Advice on vacuums
Want a cordless vacuum a model with a bag, or a stick vacuum?
You can buy a traditional vacuum without a bag or with a bag. There's also the stick vacuum. A bagged vacuum has a vacuum cleaner bag that you have to replace occasionally. With bagless vacuums, the dust ends up in a dust collector. You can then empty this above the trash can. A stick vacuum is portable and cordless. Each type of vacuum has its advantages, but also disadvantages. You will find these plus and minus points here.
Bagless
- You save costs in the long term, because you don't have to buy vacuum cleaner bags.
- You can easily see when the dust container is full and you need to empty it.
- Emptying the dust collector is a dusty job, which releases dirt into your home.
Bagged
- The vacuum cleaner bag serves as a filter and retains as much dust, dust mites and pollen as possible. The exhaust air is cleaner. as a result
- Replacing a vacuum cleaner bag is simple and hygienic.
- With more collection capacity, you don't have to empty it as often.
- Less chance of odors leaving the vacuum cleaner.
- You buy a new vacuum cleaner bag when you replace it, which means you incur additional costs.
- The vacuum cleaner loses suction power when the dust bag becomes full.
Stick vacuum
- Because the vacuum is cordless, you can move freely around the house.
- A stick vacuum is light and compact, so you can easily lift it.
- You can often easily turn the vacuum into a handheld vacuum, so you can vacuum from your baseboards to your bookshelf.
- You save costs in the long term, because you don't have to buy vacuum cleaner bags.
- You vacuum with a battery, so you have to recharge it.
- The dust cup is smaller, so you have to empty it more often.
Do you have a laminate or parquet floor?
When you vacuum a wooden floor, you obviously don't want to scratch it. The solution is simple: a parquet brush. A parquet brush has extra long bristles, which prevent scratches on your delicate floor. With the brush that you receive by default with most vacuums, the chance of scratches on your hard floor is much greater. Read the advice article for more information about vacuuming on wooden floors.
Do you have a floor with carpet?
If you vacuum carpets, the vacuum needs more power. The appliance must penetrate the fibers of the carpet. A turbo brush can help this that. This brush rotates, which opens the fibers of the carpet. This way, dirt comes up more easily and the appliance actually vacuums everything. This is especially important with high-pile carpets. You can easily vacuum low-pile carpets with a multi-surface brush as well. But, a turbo brush always does the job more thoroughly.
Do you have pets?
If you have a pet at home, you probably have a lot of hair lying around. You can easily vacuum this up with a turbo brush. The rotating brushes collect pet hair better from the floor or carpet. This brush is also available in a small size: the mini turbo brush. For example, you can easily remove hair from your furniture and stairs with this brush. Want to know what to keep in mind when buying a vacuum, and do you have pets? View this advice page.
Do you have allergies?
If you have a dust allergy, a good exhaust filter is indispensable. We consider a vacuum suitable for allergies if it has at least a HEPA 13 filter or contains a special anti-allergy filter. You can also find the dust re-emission class on the energy label. This class runs from A to G. Class A indicates the lowest dust emissions. If you want more information on how to choose a vacuum if you're allergic, read the advice page.
Do you want to vacuum construction material or water?
A construction vacuum vacuums both dust and liquids. Coarse materials like wood chips also doesn't stand a chance. For example, a construction vacuum is a useful aid for DIY jobs or to drain water. These vacuums have more power than a standard vacuum. Water vacuums also have a special wet and dry filter.
Performance vs power
People often think that the high performance of a vacuum only depends on the power expressed in wattage. This isn't always the case. You can also influence the performance yourself. You can reach high suction power with the right attachments and if you take care of your vacuum well. Want to know more about the suction power of a vacuum? Read the advice article.
Replacing parts
Vacuum cleaner bags
Vacuum cleaner bags fill up if you vacuum regularly. This blocks the airflow. Is your vacuum losing suction power? Replace the vacuum cleaner bag. With average use of your vacuum cleaner, you should do this about once every 2 months. If you change the bag regularly, you can maintain the suction power. This way, you get the most out of your vacuum.
Filter
If you want your vacuum to function properly, it's important that you replace the filter on time. How do you know when this is necessary? Check the exhaust air for this. If your vacuum emits that familiar musty smell, replace the filter. If you wait too long, the vacuum will no longer filter the exhaust air properly. Your vacuum then blows dirt back into your house and loses its suction power.
