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The buying checklist for your cordless vacuum: 3 reasons to ditch the cable
Want to get rid of the cable? Here are the three reasons from the reel as questions to ask any vacuum, a checklist to tick off before you buy, a quick in-store test and three care tips so your vacuum lasts.
The 3 reasons at a glance
| No. | Reason | What to look for | Your question in the store |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swappable battery | The battery comes off without tools, and a second one is sold separately | "Can I buy a second battery and just swap it?" |
| 2 | Handheld in one click | Wand and floor head come off in one move, crevice and upholstery tools included | "How fast does it turn into a handheld for the sofa and the car?" |
| 3 | One-button bin | The bin opens over the trash without you reaching into the dust | "Do I have to touch the dirt anywhere when I empty it?" |
Checklist before you buy
- The battery is swappable, and a second battery is sold separately.
- The run time is listed for the lowest and the highest setting in the manufacturer's specs. Compare both numbers, not just the best one.
- The charging time fits your routine (with two batteries it hardly matters).
- The floor vacuum turns into a handheld in one click.
- Crevice and upholstery tools are included, for the sofa, the stairs and the car.
- The dust bin empties straight into the trash at the push of a button.
- The filter is washable, and replacement filters are easy to get.
- It feels good in your hand, even overhead, on the ceiling or on the curtains.
- The floor head has a light, so you can see dust under furniture.
- There is a wall mount or charging dock, so it stays within reach.
- Warranty and spare parts (battery, brush roll, filter) are available for a few years.
Don't buy the longest run time. Buy the battery you can swap.
How to test it in the store
- Hold it for a minute as if you were vacuuming under the sofa. If it gets heavy, it's the wrong one.
- Take off the wand and put on the crevice tool. If that works with one hand, it works at home too.
- Take the battery off and put it back on. Make sure it clicks firmly into place.
- Ask them to show you how the bin is emptied. If you have to reach in, it doesn't deliver reason number three.
- Ask for the price of a second battery and replacement filters before you buy.
Make it last
- Wash the filter regularly and let it dry completely before you put it back.
- Cut hair off the brush roll as soon as it wraps around it. That protects the motor.
- Don't store the battery in the heat (for example, don't leave it in a hot car). Your vacuum's manual has the exact instructions.
The reel on this topic
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Read the transcript
Stop dragging your vacuum cable through your whole home. Here are three reasons for this new cordless vacuum, and the last one saves you the grossest part of cleaning. The first: it has a swappable battery. When it's empty, you just pop in the second one and keep vacuuming, instead of waiting for it to charge. The second: with one click, your floor vacuum turns into a handheld, for the sofa, the stairs or the crumbs in your car. And the last one: you empty the dust bin straight into the trash at the push of a button, without ever touching the dirt. With a cable, the socket decides where you vacuum. With a battery, you decide for yourself. Comment VACUUM and I'll send you the buying checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for when buying a cordless vacuum?
Three things first: a swappable battery that comes off without tools, a floor vacuum that turns into a handheld in one click, and a dust bin you empty over the trash at the push of a button. Then check the filter, tools, weight, wall mount, warranty and spare parts.
Why does a swappable battery matter so much?
When the battery is empty, you pop in the second one and keep going instead of waiting for it to charge. With two batteries the charging time hardly matters. Before you buy, check that a second battery is sold separately and what it costs.
How do I compare run times properly?
Check whether the maker lists the run time for both the lowest and the highest setting, and compare both numbers, not just the best one. The longest run time alone is no reason to buy. A battery you can swap matters more.
How do I test a cordless vacuum in the store?
Hold it for a minute as if you were vacuuming under the sofa. Take off the wand and fit the crevice tool with one hand, then take the battery off and put it back. Ask them to show you how the bin is emptied, and ask for the price of a second battery and replacement filters.
How do I make my cordless vacuum last?
Wash the filter regularly and let it dry completely. Cut hair off the brush roll as soon as it wraps around it, which protects the motor. Don't store the battery in the heat, for example in a hot car.
Which vacuum is shown in the reel?
Not a real model. The reel is an example for the made-up brand "YourLogo", made with the REPOSPRITES Mentor Reels engine. That is why the checklist works for any cordless vacuum you look at.
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