Vacuums For Carpet

First, you need to understand if your carpets are low pile or high pile. Pile refers to the fabric loops of your carpeting-the soft surface. If a rug is called “high pile,” it means the fibers are taller and looser. Shag carpet, for example, is a well-known high pile option. The higher the pile, the harder it is to keep the carpet clean as debris tends to burrow its way into the bottom of the carpet’s pile. Low pile carpeting, on the other hand, has shorter carpet fibers and tighter loops. The best carpet cleaners for all carpets can work on both the low pile and high pile carpets. Look for a pile height adjuster feature which adjusts the vacuum to carpets of varying heights.

Make sure you check to see which surface types your vacuum can clean. Carpet on stairs and under furniture will need a cleaner that is navigable enough to reach those places. A robotic vacuum, for example, would not be the right fit in a home that has a lot of carpeted stairs. However, an upright vacuum may not work as well in a house where much of your carpet goes beneath the furniture.

Having pets will gear you towards certain types of vacuums. Especially with larger dogs, you will likely want to purchase a vacuum cleaner for carpet and pet hair. The motor and suction head on these vacuums need to be strong enough to pick up the pet hair and any extra dirt while not ruining your carpet. Often vacuum cleaners designed for homes with pets will include a specialized attachment that helps with cleanup. Look for a vacuum that is engineered specifically to pick up pet hair