt for choice. Uprights, automated robots, cylinders, stick vacuums and handheld models all vie for attention in the market, and each has its own set of merits, depending on your needs.
Few models can beat a cordless stick vacuum for comfort, convenience, and easy maneuvering. The slim, upright body makes for easy storage, although the smaller dust bin does require more frequent emptying.
Some models can even be stored on the wall, freeing up floor space for other storage requirements. Another great benefit of these vacuums is their light weight, which really does go a long way in taking the hassle out of cleaning.
Extra bits and pieces
Attachments can make or break the performance of a stick vacuum, so look out for extensions that can best serve your needs. Crevice tools are universally helpful for small, thin spaces, like between car seats, between couch cushions, and behind cupboards.
If pet hair is a recurring theme in your life, look for a brush attachment, motorized if possible, to help get rid of the hair.
One noteworthy thing is that Dyson sales in Australia have shown repeated interest in battery life for the cordless models. Most batteries can be recharged within a few hours, and some of the more advanced models come with extra battery packs to accommodate a longer cleaning time.
The advances in suction power within the stick vac category have been remarkable in recent years, and the heavier hitters within this category can be an excellent investment.
Is a wet and dry vacuum worth the investment?
As the name suggests, exclusively dry vacuum cleaners are designed to pick up dry dust, while wet vacs can also pick up damp dirt, and in some cases, they can even pick up liquid spills.
Wet vacuums with a large holding area are often used in foul areas, like construction sites, where any form of dirt is likely to occur, and speedy removal of such dirt is a priority.
In general, dry vacs are the most popular for household use, but there can be crossover demand here too. Households, particularly those with children, can be messy areas, and you never know what you might have to clean. For this reason, many people prefer being prepared with a machine that can handle both.
Is a corded vacuum better than a cordless one?
Not necessarily. Many cordless vacuums can hold their own even against corded ones, but the final answer will depend on the type you buy and whether it is a high-end or low-end model.
The final call will depend on whether the machine offers compatible with your home’s needs.
If you have a bigger house and need to get all your cleaning done in one shot, you might find that you get annoyed by having to empty the canister of a smaller stick vac repeatedly.
On the other hand, if your home is small enough not to hinder your cleaning process, the lightweight nature of the stick vac could just lighten your load.
What is cleaning reach, and why should I care?
The cleaning reach of a vacuum refers to how far it goes between the plug point and the farthest limit of how the unit cleans. As a rule, a corded vacuum cleaner’s reach is as long as its power cord goes, perhaps a little extra if it has a hose.
Yet again, the benefits of a cordless vac become clear, as it completely bypasses reach as a concern in its operation. The equivalent limitation in cordless might be the battery life – purely because it goes as far as it goes and no further.
Thankfully, thanks to technological advancement, most cordless units can now run as long as 30-60 minutes. This means that you can clean larger areas with one battery charge without stopping for recharging. So when you walk into that Dyson vacuum sale, make sure that you ask the right questions, and you could be walking out with an excellent unit that is optimized for your space.