Principles of choosing a detergent for home vacuum cleaner

How to choose the best detergent vacuum cleaner for a house or apartment, if before you did not have to make such purchases - this is the topic that this article will reveal.

Detergent vacuum cleaners differ from conventional ones in that they can not only suck in dust or small debris, but also clean the floor with a high quality.

And this indicates only two basic functions from a number of existing ones, the presence of other characteristics that the manufacturer assigns to detergent vacuum cleaners depends on the product design, its purpose and cost.

Having considered in detail some models of vacuum cleaners, at the end of the article, based on the description, reviews and rating that household cleaners deserve from consumers, you can learn how to choose a washing vacuum cleaner that is optimally suited to household needs.

How to choose a robot vacuum cleaner for your home?

Sometimes to clean the floor of a house or apartment there is no energy or time, in this case, instead of the usual washing vacuum cleaner, if you can afford, you can buy a robot cleaner.

But to properly choose a robot from the existing model range, it will not be enough to read customer reviews or look at the rating.

So you have to consider everything in detail.

The main parameter that you should pay attention to when choosing is the power of the model.

If the area of ​​the house exceeds 100 m2, do not choose a low-power robot vacuum cleaner, designed to clean the surface in 40m2, since it does not master it.

Typically, the power of the model, as well as the area that can be removed with its help, is indicated by the manufacturer in the technical passport.

A good robotic vacuum cleaner must have the ability to overcome obstacles.

Perhaps not for everyone this parameter is important, but it's still better when the robot cleaner will cope with the task independently and will not "call" to help the hosts when getting stuck.

The highest rating and the best reviews in this regard was earned by the cleaning robot vacuum cleaner of the 700th line "iRobot Roomba".

With the 2-centimeter threshold of the apartment, as with the wires spread out on the floor, the robot behaves "peacefully".
The next point is cleaning the apartment on a schedule.

This function is suitable for those who do not want to be involved in cleaning. Having programmed the robot vacuum cleaner once, you can do your own business.

The device will work independently according to the set task, and then it will return to its place. A similar function is present in all models of famous brands.

Soft stroke and the same soft touch when facing interior objects.

Of course, no robot cleaner with overclocking does not fly into obstacles, but still each model is equipped with a spring-loaded bumper.

In addition, some robots are equipped with proximity sensors - another useful feature that works, reducing the progress of the device as it approaches the obstacle.

Therefore, if your house is furnished with valuable furniture or antiques, it is better to choose a robot cleaner with the specified function.

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In addition, you can reinsure by choosing the device with a minimum weight. In the event of a collision with a valuable object, the degree of impact will be negligible at all.

High ratings and ratings in this regard won 4-kilogram models Neato and iRobot, as well as a 2.8 kg model - iClebo Arte.

The next important thing to consider when choosing a robot vacuum cleaner is the volume of the dust collector.

For a house or apartment, the area of ​​which exceeds 80 m2, it is recommended to purchase apparatus with a dust bag with a capacity of 0.5 to 1 liter.

With an area of ​​up to 80 m2, the waste container must have a volume of at least 0.5 liters, especially if the apartment is inhabited by animals.

For cleaning an apartment up to 50 m2, provided that the house does not have pets, you can buy a robot with a dust bag for 0.3 liters.

If the animals are available, then the apparatus with a 0.3 liter dust collector will not be able to cope with the task set before it, as it will quickly clog.

The quality of the filtering system in vacuum cleaners confirms the rating of the iRobot Roomba and iClebo Arte models.

When inspecting the equipment it is difficult to verify the quality of the filter, sometimes, instead of the filters declared by the HEPA manufacturers, a cheap paper filter is in the vacuum cleaner.

Therefore, it remains to rely only on the solidity and integrity of the firm.

When choosing a vacuum cleaner, it is recommended to pay attention to additional devices and accessories that are in the box.

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It is because of their availability that the cost of the device may grow, and some of the devices may not be useful at all.

For example, DPU can be considered a useful thing if you have to switch the TV, but for a vacuum cleaner, which itself switches programs, it is not needed.

But the presence of delimiters is more than desirable, the virtual wall is a magnetic tape, for gluing to the floor and creating a restricted area for the robot.

How to choose a good vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter?

To correctly choose the best washing vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter, it is recommended to pay attention, first of all, to the type of aquafilter.

By the way, its quality will depend on the cost of the device and the efficiency of cleaning.

At the moment, manufacturers offer detergent vacuum cleaners for homes and apartments with a separator and hookah filter.

Vacuum cleaner with hookah aquafilter has an acceptable cost, but it is ideal for cleaning rooms where dust of large sizes is from 0.3 μm.

Microparticles of dust with such filters do not linger, as they come out at the same time as air.

Therefore, detergent vacuum cleaners with an aquafilter of this type require the installation of an additional filtering system in the form of air-porous elements capable of holding a micro-dust.

A number of air filters form a stepped fine cleaning circuit.

As an example, you can take HEPA filters, their work efficiency is about 100%, they are able to hold dust particles up to 0.3 μm, thereby preventing the spread of air allergens.

Negative point in using detergent vacuum cleaners with hookah aquafilter is expressed in the need to change water every 15 minutes. This forces a small volume of capacity - up to 1 liter.

In addition, the air filters must be cleaned( washed and dried) after each cleaning.

If the filters are not periodically changed, their running condition will affect the suction power of the vacuum cleaner.

Because of this, such washing machines are equipped with powerful engines, thereby increasing the power consumption.

Vacuum cleaners of separator type with aquafilter function like a centrifuge. They have the property of separating dust and debris, moisture and air.

The purpose of the separator is to agitate the water in the flask, as a result of which dust and debris settle under pressure.

Air with fine dust due to centrifugal action is split, and moist fine dust particles remain in the apparatus.

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In hookah type vacuum cleaners with aquafilter there is no need to install an auxiliary air cleaning system.

Negative moment in the purchase of a vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter of this type can be considered a high cost apparatus.

To correctly determine the choice of a washing vacuum cleaner, in addition to information on the types and properties of filters, it is necessary to find out more about the suction power, the noise production level and the equipment configuration.

The suction power of the detergent with the aquafilter affects the final cleaning result. If the room is not heavily soiled, it is enough to buy a vacuum cleaner with a power of 300 watts.

In the event that the floors of an apartment or house are covered with long pile products, then 400 watts of apparatus can not be avoided.

It's even better if a washing vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter will have a power adjustment function.

With regard to the noise level, which is generated during the operation of a domestic appliance with a water filter, it can be from 60 to 65 dB - it sounds like a sound from a stylalk.

The efficiency of the cleaning depends on how the washing device with the aquafilter is completed. The more brushes and baits come in the kit, the more comfortable it will be to work with the surface.

With their help you can do a dry and wet cleaning, but not just the floor, but furniture and glass.

How to choose the right mop?

The mop-vacuum cleaner, depending on the cost of the device and its working functions, can cope with various kinds of tasks.

If the house just needs to keep clean between the main general cleaning, and the mop cleaner purchased should replace the usual broom, then you can choose an inexpensive standard model.

Good reviews and above the average rating received standard vertical instruments equipped with a simple brushhead attachment.

These are reliable models with high-quality construction from the firm "Electrolux": ZB 2904, ZB 2943, ZB 2941. The mop vacuum cleaner has a high level of maneuverability and mobility.

And also good power, which is enough for daily collection of small debris, animal wool and dust of different sizes.

A mop with a vacuum cleaner function can have more possibilities. For example, a good rating and good feedback from consumers received a cleaning mop and a steam mop-vacuum cleaner.

Both devices are ideally suited to their functions, they are practical and convenient in simple home work.

Their application allows you to clean not only a smooth floor surface, but also to clean carpet, tile and tiled surfaces.

Washing mop vacuum cleaner will cost much more than a mop for dry cleaning.

When deciding to buy a mop with the function of the steam cleaner, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating that the vacuum cleaner of the German firm Kercher has recently earned.

Judging by the reviews, the device with a steam cleaner is convenient, has a high level of working power.

The Kerher unit can be recommended for high traffic areas, for apartments or houses in which pets live.

In addition to a number of advantages, washing mops also have a number of drawbacks, due to which the mop may not be suitable for cleaning specific rooms of the house.

For example, regular steaming of tiled, mirror or ceramic surfaces with time will lead to their destruction.

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In addition, if the dirt is too high, the steam cleaner will only soften the vacuum cleaner, but it will not remove it completely. So do not rely too much on quality results.

With regard to the minuses of the design of the apparatus, the formation of a scale in the vessel of the steam generator requires the use of auxiliary special means that can prevent an undesirable phenomenon.

The price of steam mops, especially for brands that are always at their best, is very high.

This fact is explained by the fact that the design of steam cleaners is equipped with high-quality and, at the same time, expensive elements.

So if you suddenly need to additionally purchase any component, it will not be cheap.

How to choose a steam cleaner?

Steam cleaners produce three types: compact, handheld devices and steam cleaners.

As the vacuum cleaners were considered above, it remains to familiarize yourself with the functions of the manual and compact type of devices.

The handheld steam cleaner has small dimensions, so it is convenient to store it. The only negative - it weighs about 2 kg.

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Since the device is always in the hand during operation, 2 kg will seem like everything 10.

This is tolerable if the device is used only several times a month to clean the car interior, window panes, upholstery or carpets.

Compact steam cleaner resembles a small vacuum cleaner to use it, you do not have to hold a container with steam in your hands, as in the manual version.

The main thing when buying - choose a device with a sufficiently long cord and hose, as a rule, the cord should be as long as possible, but the length of the hose should be enough for the height of the windows.

Rating and reviews left by buyers of household appliances, allow us to recommend high-quality steam cleaners of proven brands: German manufacturers Kercher, Thomas, Klatronik;Italian Delongi and Arieti.

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The power of any steam cleaner is an indicator of the speed of the harvesting process.

This means that the larger the value, the faster the steam will be generated and the surface will be treated more efficiently.

Therefore, a model with a working power of 1000 watts will be an ideal solution when choosing.

Humidity regulator - this feature allows you to select wet steam for cleaning heavily soiled areas on solid objects, and choose dry steam to clean the surface of the fabric.

Steam pressure - if you select a device with an indicator of 5-6 bar, it can be used to remove old stains and dirt.

But these steam cleaners belong to professional devices, that's why their cost is significant. Models with a vapor pressure of less than 3 bar will help to cope only with fresh mud.

The volume of the tank - steam cleaners can be equipped with a capacity of 0.5 and higher liters. In this case, a tank of 1 liter will suffice only for a half-hour cleaning, after which the water is added to the tank.

Choosing a steam cleaner is better with an aluminum tank, which is heated faster than others and practically does not collect scum inside.