If you’re looking for a new vacuum cleaner, then you might already know what you’re looking for, and which model you’re going to buy. If you’re not sure, then here’s what you need to know.

1. You’ll want to know what you’ll be using your new cleaner for. Will it just be for cleaning the carpets? Will you want to vacuum your furniture? What about cleaning cobwebs off the ceiling, or cleaning the interior of your car?

2. The next thing to determine is where you’ll use your new cleaner. Will it be used only in your home? For cleaning the office? For cleaning a hotel? You’ll want different features and performance depending on where you’re going to use your cleaner.

3. Maybe you’re replacing your cleaner because it’s stopped working, or because you can’t get the tools, spares or accessories you need to carry out your cleaning jobs. It might be that your current vacuum doesn’t clean well enough, so you want one with better performance.

4. If you’re purchasing a new vacuum cleaner for your home, then you might want to consider a central vacuum cleaner. These offer the benefit that they are built into your home, and all you need to do is move the hose from room to room. They are also very quiet in operation too, so they don’t disturb people in the room.

5. A traditional upright vacuum might be ideal if you want excellent cleaning performance and don’t have a lot of storage space. With a wide variety of tools and accessories for most upright cleaners, you’ll get the cleaning power and versatility you need.

6. A canister cleaner is perfect if you have a smaller home, or maybe struggle to push an upright cleaner. By just moving the hose around, rather than the whole cleaner, you’ll find it easier to get to those hard to reach places too. A canister vacuum cleaner might be just what you need to keep upstairs, so that you don’t have to carry your upright cleaner up and down stairs.

7. A rechargeable or handheld vacuum is really useful for those small cleaning jobs, such as for doing the stairs, or even your car interior.

8. You’ll want to know that you can get the right vacuum spares, in case your cleaner stops working. By having filters and bags at all times, you’ll be able to carry on cleaning even when the bag or filter needs replacing.

9. Accessories such as a longer hose, an extension wand, or dedicated furniture brushes can make your vacuum cleaner even more versatile. Which tools will make your cleaner even more useful?

10. Although you might be guided by the price, it’s important to buy the vacuum that meets your needs, rather than just buying the cheapest. Also, buying the most expensive cleaner won’t guarantee that it’s exactly what you need either. There’s no point in buying something that isn’t right.

Now you know how to buy the right one, which vacuum cleaner will you choose?