If you’ve ever wondered what the best solution is for cleaning the flooring in your home, then chances are you may have thought about both the carpet sweeper and the vacuum cleaner. Here is a comparison between carpet sweepers and vacuum cleaners.

Size

When it comes to the difference between carpet sweepers and vacuum cleaners based on size, then difference is obvious. The sweeper is much smaller than the vacuum for the simple reason that the sweeper is usually needed for much smaller cleanup tasks.

The much larger traditional vacuum cleaner is more beneficial in situations where there are much larger floor surfaces to clean. The increased size makes it possible to cover more ground than the sweeper.

If you’re not physically capable to lift the heavier vacuum, then the sweeper is really going to be your only option because it is very lightweight and easy to maneuver around the house. Most sweepers weigh in around 3 to 5 pounds.

Usage

Another factor that has to be considered when deciding between the sweeper and the traditional vacuum is the actual usage, or what the item you purchase is going to be used for. If you plan on using it for occasional dirt pick up tasks in a small area, then the sweeper is definitely the way to go. If you need something that you can use to pick up pet hair, dust, dirt, or other items in on a large flooring surface, then the traditional vacuum is the way to go.

Perhaps you need something that you can bring along on camping trips that can be used to clean the carpet in your camper or RV. In some cases you won’t have access to electricity, so the regular vacuum simply would not do.

As you can see there are many different situations that might occur where one particular appliance is more suitable than the other. This is why it is important to establish your reason for purchasing the appliance in the first place.

Cost

From a cost standpoint, the carpet sweeper is the more attractive appliance simply because it is much less expensive than the regular vacuum. Most sweepers retail somewhere in the range of $25 to $40, which is far less than vacuums of much larger size and capability.

If you have a smaller budget or simply don’t want to spend a lot of money on this type of appliance, then perhaps the sweeper is the way to go. Otherwise, if money is not a concern, then the vacuum would be the best solution.