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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Jullia Joson

I've tested a number of vacuums – these are the 5 vacuum cleaner buying mistakes I warn my friends not to fall for

Cordless vacuum cleaner vacuuming floor.

Choosing the right vacuum cleaner for your home can be a daunting task, especially with so many options available. From uprights to stick models, to traditional canister vacuums with both bagged and bagless options, a lot goes in to bringing the right one home. That means it can be easy to fall into some common traps when you're shopping around.

Just because a model is ranked as one of the best vacuums doesn't automatically mean it'll be the best vacuum for your home and lifestyle. While a lot of considerations are made when I test and recommend models for Ideal Home, I can only account for so many variables that'll crop up in your individual day to day. There are, naturally, some things that can only be tested when you're experiencing it first hand, after all.

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