How to choose a vacuum cleaner that does not disappoint

Determine the type of structure

Start looking for the best vacuum cleaner stands with design choice.

standard

• suitable for a full cleaning.
• Dust bag capacityIn an average of 1 to 6 liters.
• dignity: Huge choice of models with different functionality, high suction power.
• disadvantages: Usually work only on the network, take up much space.
• prices: An average of 2 000 rubles.

This is a classical type of vacuum cleaner, also sometimes called horizontal or balloon. The housing with the motor unit and the dust compartment is connected with a pipe for suction and various nozzles.

In conventional vacuum cleaners is the highest suction power. It allows you to cope with carpets and other fleecy cover.

Where it is to take

• Vacuum cleaner VITEK VT-1894 G, 4310 rubles →
• Vacuums SAMSUNG VC20M251AWB, 5490 rubles →
• Vacuums Tefal Compact Power TW3731RA, 6990 rubles →

vertical

• suitable for simple cleaning.
• Dust bag capacityWith an average of from 0.35 to 2 liters.
• dignity: Take up little space, are easy to use.
• disadvantages: As a rule, small suction power, dust collector and battery life.
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• prices: An average of 6000 rubles.

These models are monobloc vertical, in which the center of gravity is usually shifted to the bottom - it is there is a motor with a dust collector. The main brush can be removable, allowing you to connect a nozzle for cleaning hard to reach places.

For smaller sizes of vacuum cleaners have to pay power: it is almost always much less than the classical models. However, if you do not carpet or carpeting, an upright vacuum cleaner, you may be enough.

Most upright vacuum cleaners have a battery. But there are models that work only on the network.

It allows you to get rid of permanently damaging effect. But do not count on significant autonomy: usually it is limited to 30-40 minutes, in rare cases - 60-70 minutes. When this charging may take 3 to 16 hours. Be sure to check the specifications before purchasing.

Where it is to take

• Vacuums PHILIPS PowerPro Duo FC6168 / 01, 10, 440 rubles →
• Vacuums Dyson SV8 Absolute, 39,990 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner BOSCH BBH21621, 8390 rubles →

Hand

• Only suitable for cleaning of local pollution.
• Dust bag capacityIn an average of 0.2 to 1 liter.
• dignityPortability, battery operation, low price.
• disadvantages: Minimum suction power, dust collector and autonomy.
• prices: An average of 1 500 rubles.

This compact and lightweight vacuum cleaner for cleaning a small amount of fine dust from the floor and furniture. Because of the minimum suction power to be the primary means of cleaning it in any case do not fit. With cleaning carpets or upholstered furniture adhering to a hair cleaner can not cope.

In addition, many models do not work more than 20-30 minutes of battery life. Then they have to be recharged.

Where it is to take

• Handheld vacuum cleaner THOMAS Quick Stick Tempo, 12,990 rubles →
• Handheld vacuum cleaner BOSCH BHN20110, 3990 rubles →
• Handheld vacuum cleaner VITEK VT-1811 B, 2840 rubles →

Hybrid 2 in 1

• suitable for simple cleaning.
• Dust bag capacityIn an average of 0.3 to 1.5 liters.
• dignity: Versatility, take up little space, powered by a rechargeable battery.
• disadvantages: Quite a high price, small suction power, dust collector and battery life.
• prices: An average of 6000 rubles.

Hybrid vacuum cleaner may be the best solution for quick cleaning. Initially attributed to this class of models with detachable handheld unit, which is usually located at the bottom. Now, however, a large widespread upright vacuum cleaner in which the dust collector motor placed at the top, in the area of ​​the handle.

Such models can also be called hybrids because after disconnecting the suction pipe and the main brush they, in fact, become tame.

Prices for a wide variety of hybrids, but it is more or less powerful solutions in the average cost of 10 000 rubles.

The situation with the autonomy and charging rate is approximately the same as the conventional upright vacuum cleaners. The battery hybrids can run from 20 minutes to an hour depending on the model.

Charging may take all night, so do not count on a rapid continuation of the harvest. However, with some expensive models are sometimes supplied a second battery, which can be installed instead discharged.

Where it is to take

• Hybrid Vacuum KITFORT CT-523-2, 1990 rubles →
• Hybrid Vacuum Tinton, from 1894 rubles →
• Hybrid Vacuum ATWFS, from 1853 rubles →

Robotic vacuum cleaners

• suitable for maintenance of cleanliness in the house.
• Dust bag capacityIn an average of 0.05 to 1 liter.
• dignity: Minimum size, battery operation, automatic cleaning.
• disadvantages: Minimum suction power, a small dust collector is not suitable for thick carpets, the high price.
• prices: An average of 10 000 rubles.

These are compact devices that move independently within the premises, removing dust and dirt simple. Given their form, with hard to reach areas they can not cope, so the role of the chief means of cleaning robots do not apply.

Even the most expensive models will not be able to restore the ideal order in the house. They only postpone the final cleaning.

Almost all robotic vacuum cleaners with a lack of charge is automatically returned to the dock. Accordingly, access to it must always be open and obstacles - are eliminated.

When buying a robot to know in advance whether there is a possibility of control via a mobile app. With it, you can limit zone cleaning and just work remotely control devices.

Where it is to take

• The robot cleaner KITFORT CT-518, 10 490 rubles →
• Robot vacuum cleaner iRobot Roomba 616, 19 900 rubles →
• Robot vacuum cleaner Hoover RBC040 019 12 990 rubles →

Select the main type of cleaning

dry cleaning

The vast majority of vacuum cleaners is designed to dry cleaning, ie, a simple suction. This model can be any type of structure. All the garbage they collected in special bags, containers or tanks.

Where it is to take

• Vacuums Samsung SS80N8014KR SS80N8014, 26,990 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner VITEK VT-8110 SR, 6690 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner Philips FC9174 / 02 12 990 rubles →

Wet cleaning

Models with such a function can be used for cleaning tiles, carpets, upholstery, and for washing windows and simple collection of spilled liquid.

In the case of vacuum cleaners with conventional wet cleaning involves spraying and moisture absorption. Therefore, the washing vacuum cleaners are the most efficient of all. However, the disadvantages too short. This is cumbersome and heavy, and, of course, the high price. Furthermore, it should be noted the need for thorough washing-drying all components after each use.

The upright vacuum cleaners and robots for wet cleaning of commonly used special nozzles with microfiber and water containers. In fact, it is a simple floor-wetting after the dust suction.

Individual model of the robot cleaner can spray water ahead, then overwrite it with a sponge or microfiber.

Any household vacuum cleaner for wet cleaning can be operated in a dry mode.

It is believed that washing vacuum cleaners can not be used for laminate and parquet, but in high-end models, the special nozzle provides for such coatings. They instantly absorb excess fluid and not allow boards to deform.

Where it is to take

• Vacuum cleaner THOMAS DryBOX Amfibia, 24,990 rubles →
• Hoover Karcher Cosyy'y BR 4.300, 74,990 rubles →
• Vacuums ILIFE V7s Pro, 12,930 rubles →

Pay attention to the dust collector

Bag

Dust bag can be a reusable fabric-base and disposable paper. Last on average filled 4-5 cleanups. After that, it must be replaced. set the price of paper bags 5 - from 250 to 1000 rubles.

Many models with dust bag allow you to choose which to use bags. The set can be delivered several paper and a cloth.

Where it is to take

• Vacuums SAMSUNG VC18M2110SB, 6190 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner BOSCH BSG61800RU, 5250 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner BOSCH BSN2100RU, 4360 rubles →

cyclone

By filter is meant a removable cyclone container, the air that passes through the spiral. Under the action of centrifugal force to the drawn-in dust is pressed against the walls and accumulates on the bottom of the tank. Cleaning is very simple: you just shake to wash the trash container.

Where it is to take

• Vacuums iRobot Roomba 616, 19 900 rubles →
• Vacuums SAMSUNG VC20M257AWR, 6190 rubles →
• Vacuums GINZZU VS417, 100W, 4860 rubles →

aquafiltering

Here air is forced through the reservoir with water, which is the filter element. All the dirt and dust is deposited in the liquid and already humidified air through an additional filter out back into the room.

Aquafiltering equipped only with standard horizontal vacuum cleaners.

Some models of several types of dust collectors. They can complement each other or be used interchangeably.

Where it is to take

• Hoover Hoover HYP1610 019, 9190 rubles →
• Vacuums Tefal Clean & Steam VP7545RH, 19,990 rubles →
• PylesosVITEK VT-1886 B, 8390 rubles →

Check the suction power

This indicator describes the force with which the vacuum cleaner is dust and tighten your curtains. If a lot of carpet or other fabric coverings in the apartment, and the vacuum cleaner should be appropriate.

All cordless vacuum cleaners can be attributed to a low-power. Worst of all suck manual models and robots. Power their usually begins between 10 W and up to 50 watts.

In vertical and hybrid vacuum cleaners slightly wider range: from 20 to 150 watts. In rare cases - 200 watts, but these models are between 40 and 000.

Power of 100-150 watts will be sufficient to maintain the cleanliness of the apartment with bare floors.

Even the most affordable standard vacuum cleaner suction power is 250-280 watts on average. If there are animals in the apartment and carpets, it is better to consider models from 350 watts. These will allow not only to get rid of dust and debris, but also on the coat of your pet.

Of the device can not be specified suction power, and the power consumption, which is always at times higher. This is a marketing ploy, not fooled.

Maximum capacity of some of the standard vacuum cleaners up to 750 watts. Such devices are perfectly cope with long pile carpet.

It is also important to note that as the Dust Full suction power will decline. This applies to all vacuum cleaner, except models with aquafiltering. They have a degree of water pollution in the tank on the suction power has no effect. It is an undeniable plus.

Discover used in filters

In most modern vacuum cleaners two filters used. First, premotor, made of foam rubber, felt or similar material capable of transmitting air. With such a filter is retained dust, which is not settled in the dust collector.

There is also a fine filter outlet, which holds the smallest particles of dust when returning the air into the room. It can be of three types.

1. HEPA-filters

This is the most common output filters, which are a system of complex shape of the fibers. The higher the filter class, the better the cleaning.

The major classes of HEPA-filters and the percentage of retained particles:

• HEPA H10 - 85%;
• HEPA H11 - 95%;
• HEPA H12 - 99.5%;
• HEPA H13 - up to 99.95%;
• HEPA H14 - up to 99.995%;
• HEPA H15 - up to 99.9995%;
• HEPA H16 - 99,99995%.

It is recommended to consider the vacuum cleaners with HEPA-filters H13 and higher class. These are capable of holding even tobacco smoke and pollen, which is especially important for Available.

Where it is to take

• Vacuums Bosch BGL72294 Ergomaxx'x, 23,990 rubles →
• Vacuums Bosch ProPower BGL42530, 6990 rubles →
• Vacuums Bosch BGS5ZOORU, 28,990 rubles →

Filters S-class

The air is cleaned not only through physical barriers, like HEPA filters, but also due to electrostatics. It is believed that S-class filters better capture odors, but in general their degree of purification can be compared with HEPA H12.

Where it is to take

• Vacuum Cleaner MIELE SBAD0 Classic C1, 10,990 rubles →
• Vacuum Cleaner MIELE SGDA0 Complete, 18,899 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner MIELE SGEA0 Complete C3, 25,899 rubles →

microfilter

Such filters are used in relatively inexpensive vacuum cleaners. They may have a basis of foam or of extruded microfibers. According to the degree of purification in the same class H12 are usually inferior, and need to change them more often.

Can I wash the filter as often to change it, and whether it is necessary to do it - depends on the specific model of the vacuum cleaner. All this must be specified in the instruction manual.

Where it is to take

• Vacuums MIDEA VCB33A3, 1999 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner BOSCH BGL32500, 7199 rubles →
• Vacuums REDMOND RV-UR340, 7999 rubles →

Check the availability of the necessary nozzles

In addition to the standard brush for floors and carpets, modern vacuum cleaners are equipped with nozzles for cleaning upholstered furniture, clothes or dust suction from crevices.

Expensive vacuum cleaners intended for washing the laminate, cork or parquet, nozzles may be supplemented with an elastic pile of natural horsehair. They allow you to gently clean the most delicate natural cover.

Also, washing vacuum cleaners can be supplemented for the nozzles washing windows. With stubborn dirt, they can not cope, but clear glass dust allow.

For owners of cats and dogs most useful attachment can be turboschotka. It perfectly collects pet hair from upholstery and carpets, the pile if the last no longer than 1.5 cm.

Turboschotka may be mechanical or electrical.

First moves due to the intake air, and the second has its own drive, which is connected to a vacuum cleaner with a separate wire.

Buy more mechanical turboschotku to a vacuum cleaner with a suction power of less than 350 watts is not necessary. Benefits will be small.

Where it is to take

• Vacuum cleaner THOMAS Quick Stick Ambition with turboschotkoy, 12,910 rubles →
• Vacuum cleaner with three nozzles VITEK VT-8110 SR, 6690 rubles →
• Vacuums with three nozzles Electrolux Ultra Silencer USDELUXE, 27,990 rubles →

Do not forget the important details

• Control system. Please check beforehand to ease controls and the availability of the buttons on the handle or housing. For example, in the case with powerful vacuum cleaners may be helpful suction power control. It will be useful for cleaning delicate surfaces.
• Dust bag capacity. If you are not willing to clean the vacuum cleaner after each cleaning, take the horizontal model type with dust collectors from 3 liters or more.
• Radius of action. When buying a wire cleaner predetermined rate estimated length of the cord. It should be enough to clean one or more rooms without a permanent transition from the wall outlet.
• Runtimes. Vertical, manual and robot cleaners on a single charge can work out from 20 minutes to several hours. The spread is very large, it is necessary to consider when buying.
• Noise level. When the importance of this parameter, attention should be paid to vacuums with bags. they are usually quieter container by 10-20 dB.
• tube type. The tube may be an integral, one-piece or telescopic. The latter is usually much easier and more practical.
• Parking suction pipe. The pipe should be fixed firmly on the vacuum cleaner and not bend under its own weight. This can be checked back in the store.
• Rubberized wheels and bumper. Silicone rubber and a finishing vacuum cleaners are used to protect furniture and flooring from accidental impacts.
• Automatic cord winder. This feature of today have almost all wired vacuums, but check just in case.

Buyer's checklist

• The most inexpensive and reliable solution would be a standard vacuum cleaner with a cyclone filter. It's pretty powerful, and easy to wash.
• Option for the squeamish - a vacuum cleaner with disposable paper bags. They almost completely eliminates contact with dust.
• Vertical vacuum cleaners and hybrids are suitable only for small apartments, where there are no carpets, no pets.
• If there is a carpet, the robot cleaner can not completely replace a conventional vacuum cleaner. He only maintains cleanliness, delaying a full cleaning.
• Middle ground on price and quality of cleaning can be called a standard vacuum cleaner with aquafiltering. Such a device not only clears the floor, but also air.
• If you have pets, it is necessary to overpay for a model with turboschotkoy.
• For wet cleaning and carpet cleaning fleece are ideal horizontal washing vacuum cleaners with a full water spray system.
• The ideal choice for allergy sufferers, families with young children and just obsessed with cleanliness is the cleaning with a vacuum cleaner aquafiltering.

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