Is vacuum cleaner shopping as confusing for you as this man looks?
"The higher the amps, the more suction it must produce."
Sometimes TRUE. Electrical current is measured in amps.
It has little to do with how well your vacuum cleaner performs.200 air watts is a good indication of a powerful cleaner. Air watts is the way to determine suction power.
"HEPA filtration must be the best because I see it on everything."
FALSE.
HEPA is the name brand associated with great micro filter systems. HEPA is just a technical definition. All you need in a vacuum cleaner filter is one that traps the most particles and prevents them from getting into the air.
"I guess only vacuums that cost $500+ are valuable cleaners."
FALSE. The list of affordable vacuums is a short one but you would be surprised that it does exist.A $500 vacuum from certain brands, is a great buy only if you make full use of all available functions.
"Bagged vacuum cleaners are a thing of the past."
FALSE.Actually, bagged cleaners have advanced features today. Some models have HEPA filtration and allergen filters built in. Bagged vacuum cleaners can hold more soil before replacement is needed. Most commercial cleaning companies still use bagged units for quality suction and performance.
Last but not least......
"What is CFM and why do I need it?"
CFM or cubic feet per minute is described as a measurement of airflow that indicates how many cubic feet of air pass by a stationary point in one minute. The CFM on a vacuum model may not always be located in plain sight but the best CFM scores are 100+ and should be listed on the machine in some form. Before purchasing a cleaner that has 10 functions you're least likely to use, shop for high CFM.
