No matter how often you bathe and brush a cat or dog or other furry domestic pet, there is always pet hair somewhere in the house. Pet fur is a nuisance to clean but does not have to be expensive or impossible. We have 2 cats and use an upright vacuum cleaner but that was before I learned about how important CFM is in the selection process. Read on to see what I mean. . .
In the event it is bare floors you have to clean, like laminate or hardwood, you might prefer a canister type vacuum. It is likely to be more efficient and easier to use and leaves no scuff marks on the floor. On the other hand, carpeting is most appropriately cleaned by using an upright vacuum cleaner, most of the time.
You need to know the CFM. So what is that? This stands for Cubic Feet of air per Minute and refers to the amount of air being processed by the vacuum. Finding out the CFM of a vacuum cleaner is quite crucial. The standard for most inexpensive vacuum cleaners is 40 CFM. Generally that will be all you need. But check it out. Your dealer should know. But, when your primary cleaning concern is the removal of pet hair, you will require 100 CFM or better. That's the reason you ought to verify before buying your main new vacuum cleaner.
Not only is the CFM important, it is also critical to have the proper attachment for pet hair removal. A reputable upright vacuum cleaner really should come with a particular attachment that is postioned on the front, sensibly referred to as a "front mounted hair lifter". Basically this attachment grabs pet hair a bit like the way a lint brush does. Be expecting to pay a little more for this kind of special service however you'll appreciate the upfront investment for a long time . Try looking at Hoover or Dyson or Dirt Devil to find brands with these kinds of features at a cost you probably can afford.
