Of all the tools we use to keep our homes clean, the vacuum is one of the most important. Not only does it carry the heavy load of picking up dirt, pet hair, and spills; the household vacuum is also responsible for capturing many unseen irritants that can negatively affect our health, such as dust mites, pollen, dander and other allergens.
As a result, choosing the right vacuum for the home is an important decision for the entire family – and not just for those who use them.
Today’s market offers a variety of vacuums, from sticks and canisters, to lightweight and full-sized uprights, making a decision on the right one can be a challenge. With so many options available, how is one to choose?
Lyndon Madden, Marketing Manager at Electrolux Home Care Canada, makers of Eureka, suggests that many consumers are far too quick to dismiss installing a central vacuum system before fully considering all of the benefits.
“There are many wonderfully performing products on the market, but I think that it is time for Canadian homeowners to consider taking their vacuum out of the closet or from under the bed – permanently,” says Madden. “I would encourage them to take the time to seriously consider the benefits of installing a central vacuum system. While some may find the idea daunting, a little investigation will uncover that installation is relatively simple and its purchase is a tangible investment in your family’s home, your family’s health, and your family’s quality of life.”
We took up Madden’s challenge to investigate the benefits of central vacuum systems and here is what we found:
Convenience
A central vacuum hose plugs directly into the wall at a convenient location, eliminating the need to carry a cumbersome vacuum around the house as you clean. In addition, Eureka offers an innovative wireless transmission to turn your vacuum on and off – lightening the weight of the vacuum hose and eliminating the need for extra wiring through the home.
Healthier air
Central vacuum units eliminate the recirculation of dirty air back into your home, decreasing dust and allergens in the air and helping your home stay cleaner - longer. Most Eureka central vacuum systems come with a self-cleaning Triumph Hepa filter, which reduces the need for maintenance, while ensuring the air in your home is clean and healthy.
Power
Most central vacuum units have three to five times more cleaning power than traditional uprights, cleaning your home more thoroughly. Eureka’s High Performance systems provide maximum cleaning power.
Noise
Central vacuum systems are quieter than standard uprights at the user end, since the source of power is generally located in a garage or basement insulating the sound. The Eureka Quiet Kleen series of central vacuum systems are among the quietest on the market.
Versatility
Central vacuum systems are available with the same variety of cleaning attachments as portable vacuums, making it easy to clean your entire home. Eureka offers several attachment packages, from the nine-piece Standard Air Package that includes a 30 foot crush-proof hose, telescoping wand and a variety of other time-saving tools; to the 10-piece Premium Electric Package with 110/24V hose, swivel handle and power brush wand.
Central vac as an investment
Investing in a Eureka central vacuum system will increase the value of your home, while saving you money by prolonging the life of your carpets, furniture and drapery with its deep cleaning ability.
When considering these benefits in relation to the cost of a central vacuum system – as low as $599 – it would seem to be a great option for many Canadian homeowners.
Editorial from November-December, 2005 Renovations. Contact dealer directly for current price information.
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