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Compare vacuum cleaners based on your floor surfaces, the dust you need to remove and your storage constraints.
Vacuum cleaner: which model should you choose?
The 6 criteria that set vacuum cleaners apart, in the order to consider them, each with a guide backed by figures.
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Every model is compared on what really matters: overall score, actual price, pros and cons.
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Comparisons to help you understand each vacuum cleaner
Vacuum Cleaner Picks compares cylinder, stick and robot vacuum cleaners using publicly available technical specifications and buyer reviews. We examine brushes, filtration, dust container capacity and the constraints of each type.
Our analyses help you identify useful features for your home: a brush suitable for wooden floors, a roller designed for pet hair or sufficient runtime with a motorised brush. We highlight missing information and the limitations of comparisons between manufacturers.
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What should you consider when choosing your vacuum cleaner?
Start with your floors and the dirt you need to remove. On carpets, a motorised brush helps dislodge fibres and pet hair. On wooden floors, check brush compatibility and whether the wheels are suitable. Electrical power consumption alone does not determine suction performance. Suction pressure and airflow figures must also be interpreted in light of the measurement conditions.
Next, consider practical constraints: weight in the hand for a stick vacuum, operating radius for a cylinder vacuum, clearance height and obstacle handling for a robot vacuum. For cordless models, distinguish between the advertised runtime and the runtime stated with a motorised brush and increased suction. Filtration, the airtightness of the airflow system, dust container emptying and access to filters also affect maintenance and dust dispersal.
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