Vacuum cleaners - a new “trend” in routine cleaning

At present, it is extremely difficult to imagine that initially household appliances for removing dust from the floor were used exclusively in dry cleaning. Now, having a washing vacuum cleaner in your household, it is much easier for a housewife to keep her house clean. However, the question arises, is the wet cleaning function really necessary for the gadget of the segment in question? What basic indicators should a high-quality washing vacuum cleaner have? And also the models of devices of which brands are best suited for their use in an apartment or house? The following article contains detailed answers to these and other questions regarding the use of advanced “helpers”.

What it is

The design and operation principle of the standard dry vacuum cleaners familiar to all does not pose a problem. However, thinking about the existence of devices capable of polishing the flooring in addition to “sweeping” the dust, it becomes necessary to clarify some technical points.

The main difference between the design of the gadget under consideration from its "dry" counterpart is the presence of a tank specially designed by the manufacturer for the washing soap solution. In the process of cleaning the room with special hoses a vacuum cleaner under strong pressure, spray liquid to disinfect and "pick up" dirt or dust left after dry cleaning. "Waste" water later falls into the second tank, which accumulates pollution. The final stage of such a process is the mopping of the floor with a special nozzle, provided for by the manufacturers of washing vacuum cleaners that are considered to be “the best”. As an alternative to the nozzle, the vast majority of even the most inexpensive "home helpers" are equipped with the option of collecting fluid in a separate tank.

Regardless of the price and place in the ranking of top models, washing vacuum cleaners have additional distinctive functions that create an increased demand for the segment of household appliances under consideration by users of different age categories:

• absorption of "liquid contaminants";
• the ability to wash windows;
• flushing dirt on the floor;
• “Cosmetic” pipe cleaning in the bathroom or in the kitchen;
• air disinfection of the “processed” premises;
• aromatization of air in an apartment or house (on top models).

Of course, a premium-class washer with a maximum range of options cannot be cheap. As they say, you have to pay for quality. The high cost of washing vacuum cleaners in comparison with their usual counterparts for dry cleaning is the main disadvantage of their purchase. Is there an option to purchase an inexpensive but good “unit”? Understand by reviewing the list of top models of goods of the segment of technology under consideration.

In addition to the price, if you decide to buy a gadget of this type, you should also bear in mind the existing likelihood of spoiling the carpet during the cleaning process. Not one, even the highest quality vacuum cleaner with the option of washing floors has the physical ability to absorb all the moisture absorbed by the carpet pile. Frequent wetting of the carpet may result in an unpleasant odor, mold or stains.

Another negative point of using a washing gadget can be considered the manufacturer's hindsight in the choice of material for the wheels on the case. In most vacuum cleaners, this element is made of plastic that can scratch the laminate or parquet during the washing process. Accordingly, having the mentioned floor coverings at home, you should either look for a gadget with exclusively rubber wheels, or completely abandon its purchase.

Another drawback that deserves special attention of the buyer is the need for thorough washing and drying of each individual structural element of the washing device after each cleaning. In addition to hygiene considerations, it is important to consider the possible consequences of filter plugging. Even minimal “mud seals” in the cleaning elements cause a significant reduction. suction power and the effectiveness of the functioning of washing vacuum cleaners.

However, do not be upset by analyzing the materiality of the above-described disadvantages of cleaning the floor with washing gadgets. In addition to the minuses, the top models of vacuum cleaners have qualitative advantages that can push negative points into the background:

• multifunctionality with minimal investment of user efforts (dry, wet, steam cleaning, disinfection, aromatization, and so on);
• using the cleanest water in the work without the need to replace it during the cleaning process
• quick drying of floors after wet cleaning, thanks to the special “wiping” nozzle provided by some vacuum cleaner manufacturers;
• effectiveness in preventing the occurrence of ticks, harmful microorganisms on the floor surface in an apartment or house;
• the ability to use a household appliance for other purposes (window washing, pipe cleaning, suction of spilled liquid, and so on).

How to choose

So, you have decided to purchase a wet vacuum cleaner. Where to begin? What technical or initial parameters of the “target” room should I rely on in choosing the most suitable gadget for your goals?

1. First of all, it is worth evaluating the power of the vacuum cleaner, both related to absorption, and to energy consumption. In the first case, with a low indicator, the cleaning process will be very lengthy and time-consuming, since the user will have to make efforts to clean especially contaminated places. The optimal characteristic of the suction power is considered to be 300 - 400 watts. These figures will be enough to conduct a thorough, but short-term cleaning of floor coverings in a room with an average area. Power consumption illustrates the cost of electricity necessary for the full functioning of the gadget. In this case, 1500 watts will be the average generally accepted indicator.
2. Filters are an equally important feature when choosing a household appliance. Knowing the design features of any vacuum cleaner not only to absorb dirt, but also to “blow” the exhaust air with particles of collected dust, it is worth giving preference to a device with a multi-stage filtration system and, if possible water filter. Ideally, if the selected model will have a HEPA cartridge, often used in vacuum cleaners for allergy sufferers.
3. Options and nozzles. Top models of washing gadgets imply the presence in the basic configuration of additional interchangeable brush nozzles that can provide the highest quality cleaning of the premises. Ideally, when buying a vacuum cleaner with the option of wet cleaning, the user will find complete with the main body of the device:
   • a brush for dry cleaning with a regulator necessary for working the height of the pile;
   • a brush for cleaning hard-to-reach places, in particular cracks;
   • a brush for cleaning upholstered furniture;
   • a nozzle for “processing” the transitional floor covering (for example, from carpet to smooth linoleum or laminate);
   • turbo brush;
   • foam nozzle for polishing upholstered furniture;
   • electrostatic brush for cleaning electronics;
   • a vacuum nozzle for "dilution" of a particularly dense pile of carpet.
4. The presence of a water tank is a key point in choosing a wet vacuum cleaner.Thanks to his presence in the design of the gadget, this type of device can be called "detergent".
5. Additional options provided by the manufacturer should also be carefully studied by the buyer. So, a special attention is paid to the capacity of the dust collector, the radius of action (at least 7 meters), the length and quality characteristics of the cable, the integration of overheat protection functions, the presence of the “smooth start” option.

To clearly illustrate the best models of washing vacuum cleaners among the analogues of our segment, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the following top 10 gadgets of the “new generation”.

The best models

Thomas TWIN Panther

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1600 W
• Dust Collector Type: Cloth Bag
• Dust box capacity: 4 L
• Noise Level: 81 dB
• Cable length: 6m
• Weight: 8.4 kg
• Additional nozzles: yes (floor / carpet, for wet cleaning, for upholstered furniture, crevice, adapter for smooth surfaces)
• Built-in options: liquid collection function, the ability to store vertically, removable 2.4 liter detergent tank, 4 liter dirty water tank

We suggest you familiarize yourself with all the models. vacuum cleaners Thomas.

FC6404 Power Pro Aqua

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1800 W
• Dust collector type: cyclone filter
• Dust box capacity: 0.60 L
• Noise Level: 83 dB
• Cable length: 6m
• Weight: 3.2 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (TriActive turbo, microfiber rag)
• Built-in options: liquid collection function, the possibility of vertical storage, the option of autonomous wireless operation, a 0.2 liter plug-in container for wet cleaning with water or detergent

KARCHER SE 5.100

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1400 W
• Dust Collector Type: Cloth Bag
• Dust box capacity: 4 L
• Noise Level: 77 dB
• Cable length: 5m
• Weight: 7.1 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (for a floor with water inlet, with an adapter for hard surfaces; floor / carpet; crevice; for upholstered furniture)
• Built-in options: liquid collection function, the presence of a fine filter, vertical storage, aromatization function, storage space for nozzles

Thomas TWIN XT

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1700 W
• Dust collector type: aquafilter
• Dust container capacity: 1.80 L
• Noise Level: 81 dB
• Cable length: 8m
• Weight: 8 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (floor / carpet, crevice, nozzle for upholstery of upholstered furniture, washing nozzle for carpets with an adapter for hard surfaces, washing nozzle for upholstered furniture)
• Built-in options: liquid collection function, the possibility of vertical storage

KRAUSEN ZIP

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1150 W
• Dust collector type: aquafilter
• Dust box capacity: 3.50 L
• Noise Level: 76dB
• Cable length: 8m
• Weight: 7 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (with natural pile; for walls and floors; with hard synthetic pile; universal; crevice; small for dry cleaning of upholstered furniture; large for wet and dry cleaning of carpets and carpets; adapter for cleaning floors)
• Built-in options: fine filter, flavor function

Thomas Allergy & Family

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1700 W
• Dust collector type: aquafilter
• Dust container capacity: 1.90 L
• Noise Level: 81 dB
• Cable length: 8m
• Weight: 8 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (floor / carpet; Aqua Stealth for wet cleaning; horse hair parquet; for cleaning upholstered furniture; elongated crevice; spray for wet cleaning of upholstered furniture)
• Built-in options: fluid collection function, power regulator integrated in the housing, fine filter

Bomann BS 9000 CB

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1600 W
• Dust Collector Type: Cloth Bag
• Dust box capacity: 20 L
• Noise Level: 80dB
• Cable length: 5m
• Weight: 8 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (floor / carpet; crevice; brushes for wet and dry cleaning)
• Built-in options: the presence of a fine filter, the "blow" function, the function of collecting liquid

Zelmer ZVC752ST

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1600 W
• Dust collector type: aquafilter
• Dust container capacity: 2.50 L
• Noise Level: 84dB
• Cable length: 6m
• Weight: 8.5 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (for dry cleaning the floor / carpet; for wet cleaning of furniture; small; brush for stone, marble and parquet; small brush; crevice; for wet cleaning of carpets; for collecting water; large turbo brush)
• Built-in options: the presence of a fine filter

KRAUSEN ZIP LUXE

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1150 W
• Dust collector type: aquafilter
• Dust box capacity: 3.50 L
• Noise Level: 76dB
• Cable length: 9m
• Weight: 7 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (universal De Luxe with switching half-carpet; with natural pile; round with synthetic pile; with elastic band to collect liquids; triangular for upholstered furniture; crevice)
• Built-in options: fine filter, air aromatization function

Thomas SUPER 30S Aquafilter

• Types of cleaning: dry, wet
• Maximum power consumption during operation: 1400 W
• Dust collector type: aquafilter
• Dust box capacity: 30 L
• Noise Level: 81 dB
• Cable length: 6m
• Weight: 7.5 kg
• Additional nozzles: there is (universal switchable for dry cleaning; spray for upholstered furniture with a pressure hose; spray for wet carpet cleaning; crevice; for upholstered furniture with a thread take-off; adapter for smooth surfaces)
• Built-in options: fine filter, fluid collection option

Now, knowing the main advantages and disadvantages of washing vacuum cleaners, as well as having an idea of ​​the top models of products in this segment, you can easily choose the most suitable device in all plans for you personally.

Title	Thomas TWIN Panther	FC6404 Power Pro Aqua	KARCHER SE 5.100	Thomas TWIN XT	KRAUSEN ZIP	Thomas Allergy & Family	Bomann BS 9000 CB	Zelmer ZVC752ST	Zelmer ZVC752ST	Thomas SUPER 30S Aquafilter
Fluid collection function	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is
Power consumption	1600 watts	460 watts	1400 watts	1700 watts	1150 watts	1700 watts	1600 watts	1600 watts	1150 watts	1400 watts
Dust collector	4 l bag	bagless (cyclone filter), 0.60 L capacity	bag	1.80 L water filter	3.50 L Aqua Filter	1.90 L Aqua Filter	bagless (cyclone filter), 20 l capacity	2.50 L Aqua Filter	3.50 L Aqua Filter	30 L water filter
Power regulator	no	no	there is	on the case	no	on the case	no	on the case	no	no
Price	from 11000 rub.	from 18000 rub.	from 22000 rub.	from 22000 rub.	from 32000 rub.	from 29000 rub.	from 6000 rub.	from 13000 rub.	from 42000 rub.	from 16000 rub.

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