Cleaning the house becomes easier, faster and more efficient when housewives use modern household appliances. A washing vacuum cleaner can clean most of the floor coverings an order of magnitude better than other cleaning products. The choice of equipment is great. To buy the best option for solving certain problems, you need to understand what types of vacuum cleaners exist, what are their features.
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Types of washing vacuum cleaners
On the market, washing vacuum cleaners for the home are presented in several versions: only washing, 2 in 1, which have the option of dry cleaning and robots. The principle of operation of all devices in a generalized form is the same: through one hose and nozzle, water with a cleaning agent is sprayed under pressure, another channel is designed to collect this water from the floor. On the second path there is also dry cleaning, if it is provided for by the design.
According to the method of filtration, washing vacuum cleaners are divided into devices with an aquafilter and with a separator. The second sucks the dust into the water funnel directly from the air. The aquafilter is implemented as a separate tank, at the outlet of which there is a HEPA filter that traps even the smallest particles of dirt. Therefore, a higher quality of cleaning is provided by aquafilters.
Vacuum cleaners 2 in 1, designed for both wet and dry cleaning, have an additional dust bag.
Vertical washing vacuum cleaners can be distinguished as a separate group. Most of these devices are wireless. These are the so-called "electric mops."
Robots often do not fully perform the functions of a washing vacuum cleaner, but rather work as polishers.They have special microfiber nozzles that constantly moisturize and wipe hard flooring. If we talk about full-fledged wet cleaning, then it is worth considering the following: a washing robot vacuum cleaner has small tanks for liquids and a short battery life. Therefore, he can not wash a large apartment at a time. In addition, this technique is sensitive to compliance with firmware. Interrupting it in order to start cleaning in another room or walking through the same place, for example, in a heavily polluted place twice, will fail.
What to look for when buying
If you read the reviews on washing vacuum cleaners, they will be very controversial. Some housewives write that cleaning cannot be imagined without this miracle of technology, while others - appliances are in the far corner and covered with dust. The fact is that the scope of each type of vacuum cleaner is limited and depends on their characteristics. In order for a purchase to become in demand, when choosing a technique, it is necessary to take into account the specific situation of the user: what is the area of the apartment, what floor coverings prevail, is there a staircase and so on.
Dust bag
This parameter determines whether dry cleaning is possible. If the vacuum cleaner does not have a bag for collecting dust, that is, it is only washing, then it is not recommended to use it for cleaning laminate and wood. Moisture-sensitive materials have time to swell and deacidify in the second that passes between spraying and sucking water into the device. When the house has a lot of this floor, it is better to choose a combination device or two separate ones - for wet and dry cleaning.
Power of the vacuum cleaner.
In this case, the suction power is interesting, since the nominal is very high: it is spent on spraying and cleaning. 350-400W of working power will be sufficient to remove moisture from the carpets. The higher these numbers, the more efficient the cleaning; accordingly, the carpets and sofas will be drier after cleaning.
Filtration system
Vacuum cleaners equipped with an aquafilter practically do not return dust back to the room. It is believed that this is the most powerful filtration system with high efficiency. Separators are slightly less effective, but for residential premises and they are enough.
Tank size
There are at least three tanks in the washing vacuum cleaner - for clean water, waste, and for detergent. For cleaning an apartment with an area of 40-60 m² 3-4 liters of liquids are enough. For a large house, containers of 8-10 liters are needed. In washing robots, usually small containers, up to 1.5-2 liters, so you do not have to consider them as full-fledged assistants.
Ease of use
If you do not clean an ordinary vacuum cleaner, it will lose power due to clogged dust collectors and filters. If the washing vacuum cleaner is not put in order, it will die out, mold will appear, as a result of an unpleasant odor. An important factor is the simplicity and convenience of disassembling, assembling, cleaning containers and filters. Before you put the equipment in storage, it must not only be washed, but also thoroughly dried.
To make the cleaning easy and comfortable, the vacuum cleaner must move well on the floor, conveniently park. There are models with swivel wheels that can rotate 360 degrees in place. With a significant weight of the device, this feature is a useful option. Most Thomas washing vacuums have such a trick.
Other characteristics
Household appliances are expensive, so before buying it is worth comparing all the characteristics, even seemingly insignificant. What else to look for when choosing a washing vacuum cleaner:
- hose design. Telescopic hoses are more convenient, but they can leak;
- cord length;
- instrument weight;
- the location of the tanks and the ability to replenish them in the process;
- the presence of a steam generator;
- set of brushes and nozzles.
A good vacuum cleaner can not only clean the carpet, but also steam the curtains, wash the tiles in the bathroom from soapy deposits and even refresh and moisturize the air.
With extra bag for dry cleaning
If in the house part of the premises is covered with laminate, cork or wooden parquet, then for cleaning you will need a regular vacuum cleaner or a broom and a mop. A washing vacuum cleaner with a dust bag allows you to clean all types of coatings in one go. According to the results of a study of consumer demand and user reviews, the rating of combined vacuum cleaners looks like this:
- Thomas Allergy & Family;
- Zelmer ZVC752ST;
- Philips FC 6400;
- Bissell 17132;
- KARCHER SE 4002.
The cost of such vacuum cleaners is often higher than two separate units. However, they save space for storage, and during cleaning time for tool change and maintenance.
The best models with aquafilter
Among washing vacuum cleaners with an aquafilter, the leader rating is as follows:
- Thomas Aqua-box;
- KARCHER DS 6 Premium Mediclean;
- Thomas Perfect Air Feel Fresh;
- Shivaki SVC 1748;
- Supra VCS-2086.
As you can see, the market leaders are the Germans Thomas and Körcher. They are reliable, have the best characteristics, work without loss of quality for years. Despite the high cost, these brands invariably occupy a leading position in the ratings of cleaning equipment.
Washing robot cleaner
The washing robot vacuum cleaner is an exclusive device. It is expensive and not the most functional, so buying this device is more a matter of prestige than a functional solution. The rating of robots capable of not only collecting dust, but also cleaning floors, looks like this:
- LG Hom-Bot Square;
- iPobot Braava 280ta;
- iClebo Arte;
- Vileda ViROBi Robotic Mop;
- iRobot Scooba 450.
Laminate cleaner
So that the washing vacuum cleaner does not harm the laminate, it must quickly and thoroughly collect moisture sprayed on the floor surface. There are such devices. They are characterized by increased suction power and the presence of special nozzles for delicate coatings. Such brushes fit snugly against the surface of the floor and are made of hygroscopic microfiber, which quickly and efficiently absorbs water.
- Thomas Wave XT Aqua-Box;
- Kargher SE 4002;
- Samsung SC4474;
- Zelmer ZVC752STRU;
- Philips FC8820.
The models presented in the rating are expensive and are more likely to be professional than household appliances.
