TOM: If you’d like to upgrade your vacuum to spruce up your spring cleaning, deciding which model is best can be your first chore. Hi. I’m Tom Kraeutler.
LESLIE: And I’m Leslie Segrete with today’s Money Pit Home Improvement Minute.
TOM: Your floor type is the place to start. Upright vacuums work fine for wall-to-wall carpets but for hardwood, opt for a canister vacuum, which works well on both carpets and wood.
LESLIE: Now, if your household’s prone to allergies, you want to look for a vacuum with a high-efficiency particle filter, or HEPA for short. It absorbs more than 99 percent of the dust and dander that can make you feel miserable.
TOM: And allergy sufferers should also avoid bag-less vacuums. Emptying a bag-less can expose you to the very collected dust and debris you’re trying to get rid of. I’m Tom Kraeutler. For more Money Pit Home Improvement Tips, visit moneypit.com.
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