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"  You&amp;#039;ve probably complained more than once that your vacuum is way too heavy. After all, a traditional upright can weigh in at as much as 24 pounds. In response to your complaints, manufacturers are now creating full-featured vacuum cleaners that are considerably lighter and easier to push and tote. Here are 5 things to look for if you want to trade in your clunker for a lightweight model.  If your home has mostly hard flooring, such as tile or wood, look for an upright with a brush roll that can be turned off. It won&amp;#039;t scatter dirt or scratch the floor.  Are you petite? Tall? Look for a vac with a telescoping handle that you can adjust to the perfect height for you. Take the vacuum for a test-drive in the store to see how comfortable it is to push, pull, and maneuver.  As a safety precaution, purchase a model with a brush roll that only rotates if the unit is in the normal reclining position. This will prevent accidents if the vacuum tips over when you use the attachments.  Allergy sufferers in the family? Buy a lightweight HEPA vacuum and/or a bagged model that won&amp;#039;t send dust particles into the air when you change the bag. Just remember to replace the bags regularly.  In order for a vac to function properly, its filters need to cleaned and changed. Save money by getting a vacuum that has washable filters.  Check out our review of the best lightweight vacuums. Get a firsthand look at how we evaluate vacuum cleaners by touring the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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