Anyone else remember watching Carl Sagan talk about “billions and billions” of planets out there…

Well, that could also be how much “gross” stuff – allergens, dirt, dust mites, food particles, mold spores, pet hair and dander, pollen, pollutants – could be lurking way down in the nooks and crannies of your carpet fibers…

Thankfully, we no longer have to depend on Puffing Billy to come embarrass by dragging out these demons and devils that have come to rest on our precious floors…

We no longer have to worry about all of our demons being seen…piped out of our windows and into the lawn for all of God’s creation to see and laugh at.

But there are probably things that each of us could do to improve our vacuuming…

And if you’re like me, one of those things that we could…and probably should…be doing is vacuuming on a regular basis, not only when the floor is disgusting or company (or your mom) is coming over.

Regularly vacuuming, much like brushing your teeth, has too many benefits not to ignore…such as…

• Better indoor air quality
• Fewer pests, specifically ants and cockroaches
• Healthier living environment
• Improved air quality
• Longer life enduranc of furnishings
• More visually appealing home

To keep your floor looking their best year-round. Vacuum at least once a week. You may need to vacuum more frequently if you have pets.

You may need to vacuum high foot-traffic areas more frequently.

You might also want to vacuum more frequently in the spring or fall…when allergy season is at its peak. This will help improve indoor air quality

To keep your floor looking their best year-round. Vacuum at least once a week. You may need to vacuum more frequently if you have pets.

You may need to vacuum high foot-traffic areas more frequently.

You might also want to vacuum more frequently in the spring or fall…when allergy season is at its peak. This will help improve indoor air quality

The Elephant in the Room

It’s kinda hard to vacuum, if you don’t have a vacuum.

But even if you do have a vacuum, it can still be rather hard.

First of all, you should not have just any vacuum…you need to have the right vacuum for your specific needs.

Having the right tool for the job makes all the difference.

The “Elephant in the Room” Vacuum Cleaner

There are basically two lines of thought as far as the “big” vacuum cleaner: the canister vacuum cleaner or the upright vacuum cleaner.

This choice should be based on what type of surface you will be vacuuming most.

• Hardwood or tile: Canister: Weigh less than upright vacuum cleaners…better at cleaning stairs, high areas and hard-to-reach spots…typically have softer brushes than other types of vacuums. These softer brushes will keep your floor from getting scratched.
• Carpets or large areas: Upright: Stronger “suction” power and rotating brushes make upright vacuum cleaners the best vacuum cleaners for deep cleaning carpets

In addition to the “front and center” vacuum cleaner, you may want to consider adding these three vacuum cleaners to your cleaning arsenal also:

Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner:   Who in their right mind wants to drag out the “Big Bertha” every time they feel like vacuuming?

Especially when all you need to do is vacuum up a small mess or vacuum in a particular area – such as car floors and couch cushions.

Thank God for these smaller, lightweight sisters…the perfect answer for vacuuming under the kitchen table every time you try to feed your two year old.

However, smaller handheld vacuum cleaners are not as powerful as their bigger sisters.

Robot Vacuum Cleaners:

I never was quick to jump in on this bandwagon.

I have heard too many people complain about their robot vacuum cleaners not meeting their expectations…

These tech-savvy creations may be smart enough to navigate their way throughout your home on their own…and do a light dusting along the way…

But will they ever be able to replace the thoroughness of traditional vacuum cleaner being used by a real person?

I’ve never bought one, and probably never will.

But if you actually have one and are actually impressed, let me know.

Stick Vacuum Cleaners: These lightweight vacuum cleaners are also great when you don’t want to bring out “Big Bertha,”

And at the same time, don’t want to have to get down on your hands and knees to clean up a mess…(believe me, this gets older with age)…