Keeping your home clean is extremely important for your physical and mental health. Cleaning equipment is essential to achieving a completely pristine living space for yourself.
Does it matter if your vacuum cleaner is brand new or second-hand? Both yes, but also not really? It largely depends on the type of equipment. This might be confusing, but stay with us and read along to unravel and find out what we mean.
Second-hand VS new cleaning equipment
When your equipment is brand new, you will be able to use it at its peak efficiency. A completely new item will always perform better than one which has been in use before you acquired it. Some cleaning equipment that you might be tempted to go for are vacuum cleaners, sweepers and pressure blowers, for example.
The biggest positives of the brand new equipment are of course its efficiency, but also warranty, much longer lifespan than a used cleaning equipment and pure uncompromised esthetics. It is far more likely to be a great long-term investment. The downside is of course the cost.
On the other side, however, second-hand cleaning equipment is not really far behind. Used items can perform pretty close to a new one and on top of it all are far cheaper. A reduced cost for your cleaning equipment can not just help you save but allow you to go for a model which would normally be unaffordable to you. The downside of second-hand equipment is that in most cases will not have a warranty or even if it does it will most likely be no longer than a year.
So is second-hand cleaning equipment worth it and when should you buy it?
Used cleaning equipment is absolutely worth it and while it is not the best solution in every situation, there are some, when it can pay off every penny of its price. Some of these cases include:
- Your piece of cleaning equipment has broken down and has cheap repairs, but it will take a while to be fixed. They can be fantastic backups.
- You want to upgrade to a more powerful and efficient model of a steamer, vacuum cleaner or sweeper, but the prices of new ones are simply outlandish.
- You wish to downgrade and easily maintain your cleaning equipment. Buying an older, but still efficient model, could allow you to easily maintain it and outlast some of the new models that have a much higher maintenance and more complicated build.
When should you avoid second-hand cleaning equipment?
Buying second-hand equipment can also have downsides. For example, you should absolutely avoid, brands and equipment that do not have abundant availability of parts or have expensive maintenance. Pre-used equipment is far more likely to break down, so it will do you no good if you have to fix an expensive model and you need to order parts online.
If you have just moved in or renovated, it would be better to follow up with completely new equipment. Older equipment might have unresolved issues and pose a hazard. On that note, you should also completely avoid items with visible damage on them.
If you are looking for equipment that will serve you long-term and ask for minimal maintenance you will be better off getting new cleaning equipment for your home.
Conclusion
There is hardly a reason for you to not rely on pre-used cleaning equipment, as long as it seems to be intact, it is easy to maintain and you do not mind the possibility of the need for repairs down the line. Another great solution to your cleaning equipment needs is to simply rely on the services of a professional cleaning company – you will not have to invest into or maintain a single piece of equipment and that is a big win!
