How to choose a parquet vacuum cleaner?

Parquet floors are very popular because they are attractive and easy to maintain. But to preserve the beauty of the coating, you need to learn how to properly clean the parquet, including special requirements for a vacuum cleaner.

The most effective way to clean parquet flooring is by holding small but regular events, where a vacuum cleaner can be your main assistant. Frequent cleaning helps prevent dirt from sticking to the surface. When using the technique, it is recommended to check that the brush is with soft bristles or a special silicone attachment for wet cleaning.

It is often harmful to wash such a floor, especially if the parquet is treated with a wax or oily coating. For such cases, you can find on sale special household appliances for this type of decorative coating.

Every experienced buyer knows that the cost of a vacuum cleaner depends on the power and functionality offered by the manufacturer. Even if there is no suitable unit on sale, you can separately purchase a nozzle as a pleasant addition, by means of which it will be easier and safer to clean the parquet flooring. More expensive models include a wet cleaning function, while the manufacturer takes into account the specifics of parquet as a material and adjusts the technique so that the floor remains minimally damp.

Particular attention should be paid to the surface of the brush that touches the parquet floor. The absence of scratches is one of the main conditions, therefore felt or camel wool is the most acceptable material. It is not uncommon to find silicone or plain rubber, which also does not harm the floor.

Other structural elements of the vacuum cleaner must also be made of a special material or have special fuses made of the same silicone.

The seller in the store can suggest several options for home appliances for parquet, including:

• robot vacuum cleaner;
• for dry and wet cleaning;
• for dry cleaning.

The main advantage of vacuum cleaners with a dry cleaning function is the ability to remove old dirt from the surface, destroy microbes, thereby ensuring high quality cleaning. The disadvantages of most models are hinge joints and brushes, the design and material of which are poorly developed by the manufacturer, as a result of the appearance of unattractive scratches on the floor surface.

For home use, it makes no sense to buy equipment that is expensive, since it is endowed with additional functionality. These are often large units that require a lot of storage space.

Pay particular attention to nozzles, hose length and brush design. All of them together should enable the user to perform high-quality cleaning even under furniture without having to move it. For this reason, flat, narrow and rotating attachments should be included with the equipment.

One of the best options for parquet flooring will be a washing vacuum cleaner, as it helps to do high-quality cleaning. It is also worth noting that the price of a vacuum cleaner with a similar function is much higher.If you buy a cheap model, as a result, you can face in practice the problem of constant fluid flow, which has a bad effect on the decorative coating. It is best to choose a technique with the possibility of additional cleaning and air ionization. For allergy sufferers, it is important to know that after cleaning with such a unit, there is practically no dust left in the air. The design comes with a special brush with a felt roller, which allows you to give the parquet the desired shine even without additional polishing.

Robot vacuum cleaners differ from all others in that the user does not need to make any effort to clean the room, it is enough just to activate the desired program. Its special design allows technology to penetrate under furniture without much difficulty. However, despite the large number of advantages, such vacuum cleaners are not able to wipe off old dirt, grab baseboards. Among other things, these models have a rather high cost, therefore, not everyone can afford such equipment.

A number of brands can be distinguished from the most demanded on the market.

• Thomas Is an equally well-known brand that has been on the market for several years. The collection of vacuum cleaners has a model specially created for parquet flooring. It is popular for its low noise level and reliability.

• Karcher - offers equipment of high quality assembly with a recognizable black and yellow design and a large number of additional attachments. The units of this brand are designed for long-term use, but even in the event of a breakdown, it is not difficult to find spare parts.

Washing vacuum cleaners have two containers in the design. One is used for clean water, the other for cleaning agent. But it is worth remembering that not every powder or shampoo is suitable for cleaning, there are specialized ones.

Through a small tube, after activating the technique, water is supplied to the brush, on which there is a layer of microfiber. Due to it, the floor is cleaned. After that, the container is removed and washed.

Periodically, the user is required to check the integrity of the microfiber to avoid water leakage with the cleaning agent. If necessary, it is changed to a new one. At the time of cleaning, you can change the attachments to achieve a better result in the most inconvenient places.

The technique requires constant care, regardless of the model. It is not enough to simply clean a garbage container; if possible, it should be rinsed and dried so that dirt and dust mites do not accumulate there. When the container is overfilled, a decrease in power can be observed.

Before operating each washing vacuum cleaner, be sure to fill the tank with water and pour in the cleaning agent. It is impossible to use the technique without them. One part of the hose through which the liquid flows must go to the nozzle, and the second is attached to the telescopic tube. Any of the desired attachments can be put on quickly and easily.

After the work is completed, the nozzles, hoses are rinsed, like a dirty tank. From time to time, the filters are washed, then dried thoroughly. Some require complete replacement, most often it concerns HEPA.

To choose the right vacuum cleaner for a parquet board, the user is only required to heed the advice of professionals and consider their own budget. Robot vacuum cleaners have many advantages, but they require more maintenance to maintain their performance.

You can watch the video on how to use the Nilfisk SC100 parquet vacuum cleaner correctly.