How to choose a vacuum cleaner?

The modern vacuum cleaner is not so far gone from the very first models, which appeared, incidentally, in the US back in 1869. At the heart of the vacuum cleaner is a very simple principle. Using a vacuum pump, airabsorbed inside the vacuum cleaner, and along with it, dust and dirt are also absorbed. In a special air cleaner dust and contaminants are separated, then collected in the dust collector. Clean air again enters the room.

Today there are many varieties of vacuum cleaners. So, it is possible to divide vacuum cleaners into household andindustrial, portable and stationary, vacuum cleaners with dust bag, water filter, cyclone dust collector. In addition, you can select vacuum cleaners for dry cleaning and washing vacuums.

For cleaning in an apartment or a house, portable dry vacuum cleaners are usually chosen. When choosing such vacuum cleaners be guided by several important parameters:

• power consumption;


• suction power;


• type of dust collector;


• capacity of the dust collector;


• weight and dimensions;


• noise level;


• presence of additional baits.

On each of the parameters should be discussed in more detail. So, The power consumption of household vacuum cleaners varies usually from 1500 to 3000 W, the higher the power, the more the vacuum cleaner will beto consume electricity. It is believed that high power consumption ensures high efficiency of the vacuum cleaner during operation, but this is not entirely true.

The fact is that the suction power of the vacuum cleaner(useful power), in addition to the power consumed, there are many other factors, and sometimes a vacuum cleaner with a low power consumption can cope with cleaning no worse than a model with a higher power. The suction power of the vacuum cleaner is always an order of magnitude lower than the power consumption, and, as a rule, ranges from 250 to 480 watts.

If the vacuum cleaner is intended for cleaning at a minimumdusty apartment, the suction power can be minimal, but if there is a need to clean the air in the house or apartment from the smallest dust particles, then you need to choose a model with a maximum suction power.

The type of dust container and its volume affect the efficiency of the vacuum cleaner, and therefore when choosing the suitable model for theseparameters can not be neglected. There are vacuum cleaners with non-replaceable cloth dust collectors, removable non-woven, with cyclone dust collectors, and also with water filters. You can choose the right type of dust bag based on financial possibilities and the desired degree of air purification.

For example, Vacuum cleaners with non-replaceable dust collectors are the cheapest, but at the same time to clean the air can only fromthe largest dust. Replaceable dust collectors made of special non-woven material are able to hold smaller dust, but vacuum cleaners with such dust collectors are more expensive, and besides, you have to spend money on the purchase of new replaceable dust collectors.

Vacuum cleaners-cyclones and vacuum cleaners with water filtersare the most expensive. In vacuum cleaners of cyclone type, dust is collected in special glass flasks, which, as they fill, are simply emptied and put in place. In vacuum cleaners with water filters, contaminants and dust dissolve in water, which contributes to more effective air purification.

The weight and dimensions of the vacuum cleaner are of great importance, especially if cleaning should be frequent. The heavier and larger the vacuum cleaner, the more difficult it will be to manage it with the hostess. Also important is the noise level produced by the vacuum cleaner, because if the noise is too strong, then it can be harmful to health. The noise level of the vacuum cleaner is within the range of 70-80 dB.

If all the necessary desirable characteristics of the vacuum cleaner are determined, then one can think of another important parameter: design of the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner should please the hostess, because nothing so does not discourage the desire to clean, as unsightly household appliances, which you do not want to approach.

Before as choose a vacuum cleaner, you need to consider all the listedcharacteristics and decide for themselves which of them is more important. Then you can come to the hardware store with a clear idea of ​​the desired vacuum cleaner and the choice will be easier.