There are a lot of vacuum cleaner brands in the market, that it is sometimes hard to make an intelligent choice. There are cordless vacuum cleaners, bagless vacuum cleaners; there is what they call upright vacuum cleaners. There are also portable vacuum cleaners.
These types of vacuum cleaners have become popular since they are easy to move around for brief vacuuming in different areas of the house. You can also clean areas where no electrical outlet is available
The “Dust Buster” is probably the most common and well-known type of portable vacuum, it is a handheld rechargeable type of vacuum. The “Dust Buster” is a popular vacuum model of the Black & Decker Company, but there have also been quite a number of handheld portable vacuum cleaners that are being offered by other brands. The handheld type cleaners usually have a charging mount they sit on to recharge, instead of using an AC or DC adapter. But you have to take note that there are some handheld vacuum cleaners that are not portable because they have a cord, despite the fact that they are small and easy to move around with.
A popular type of a portable cleaner is the car vacuum cleaner. This type of cleaner can be used in any type of automobile with a cigarette lighter. An extension cord is not needed anymore to reach the car, and the vacuum cleaner’s small size makes it easier to use inside the car.
Another type of portable vacuum is the upright cordless vacuum, which is like a full-sized vacuum cleaner, only rechargeable and lighter. These have hoses or extension tubes, plus attachments and are usually charged with an AC adapter. These are typically used for vacuuming floors as they can be held upright unlike handheld units.
Some features to look for in portable vacuum cleaners are bagless operation, ability to reverse air direction, and wet/dry capability. There are a lot of portable/cordless units that do not require bags, which saves you money. Overall, the best type of vacuum cleaner to choose depends on what your requirements are and how much you can afford to spend.