Saving money on your next vacuum cleaner
Vacuum cleaners represent one of the most hated chores out there. After all, who enjoys vacuuming the floor, holding that long cord around your hand, and pushing that twenty pound machine? No one. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If your vacuum cleaner suddenly decided to die on you (or if it’s from the 1980′s and simply time for a new one), there are many options out there for a nice upgrade. It doesn’t have to be pricey either; vacuum shopping is more affordable than ever. With these few tips you can be on your way to saving and maybe even quicker vacuuming.
1. Buy a good one. Ok, so this isn’t exactly saving money right away. But if you invest in a nice reliable vacuum cleaner, chances are you won’t have to worry about replacing it for a long while. So if you have the extra cash pick out one that won’t crap out on you every few months. Of course, this won’t save you money here and now, so you might want to skip to the next few tips.
2. Go bag less. Again, this tip helps you out more in the long run. If you try a bagless vacuum cleaner, you won’t have to worry about spending tons and tons of money on the bags. This can be a nice way to save $15 dollars every time you run out of a bag. Plus many of these are also Allergen Control Vacuums which help keep you feeling happy fresh and healthy.
3. Buy refurbished. A lot of people forget about the option of buying refurbished. Many stores offer refurbished models at a lower cost. They work just the same; the only difference is they might not have worked at one point. So they take them into the shop, fix them up, and sell them to you at a discounted price. You can get a higher end vacuum cleaner for a fraction of the cost this way.
4. Avoid useless features. Some features on your vacuum cleaner will really come in handy…and some won’t. Ask yourself before you buy, will I really use the dirt detector or those 27 different attachments? Chances are you won’t. While it may sound nice, often times it is pretty useless.
Hopefully these few tips will help you save money while you are picking out your next vacuum cleaner. Remember to shop around and do your research! Your goal is to find a good vacuum cleaner for a good price that will last a long time! Your second goal is to get your kids to vacuum so you don’t have to! Hopefully you will have good luck with both of those.