Professional vacuum cleaners: features and tips for choosing

If earlier cleanliness was sometimes neglected, now it is an indicator of the moral level of the owner of a house, institution, and even transport. But cleaning has always been considered difficult, unpleasant, troublesome and not at all quick. Everything changed with the creation of professional vacuum cleaners. They save time, and in recent years, budget models have even begun to appear that are available to everyone. Read about how they work, what types there are and what the most popular models are on sale in the domestic market in this article.

A professional vacuum cleaner can handle with cleaning not only large surfaces, but also various types of small and hard-to-reach coatings. Separately, it is worth highlighting construction vacuum cleaners - they can not only remove dust from plaster and cement, but also cope with garbage collection at nuclear substations. Now the majority of owners of professional vacuum cleaners - cleaning companies, car washes and families with a large housewhere cleaning is a large-scale business, requiring great efficiency of the device.

Professional equipment has a number of differences from household vacuum cleaners.

• The ability to work for a long time without overheating the device. Typically, the average operating time for which such a vacuum cleaner is designed is several hours without any damage to parts.
• Strength. Such models are capable of collecting debris with chemical impurities and even high temperatures. The same point can be attributed to the outer casing, which is shockproof, and the parts of the device are durable.
• Large capacity bins and containers for garbage collection. In addition, almost all models are equipped with a fullness sensor, thanks to which there is no need to check during cleaning.
• Increased engine and suction power. Due to this, not only the productivity of the vacuum cleaner increases, but it also becomes much easier to remove liquids and construction waste, which is difficult to suck.
• Engines with special characteristics. Most often, such models are equipped with several engines at once. In the presence of one motor, the latter is noticeably more powerful than that of conventional vacuum cleaners.
• They consume a lot of energy. This is obvious, especially if you take into account the previous point.
• Large dimensions and weight. As a rule, all such models are equipped with durable wheels with brakes. Professional vacuum cleaners can be quite bulky and require a lot of storage space.
• Expressed classification. Professional vacuum cleaners are used for complex cleaning by private owners, but more often by various firms and enterprises. For the latter, highly specialized models are needed, such as a vacuum cleaner for cleaning construction waste, for dry cleaning of woven surfaces, for chemically aggressive or hot compounds.

Such vacuum cleaners are used in cleaning companies, various industrial enterprises for cleaning construction waste, cleaning large rooms. But despite this, their the device and the principle of operation practically do not differ from ordinary vacuum cleaners... The classic mechanism of operation of professional vacuum cleaners is as follows: the powerful air flow generated by the motors, together with the debris, enters the water tank, where the dirt settles.

The air goes out through other valves, in some models it passes a series of filtrations... In vacuum cleaners for wet cleaning, instead of air, the cleaning process goes through a soap solution, and the rest of the mechanism remains the same.

In general, all professional vacuum cleaners can be divided into the following types:

• washing;
• for dry cleaning;
• for dry and wet cleaning;
• for cleaning construction waste;
• with special functions.

And also all models have different categories for dust suction capacity.

• Models in category L. They are equipped with special nylon filters and are used for cleaning construction waste, in particular materials such as gypsum, plaster or other construction dust.
• Models of category M. They are also equipped with a special filtration system and are capable of trapping medium-sized dust particles. They are used in industrial enterprises related to the processing of metals, various minerals and at nuclear substations.
• Category H models... They are equipped with a sophisticated but highly efficient filtration system that not only traps fine and biohazardous particles of dust and organisms, but also prevents them from "leakage" back into the surrounding space.

If you decide to purchase a professional vacuum cleaner in the store yourself, then most likely you will come across the following models:

• vacuum cleaner for carpets;
• carpet extractor;
• dryer for carpets;
• rotary vacuum cleaner;
• powder rubbing machine;
• auto dry cleaning;
• separate model;
• vacuum cleaner;
• steam generator;
• auto hair dryer;
• air gun for dry cleaning.

It is easy to guess that most often professional vacuum cleaners are purchased for cleaning large rooms, such as hotels, private houses, offices. Cleaning companies use them. It should be noted right away that professional vacuum cleaners with the function of delicate surface cleaning are purchased for cleaning.

Nowadays, vacuum cleaners for dry cleaning of car interiors are especially popular. They are able to effectively and quickly clean the car interior with detergents. These models have become a truly worthy replacement for a sponge, a rag and a bucket of water diluted in it.

Unsanitary conditions in a beauty salon or hairdresser will scare off many customers, so a vacuum cleaner is very necessary there. Hairdresser vacuum cleaners have one feature - they can only be designed for dry cleaning, in particular, for collecting hair, dust, small debris.

In the market of professional vacuum cleaners, European, in particular, German and Italian manufacturers have stood out. Let's take a closer look at the products of some brands.

• Karcher is almost the most famous manufacturer of such equipment. He produces 5 classes of different vacuum cleaners:
  1. standard, designed for collecting liquids and large volumes of waste (the volume of the waste bin can reach 90 liters);
  2. safe, equipped with a special system of filters that prevent small particles of dirt from getting back into the air (the volume of the waste bin is up to 80 liters);
  3. the so-called Ar-class, designed for the collection of construction waste and dust (the volume of the waste bin is up to 75 liters);
  4. Tact-class, equipped with a high suction power (the volume of the waste container is the same as that of the Ap-class);
  5. a special class that is designed for liquids and garbage with high temperatures and is most often used in bakeries (bin capacity up to 55 liters).

• Among the German brands it is also worth noting Starmix. Particularly popular is the Starmix TS 1214 RTS model, which is a professional washing vacuum cleaner with a small tank volume.

• Italian manufacturers - Delfin, Delvir and Santoemma. The assortment of the latter company includes carpet extractors, which are quite popular. Manufacturer Fimap specializes in the production of vacuum cleaners for cleaning. Comac manufactures various types of washing machines, this brand has no special specialization.

• British brand Truvox, which specializes in the production of industrial cleaning equipment.

Dwelling on certain models that have received decent marks, it is worth highlighting a few of the most purchased.

• Karcher WD 3 P - This is a model for dry and wet cleaning. It has a bright yellow color scheme. The vacuum cleaner is designed for cleaning small construction waste (sand, plaster and cement dust), small liquids and cleaning premises such as offices or hotels.

The vacuum cleaner weighs 5.7 kg, the noise level is 77 dB, the volume of the dust collection bag is 17 liters, the traction force of the model is 200 W, the power cord is 4 meters, there is no automatic rewinding function. The various attachments that come with this model have received accolades. Consumers also noted the convenient blowing function and long service life. The price of the model is quite acceptable - an average of 6,000 rubles.

• Starmix NSG uClean ADL-1420 EHP also a model for dry and wet cleaning. It has a sleek gray design with prominent red lines. The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a By-Pass system, which ensures long-term operation of the device without overheating. The Starmix's body is shock-resistant, with a downward center of gravity, which allows it to be stable on the surface and not to roll over or tilt.

Model weight - 8.5 kg, trash can volume - 20 liters, wire length - 8 meters, noise level - 72 dB. Among the features - the presence of a parking brake, a sensor that turns off the device when the tank is full. Such a vacuum cleaner costs from 20 thousand rubles.

• Metabo ASA 25 LPC It features a black and green body with red accents and four wheels. Also a model for dry and wet cleaning. The vacuum cleaner is characterized by maneuverability and ease of movement.

Engine power - 1.35 kW, garbage tank volume - 25 liters, equipped with a filling indicator, hose length - 3.5 meters, has a large set of nozzles, electric cable length - 7.5 meters. The model is equipped with a hand rest, which makes it more comfortable to move. The price of a vacuum cleaner is 11 thousand rubles.

• Bosch GAS 35 LAFC It has a good and constant suction power, which is possible thanks to the powerful 1.2 kW motor. This model has a suction regulator and a hose 5 meters long, the length of the electric wire is 5 meters, it is equipped with an automatic filter cleaning system, the wheels are equipped with brakes that do not allow the vacuum cleaner to slide on slippery or inclined surfaces. True, this model has an off-budget price - more than 25 thousand rubles and an impressive weight - more than 12 kg.

• AE GAP 300 ELCP is a rather popular professional vacuum cleaner in the domestic market. It is designed for dry, wet cleaning and suction of liquids. Engine power - 1.5 kW, equipped with the function of automatic cleaning of the Clear-Press filter, tank volume - 30 liters, electric cable length - 7.5 meters, hose length - 3.5 meters. The main advantage of this model is its low noise level (62 dB).

Choosing a professional vacuum cleaner among the products of the vast modern market is quite difficult, but there are several criteria that you need to focus on with each purchase.

• The main difference between professional vacuum cleaners and conventional vacuum cleaners is the power... The average power of a regular model can be from 1000 to 1600 W, and from a professional model - from 2000 to 7000 W. That is why the latter are considered powerful and high performance.
• Continuing the theme of performance, it is worth highlighting another criterion when choosing. On average, such devices are capable of sucking in from 50 to 75 liters of air. The higher the performance, the larger the premises the vacuum cleaner is able to handle.
• Capacity... This criterion refers to the volume of the tank. In professional devices, it can reach 100 liters.
• Cleaning type. It is best to purchase models for dry and wet cleaning. If this is not possible, then your choice should be stopped on a washing model.
• Noise level. This criterion becomes important if you purchase devices for a private house or hotel, offices, where maintaining a relative silence in the room is important.

The following important characteristics should be considered:

• complete set of parts and attachments, which depends on the surface, which requires cleaning;
• weight and dimensions of the device;
• body material and strength;
• the length of the electrical wire, which must be solid when cleaning industrial enterprises;
• device design.

In general, it is worth noting that the vacuum cleaner must be chosen depending on the place of use and only after that focus on a suitable price. But you need to know that the probability of purchasing a high quality professional vacuum cleaner for a budget price is reduced to zero. In this case, only used models remain an option.

In conclusion, it is worth noting the importance of caring for the device. Components they must be kept clean and washed or cleaned of debris after each cleaning session.

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