Best Features for Hardwood Vacuums

What are the features that you should be looking for in your vacuum cleaner for hardwood floors? There are many sets of features offered by different companies most of which are not really essential to the function of the device itself. Try not to get distracted by all the bells and whistles that come on a certain model. Instead, pay attention to these key features: Versatile Attachments Hardwood floors need a variety of attachments if you want to get the cleanest home possible. Arguably the most important element to consider is a large suction head without a spinning beater brush. Beater brushes can make terrible scratches on hardwood floors. Choose a vacuum that includes a large head either without a beater brush or with the option to turn the brush off. Look for a convenient set of attachments to help you clean all the edges and other spaces around your home as well. This includes a slim edging wand, one or two small and medium sized brush heads and a soft suction brush head for surfaces like window shades, drapes and mechanical devices. Low-medium Suction Power Few hardwood floors will require a vacuum cleaner with strong suction power. In most cases the strongest suction is needed only for larger carpets and is completely unnecessary for hardwood floors. For this reason you can spend your money more wisely and get a high quality vacuum with a little less power. This choice will enable you to get a model that will last your for years while cleaning everything you need it to. If you have natural, untreated hardwood floors or floors with deep lines or grooves, it might be a good idea for you to look for stronger suction (although it’s not strictly necessary). It is possible that on these types of wood floors will collect dust and dirt further down from the surface that will need to be sucked up. Padding The plastic body of a vacuum can do a lot of damage to your wood floors as it is dragged and pushed around the house. A lot of lower-end models or versions meant primarily for carpets will not have much rubberized or felt padding on them and will be chiefly made of hard plastic. It’s a better idea for you to get a device that’s been designed for hardwood floors. These will usually feature more rubberized or felt padding around the bottom and sides of the vacuum body. Wheels also need to be rubberized or feature some sort of padding as they will always be in contact with the floor. Be careful with upright vacuums for this very reason. Uprights are normally designed for carpets and they will have wheels made of hard plastic without any rubber or padding to protect your wood flooring. Canister vacuums usually feature larger wheels with some sort of rubber to help them roll around more easily and protect floors as these vacuums are generally the type that are chosen for cleaning hardwood floors. Lightweight As we mentioned before, weight can become an issue if you are planning to clean your entire house with the same vacuum cleaner. Try to choose a more lightweight brand if possible to avoid causing damage from bumps, falls or normal dragging around. Heavier machines are more likely to show some wear and tear on your floors than lighter machines. Long Extension Hoses No matter what type of vacuum you choose, you will have to make sure it can reach all areas of your floor and home without hurting your back so much. Choosing a short extension hose is a bad idea as you will have to do a lot more bending to reach certain parts of your home. This can be painful for your back and tiring for your arms. Long hoses relieve the stress you would otherwise be putting on your back and allow you to clean more efficiently for a longer period of time. If you have to reach anywhere up high or between cramped spaces, a long hose plus a extendable wand will be your best bet for accomplishing these tasks without causing yourself any pain. Where to Buy By now you probably have a good idea about what kind of vacuum cleaner you want to get for your home. The biggest question now is: where you should get it?

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