INTRODUCTION TO VACUUM CLEANERS
Let me make this clear owning a vacuum cleaner is not a luxury but an essential home appliance esp. if you have pets or children. Doing house chores in the house can be a little tiresome, we can agree to that, right? The thought of having to choose where and when to start cleaning your house can be argh! Over-whelming. Worry no more there is a modern solution for that. It’s time to invest in a vacuum cleaner.
This article will guide you in knowing more about vacuum cleaners, types of vacuum cleaners, factors to consider when buying a vacuum cleaner, and the best vacuum cleaners in Kenya.
WHAT IS A VACUUM CLEANER
This is an appliance used to remove dirt and dust from carpets, upholstering furniture, and floors. They work by sucking or blowing, making cleaning easy and more comfortable. Â
WHY BUY A VACUUM CLEANER?
Is a vacuum cleaner worth it? Below are the benefits of having one:
- Cleaning pet hair
- Cleaning carpets, floors, and cars
- Cleaning sofas
- Dusting surfaces
- Removing cobwebs
- Cleaning air vents
TYPES OF VACUUM CLEANERS
There are different types of vacuum cleaners depending on the purpose, size, and price, if you were to differentiate them using the purpose the two main categories would be:
A. Wet and dry vacuum cleaners
These are vacuum cleaners used to clean liquid or solids.
B.Dry vacuum cleaners
These are vacuum cleaners that cannot clean any liquid, only dry matter.
They are both categorized into the following:
1. Canister vacuum cleaner
This type comes with a canister and a long wand or hose attached to it. They are used on hard floors, sofas, or cars. They are highly known for their flexibility, motor control, and versatility, making them ideal for cleaning areas like corners.
2. Upright vacuum cleaner
These types are designed to be used in an upright position, balancing on the power head/power nozzle (the part that sucks), and the handle are all attached as parts of the same unit, they are usually lightweight and slim. They are mainly used for hardwood floors and carpets.
3. Stick vacuum cleaners
These are vacuums without a cord. They work on a battery that you charge regularly and are often lighter than a corded vacuum. They are ideal for quick clean-ups of spills and messes.
4. Handheld vacuum cleaners
They have a cleaning head, dirt storage, and vacuum generator integrated into a compact housing, allowing the cleaner to operate while being held in one hand.
5. Robot vacuum cleaners
It has a limited vacuum floor cleaning system combined with sensors and robotic drives with programmable controllers and cleaning routines with a rotating brush. Unlike other vacuum cleaners, these robot vacuum cleaners work without being operated by a person.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A VACUUM CLEANER
There is a lot to consider when buying the best vacuum cleaner. These are our main factors to consider:
1. Budget/price
If you are working on a budget you might pick a vacuum cleaner with just the basic accessories.
2. Maneuverability
Unlike the traditional vacuum cleaners that have a long cord which sometimes can be hard to fold, most modern vacuum uses lithium batteries which you can charge and use for hours without connecting to the electricity. The lithium battery vacuum cleaner is lighter making it easy to maneuver while cleaning around the house.
3. Accessories
Depending on the use e.g. If you have pets in the house you might need one with accessories that would go in between cushions.
4. Noise
If you have pets, or children or live in an apartment then Vacuum cleaners with the lowest noise level should be your choice.
5. Filtration system
Some might have high-quality filtration systems such as Hepa filters that will filter the air in your home when removing dust particles.
6. Function
If you want to scrub your floors with water you will have to go for the wet and dry vacuum cleaner. For commercial purposes, you might consider a vacuum cleaner with a large capacity tank.
BELOW IS A LIST OF THE BEST VACUUM CLEANER WE CAN RECOMMEND
1. Windsor heavy-duty commercial vacuum cleaner 100 liters
FEATURES :
Silent motor, with powerful suction
Heat-resisting machine head, sturdy and durable, waterproof and antistatic
The large capacity tank with the flexible axle, equipped with a drainage hose
Equipped with complete accessories, easy assembly
Nice appearance high flexibility and stability with a large wheel plate and base
Suitable for large-scale workshops, factories, stores, and other kinds of cleaning field
100l capacity
Warranty: 12 Months
2. Electrolux 14.4V vacuum cleaner ZB3501EB
FEATURES :
- Power rate 14.4V,
- Li-ion Battery,
- Double filtration,
- 4 hrs charging time,
- Quick-release brush roll
- Controls; Manual and buttons
- Main color; Black
- Main material; Plastic
3. Total Lithium-ion dry vacuum cleaner-TVLI2006
FEATURES :
- Voltage:20V
- Pressure(KPa):>9 Kpa
- Capacity:0.8L
- Power(W):120W
- Multiple cyclones
- Pure copper wire motor
- HEPA filter
- Charge volts:220V-240V~50/60Hz
- Charge time:1.2H
- Working time:>35min low speed level
- Working time:>18min high speed level
- 1 pcs 2.0Ah battery pack
- 1 pcs charger for 2.0Ah battery pack
- 1 pcs metal tube
4. TLAC Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner 30 liters
FEATURES :
- Dual Usage
- Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
- Blow and suction function
- 3 accessories attachments: Floor brush/sofa brush/ crevice nozzle
- Washable HEPA filter
- 30 ltrs Drum Capacity
- 5mtr cable length
- Connection tube and flexible hose
- 1500 Watts
- Voltage 220-240V
- 13A top plug (3 Pin standard)
Warranty: 12 Months
5. Ramtons Wet And Dry Vacuum cleaner RM/553
FEATURES :
- Wet and Dry
- 1400 Watts motor
- Stainless steel 21 Liter tank
- Caster Wheeled
- 5M Power cord
- Blower port design
- Top carry handle for portability
- Swiveling casters provide ease of movement in any direction
- Accessories: 1.5MX32MM hose telescopic metal tube
- Floor brush
- Water brush upholstery nozzle
- 2 in 1 dusting brush
- cloth bag
- Hepa filter, foam filter.
6. Electrolux 1600W vacuum cleaner Z1231
FEATURES :
- Power output of 1400 – 1600W,
- 1L dust bin,
- 2-in-1 performance nozzle,
- lightweight and flexible tube,
- easy cord storage
- Controls ; Manual & buttons
- Main color Green
- Main material; Plastic
7. TLAC dry vacuum cleaner-JL-C4001
FEATURES :
- Cyclone technology
- Dry vacuum cleaner
- Bagless design
- 1800 watts
- Washable HEPA filter
- High Dust Cup capacity
- Automatic cord rewinding
- 5mtr cable length
- Stepless control
- 5 stages filtration
- Orange in Colour
- 13A top plug (3 Pin standard)
- 3 accessories attachments: Floor brush/sofa brush/ crevice nozzle
8. Generic Portable 12V Car Vacuum Cleaner Handheld Wet And Dry-120W
FEATURES :
- Sucks up both wet and dry spills in seconds.
- 120W / DC 12V strong suction can suck ash eraser crumbs hair wastepaper or cookie crumbs rice etc.
- The air outlet is helpful for vacuum heat dissipation.
- Ergonomic design handy and lightweight easy to store.
- 5m operating cable to meet different needs.
- Description:
- The filter can reduce secondary pollution by conveniently attaching and being washable.
- Occupy a tiny place easy to empty.
CONCLUSION
It all depends on what you want the vacuum cleaner for, but based on the features above most of them will have the same characteristics and can be used in almost all scenarios. For household use its capacity is not as important example if you want to vacuum your curtains, a 0.5l capacity can be enough to vacuum all the dust.