Are Vacuum Sweepers Safe for Hardwood Floors?

Manual Sweepers

• Multisurface manual sweepers safely pick up lint, crumbs and dirt on hard floor surfaces, and they do not require batteries or electricity. Unlike the sweeping action of a regular broom, manual sweepers pick up dirt and deposit it into a compartment for more efficient cleaning. Look for a model with a collapsible handle, which enables you to reach underneath furniture.

Rechargeable Sweepers

• Rechargeable sweepers give you a step up in power in comparison to manual sweepers. These units are good for tackling tougher issues, such as pet hair, and they pick up ordinary dust and dirt more easily and quickly. If you choose a multisurface model, rest assured that it would not harm your hardwood floors.

Stick Sweepers

• Multisurface "stick" sweepers offer some extra cleaning power. Battery-operated styles attach to a wall-mount unit for recharging. Other models that run on electricity and have attachments for reaching underneath cabinets and furniture and for cleaning corners.