Which Vacuum Tools Should I Use?

With so many vacuum cleaners, bags, tools and accessories on the market, just choosing the right products can seem like a chore. But selecting the right tools for your machine and home can maximise your vacuum’s efficiency, minimise dust and harmful allergens, and help you spend less time on housework.

But how do you know which vacuum filters, tools and accessories are the best for your home or office? Here are some things to consider.

What kind of floor surfaces do you need to clean?

A hard floor brush is ideal for use on wooden and tiled floors to prevent scratching. Alternatively, a combination floor tool can be used on carpet and rugs, as well as a range of surfaces including stone and tiles. If you have numerous carpeted areas or high traffic zones, you may want to consider a vacuum power head, which will pick up more dirt, dust and fluff than a standard head. But if you don't want to spend the money on a power head, then an air driven turbo head might be the better option for you.

Is pet hair a problem in your home?

Pet hair seems to find its way into every nook and cranny in the home, and can add to dust particles and allergens in the air, so it’s important to choose a tool that will capture all the hair. A vacuum power head can pick up pet hair from all types of flooring.

For smaller surfaces, a pet brush is a good option, especially if pets tend to make themselves at home on beds, chairs and couches, whereas a crevice tool can squeeze between seat cushions. The crevice tool will make it easier to pick up hair from hard-to-reach places.

Vacuum Spot also stocks a number of vacuum cleaners which have been rated by CHOICE for superior pet hair removal such as the Zelmer Solaris.

Do you need specialised tools for your health?

With an estimated two million asthma sufferers across the country, according to Asthma Australia, getting rid of harmful asthma-inducing allergens is paramount. Selecting the correct filter and bags for your vacuum cleaner is a must, especially if there is an asthmatic in your house. By choosing a poor quality filter or bag, you may be missing large amounts of dust or allergens and putting the health of family members at risk.

High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers are specialised, high quality filters designed to trap the tiniest of dust particles floating around the air, and direct the dirt to the filter, rather than just moving it around.

If you need to buy vacuum bags for your machine, you need to choose the correct one. Buying a low quality, ill-fitting bag will not pick up dust and dirt effectively. A good quality paper bag has the luxury of going straight in the bin when its full, so the allergens and dust are not released back into the air, whereas a cloth bag tends to trap more of the dust and allergens in the machine.

What kind of furnishings do I have?

A crevice tool or nozzle will reach bookshelves, cornice and windowsills, as well as under the fridge. A dusting brush will cover those hard to reach places such as chair legs, air conditioning vents, ceiling fans and carpet corners and gaps behind furniture.

Getting the correct vacuum accessories and tools first time around can save you a heap of time and money. Vacuum Spot is a market leader in vacuum cleaners, tools and accessories. We can help you choose the products that will work best for your home or office, so you can get the job done and get on with your day.