Wet cleaning of the house or apartment - occupationmonotonous and laborious. Significantly simplify this process allow modern high-tech washing vacuum cleaners. Maintaining cleanliness of the floor, as well as caring for upholstered and upholstered furniture with the use of such a device does not require much time. But the result of the work will satisfy even the most biased purity lover. And the modern compact models take no more storage space than the usual archaic rags, mops, buckets and gloves.
Device and principle of operation of the washing vacuum cleaner
In the dry cleaning mode such devicesThey work in the same way as ordinary vacuum analogues with aqua-filter. For wet cleaning of the rooms, special sprayers are installed on the nozzles. Using hoses, they are connected to a pump that supplies liquid from an additional tank, into which water and detergents are poured.
How to wash with a washing vacuum cleaner? The algorithm of work is simple:
- We assemble the device in working condition (we connect the hoses and install the necessary nozzle).
- Fill the required amount of water and detergent.
- Connect the power cord to the outlet.
- Turn on the pump (depending on the specific model, the controls can be located either on the housing or on the handle mounted on the boom).
- Click on the lever of water supply and spray the liquid on the treated surface.
- We turn on the compressor and remove water from the surface with dirt and dust dissolved in it.
- Turn off the device, unplug the power cord.
- We release the container for collecting dirty water, clean it and dry it.
Main technical characteristics
The main technical characteristics of vacuum cleaners with the function of wet cleaning include:
- Absorption power, which is 20-30% of the total consumed (this is the indicator for marketing purposes manufacturers put in large print on the case).
- Type of installed dust collector.Now mainly two types of aqua-filters are used: hookah type (particles of dust and dirt are nailed to the bottom of the container with water droplets) and injection (removed from the surface dirt is completely sucked into the water tank).
- The volume of the tank for pouring detergent (usually from 1.5 to 4.5 liters).
- The degree of purification. In the most modern devices, this figure reaches 99.9%.
- Functionality.
Benefits, manufacturers, prices
The main advantage of the washing vacuum cleanerCompared with the conventional counterpart is its versatility. According to reviews, it allows you to quickly and easily carry out wet and dry cleaning of floors of various types, cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture, and with the help of top models you can even wash windows, mirrors and other vertical surfaces.
The most famous and popular manufacturershousehold devices in this category are German Thomas, Zelmer and Karcher, British Vax and American Bissell. The price of a washing vacuum cleaner depends on the manufacturer, technical characteristics and functionality.
Zelmer ZVC752ST, occupying top positions in detergent ratingsVacuum cleaners, compiled according to user feedback, with EcoPower mode (reducing power consumption while reducing the load), automatic power off in case of overheating, 5 nozzles and a compartment for storing them, costs 12 900-13 200 rubles.
Karcher SE 6.100 (Italian assembly) with 6 nozzles and a 4-liter tank for detergent will cost 18 000-18 200 rubles.
Popular model budget category Thomas Twin Panther (with a power consumption of 1600 W, 2.4-liter tank for detergent and 4 nozzles) costs 9500-9800 rubles.
Nozzles
Depending on the model and functionality, vacuum cleaners are completed with various nozzles:
- for normal dry cleaning (standard and slotted);
- for wet cleaning of flooring, not afraid of moisture (linoleum, ceramic tile, artificial stone and the like);
- for washing laminate or parquet (water is supplied to a special perforated rag, which provides a gentle supply of fluid to the treated surface);
- for washing windows, mirrors and other flat vertical surfaces.
The set of the most expensive washing vacuum cleaners for the price includes all the above listed accessories. For some models, additional brushes can be purchased separately, reviews say.
The location of the container with detergent
Each washing device has twoairtight container: one for clean water or detergent, the other for collecting dirty water. Depending on the design features of a particular model, they can be located:
- Container under the container. To change the water, you must first removecontainer with dirty liquid, then take the tank with detergent, fill it, put it in place and then put back the container to collect dirty water.
- Container in a container. The container with the cleaning agent is located inside the tank, designed to collect dirty water.
- The container for pouring clean water is installed on the rear end of the case. This is the most convenient location to use, which allows you to quickly and easily refill the tank with detergent.
Cleaning the Vacuum Cleaner Components
Components of a vacuum cleaner (telescopicpipes, hoses, brushes) also need periodic cleaning. Over time, various dirt particles are deposited on the internal surfaces of these devices. This reduces the suction power and overall performance of the unit. The easiest way to clean the accessories without disassembling the vacuum cleaner in the shortest time is the water intake function. The algorithm works as follows:
- In a container of suitable size pour clean water (you can add a special detergent).
- We lower in it a nozzle (it is possible to clean all set in turn).
- Turn on the suction button.
- Water flowing through all compartments of the vacuum cleaner cleans internal surfaces from contamination (this process takes no more than 5-6 seconds).
- We release the collection of dirty water.
- The vacuum cleaner is ready for further use.
Almost all of them are equipped with such a convenient function.popular models of washing vacuum cleaners Zelmer (Germany). According to the reviews, with their help, you can easily and quickly remove accidentally spilled liquid from the floor or clean the clogged sink or bathroom sink.
Steam cleaners
Одной из разновидностей пылесосов, позволяющих carry out wet cleaning, are products with built-in steam generator. Their main feature is that instead of water with the addition of cleaning products, steam is used to dissolve and remove dirt from the surface. Such devices are indispensable for those who suffer from allergies.
Household steam cleaner Karcher SC3 (warm-up time - only 30 seconds, the capacity of the water tank - 1 liter, the possibility of replenishment during the production of works) costs 10 000-10 500 rubles.
Vacuum Cleaners-Robots
Robotics are penetrating more and more deeply.our daily life. Robot vacuum cleaners with the function of wet cleaning of the room from the category of exotic or unique devices have become ordinary household appliances. These "smart" devices will clean the floor with little or no human intervention. Management of such devices depending on the manufacturer and the functionality of the model can be carried out:
- using the remote control;
- commands from a mobile phone;
- through the built-in programmer (you can set the schedule for cleaning the room by day of the week).
One of the most important customThe technical characteristics of such robots is the time of continuous operation of the device without recharging. Built-in sensors (optical or laser) allow them to bypass any obstacles (furniture, walls, and so on).
Среди многочисленных рейтингов моющих пылесосов In this category, users unconditionally give the top lines to the iClebo robots from the Korean manufacturer Yujin Robot Corporation. The iClebo Pop model (the time of continuous operation from the built-in battery is 160 minutes, the time for full recharging is 100 minutes) with the function of automatic return to the charging base costs about 20,000 rubles today. The top model iClebo Omega with the function of a preliminary assessment of the floor space and the construction of an optimal cleaning route algorithm will cost 35,000-40,000 rubles.
Detergents
All detergents that are used when cleaning with vacuum cleaners, depending on the area of their application are divided into several categories:
- For hard flooring. The popular washing concentrate ProFloor Thomas(Germany) with a capacity of 1 liter costs 570-590 rubles. It consists of polymer wax and surface-active substances without the content of solvents. It is suitable for wet cleaning of most hard flooring: PVC, ceramic tile, artificial or natural stone, mosaic, laminate or parquet. After wet cleaning it forms a dirt-repellent protective film on the surface. According to user feedback, the undoubted advantage of such a soap for a washing vacuum cleaner is the absence of stains on the tile or laminate after processing.
- For cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture. For example, concentrated shampoo Filtero(Belgium) with a volume of 500 ml (consumption - 30 ml per 5 liters of water) costs 290-320 rubles. The composition penetrates deep into the pile of the carpet and pushes the dirt out. Numerous users in their reviews note the following advantages of this detergent: economical consumption, low foaming, low price, well restores the brightness of the color of the carpet.
- For washing windows. These tools are designed for vacuum cleaners,having a special nozzle for washing windows, mirrors, walls of shower cabins and other smooth vertical surfaces. For example, a set of 4 packs of 20 ml each from Karcher costs 280-300 rubles.
- Universal. According to the manufacturer, ProTex concentratefrom Thomas (1 liter - 610-640 rubles) for the preparation of a washing solution suitable for cleaning carpets or upholstered furniture, and for hard flooring. Universal concentrated soap for the washing vacuum cleaner of the Russian production Unicum can be purchased for 280-300 rubles (the capacity of the bottle is 1 liter).
- Antifoam. In the tank with waste water when wet cleaningdirty foam is formed at the premises, which significantly reduces the suction power, which in turn impairs the cleaning efficiency. To combat this negative phenomenon, special concentrated liquids have been developed - defoamers. A bottle of such liquid FoamStop Fruity from Karcher (Germany) with a volume of 125 ml costs 600-650 rubles.
What to look for when choosing
Before purchasing a multifunctionalWe recommend that devices carefully read the rating of the best washing vacuum cleaners at the time of the proposed purchase. Manufacturers are constantly updating the model range and expand the functionality of these products. However, chasing new products is not worth it. Sometimes it is more reasonable to purchase an obsolete model at a discount if it suits you completely by its functional characteristics.
You should also make it clear for yourself what and howwashing with a vacuum cleaner you are planning. The choice of indicators such as suction power and the capacity of the tank for detergent depends on this. For example, 250-300 watts are sufficient for wet cleaning of flat floor surfaces. But for deep cleaning of carpets or floor coverings with a long pile, you need a fairly powerful device (400 watts or more). The average consumption of cleaning products, according to numerous reviews of washing vacuum cleaners, is about 1 liter for a room of 17-18 m². Therefore, models with a tank capacity of 1.7-2 liters are quite suitable for a city apartment.
An important selection criterion is the presence in the kit of all necessary attachments. This will avoid the cost of purchasing additional accessories.
Finally
Choosing the best washing vacuum cleaner (from your pointview) from a reliable and trusted manufacturer, you will receive an indispensable home assistant, which will make cleaning your home easily and quickly. And although such devices are more expensive than their standard vacuum analogues, their versatility and versatility are already appreciated by many users of these high-tech devices.
