Any car owner knows how quickly it can get overtaken by dirt in the carpeting. Rocks, mud, and grass are constantly tracked in and deposited somewhere on the floor. Most cars are outfitted with removable floor mats which can be removed and periodically shaken out. However, this is not possible for the permanent carpets so a portable or handheld vacuum is a must. There are many vacuums that will do the job but which one is the best choice? As is the case with all categories of cleaners the answer really depends on your specific needs. But before diving into our top rated choices here are a few things you will want to look for when finding the right one for your automotive cleaning needs.
Portable and Lightweight
The most important quality when buying a new cleaner for your car is it must be portable and lightweight. You simply cannot carry a heavy upright out into your garage or driveway and expect to effectively clean your auto. And even if the full sized upright or canister is lighter in weight, it’s still difficult reaching under the seats or between the center console pieces. When you can easily move the vacuum around it makes your job that much easier.
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A vacuum is a popular household product that will consume electricity during use and also bags and filters over time. This design doesn’t exactly lend itself to being “Green”, but over the last several years there have been some key advancements in technology that have made some modern vacuums just that. Specifically there are 3 key areas that the manufacturers have done a great job on improving which will help cut down on waste as well as lower energy consumption. These 3 areas are important but there is much more work to be done. Fortunately, all the major brands are constantly using technology to further this cause.
If you are one of the millions of households who happen to have a dog or cat family member then you have undoubtedly dealt with a potty mess or two on the carpet. It usually happens in the worst spot, in a high traffic area that everyone who visits can see. If you happen to be lucky enough to get there right away you can sometimes clean it up before it has time to really set in. But what if it happens when you are away or just not paying attention? You need to have a way to get your carpets clean even if it is long after your pet has soiled the floor. Here are 4 tips that can help you remove pet urine or feces stains, even if they happened long ago.
Backpack vacuums are lightweight machines that strap to your back during use. They are very portable in design offering many advantages over larger upright and canister style cleaners. You typically get enough attachments for all floor types, as well as tools for cleaning any ‘above the floor’ surface you would encounter in a typical home (or office building). Most people are not aware that you can actually get the indoor environment just as clean as with more typical full sized canisters but in a much different way. The only surface it will struggle with is thick, high pile carpets so if your home contains them you will need another cleaner to at least supplement this one.
Perhaps one of the biggest choices you will make is the one between a bagless and a bagged model. They both operate similarly in that they suction up the dirt and debris into a type of collection chamber. The difference being on the bagged vacuum the chamber is actually a removable dust bag. You would purchase these bags and replace them as they fill up. Depending on the size of your house this could be after each cleaning, so they ongoing cost should be factored into your decision.