House dust is one of the worst enemies of modern man. It's not even that living in cleanliness is more pleasant and comfortable. Household dust is a dangerous allergen and can cause severe asthma attacks. That is why a vacuum cleaner is the main assistant of any housewife. As technology advances quickly and confidently, choosing a good vacuum cleaner can be a huge challenge. How to Choose the Right Vacuum Cleaner for Home 2019? What you should pay attention to? What are these devices like? We will try to answer these and other questions. We will also present a rating of the best models of vacuum cleaners for the home.
Goals and objectives
Before going to the store, you need to correctly determine the purpose of cleaning. It would seem that everything is obvious here - you need to get rid of the dust. But it's not that simple. Choosing the right model will depend on the types of flooring you have in your home. Do you have a lot of upholstered furniture? Are there children or elderly people in the apartment? Are there any allergy sufferers in your family? Does your favorite cat or dog have a lot of hair? The answers to all these questions will help you make the best choice. It is likely that you are looking for a low noise or staged filter system. Or maybe you need a knockout function or a powerful turbo brush.
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What else to pay attention to
There are a few more nuances that are often paid attention to last. But in vain! Before heading to the store, consider where you are going to store the unit. Very often, after purchasing, it turns out that your new, beautiful, powerful and high-quality home assistant simply does not fit into the locker designed to store it. And as many nozzles are scattered all over the house. Most likely, the joy of purchasing such a vacuum cleaner will soon be replaced by irritation.
The next item is price. This is another point that can significantly narrow the search boundaries. A modern unit can cost a lot. The price range here is huge - from $ 40 to $ 3,000. They can be divided roughly like this:
- up to $ 250 - ordinary household appliances with various types of filtration (except for separator filtration with water and a steam generator);
- from $ 250 to $ 385 - premium quality home appliances. These are units with improved tightness, more durable and reliable. The assembly of such vacuum cleaners is carried out most often at leading enterprises.
- from 385 to 800 $ - semi-professional units. Most often, such equipment is equipped with a powerful engine and is distinguished by the build quality. Has increased wear resistance characteristics. In this price category, there are models with a powerful steam generator.
- from 800 to 1900 $ - elite household appliances. Such models are characterized by the highest quality of cleaning, a powerful economical engine, small dimensions, maximum suction power, versatility.
- from 800 to 2300 $ - this category includes professional household equipment.Such devices are designed for long, almost continuous operation over the maximum area. Professional cleaning equipment of this level has significant dimensions and weighs quite a lot.
After we figured out the frequency and quality of cleaning and determined the amount that we are ready to allocate for a new unit, let's talk about how to choose a good vacuum cleaner for home or office based on the technical characteristics of the device.
Parameters
What should you look for when choosing the best vacuum cleaner of 2019? Here are some criteria:
- power;
- type of dust collector;
- filter type;
- noise level;
- type of cleaning;
- availability of necessary attachments;
- ease of control of the device.
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Power
Choosing a vacuum cleaner in terms of power is not an easy task. And that's why. Unlike other household appliances, the vacuum cleaner has two types of power:
- suction;
- energy consumption.
The second indicator shows how much electricity your device "eats" from the network. But the first one will show with what force the vacuum cleaner pulls in dirt and dust.
Suction power
Most often, this figure varies from 250 to 500 watts. Models with 600-800 watts are much less common. There are also models in which this indicator can be adjusted depending on the level of pollution. To do this, simply turn the corresponding knob.
In a good vacuum cleaner, this indicator, as you already understood, should be the more, the better. In any case, do not purchase a model with less than 350 W suction power. It's just ineffective.
Power consumption
Another important indicator is the power consumed by the device from the network. Most often, household vacuum cleaners have an energy consumption of 1 to 2.5 kW. When choosing, however, it is worth sticking to the golden mean. One and a half to two kilowatts will be enough.
The ideal would be the option in which the suction power tends to go up and the energy consumption goes down. For example, if one vacuum cleaner has 1600 \ 350 W, and the other 1650 \ 400, preference should be given to the second. Despite the fact that in the first case, the energy consumption indicator is less, due to the lower suction power, cleaning will last longer, which means that the savings will be rather doubtful.
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Filters
And how to choose the right vacuum cleaner based on the type of filter it contains? And what are they like? In general, all cleaning elements can be divided as follows:
- HEPA;
- electrostatic;
- S-class cleaning element.
HEPA filter
Capable of capturing even the smallest particles of debris and dust. A cleaning unit with such a cleaning element is ideal for those who have small children or relatives suffering from allergic diseases. The HEPA filter can be either disposable or replaceable.
Electrostatic micro filter
Such microfilters in different vacuum cleaner models can absorb 85–98% of dust microparticles. Their biggest drawback is their service life. For high-quality cleaning, the electrostatic microfilter should be replaced after every 5-6 changes of the dust container.
S-class filters
Based on user reviews, various ratings and recommendations, we can conclude that such cleaning devices are by far the highest quality and most effective. It is believed that they are able to trap almost 100% of contaminants. S-filters can be disposable or washable.
Of course, you should give preference to those models of vacuum cleaners that have the ability to change the filter. After all, even if you thoroughly rinse and clean the "permanent" filter, a certain amount of contamination will still remain in it. This means that over time, the efficiency of the device will steadily decline.
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Dust collector
Vacuum cleaners are also separated according to the method of collecting garbage and dirt. Here we can distinguish the following types:
- dust collector in the form of a bag;
- cyclone-type dust collector (container);
- aquafilter.
Dust bag
Units of this type collect dirt in special bags located inside the body. Regardless of the design, there are two types of bags:
- disposable, paper or synthetic;
- reusable, made of fabric.
In addition, some models of vacuum cleaners can "accept" bags of a strictly defined design. Others are “omnivorous”. Any bag that fits in size will suit them. This type of dust collector is most often equipped with an inexpensive vacuum cleaner that does not have any outstanding parameters. It usually comes with one cloth bag and two or three disposable paper bags. After they are over, a dilemma unfolds in front of the hostess: spend additional funds on the purchase of disposable dust collectors or reuse a cloth one.
As you can imagine, the size of the pores of a fabric bag is much larger than that of a paper one. This means that you will have to sacrifice one thing: money or the quality of cleaning.
In different models, the capacity of the disposable bag can range from 2 to 6 liters. If you are used to cleaning the house at least 2 times a week, such a dust collector will last about a month and a half, after which it needs to be replaced. In order not to miss the moment, it is better to purchase a vacuum cleaner equipped with a dust collector full indicator.
Fabric bags have another significant drawback - this is the moment of its emptying. You cannot avoid contact with dust. Therefore, if you are not too limited in money, it is worth considering another option.
Cyclone
These units are much more popular. Although they have a slightly lower suction power, it remains constant and does not decrease as the dust container fills. Outwardly, such cleaning units can be recognized by the presence of a large round flask, into which dirt gets into during the cleaning process. Although contact with dust cannot be avoided when cleaning the dust container, it is much easier to clean such a vacuum cleaner. You only need to take out the flask, carefully empty out the debris, and rinse the reservoir with cool water. You don't have to knock out and shake out anything.
In addition, if during the cleaning process you accidentally "sucked" the necessary thing, it will be much more convenient to get it out than from the bag.
Aquafilter
The principle of operation of such a unit is as follows. The sucked-in air flow is passed through the water tank. As a result, all debris and dust remains in the container. At the end of the process, you only need to pour out the dirty liquid and rinse the tank.
Such units have a constant suction power, and it does not decrease as the water becomes dirty. In addition, a vacuum cleaner with a water filter during operation can additionally humidify the ambient air in the room.
The only drawback of such a "cleaner" is its size. Due to the water tank, its weight and dimensions are slightly larger than those of the "dry" models.
Noise during operation
Now let's talk about how to choose a good vacuum cleaner depending on how much noise it makes when working. It is very important. After all, if you have to clean often, the noise level can significantly affect your well-being.
Modern models of vacuum cleaners are capable of producing sounds at a level of 50 to 90 decibels. But if you want your eardrums to feel comfortable, you should not purchase models that have this figure above 65 dB. By the way, cyclonic vacuum cleaners work the loudest.
Cleaning type
There is one more fundamental point that can affect the choice of a cleaning device. This is the way to get the job done.
Dry cleaning
If we are talking about sanitizing a small room or a compact house, then a dry cleaning model is quite enough for you. These vacuum cleaners are good for cleaning normal floors, synthetic floors, artificial carpets and carpets.These are the most popular models and are relatively inexpensive. Moreover, all dry cleaning devices can be divided into three more types:
- Manual vertical - in appearance it looks more like an electric mop with a dust bag. Easily hides in a closet or behind a door. Such models, although small in size, are slightly more expensive than their regular counterparts.
- Compact - small size models. They are lightweight, rather small in size. They can be lifted and easily moved with one hand or slung over your shoulder. Most often, such units are used for daily quick surface cleaning, as well as for cleaning interiors. car.
- Full-size - devices that are somewhat oversized and overweight. Equipped with all the necessary functionality. Most often they are used for cleaning in hotels and large premises.
Wet cleaning
If you want to do everything in one go and be able to clean not only dry, but also with a wet method, you cannot do without a washing vacuum cleaner. This unit is used to clean tiles, tiles, stone, waterproof laminate and any other flooring. In addition, this vacuum cleaner can be used to clean upholstered furniture and synthetic carpets with a long pile. The only thing that he cannot do is natural carpets, as well as parquet and furniture that is afraid of moisture. With the help of such a vacuum cleaner, you can quickly collect a puddle or wash windows to a shine (if you have a special nozzle).
But the washing unit also has disadvantages:
- weight - such a vacuum cleaner is much heavier than usual and not every woman will find it easy to handle it;
- price - this unit is significantly more expensive than its "dry" counterparts.
Nozzles
Regardless of what type and model of vacuum cleaner you purchased, you need special attachments for high-quality cleaning. What are they and what are they for:
- Crevice. Long, flattened tube that allows you to reach the narrowest and most difficult to reach places. Most often it is used to get rid of dust inside heating radiators or along the baseboard.
- Soft round brush with extra long bristles. It is used to clean books on open shelves, curls in carved wood and stucco moldings, cornices and other objects with complex relief.
- Round, oval or small rectangular brush with a short, rather stiff bristle. It is used for cleaning wall coverings, upholstered furniture, wide and heavy curtains.
- Turbo brush. An indispensable item for cat and dog lovers. Ideally removes even very fine bristles and hairs from carpet and upholstered furniture, collects threads well.
- Electric brush. Roughly the same as the turbo brush, however, it has a slight difference. Due to the fact that it rotates by the force of an electric current, it is much quieter. True, due to the wires leading to the body, such a brush makes the telescopic tube of the device a little heavier.
- Wide natural bristle brush. It is used for processing parquet, stone, porcelain stoneware and other expensive coatings. Such bristles will not scratch anything.
For vacuum cleaners with a wet type of cleaning, there is an additional set of accessories:
- cleaning nozzle for flooring;
- aqua nozzle for sofas and armchairs;
- a special device for washing glasses;
- vacuum nozzle;
- others.
Control
In this particular case, we will focus on the device on-off system of the device and power level control. The vacuum cleaner adjustment system can be:
- Electronic. A rheostat-type regulator is used here, which allows you to smoothly adjust the power (like the volume of a radio). Most often, the regulator is located on the body, less often on the telescopic tube of the vacuum cleaner. Some models are equipped with additional displays that show the value (current) power.
- Mechanical. In this case, a rotator or slider located directly on the body of the vacuum cleaner is used. Switching is carried out in stages, according to clearly fixed values.
Some of the most modern models have the ability to automatically adjust the suction power.That is, the vacuum cleaner independently analyzes the surface to be treated and sets the required parameters.
TOP models of vacuum cleaners 2017
Despite the fact that now you have a lot more information on how to choose the right 2017 vacuum cleaner in terms of price / quality parameters, let's look at a small rating of the best based on customer reviews.
TOP 5 models with a dust collector in the form of a bag
- Philips FC 9170
- Miele SGDA0
- Karcher WD 4 Premium
- Philips FC 8455
- Electrolux USDELUXE UltraSilencer
TOP 5 vacuum cleaners with cyclone filter
- Bosch BGS 62530
- Samsung SC6573
- Philips FC 8766
- iRobot Roomba 631
- Electrolux ZSPC2020
TOP 5 units for cleaning with aquafilter
- Karcher DS 6.000
- Thomas TWIN T1 Aquafilter
- Zelmer ZVC752ST
- ARNICA Bora 4000
- Samsung SD9421
TOP 5 vacuum cleaners for wet cleaning (washing)
- Thomas Twin TT Aquafilter
- Karcher SE 5.100
- Vax 7151
- MIE Ecologico Maxi
- Zelmer ZVC752ST (919.0 ST)
In our estimates, we relied on consumer feedback. Of course, the list is not exhaustive and you may like a completely different model. The main thing is that your new vacuum cleaner meets all your needs.
