Choosing a vertical washing vacuum cleaner

An active hectic life leaves less time for household chores, but modern technology helps to organize our life in a quality manner. Vertical washing vacuum cleaners belong to the category of new generation appliances. They have a comfortable ergonomic handle and make it easy to move around the house while cleaning. The result of work is cleanliness and a feeling of pleasant fresh air.

Vertical vacuum cleaners for their small dimensions are called "electric brooms". Outwardly, this technical device looks like a mop vacuum cleaner: a long plastic or metal handle with a brush at the bottom. The handle itself is equipped with a motor and a dust collector. There are transformer models, which, when taken apart, are transformed into a small hand-held apparatus, which, for example, can be used to clean the interior of a car.

For housework, choose a wired unit or on a battery. Without a cable, it is easier to move around the apartment, reaching even to places far from the outlet. Cleaning takes place faster, more intensively, especially since it needs to be done in the allotted half an hour before the battery is completely discharged. Working with a network vacuum cleaner, you can take your time, knowing that it will not turn off at any moment, but its maneuverability and speed of movement will be somewhat lower.

The best upright vacuum cleaners are considered models that can perform dry and wet cleaning. They will wash all smooth surfaces (tiles, linoleum, glass) to a shine, cope with dried spots, animal hair. Some products are good at washing carpets and cleaning stairs.

Washing upright vacuum cleaners have sufficient suction power - about 320 W, and some craftsmen even use it to clean a clogged drain pipe. But in most cases, they buy a vertical model for small apartments, families with small children, animals or household members suffering from allergies. It is easy to use a vacuum cleaner for wet daily cleaning, which guarantees clean and fresh air. And, nicely, it doesn't require a lot of storage space.

There are no perfect vacuum cleaners, something always suits, but something is not. You just need to understand what we want from the technology and choose the appropriate model. To help in choosing, consider the positive qualities of the vacuum cleaner, as well as complaints about its work.

The advantages of a vertical unit include the following qualities:

• in comparison with a floor-standing washing vacuum cleaner, it has much smaller dimensions and low weight;
• does not take up much space during storage;
• illumination of some models makes it possible to see and remove dust in the most unexpected places;
• good power and maneuverability guarantees high-quality cleaning;
• battery models are completely mobile, independent of power supply;
• the vacuum cleaner has a modern look.

Although the vertical unit is a miracle of modern technology, it still has disadvantages:

• makes a lot of noise;
• the hand gets tired of holding the "electric broom" during long-term cleaning of a large area or painstaking cleaning of the stairs, therefore it is recommended to purchase it for servicing small apartments;
• the work of battery models lasts only half an hour;
• a washing vacuum cleaner is more expensive than usual;
• not suitable for all surfaces - laminate or parquet does not react well to dampness;
• not all models can cope with high pile of carpets;
• it is difficult to get under the bed with a vacuum cleaner;
• when comparing washing models with conventional products, they are heavier and less agile.

When it becomes clear which functions of the vacuum cleaner are most important, you can proceed to the next stage of selection. Here are the most popular types of washing upright vacuum cleaners.

The unit performs two types of cleaning: dry and wet, operates from the network, has a six-meter cable length. The weight of the device is somewhat heavy as for vertical models - 6.5 kg. The noise level is 81 dB, the dust collector has a 2-liter volume. Suction power - 350 W, consumption - 700 W. As advantages, users note an electric carpet cleaner, a vertical parking function and an aquafilter. There are only complaints about the lack of power control.

The vacuum cleaner is designed for dry and wet cleaning. To clean the floor, a module with liquids and detergent is attached to the device with magnets. The unit weighs 5.2 kg, creates a noise of 83 dB. The model has a battery that lasts for half an hour, then a 5-hour charge is required. The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a hand-held device that can be removed from the body and works in autonomous mode, cleaning furniture, cornices, ventilation grilles. Users note the high quality of cleaning and the convenient performance of various types of cleaning.

The professional unit is convenient for large apartments, private houses, offices. Waste and water containers have a volume of 2.6 liters. The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter, 5 attachments and a 10-meter cable. Of the positive qualities, users note reliability, maneuverability, beautiful design. Complaints about the heavy weight - 10 kg.

The mini vacuum cleaner weighs only 2.2 kg and is mobile, simple and manoeuvrable. It is designed for short-term cleaning, as the battery power is enough for only 6 minutes of intensive work or 15 minutes of cleaning at an average pace. But the quality of cleaning is superior to many large units. Instead of water, the device uses different types of wet wipes. They come with wax, soap and other types of impregnation for tiles, wood flooring, linoleum.

The vacuum cleaner performs dry and steam cleaning, works from the mains and on the accumulator. It is able to transform into a hand-held portable device for cleaning furniture and car interiors. The unit weighs 6.5 kg, has a container volume of 700 ml, a "Cyclone" system filter, a storage space for attachments.

There are still fewer vertical models than conventional floor-standing vacuum cleaners, but they have their own characteristics that should be considered when buying. In order for the vacuum cleaner to be reliable, durable and produce high-quality cleaning, you need to pay attention to the following criteria.

• Suction power. Not to be confused with the power of the unit itself, its designations are indicated separately. For normal operation of the vertical washing vacuum cleaner, the suction rates must be at least 320-800 W.
• The weight. Heavy models have great cleaning capabilities, but do not forget that you have to hold the entire unit completely, and not just a pipe, like a floor product. When buying, you need to hold the device in your hands, feel its convenience, weight and dimensions.
• Dust collector. To avoid inconvenience, the volume of the dust container must be at least 2.5 liters. If you need very lightweight products, they will have a dust collector with a capacity of 0.5 liters. In addition to the volume, you should inquire about the type of dust collector.The container, unlike the bag, does not allow dust to pass through, it is more hygienic and more economical than a bag, since it is easy to shake out and wash, it does not need to be changed periodically. When the bag is filled with garbage, the suction capacity of the vacuum cleaner gradually decreases, but it makes less noise, as is the case with the owners of plastic containers.
• Filters. They are made from different materials and have different efficiency. The best are HEPA filters, which can retain 99% dust. Their porous layers trap the smallest particles of debris. Any filter needs periodic cleaning or replacement, the quality of cleaning and air freshness depend on its condition. After work, the filters are washed and dried, otherwise dampness will lead to the growth of pathogenic bacteria that will enter the air during the subsequent use of the vacuum cleaner.
• Sound. Upright vacuum cleaners are very noisy. When choosing a unit for the house, you should compare the decibel level among all the options reviewed. Manufacturers are working on this task. On last year's models, you can see a reduction in noise in some new products.
• Battery... If a stand-alone vacuum cleaner is chosen, it is better to prefer the slightly more expensive option, but with a more capacious charger. Usually the charge is enough for 30-50 minutes (depending on the model), the lower values ​​are only good for sweeping the crumbs off the couch.
• Complete set of attachments. In addition to the obligatory carpet and floor brushes, manufacturers can offer a crevice tool and a turbo brush with a rotating element, which has the function of collecting animal hair. Some models are capable of disinfection.
• Vertical parking. It is convenient to use it if it is necessary to interrupt work for a while, otherwise the vacuum cleaner is lowered to the floor. It is better if the selected model will have this function.

Before using the vacuum cleaner for the first time, you should study the instructions, operating rules, methods of caring for the product. There are many expensive, complex, multifunctional equipment on the modern market that could become an assistant in everyday life for many years, and it will be a shame if it breaks down due to incorrect handling.

Operating rules apply to all vacuum cleaners, but washing models have additional requirements. After each cleaning, two containers should be removed from the unit: for clean and dirty water, from them you need to pour out the liquid, rinse and dry. Sometimes users purchase an additional set of containers if they want to change them during a long cleaning period. Filters are removed, they are also washed and dried. They are responsible for the cleanliness of the air in the room, and, like dust collectors, they take on dirt, dust, and with them microbes.

All nozzles and wipes that have been used are thoroughly rinsed. Often, threads and loose hair, wrapped around the brush shaft, reduce the quality of cleaning. They should be cleaned after each use. After complete drying of the component parts, the vacuum cleaner must be assembled and placed in the storage space provided for it until the next cleaning.

Sometimes there are complaints about wet cleaning, stains remain on the floor. If the containers and rags were originally clean, then the problem is with the detergent. It may not be suitable for cleaning floors, or it may have been laid too much.

In the absence of the ability to carry out daily quick cleaning, a more thorough cleaning process will be needed, and you will have to deal with intense dirt. In this case, brush the problem areas more slowly, giving it time to deal with greasy or dusty spots. The turbo brush is slowly led in the direction of laying the flooring, in which case it is possible to clean not only the surface, but also the seams between tiles, linoleum and other types of materials.

In case of heavy dirt, it is better to clean it with hot water.Some vacuum cleaners provide for heating the working fluid. If there is no such function, you can fill in hot water yourself (about 60 degrees), having previously checked whether all elements in contact with moisture can withstand high temperatures. But it should be remembered that carpets made of natural fabric do not tolerate hot water. And coatings such as laminate, parquet, wood panels do not react well even to cold liquid. Getting into microcracks, moisture gradually destroys such materials.

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