Are you making MORE work for yourself by buying an inexpensive vacuum? Cheaper vacuums do not have the HEPA or redundant filtration that a quality vacuum possesses. Therefore, the vacuum releases a LOT of dust back into the air, which not only is unhealthy but covers all of your furniture, walls, windows, etc. with a layer of dust. The Karcher line of commercial grade vacuums will not only pick up what your old vacuum has left behind, but their commercial grade motors will last many times longer than a consumer duty unit. They are also VERY light weight and easy to use!

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