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Home About us Research services Reports Childcare products Continence Household products Mobility Telecoms and alarms General Surveys Design Ordering Links Site map change text size and colour ?		Choosing a vacuum cleaner that's easy to use (view report contents) Choosing a vacuum cleaner that's easy to use Quick check list for vacuum cleaners This is a quick checklist of the important points to think about when choosing a vacuum cleaner, especially important if you are looking at a model we have not tested. Upright or Cylinder machine Uprights are good for wider flatter spaces Cylinders are easier for homes with steps and stairs Uprights need less strength to push Cylinder tubing only needs to be assembled once Uprights can give support if you have walking difficulties Cylinders may need some strength to assemble tubing How heavy is the machine? This will be important if you have limited strength Check handles for comfort and see if they allow two hands if necessary Look at the cord, does it rewind automatically, if not is it fiddly to do? Check to see how much strength is needed to assemble tubing on both the upright and cylinder machines Look at the storage space for tools, how easy are they to get in and out? Are the controls easy to see and use, how much force do they need to operate? Can the cleaning head be changed easily from carpet to hard floor? Look carefully at the dust container and the filter Does the bag need emptying or replacing? Is it a filterless system or does that need changing too? How easy is it to get access to the bag? How easy is it to get access to the filter? How much strength do you need to change the bag or the filter? Back to top Report contents 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 Quick check list for vacuum cleaners Manufacturers Addresses
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