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Hi Guys! I’m here today to help you consider options on getting the absolutely perfect vacuum cleaner for your needs.  With many different TYPES of machines available today, a vacuum cleaner, the Heavyweight Champion n housekeeping  is a big investment, for several reasons. First, the cost is pretty hefty. Good ones run from $200 and can exceed a $1000. Second, health issues impacted by the effective operation of your machine can be great. Allergy, asthma and sinus patients are unanimous in their opinion that the machine MUST remove every particle possible to give them the greatest comfort. Naturally, this impacts the cost of the better constructed models.

So, to guide you on I am going to present  5 most popular TYPES of vacuum cleaners, and the overall best rated model within each type.

UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANERS Is heavy better than lightweight? Heavier vacuum cleaners are so because of the addition of “bells and whistles” that are designed to make your cleaning easier One of the factors contributing the the heavyweights overall poundage is the self propelled motor, it adds significantly to the machines heft, and can make it very difficult to push around the home. Also, the heavier units have more attachments (as a general rule) and the couplings and attachments themselves (usually stored “on board”) are weighty also. Do these things make it more effective? Lightweight models eliminate that weight, and most of them are bag-less also It is not the bag itself that will add heft to the device, but the connectors and filter in addition to the paper in the bag that does. Going with a non bagged unit gives a certain satisfaction, as you can SEE the dirt accumulate as you remove it from your floors! It can be very messy to empty however, and you may end up moving the dirt just removed from your floors, to a more compact area near the trash.

The answer to which is better, light or heavyweight upright vacuum cleaners is really in you How much weight are you willing to push around the house, balance while doing the stairs, and carry UP the stairs (if you’ve got them)

Best upright vacuum cleaner overall by consumers – Dyson’s DC28 ANIMAL 

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Coming in at just over 20 pounds, five star rated on Home Depot’s website, this beauty comes with a 35 foot cord, a “quick draw” wand for getting dust from walls, and is a no bag unit Comes in purple, which for me, adds to its allure!

CANISTER VACUUM CLEANERS – Traditionally the choice for hard surfaces.

Things have changed however, and canister vacuums are now a contender for overall popularity in these machines.  Designed with a long flexible hose, that attaches to the machine and bag, with a number of changeable heads for various uses.  Great for getting into corners and tight spots, doing stairs, and under furniture, the weight is not such an issue. Normal use would mean you leave the machine on the floor, and walk around carrying only the ‘wand” with the hose and head attached.

Consumers give this 5 stars! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hoover-Bagless-Windtunnel-Cannister-Vacuum/2408801

The Hoover Wind Tunnel S3755 is a bag less model, that is economical even when NOT purchased at Walmart.com! At a bit over $200, the legendary reliability of Hoover combines with their innovative use of modern technology to give you versatility and long life

STICK VACUUM CLEANERS – Relative new comers

Popular with consumers for their extremely low price point, (they can be had for around $35 bucks) these machines are not very powerful, leave a lot of dirt behind, and are noisy. That said, they are sure selling a lot of ‘em! Since you can literally hang one on the back of a closet door, the light weight and low price combine to make them a dream come true for apartment dwellers, dorm rooms, and some even use them in place of a broom. All of the big name manufacturers have them on the market, including Eureka, Dirt Devil, Dyson, Black & Decker,Electolux, even Procter and Gamble. The “Vacuum Cleaner Adviser” has rated the Eureka 96E the best inexpensive model, under $50, the Hoover Platinim Linx the best in the mid priced, around $150, and the Miele S168 the best in the high cost arena, about $400.

Featuring the famous “wind tunnel” technology, the attractive and lightweight Linx will quickly become one of your “go to” housekeeping tools.

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HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANERS – The “MIGHTY MITES”

Honestly, I do not know how the owners of vehicles or boats, the occupants of office space or play area’s, ever managed to keep their surroundings tidy without these versatile and compact dynamo’s!

Overall favorite for consumers is this compact, inexpensive and attractive B&D unit. I found it on Amazon.com but it is also available at Sears, Target, Home Depot and other fine retailers. Here is a link to go to Lowes.com.

http://www.lowes.com/SearchCatalogDisplay?Ntt=black+and+decker+hand+held+vacuum+cleaners&storeId=10151&N=0&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&

SHOP / WET / DRY VACUUM CLEANERS – This last category really deserves an article all on its own. The uses, capabilities, strengths and weaknesses can consume many pages. For today, I am going to confine myself to surface matters only.

Consumers love Rigid’s shop vac! Scoring top points in strength of suction, low noise, and low emissions. Overall considered the best for general applications, its motor is strong enough to work as well with wet as with dry. The many attachments make it versitile and flexible to use. For general debris, and moist, this is the most often recommended shop vac on the vacuum cleaner advisers site.

With a washable filter, it also comes with dust bags that can be used for more fine debris. A drain makes removal of wet matter a snap, and once you register your purchase with Rigid, it comes with a lifetime guarantee!

See it at:

http://www.consumersearch.com/wet-dry-vacs

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We’ve all seen the darling  mop commercials…..cute little pieces of dirt left behind by standard mops…….singing sadly about how no one picks them up. Then the hero of a “pick up artist” arrives to save the day!

“I believe in miracles…..here it comes, you sexy thing…..”

Well, I think they are darling anyway!

They do NOT in any way lead me in a direction as far as deciding WHICH  handy gadget to purchase for my home, however!

So  here I am, ready to present you (loyal readers) with facts I’ve discovered on my adventure into finding which steam mop/steam cleaner has what feature, and which of those features are essential to ME!

Ok, so remembering all of the material I’ve given you guys on this topic, I don’t think you are very surprised that MY PICK is the Shark Pocket Mop!

Whichever you choose, use it in good health my friends, see ya next time……..

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Hey Guys! As usual, my readers are right up on top of the most cutting edge, sensible “time to do this” thinking, and are considering the options available for carpet and rug cleaners. At this time of the year, offers of free shipping abound online, and the major retailers we love are dueling mightily for our business.

Basically, there are two methods of carpet / rug cleaning machines:

Steam or dry cleaning. Though both have their advantages, one major consideration is the drying time required for the carpet. Recent innovations to the market have significantly reduced drying time, however you need to factor it in when considering your purchase of a machine. Typical drying times can range from an hour to a day. So if you are expecting the kids home in just a few hours, you won’t want them tramping around with dirty feet on your wet carpet!

Hand held units, lightweight uprights, mid-sized portables, and professional strength HE MEN are affordable, and here are the very BEST available to you.

First, evaluate what you need this macho machine to do for you.

Got spills? A handheld “spotlifter” will easily do the trick!

Limited storage? A nifty lightweight can hang from a wall rack. (sold separately)

See a “road” leading from the front door to the kitchen? High traffic area’s will blend right into the surrounding carpet with regular cleaning with a mid-sized unit.

Kids, pets, visitors making your rug look old and battered? Heavy duty shampooer twice a year will bring that new look back!

Looks like you really should rip it up and reinstall a new carpet? Don’t! Regular use of a professionally sized carpet / rug cleaner (or 2x annual visits by the professionals themselves LOL) will have you “floored” at the new look, and fresh smell of your carpets.

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Shark steam mops, hard flooring maistro’s that they are have a wide variety of units to consider.

Here is my research, done so that YOU DON’T HAVE TO!

A few points that are common to all models:

1. Units with multiple steam outlets (holes) in the head will leave a floor dryer when you are finished. Makes them far better for wood floors.

2. Easily removable water tanks will keep this task hassle free, and save your aching back!

3.Water warm up time ranges from 30 seconds up to 5 minutes, so for you especially time crunched readers, look for those units with the shortest.

After you make your selection, be sure to click here, for a video presentation by the manufacturer, Shark, on how to use these Steam Mops!

hese Steam Mops!

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