Vacuum Cleaner Performance Aspects - Menu

How well will that fancy vacuum cleaner really clean? This index lists articles which describe performance aspects like the suction motor power, filtration system design, air flow through the system and cleaning nozzle design.

Identifying Good Performance Factors

This overview of the various aspects which affect the performance of a vacuum cleaner is required reading if you want to make a wise purchasing decision. Then learn more by reading the articles listed below. | Go to this Article

Filtration Efficiency: HEPA, Micron, etc.

Dust related allergies and asthma are quite common these days. This article discusses special high efficiency filters and how they can significantly reduce the dust and allergen emissions from vacuum cleaners. | Go to this Article

Dustbag Performance and Filtration Efficiency

What is the difference between a grocery bag and vacuum cleaner bag? Are those generic vacuum cleaner bags at the grocery store worth carrying home? This article discusses dustbag design and how it too will affect the vacuum cleaner's cleaning performance and dust emissions. | Go to this Article

Power of the Vacuum Cleaner Suction Motor

So you want a very powerful vacuum cleaner. Your head will soon start to spin with the many different rating methods in use today. This article discussed many of the common ones you will encounter and how to wade through all the clutter. | Go to this Article

Air Flow Through the Vacuum Cleaner System

Dust related allergies and asthma are quite common these days. This article discusses special high efficiency filters and how they can significantly reduce the dust and allergen emissions from vacuum cleaners. | Go to this Article

Cleaning Nozzle Design Considerations

This article discusses how the cleaning nozzle design can affect the vacuum cleaner's ability to consistently clean well. Learn why the most powerful vacuum cleaner might not be the most effective one. | Go to this Article

Effects of Vacuum Cleaner Brushing Action

To effectively clean carpets requires the use of a revolving brush roll. Learn how this dramatically improves the vacuum cleaner's cleaning ability as well as various ways to provide power to drive the brush roll. | Go to this Article

Loss of Vacuum Cleaner Performance

Most vacuums are very effective when new but somehow drop in performance as they are used. This article discribes various aspects which cause this and how you can maintain your vacuum's cleaning ability. | Go to this Article

Vacuum Cleaner Performance Checkup

Vacuum cleaners have mechanical components that wear with use, reducing their performance. As a courtesy, Ristenbatt Vacuum will perform a FREE in-store Annual Vacuum Cleaner Performance Checkup on most household vacuums, typically while the their owners wait. | Go to this Article