Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies
Upright Vacuum Cleaners and Canister Models
The basic division between full-sized vacuum cleaners is upright and canister. An upright model has a forward intake directly connected to the motor and dustbin. This gives the incoming air a short path to the filter and makes for an efficient path over carpets. Some can adapt to smooth flooring as well, and most clear a swathe 15 inches wide at a pass. Uprights often have hoses and attachments for getting into tight spots. Designed to be relatively compact, they are ideal for storing in small closets or for keeping out of the way in corners when not in use.
A canister model mounts the dustbin to the motor, with both contained in a wheeled base or canister. The intake of these models is usually at the end of a long hose. While uprights efficiently sweep out large paths across floors, and canisters can do this too, the major advantage with canister units is the versatility they offer in getting to hard-to-reach spaces and irregular surfaces, such as stairs.
Bag Vacuums Versus Bagless Models
Some upright and canister vacuums use disposable bags to collect debris, while others avoid the bags and use elaborate filtration systems instead. Bag systems are fairly simple: the motor creates a low-pressure area behind the bag, air, and dirt flow into the bag, and then clean air flows out through the bag's slightly porous walls. Bags need frequent replacement, but they release very little dust in the process.
Bagless models are often more complicated. These usually draw dirty air into a canister with a gently sloping spiral inside of it. As the air flows over the long surface of this plane, it loses energy and drops the dirt. What's left of the pollen and other fine particles finds its way into the filter as air flows out through the port. Bagless models have very efficient vacuum filters but take care, as emptying the dustbins can get messy.
Other Vacuums and Their Features
Designed for specific jobs, these floor cleaners are available in different styles. Handheld vacuums work really well at cleaning up spills and small messes. These lightweight units have very small bins, but the lesser jobs they do don't fill them up very quickly. Robotic vacuums do all of the work on your behalf, saving you time and energy. These are effective at cleaning hard floors and sweeping up light spills.
Do Vacuums Work on Hardwood Floors?
Many models primarily work on carpets but may be effective on linoleum or tile. Some stick cleaners are especially useful on smooth flooring. Avoid large units with powerful carpet beaters that can damage wood floors.
What Is the Role of Beaters in Vacuums?
Beaters rotate with the cylinder to repeatedly strike (or “beat”) the carpet. This knocks large amounts of dust and heavy grit into the air, where the rotating brushes sweep it away.
Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies FAQs
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Which Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies have the best ratings on Staples.com?
- Shark® Navigator Deluxe Bagless Upright Vacuum (NV42) has a 4.8 star rating from 23 reviews and costs $166.99.
- Samsung Jet Stick/Handheld Vacuum, Bagless, Aqua Chrometal (VS20R9042S2/AA) has a 4.8 star rating from 18 reviews and costs $515.99.
- Oreck® Commercial Upright Vacuum, XL2100RHS, 8 lbs. has a 4.8 star rating from 14 reviews and costs $329.99.
Which Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies are the most affordable?
- Eureka® Replacement Vacuum Belts, For SC679J, SC689 Models, 2/Pk is the least expensive Vacuum Cleaners & Supply at $3.69. It has 4.5 stars from 2 reviews.
- Hoover T1 Vacuum Replacement Belt, Black (440010033) is the least expensive Vacuum Cleaners & Supply at $4.29.
- Eureka® Type MM Disposable Vacuum Bags, 3/Pack is the least expensive Vacuum Cleaners & Supply at $4.29. It has 4.8 stars from 5 reviews.
What Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies are the most popular based on customer reviews?
- Swiffer Sweeper Vac Kit is the most popular Vacuum Cleaners & Supply with 232 reviews and starting at $59.19.
- Hoover® UH70825 25' Cord length Bagless Vacuum Cleaner is the most popular Vacuum Cleaners & Supply with 106 reviews and starting at $114.69.
- Shark Pro Rotator Upright Vac White/Red is the most popular Vacuum Cleaners & Supply with 100 reviews and starting at $233.99.
What are the top Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies brands available on Staples.com?
- Ecovacs has the top rated Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies with an average rating of 4.5 stars and a $489.99 average price.
- Bad Ash has the top rated Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies with an average rating of 4.5 stars and a $49.29 average price.
- Kenmore has the top rated Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies with an average rating of 4.5 stars and a $22.49 average price.
Which top rated Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies cost the least?
- Eureka® Type MM Disposable Vacuum Bags, 3/Pack is highly rated Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies with a 4.8 star rating and it starts at $4.29.
- Shark® Navigator Deluxe Bagless Upright Vacuum (NV42) is highly rated Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies with a 4.8 star rating and it starts at $166.99.
- Oreck® Commercial Upright Vacuum, XL2100RHS, 8 lbs. is highly rated Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies with a 4.8 star rating and it starts at $329.99.
What are the lowest priced Vacuum Cleaners & Supplies that are also eco-friendly?
- ProTeam Super QuarterVac HEPA 107118 Backpack Vacuum Cleaner, 6 qt. is eco-friendly Vacuum Cleaners & Supply and starts at $439.99.
- Bona Flexisand DCS Floor Buffer, Metallic Silver (AMO310010.2) is eco-friendly Vacuum Cleaners & Supply and starts at $4,019.99.