How to choose a manual vacuum cleaner?

Dust is the main enemy in the house. Cleanliness and comfort are guaranteed by a vacuum cleaner that can clean carpets and floors in an instant. The main requirement when choosing this tool is good suction of garbage crumbs and dust.

Hand vacuum cleaners are gaining popularity annually. The unit is convenient to use: it absorbs dust from furniture and other household appliances. The article below will introduce the reader to how to choose a manual vacuum cleaner.

Advantages and disadvantages of a hand-held vacuum cleaner

The manual vacuum cleaner is designed for cleaning in inaccessible places. The device is convenient for housewives with young children and pets. The technique copes with the cleaning of crumbs and wool.

German dust collector Clatronic AKS 828

The above is an example of a hand-held dust collector that is popular on the home appliance market.

Choosing this technique, you must first familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of manual vacuum cleaners.

The manual dust collector has the following positive qualities:

• Convenient operation. The device penetrates into inaccessible places in the apartment, effectively absorbing pollution. A housewife can easily clean the dust accumulated under a sofa or on a chandelier.
• Virtually no noise. People are used to loud noises while vacuuming. The manual dust collector makes almost no sounds due to the silent engine. It is convenient for families with small children.
• Small size. The unit can be stored anywhere: in a cabinet, on a shelf or on a pedestal. The main thing is that the device is always at hand.
• Weight does not exceed 5 kg. The weight of the device varies between 1.1 - 3.5 kg. It is convenient to use for the elderly and disabled. Even a child can use the tool. Parents can teach children from a young age to cleanliness in the house.
• Always ready to use. The appliance is assembled and cleaned quickly. At any time, you can get the vacuum cleaner out of the locker and remove the garbage. Suitable for motorists.

The disadvantages include the following factors:

• The need for charging. The vacuum cleaner runs on the battery. The device must be charged before use. Moreover, the charging time of some devices reaches 16 hours. Sometimes the company provides a bundle for charging during operation.
• Overheat. It is not recommended to operate a vacuum cleaner for a long time: the tool is capable of overheating.
• High price. Portable devices at a cost may exceed the usual overall dust collectors.

Features of the design and layout of vacuum cleaners

All dust collectors differ in design and layout. Mini vacuum cleaners can be the following in structure:

1. There are bags for collecting garbage. The dust bag in this case serves as a cleaner. It is divided into types: removable and non-removable.
2. The dust collector is designed according to the cyclone type. Cyclone filter built into all hand held vacuum cleaners. The task of this cleaning agent in the dust collector is to silently absorb dust without clogging the apparatus. Below is a model with the above fixture.
   

   Dry dust bag Smile HVC 831

3. The tool is equipped with a partition. The partition serves as a cleaning device through which fluid is driven and gush. A vacuum cleaner may have several partitions. During circulation through these devices, the water foams and twists.
4. Water filter present. Dirt is sucked in and sprayed in a tank with special fluid. In addition, the household tool is equipped with aqua partitions. Suitable for wet cleaning.
5. Separate device.The structure of the apparatus includes a turbine, the task of which is to create a centrifugal force. During operation, the liquid is pressed against the wall, and clean air flows back through this turbine.
6. The device with a porous filter. Dirt, along with air, is sucked in and passes through a standing fluid. All dust is eliminated due to the operation of the porous filter.
7. Container dust collectors. All dust is sucked into the apparatus, then it is separated by centrifugal force from clean air. Screened garbage accumulates in a container, which, after filling, is removed and cleaned.

According to the layout, vacuum cleaners are divided into types:

• Floor model. It is very popular among Europeans. Wheels are built into the device, with the help of which the device moves on the floor. Plus, such household tools have a long handle. The following is an example of this model.
  

  German dust collector Miele S 6210

• Brush device. In this form, a motor and a pump are mounted in the brush compartment. The device is also equipped with a long handle.
  

  Makita CL107FDZ vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning

• Manual dust collector. Differs in small size. Charges with a cord. In cars, you can charge using a cigarette lighter.
• Devices of the centralized-mounted type. It is used mainly by large enterprises for cleaning utility rooms. The unit itself is mounted on the wall. A tube leaves the wall, the end of which is a brush. The garbage in this case is removed from the apparatus into special containers, through ventilation pipes or into the sewer passage.
  

  Central vacuum cleaner

• Robotic dust collector. This type of household appliances operates by order of the owner. The user sets the time and place for cleaning. A vacuum cleaner cleans floors and carpets from dust and dirt. There is a need for charging. After cleaning, it remains for the person to clean the inside of the automatic tool and clean out the dirt where the vacuum cleaner could not clean. However, such a technique is not cheap.

Robot vacuum cleaner iRobot Roomba 870

Also, dust collectors are divided by purpose:

1. House cleaning.
2. Vacuuming after construction.

Overview of popular models of handheld vacuum cleaners

How to choose a dust bag for manual use? The reader is invited to read the description of models of hand-held vacuum cleaners for various types of cleaning.

Philips FC 6162 Powerpro Duo “2 in 1”

The device is completely wireless. It features a colorful design: bright red color with a black border. PACKAGE:

1. electric brush;
2. crevice brush;
3. filter for air purification Nera - 12;
4. nozzles for carpet and floor.

The purpose of the device is dry cleaning. Inside is a cyclone filter with a volume of 0.5 liters. The tool power control button is located on the handle. The price category varies between 7800 - 8000 thousand rubles in the territory of the Russian Federation. When the device is fully charged, it automatically disconnects from the charger.

Technical characteristics of the equipment:

• noise - 84 dB;
• weight - 3.4 kg;
• absorbability - 17 W;
• power - 100 W;
• harm for charging the device’s battery - 7 hours;
• automatic operation time - 20-30 minutes.

Philips MiniVac FC 6142

A miniature model in the domestic market costs about 5,000 thousand rubles. It differs from others in that, in addition to dust and dirt, it absorbs spilled water. The handle is small and curved in length, so they mainly use a vacuum cleaner to clean furniture. The vacuum cleaner sits well in the hand, the nozzles are conveniently removed and put on. PACKAGE:

1. charging;
2. rubber brush;
3. long brush;
4. aerodynamic brush.

As with all manual dust collectors, a cyclone filter is installed in this model, but with two levels. Technical characteristics of the equipment:

• noise - 75 dB;
• weight - 1.5 kg;
• absorbability - 9 W;
• volume - 0.5 l;
• the volume of the water container is 100 ml;
• power - 57 watts.

Bissell 1311j

Good for mummies, elderly people and young children. The main drawback is the price. The device costs about 20,000 thousand rubles. The case is constructed of durable plastic.The handle is folding, attached with hinges. A mini vacuum cleaner makes cleaning quick and safe. They use the device everywhere: for cleaning in the kitchen, for cleaning hard-to-reach places and for wet cleaning of furniture. The device is equipped with a cyclone container, which collects all garbage.

Equipment:

1. electric brush;
2. narrow brush;
3. retractable brush for cleaning crevices.

An electric brush during turns makes turns by 45 degrees.

Technical characteristics of the equipment:

• weight - 4.6 kg;
• time for charging the battery - 16 hours;
• working time in automatic mode -15 minutes;
• garbage container capacity - 200 ml;
• power - 11 watts.

Samsung VCS7555S3W

The model is noteworthy in that it can be used 2 times longer, while not reducing power. The equipment is equipped with a special indicator that shows how full the device’s container is. The price is quite reasonable - about 8,000 thousand rubles. Equipment:

1. swivel turbo brush;
2. several nozzles in the form of brushes;
3. cyclone filter.

The main body is disconnected by pressing a special button. Technical characteristics of the equipment:

• absorbability - 10 W;
• type of filter hole - Nera-11;
• power - 60 W;
• weight - about 3 kg;
• noise - about 80 dB;
• volume for garbage - 500 ml;
• absorbability - 10 W;
• working condition time - 25 minutes;
• charging time - 6 hours.

Dyson DC62 Animal Pro

The household tool has good power. The adjustment button is installed in place of the handle. However so manual a vacuum cleaner is very expensive - about 27,000 thousand rubles. Equipment:

1. electric brush;
2. fine cleaning due to the filter;
3. lever;
4. miniature electric brush;
5. cyclone filter;
6. nozzle specialized in polishing surfaces;
7. suction pipe.

The vacuum cleaner operates in 3 modes:

• When the device is turned on at maximum power, it works for about 30 minutes, without using an electric brush;
• If you turn on the vacuum cleaner to a minimum, while using an electric brush, it will work for about 18 minutes;
• If you turn on the vacuum cleaner to the maximum, it will work for 7 minutes.

Right choice

To choose the right vacuum cleaner for home cleaning, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

1. Power indicators and operating time at maximum power. If the room for cleaning is large, then it is necessary to choose the device whose power is maximum and the operating time is more than 10 minutes.
2. Noise level. The best option is a vacuum cleaner, which practically makes no sounds during operation.
3. Filter. Each handheld dust box must have a reliable filter aid.
4. Removable bag or container. This equipment is needed for efficient and easy vacuum cleaner cleaning.
5. Maximum performance without charging. It is important that the device remains operational without recharging for a long time, if the cleaning room reaches several square meters.
6. Weight. To clean a small room or labor-intensive places, a small-sized household tool is needed so that a child can use it.
7. Equipment. It is better to choose a vacuum cleaner, the kit of which includes various nozzles, as this increases the efficiency of cleaning the house.