Keys to Finding the Right Canister Vacuum Cleaner

The two main keys to finding the right canister vacuum are the floor surfaces you will need to clean and the power of the vacuum. In order to clean different floor surfaces almost all canister vacuums offer three choices of tools:

A brush with soft bristles that is between ten and twelve inches wide for use with bare floors. A turbo brush which uses harder bristles on a spinning drum roller. A power brush head which has its own motor but is shaped much like a turbo brush.

The bristles on the spinning drum roller of both the turbo brush and the power brush are very similar to those you would find on an upright vacuum. The power brush is much more powerful and thorough when it comes to cleaning thanks to its own individual motor which turns the bristles.

The air is pushed beneath the dirt particle, lifting them out for removal with both the power and turbo brushes. No matter how much suction power a vacuum has if you cant lift the particles of dirt you will not be able to remove them.

Most canister vacuums which come with either a turbo or power brush to be used when cleaning carpets will also come with an attachment that is ideal for cleaning bare floors.

Which model of canister vacuum should you choose? If you dont expect to ever need to vacuum carpets or rugs the bare floor models will do an excellent job on smooth surfaces. The Eureka Oxygen 6992 and the Miele Solaris Canister are the best bare floor models. Low pile wall to wall carpeting and throw rugs will be handled best by turbo type canister vacuums. The Miele Solaris, Sebo Turbo, and EIO family vacuum cleaner are your best bets for turbo canister vacuums. Those people who have wall to wall carpeting, especially if they will also need to remove pet hair, will do best with the power head brush canister vacuum. Top choices among these types of vacuums include the Eureka Oxygen 6996, the Sebo Canister 3.1, and the Miele Silver Moon.

There are many other things to take into consideration when purchasing a canister vacuum. You will need to decide which features are most important to you and find a vacuum that is the best match. Popular features include HEPA filters, reliability, initial and replacement part cost, weight, noise, retractable cord, ease of storage, filter hose, dirt alerts, and adjustable wands.

Almost all canister vacuums are the same size with the same tools attached.

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