Scarlett vacuum cleaners: features, models and tips for choosing

The main assistant in every home has been a vacuum cleaner for about 150 years. He first appeared in the United States. As you know, this machine is designed for cleaning, which occurs due to the suction of excess dirt and dust from contaminated surfaces by the air flow.

The main unit of this unit is the compressor, which creates a vacuum and pumping a huge flow of air through certain filters and air ducts. The entire system is driven by an electric motor. The second and no less important unit is the air cleaner, it separates the dust and places it in a special container. Included with the vacuum cleaner are also interchangeable attachments that allow you to process various surfaces, from carpets, parquet, tiles, furniture and ending with car interiors.

Consider one of the most common vacuum cleaner companies - Scarlett. The brand refers to inexpensive, readily available and safe quality equipment. The main purpose of Scarlett products is to work with hard and soft surfaces.

Vacuum cleaners of the brand can cope with any difficulties, due to additional nozzles to collect dust in hard-to-reach places. There are many different types, which differ in design, layout and purpose.

Scarlett vacuum cleaners differ in design:

• with a bag;
• vacuum cleaner cyclone;
• with water filter;
• bubbling (dust enters the container with water);
• separator;
• with partitions.

By layout there are:

• floor;
• vacuum cleaner brush;
• manual;
• centralized;
• robot vacuum cleaner.

By appointment:

• household;
• construction;
• garden.

Like other brands, Scarlett vacuum cleaners have their pros and cons.

The advantages are:

• affordable price;
• stylish design;
• high technical characteristics;
• ease of use;
• good maneuverability.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting:

• rather high noise aspect;
• fragility of inexpensive materials used for manufacturing;
• the presence of HEPA filters, which over time reduce the suction power of the vacuum cleaner.

Scarlett models are designed for dry cleaning. The ratings of the most popular models include units of conventional, vertical and robotic types. They are equipped with cyclone and multicyclone systems. The choice of colors is quite large: red, purple, blue, light blue, gold and the color of steel.

Consider the characteristics of common models of units.

Dry cleaning multi-cyclone unit. The body is made of steel, and the model is equipped with a telescopic tube. For a greater degree of air purification, a HEPA filter is used.

Specifications:

• main power - 1800 W;
• suction power - 400 W;
• volume - 2 liters.

The most important advantages are the reasonable price, bright design, and economical operation. Among the shortcomings, users highlighted such characteristics as low suction power, noisy operation, not intended for cleaning dirt from carpet, inconsistent operation of the power regulator, that is, when it fails, it works only at lower power, the brush change controller constantly changes during floor / carpet operation to carpet / floor and back.

The widespread series, according to customer reviews, is easy to use and reliable. Let's take a closer look at the example of Scarlett Indigo IS-VC82C01.

Specifications:

• main power - 1400 W;
• the presence of two replaceable HEPA filters;
• capacity - 2 l;
• additional functions - air regulator;
• additional attachments - two (for furniture and crevices);
• cord length - 5 m;
• weight - 5.5 kg.

Advantages:

• easy to move;
• good absorption;
• easy to get rid of debris in the tank;
• the presence of rollers and two movable joints allows you to easily cope with the main nozzle;
• affordable.

Disadvantages: too short cord (5 m); frequent change of HEPA filters, problem with their purchase and possible high cost.

Constructional model of cyclonic type, with a power of 1500 W. A container is used to collect dust, which does not need to be replaced; the HEPA filter is responsible for cleaning when the air comes out.

Specifications:

• unit thrust - 320 W;
• capacity - 1.5 l;
• cord rewind function;
• the set includes the main nozzle for the floor, auxiliary for furniture and hard-to-reach places;
• weight - 3.2 kg.

The advantages of the model are low cost, light weight, ease of transportation, the power required to cope with the set goals. But they also highlight the shortcomings that the buyers themselves noticed: too short cord, noise of the vacuum cleaner, with prolonged use when heating the case, you can hear the smell of plastic, not too stable, turning over when turning is possible.

Unlike the previous model, it has more power and a container for collecting dust, as well as the design and cost of this unit. In production and on store shelves, the model appeared not so long ago.

Specifications:

• device power - 1800 W;
• capacity - 2 l;
• the presence of a HEPA filter;
• additional functions - the presence of a container filling indicator, a speed regulator;
• 2 brushes included;
• vacuum cleaner weight - 3.8 kg.

This model eliminates the stability problem, namely: the comfortable wheels that prevent rolling over during sharp turns. However, the problem remained with the short cord and the noise of the vacuum cleaner.

Among the popular models it takes 11th place, belongs to the ultra-thin robot vacuum cleaner with a silver color. The robot is equipped with an LED indicator ring around the perimeter of the device, has a start button located above the dust collector.

Specifications:

• power - 55 W;
• thrust - 15 W;
• capacity - 0.2 l;
• additional functions - the ability to move in three directions, the function of wiping the floor is turned on, the presence of color or sound indication when the battery is discharged;
• the set includes side brushes and napkins;
• weight - 1.6 kg.

The device is in no way inferior in characteristics to the above-mentioned models. The main body is made of durable plastic, there is a metal sliding tube, it also has an air flow regulator, automatic cord winding.

Let's present the main technical characteristics:

• power - 1700 W;
• suction power - 340 W;
• bag capacity - 2.5 liters (reusable included);
• the set includes 2 additional brushes (for furniture and crevices);
• cord length - 7.5 m;
• fine filter - HEPA12.

Advantages: low price, roomy bag and lightness of the vacuum cleaner. Disadvantages: high noise level, low power.

The model is similar in its functional properties to all of the above models of vacuum cleaners. Customer reviews are quite positive, namely: ease of cleaning, high suction power at such an affordable price.The main color of the body is red plastic, a large container for collecting dust and a low level of noise.

Specifications:

• power - 2000 W;
• suction power - 380 W;
• dust collector volume - 2 l;
• cord length - 5.7 m;
• nozzles - basic, for furniture and crevice;
• weight 5 kg.

Most buyers are not completely satisfied with this model, claiming that the power is very low, the container quickly clogs up and the case is very fragile. The advantages include small size, lightness, filters that can be washed, and rubberized wheels.

Specifications:

• power - 1700 W;
• suction power - 300 W;
• dust collector type - cyclone filter;
• the number of filtration stages - 2;
• the presence of a power regulator - on the body;
• the pipe is telescopic.

Convenient model in use, designed for dry cleaning. According to reviews, many emphasize the advantages, not to mention the disadvantages. The advantages include compactness, ease of disassembly, low noise and even good suction power. Some of the disadvantages include: flimsy plastic latches and a short cord.

Specifications:

• power consumption - 1700 W;
• suction power - 350 W;
• capacity - 2 l;
• fine filter - HEPA;
• tube and its material - telescopic, steel;
• nozzles - basic, for furniture and crevice;
• weight - 3.8 kg.

Models of upright vacuum cleaners are divided into wired and rechargeable, they are distinguished by their compactness. Most often, in addition, they are equipped with a turbo brush, which can easily cope with hair and wool. Allow to save on electricity, low power, easy to store. The disadvantages of such units are the increased noise level, cannot be used under low furniture and, of course, short operating time.

The units are convenient in use, compact, since they do not have a bulky module, a container for collecting dust is located on the handle, there is also a control module with filters. Regarding positions of use, this can be standard using a long stick or for cleaning individual small areas using a crevice tool.

Specifications:

• power - 600 W;
• suction power - 100 W;
• dust container volume - 1 l;
• body - plastic;
• cord length - 5 m;
• number of attachments - 2 (main and for upholstered furniture);
• weight - 2 kg.

Many people who have bought a vacuum cleaner complain about a weak battery, and this is the only and, unfortunately, quite a significant drawback.

Specifications:

• power source - battery;
• dust collector type - cyclone filter;
• power - 200 W;
• turbo brush - available.

After buying a vacuum cleaner of the selected and optimal model for you, pay attention to the instructions - it will help you when assembling and using certain functions and attachments.

The rules for using a vacuum cleaner are pretty simple.

1. The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for collecting glass shards. If you break something, first collect all the large pieces of glass, only then use a vacuum cleaner to collect the smaller pieces.
2. Do not forget that Scarlett models are for dry cleaning only, water and various liquids should not get into the mechanism of these units.
3. Not suitable for cleaning ash in the fireplace, the particles are so small that they can be blown out from behind. That is, such cleaning does not make sense, and, on the contrary, will pollute your house even more.
4. After breaking one of the cosmetics, do not even think about the vacuum cleaner, because cosmetics tend to melt, and this will lead to a breakdown of the unit.
5. Various steel bolts, nuts are also not worth it so that they get into the vacuum cleaner, as they can damage and disrupt the operation of the engine.

When choosing a Scarlett vacuum cleaner, special attention should be paid to the suction power of the vacuum cleaner.For cleaning parquet floors or linoleum, 300 W is enough, but if there are a lot of carpets in the house and there are pets, you will need a more powerful unit. This characteristic is especially influenced by the cleanliness of the filter and the fullness of the dust collector. When the container is full, the power is reduced. And also with an increase in power, energy consumption and, of course, the noise level increase.

With regard to power consumption, it speaks about the functionality and capabilities of the vacuum cleaner. With its increase, there are more opportunities, but also high electricity consumption.

When choosing a vacuum cleaner, the length of its cord is very important. As experience shows, it is best to purchase a vacuum cleaner with a length of six meters or more, if less, then check with the seller if you can use an extension cord, some manufacturers prohibit this.

When choosing a model, it is necessary to decide the choice with the type: container or with a bag.

Many people only emphasize the merits of Scarlett products. Especially the emphasis falls on good performance at an affordable price. They note their versatility, some buy Scarlett vacuum cleaners for cleaning car interiors; due to its small dimensions, it does not take up much space.

A huge plus for most is the dust collector. It is convenient to dispose of garbage, there is only a need to wash the container. There are no costs and problems with the selection of bags.

Most of those who have already bought and use Scarlett vacuum cleaners complain about a too short cord and a high noise level of the unit.

There are also complaints about the low quality, speaking about the too low power of the vacuum cleaner, it cannot cope with even a small amount of wool and hair.

These are the main disadvantages of Scarlett vacuum cleaners. The rest of the technology suits the affordable price, good technical characteristics and modern design.

For an overview of the Scarlett IS 580 vacuum cleaner, see the following video.