All Types of Vacuum Cleaners You Need to Know About

A vacuum cleaner is a device that causes suction in order to suck up dirt/particles and dust from floors, upholstery, draperies and other surfaces. It is generally electrically driven. There are basically 5 types of vacuum cleaners as mentioned below:
1. Handheld Vacuum Cleaners
These vacuum cleaners are held by hand and used to suck up dirt from tight spaces and places that are difficult to reach. They are mostly used in rooms with very limited spaces and in cleaning cars and engine parts.

2. Canister Vacuum Cleaners
This is another type of vacuum cleaner used in large and business properties. They come in different sizes and are used in cleaning carpets and bare floor surfaces. Canister vacuum cleaners are technologically enhanced and have multi-functionality with a separate Canister which is connected to a wand.

3. Upright Vacuum Cleaners
The upright cleaner is the most popular and widely used device particularly suited for private households. It is a powerful device standing in an upright position and used for general house clean-ups for both carpets and bare floor surfaces.

4. Stick Vacuum Cleaners
Used for cleaning narrow and tight places, it comes with a stick-like handle and is easy to manipulate and operate. It is effective in cleaning bare and hard floors, rugs and slim carpets.

5. Robot Vacuum Cleaners
These are automated devices which require minimal hands-on control by the user. When switched on and placed on the intended area, it roams freely on its own covering every surface area of the house. Its sensors track and suck up every dirt and debris even in tight crevices.