cordless or robot counterparts, but it cleans just as well, if not better. Cylinder vacuums are typically more powerful and have a larger dust capacity, so need emptying less frequently.
They also have a larger cleaning radius — the length of the cord — than upright vacuums. That's why you'll find the professionals use this type of vacuum cleaner in offices and hotels.
It will depend on personal preference and the type of space you're cleaning. Katerina Petrova from the Happy House Cleaning Company (who has cleaned over 1,500 properties in her time at the company) says: “the pros of cylinder vacuum cleaners are manoeuvrability – you can clean underneath and behind almost everything – powerful suction, and the different accessories and brushes that make it multifunctional.” Fola George from domestic services company WeCasa agrees that, when it comes to cleaning power, traditional cylinder vacuums beat cordless. "The suction tends to be stronger on bagged vacuums.
They’re good on carpet," she says. George says the key things to look for in a vacuum cleaner are suction, the ability to pick up hair, and weight – a vacuum needs to be light enough for you to carry it around the house comfortably.
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