Common Vacuum Myths

Who doesn’t like a clean house? There’s nothing like rolling up your sleeves on the weekend and deep cleaning your space; the sigh of relief afterward is worth all the effort. But deep cleaning can be a pain. There’s so much ground to cover, and it can take hours out of your day.

If you’ve got carpets or rugs, you probably turn to your trusty vacuum cleaner to do the job. However, you’ve probably also been believing some myths about vacuuming that just aren’t true. We get it, we’ve been there, and that’s why we’re here to myth-bust.

Common Vacuuming Myths
Here are six common myths about and why they’re not exactly accurate!

Amps = Performance
The common perception is that the amp rating on a vacuum cleaner is a testament to its cleaning power. This is typically a sales tactic. Higher amp ratings on motors tell us virtually nothing about the cleaning abilities of a vacuum cleaner.

You’d be surprised to know that a vacuum cleaner with a 4 amps motor can perform better than a vacuum with 12 amps. The amp rating merely tells us how much energy a vacuum cleaner is consuming while it’s running, nothing else.

So, the next time you’re at the vacuum store, don’t fall for this myth. Go for a vacuum cleaner on its excellent feature, not its amp rating.

Heavier Vacuums are Better
This doesn’t only extend to vacuums; many folks believe that the heavier a piece of machinery is, the better it’s supposed to work. This is why people still tend to go for heavier, bigger vacuum cleaners, thinking they’ll perform better.

However, modern technology has allowed us to have just as much efficiency and efficacy with lighter machinery. Isn’t it better to have a lightweight vacuum cleaner that performs well as well?

Typically, vacuums are designed for their applications; a smaller handheld vacuum cleaner is for small surfaces, and larger vacuums are meant for larger surfaces. Size and shape are simply indications of use, not efficiency.

Lower Is Better
Typically, we tend to think that the more the vacuum cleaner can touch the carpet, the better it will clean it. The vacuum shouldn’t be close-set to the carpet, and it should be as high up as possible with just enough distance that the bristles meet the surface.

If the vacuum sticks to the carpet, there won’t be much airflow, causing it to perform poorly. A reasonable distance allows more airflow, allowing better suction, helping your vacuum achieve its full potential.

Bowling balls!
This is just a sales tactic; picking up a bowling ball with a vacuum cleaner to exhibit it’s suction power. In actuality, the vacuum forms a seal with the bowling ball’s surface, which is hard to break, regardless of its suction power.

Instead, the next time you’re testing out a vacuum, use it on a surface it’s meant to be used on and see how well it works. Who’s going to be vacuuming bowling balls anyway?

Bagless is Better
In the age of everything should be portable, folks tend to think that bagless vacuums are better. We don’t blame you; the concept sounds better. However, this depends on the model, and in many cases, vacuums with bags are superior.

For starters, they’re more cost-friendly. Vacuum bags cost significantly less than fancy filters used for bagless vacuums. Plus, bagged vacuums tend to heat up a lot slower than bagless vacuum cleaners.

Low maintenance
People rarely think of cleaning gadgets that clean other things. Vacuum cleaners are not low maintenance and require regular cleaning. Think about it, dirt and dust are constantly passing through a vacuum cleaner.

Service it as regularly as possible to make sure your vacuum is still performing well after years of you having it. Typically, the instruction manual will come with a guide on how to service your vacuum. If you’re unsure or it needs repair, contact the vacuum repair experts at Superior Vacuums!