| When you are looking to purchase a hand held | | | | it halfway through will simply lengthen your |
| vacuum cleaner there are some things you need | | | | cleaning time. |
| to consider. While this isn't necessarily a large | | | | Warranty - As with any electronics, you want to |
| purchase, most people don't often know a lot | | | | know what kind of warranty the manufacturer |
| about vacuums, and as a result, it can be a | | | | offers. You can either ask the sales clerk, or find |
| daunting task. | | | | out through the manufacturer's website, but it is |
| Power - Do you want a hand held vacuum cleaner | | | | an important thing to consider. |
| that has a cord or is cordless? Keep in mind while | | | | Features - Do you want your hand held to have |
| a cordless vacuum can be taken anywhere, it | | | | certain features like a wet/dry function or maybe |
| does have a limited battery life. If you do decide | | | | a function to steam your carpet or drapes? Are |
| on a cordless vacuum, you will want to know how | | | | there special brushes you require for certain |
| long the battery life is, as well as how long it will | | | | tasks? |
| take to recharge. You don't want to be constantly | | | | As with many purchases, compare prices before |
| waiting for the vacuum to charge before you can | | | | deciding on which hand held vacuum cleaner to |
| use it. | | | | buy; the internet is always a great place to do |
| Usage - What will you be using the hand held | | | | this. Be sure to do some comparison shopping |
| vacuum cleaner for? They are not designed for | | | | before you go out to the mall, but you will want |
| use on your entire house, just for the hard to | | | | to check it out in person before committing. |
| reach areas or for cleaning smaller areas such as | | | | Something may look great on the screen but |
| the car. And they are not necessarily as powerful | | | | may not be as functional when you actually see it. |
| as your regular vacuum, so don't get rid of it. | | | | By taking note of all these different specs that |
| Weight - Make sure you lift up the vacuum that | | | | you would want in a hand held vacuum ahead of |
| you are considering purchasing. While weight may | | | | time you will be able to greatly increase the |
| not seem like a big deal, if you are wandering | | | | chances of coming home with a vacuum that you |
| around the house and spot cleaning, it can | | | | will not have to bring back to the store. There |
| become heavy after just a short while. | | | | are a lot of different brands and models out there |
| Capacity - How much can the vacuum hold | | | | so take control and choose the one that is right |
| before it needs to be emptied? You want to | | | | for you. The options are available, why not take |
| make sure it is going to at least be able to finish | | | | advantage of the situation? |
| the job you want it for, because having to empty | | | | |