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| Types of Vacuum Cleaners | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Uprights |
| 2 | Steam Cleaners |
| 3 | Canister |
| 4 | Hand Held |
| 5 | Robotic |
| 6 | Wet/Dry |
| 7 | Stick |
| 8 | Central |
What is it?
An upright vacuum cleaner has a verticle orientation so that it can be pushed easily from a standing position.
Used For?
Upright Vacuums are the best all purpose cleaners for floors. They are effective for cleaning all floor surfaces and are generally considered the best for cleaning carpets and rugs.
Relative Popularity
Upright Vacuum cleaners are the most popular type of vacuum.
Most Popular Brands
Average Price
Upright Basic - $ 143
Upright Medium - $ 212
Upright High-End - $ 402
Negatives
Upright vacuums are not good for cleaning surfaces above the floor such as stairs, drapes, and blinds.
What is it?
A steam cleaner or deep cleaner applies warm/hot water vapor to a surface to aid in the removal of dirt.
Used For?
Steam cleaners are used to clean carpets and rugs especially when they are stained or soiled and also to sterilize surfaces for health purposes.
Relative Popularity
Steam cleaners are less popular than the general purpose vacuum types like Uprights and Canisters.
Most Popular Brands
Average Price
$ 190
Negatives
Negatives Steam cleaners are heavy and expensive and not the best for general purpose cleaning.
What is it?
A canister vacuum cleaner has a cylindrical can that houses the motor that rests on the floor and an extendible flexible arm that the user holds to apply the suction.
Used For?
Canister vacuums are good all purpose cleaners and best for cleaning hard floors and also for cleaning stairs, curtains, blinds, and other hard to reach areas.
Relative Popularity
Canister Vacuum cleaners are the second most popular type of vacuum.
Most Popular Brands
Average Price
Canister Medium - $ 209
Canister High End - $ 525
Negatives
Negatives Canister vacuums are not as good as uprights for cleaning carpets and rugs and they are a bit more expensive than uprights for equivalent performance.
What is it?
A hand held vacuum cleaner is a small lightweight portable vacuum cleaner that runs off of batteries.
Used For?
Hand held vacuum cleaners are used for small cleaning jobs, cleaning cars, and cleaning computers and are convenient because of their light weight.
Relative Popularity
Hand held vacuum cleaners are very popular as a secondary vacuum for homes and for cleaning cars and computers.
Most Popular Brands
Dirt Devil
Average Price
$47
Negatives
Hand held vacuum cleaners do not have near the suction of a good upright or canister vacuum so they are not good for everyday vacuuming or large jobs.
What is it?
A robotic vacuum cleaner has an onboard computer and motor so that the vacuum cleaner is able to clean on its own without a user pushing or pulling.
Used For?
Robotic vacuum cleaners are used to clean floors and the main attraction is convenience because they can clean without effort on the part of the owner.
Relative Popularity
Robotic vacuum cleaners have become more an more popular recently.
Most Popular Brands
Average Price
$ 269
Negatives
Robotic vacuums are still a bit of a novelty and still expensive for the performance. They are only effective cleaning floors.
What is it?
A Wet/Dry or shop vacuum cleaner can be used to clean either dry surfaces like a regular vacuum cleaner or wet surfaces including liquid spills which a regular vacuum cannot do.
Used For?
Cleaning liquid spills.
Relative Popularity
Wet/dry vacuum cleaners are specialty vacuum cleaners and not nearly as popular as the uprights and canister vacuum cleaners.
Most Popular Brands
Shop-Vac
Koolatron
Average Price
$ 182
Negatives
Wet/Dry vacuum cleaners are heavier and more expensive than a general purpose vacuum cleaner.
What is it?
A stick vacuum cleaner is a very lightweight upright vacuum cleaner weighing only a couple of pounds. The main body of the vacuum is narrow like a stick.
Used For?
Stick vacuum cleaners are used to clean small area floors or small cleaning jobs because of their light weight.
Relative Popularity
Stick vacuum cleaners are popular as a secondary vacuum for homes or as a primary vacuum for small apartments.
Most Popular Brands
Average Price
$ 126
Negatives
Stick vacuum cleaners do not have near the suction of a good upright or canister vacuum so they are not good for everyday vacuuming or large jobs.
What is it?
A central vacuum cleaner has the motor housed in a central location in the home and then ducts extend from the motor through out the house. Flexible hoses can be plugged into the ducts in various rooms for cleaning.
Used For?
Central vacuum cleaners can be quite powerful and convenient because you don.t have to push or pull the motor as you clean.
Relative Popularity
Central vacuum cleaners are not very popular as compared to upright or canister vacuum cleaners.
Most Popular Brands
Average Price
Not Avalible
Negatives
Negatives Central vacuum cleaners are difficult to install and can be more expensive than an upright of equivalent performance.