Central Vacuum vs all others
No other technology cleans as effeciently and effectively as a central cleaning system. It is by far the best choice in making your home healthier and cleaner.
In addition to the trusty broom and dustpan , many home owners us a small vacuum for the stairs and the car, an upright for the carpeting, and a shop vacuum for the garage. They all need filters, belts and periodic maintenance or replacement. It's hard to believe that a central vacuum could replace most of these cleaning tools but it does.
Although normally asssociated with new construction and expensive homes, central vacuum systems can be installed in new and existing homes and are actually quite economical. They add resale value to your home, so a central vacuum is an investment that will pay for itself.
Indoor air pollution is one of the most common problems addressed by allergists. One in three people in the U.S. have dust related allergies and the EPA estimates that indoor air may be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
A central vacuum is often recommended for removing pollutants since 100% of pollens, bacteria, and pet dander vacuumed are exhausted out of the home when vented outdoors. Researchers at the University of California at Davis school of medicine revealed that the use of a central vacuum system reduced nasal allergy systems by as much as 61% and improved indoor air quality by 52%.
The second reason to choose a central vacuum is cleaning power. A central vacuum unit can be as much as 5 times more powerful than conventional vacuum cleaners and since it is located in a remote location, the sound produced by the central vacuum(without the powerhead) is minimal. It is easy to talk over the sound of an operating central vacuum, and TV, music and telephones are clearly audible.
Fiinally a central vacuum eliminates the need to drag a clumsy machine around the house, banging up walls and furniture in the process. Portable vacuums have to be lugged up and down the stairs, and in the case of canister vacuums, they have the potential to fall down the stairs if tugged while cleaning. The dirt capacity in a central vacuum is generous too; it usually requires emptying only once per year. As a final enticement to the homeowner, built-in vacuums typically retain their full value when a home sells and are considered a home upgrade which will increase the value of the home, something that cant be said for a portable vacuum.
