Hard floors, of course, need a different nozzle than the carpet beater. Major carpet makers suggest that each section of carpet receive twenty seconds of vacuuming. Perhaps this could be the new meditation time for harried homemakers. Choosing your tool There are at least four types of vacuum cleaners to choose from. They're also easy to move from area to area in a house.
Upright vacuums are popular.
They are especially easy to use on carpet, but less convenient if you need to vacuum many different floor types. Canister vacuums can be used on both carpet and hard floors, since they usually have both a beater attachment and small nozzles to choose from. If you don't have one now, the only thing keeping you from one is a few thousand dollars. All the machines vary in power and claims about how little dust they release while you vacuum. Reading reviews such as those published in Consumer Reports can help you match your needs to the right kind of vacuum.