Vacuum cleaners are an essential appliance for every household and few rooms, if any, need to be vacuumed more than a kitchen floor and surrounding areas. Vacuuming is more important than just general cleanliness of removing obvious food particles, dust, and soil from your floors and carpets. Vacuum cleaners also pick up hair, bacteria, dust, small insects you may not even be able to see, and pollen among other harmful particles. The quality and thoroughness of a vacuuming job are generally a direct result of the quality and engineering of your vacuum. Therefore, results vary widely depending upon the brand, design, style, and price of a vacuum cleaner.