Features and types of steam vacuum cleaners Karcher

A vacuum cleaner is one of the most common types of household appliances. Almost every housewife uses this electrical appliance to clean the house. A separate group is steam vacuum cleaners - dust suction devices with the ability to steam cleaned surfaces. This article will focus on devices manufactured by the German company Karcher - one of the recognized leaders in the field of household appliances.

First of all, it should be noted the obvious advantages of steam vacuum cleaners:

• steam treatment allows you to disinfect the cleaned room;
• no need to use chemical cleaning agents, which is important for families with children and people prone to allergic reactions;
• combination of several functions: wet cleaning, disinfection and air purification, which reduces the duration of putting things in order;
• after cleaning with a household steam cleaner, there is no need to additionally polish or wash the treated surfaces;
• the presence of ergonomic mops (handles) with convenient control.

But do not forget about the disadvantages inherent in this type of device:

• considerable cost - repairing equipment, if necessary, will be quite expensive;
• the increased weight of the device, which limits the contingent of users in terms of physical strength, which, for example, does not allow women to cope with a massive device;
• restrictions on use - for example, linoleum, wood parquet and other floor coverings cannot be cleaned with steam, as there is a high risk of permanently damaging the floor surface.

The presence of HEPA filters cannot be unequivocally attributed to the pluses or minuses, since, on the one hand, these types of filtration purify the air from the smallest particles of litter, for example, from plant pollen, dust mites and other troubles, and on the other, some sources warn that they can become a breeding ground for mold and disease-causing bacteria. If the filters can be washed, then this disadvantage is easily eliminated - you just need to regularly perform this operation. By the way, after washing, they must be dried for at least 12 hours in a dark place, avoiding direct sunlight.

Below is a summary table of the technical characteristics of some of the popular models.

First of all, it is necessary to decide what kind of steam vacuum cleaner is needed, or it is easier to get by with a conventional steam cleaner. The steam vacuum cleaner is economical for large cleaning areas. But if it was decided to buy just this type of equipment, then when choosing a vacuum cleaner with a steam supply function, you should pay attention to the following technical indicators:

• device power - the best option should have a power of at least 1000 W;
• steam pressure;
• the ability to regulate the level of steam humidity;
• volume and material of the water tank - an aluminum steam boiler with a capacity of at least 1 liter is the best option, since scale forms on this material most slowly;
• protection against "fool" - protects against accidental burns with hot steam;
• extended complete set;
• removable and washable HEPA filters.

Most consumers are happy with their steam vacuum cleaners. They note the reliability, quality of the device, and ease of use. Also, many people like that when cleaning with this useful device there is no need to use chemical abrasive cleaning agents - cleaning has become more environmentally friendly and convenient. Among the advantages of using these devices, it should be mentioned that they are universal in terms of the choice of cleaning - they can work both in dry cleaning mode, and in wet or steam cleaning.

In the next video you will find unboxing and a detailed review of the Karcher SV7 steam vacuum cleaner.