Choosing a vacuum cleaner that's easy to use
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Guide to types of vacuum cleaner
Upright or Cylinder?
You may well already have a preference for either an upright or cylinder vacuum cleaner.
Uprights are recommended for wide spaces on one level, whereas cylinders are easier if your home has steps and stairs.
An Upright cleaner is good for wide spaces - this is a Hoover Purepower U3120
An upright cleaner should require only light pressure back and forth across the floor. Let the motor do the work in picking up the dust.
If you have walking difficulties, an upright cleaner may also give you some support. With a cylinder you need some strength to push down on the tubing as you clean and also to pull the cleaner around.
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Some appliances tested suit some people more than others. Click on order by grip to see those we have judged best if you have limited grip, strength or dexterity - those at the top have features most likely to suit you. If you have impaired sight click on order by sight.
Introduction
Guide to types of
vacuum cleaner
Guide to test
results
Buying Guide
- Dyson DC02
- Dyson DC02 Absolute
- Dyson DC01
- Hoover Purepower U3141
- Sebo Automatic x1
- Electrolux Mondo 1150
- Panasonic MC - E962
- Electrolux Power System 1725
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