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the air all air born particles, cat allergen, mist, dirt, and small solid particles are carried to the suction filter. They
are trapped in the filter and dirt free air is pushed out from the discharge opening

Types Of Vacuum Cleaners:
There are five types of vacuum cleaners:

1 Upright vacuum cleaner:
An upright model is one of the earliest, most commonly seen and most popular vacuum cleaners.
It has a tilt and push, easy to understand ergonomic design. The brush is motor driven and clears up dirt through
suction.
It is ideal and most powerful for cleaning large carpeted surfaces. It has a sensor that sucks the debris from carpet
strands effectively.

It also has a different setting for cleaning of bare floors where the brush roll is turned off.
It provides height adjustment and attachments are sometimes required to reach tight corners.
It is heavy to push and pull.
2 Stick vacuum cleaner:
A stick model is slender, lightweight and used for quick cleaning. It is in the shape of a broom and has a basic
design which makes it easy to store.
The motor is located along with the stick and performs light suction.
This type is good for maneuvering around furniture and narrow spaces. It can be used for cleaning small carpet
areas and hardwood floors. It is ideal for cleaning the kitchen and bathroom.

It also has a different setting for cleaning bare floors where the brush roll is turned off.
It can convert into a handheld vacuum and has lesser attachments. There are dirt cups instead of bags.
It is not very powerful and not suitable for deep cleaning. It might have a shorter battery life compared to other types.
3 Canister vacuum cleaner:
A canister type has a long wand attached to a cylinder-like device by a retractable suction hose. It is powered by
a motor and has a receptacle that collects dust.

It can clean several surfaces- bare hard floors, carpeted areas, wooden floors, tiles, cars, stairs, walls, ceiling,
corners and upholstery- furniture, curtains, etc.
It has many attachments and is on the costlier side as it can operate on a variety of surfaces.
It is bulkier than other models for storage purposes.

4 Handheld vacuum cleaner:
It is a small, portable and light vacuum cleaner, suitable for on-the-go cleaning. It can be held in one hand.
It is available in different designs- some are with a cord, some are cordless. Some consist of a rotating brush and
some are without it.

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