Vertical cordless vacuum cleaners: types, best models

Recently, more and more manufacturers are interested in the release of equipment to facilitate household work. Among the many devices, the number of models of vertical vacuum cleaners, in the common people called electric brooms, is growing. If there are children or animals in the house, then the hostess spends most of the time keeping it clean. Constantly using a horizontal vacuum cleaner is inconvenient due to its bulkiness, the need to constantly assemble before starting work and disassemble at the end of cleaning, which takes additional time. But upright vacuum cleaners, especially cordless models, have become a magic wand for daily cleaning.

The device for cleaning, resembling a mop in shape, differs from the classic horizontal vacuum cleaner in that everything you need for work is located on a vertical duct tube: a bag for garbage and dust, the necessary filters and an engine. Depending on the model, the average weight of the unit ranges from 2.3 to 3.5 kg, which makes it easy to operate it with one hand, but there are also lighter or heavier models.

Upright vacuum cleaners can be wired or rechargeable. Corded vacuum cleaners are more powerful and last longer than their counterparts, but the cleaning area depends on the length of the power cord, so it is impossible to use them in the absence of electricity. Convenient wireless models make it easy to clean anywhere in the house, regardless of the availability of electrical outlets in the access area, and the wires will not get tangled underfoot. When the battery is discharged, the vacuum cleaner is put on recharge, for which each device has its own charging base.

An upright vacuum cleaner is easy to hide in a secluded corner or behind a curtain, and for long-term storage there is quite a place somewhere on the mezzanine. The lightness and compactness of the device is achieved by reducing the volume of the dust container and the suction power. This may seem like a big drawback when using an upright vacuum cleaner, but in fact, the engine power of various models is enough to clean any surface - from smooth floors to carpets with short pile. And also in different models, the volume of the dust container is enough for cleaning from one room to the entire apartment. At the same time, the containers are easily replaced or cleaned of the contents.

Upright vacuum cleaner manufacturers have developed several different types of appliances to meet consumer needs. These are vacuum cleaners powered by a network, rechargeable or combined. But more and more users prefer wireless models. Like other types of vacuum cleaners, cordless models can be used:

• for dry cleaning only (main range of models);
• for dry and wet cleaning (washing vacuum cleaners).

By the type of containers for garbage collection, the units are divided into:

• appliances using dust bags;
• vacuum cleaners with a cyclone filter;
• models with aquafilter;
• washing models with two water containers, where one container is filled with clean water for spraying, and the other is used to collect the mud obtained as a result of cleaning.

Garbage bags are available in cloth, suitable for reusable use, and paper bags, which are used once and thrown away after filling.Disposable bags are a more environmentally friendly waste container as they do not need to be emptied and dust does not get back into the air.

But constant consumption requires regular restocking of disposable bags. This is not a big problem as long as the manufacturer produces this model, but it becomes an insurmountable obstacle if the vacuum cleaner is taken out of production. In the event that the production of a certain type of vacuum cleaner is discontinued, they also stop producing components for an outdated model, and bags from different brands often do not fit someone else's device.

Reusable bags are more economical than paper bags, because replacement is required only if the fabric is completely worn out. But the big drawback of this type of container is the need to knock out the fabric from the accumulated dust, which creates problems for the environment.

The most environmentally friendly vacuum cleaner is equipped with an aquafilter: all garbage settles in a special container with water, through which the sucked air is filtered, so that dust does not get back into the environment. The easiest way to get rid of dirt is by pouring out the waste liquid and rinsing the container. The unit equipped with an aquafilter is quite heavy, since the weight of the water poured into the container is added, but if there are people with allergies in the house, then this model should be preferred.

The heaviest and cumbersome of the upright vacuum cleaners is the washing one. Two water containers add the external volume of the structure, and the washing liquid poured into the container gives a significant increase in the weight of the unit. Convenience when using a vertical washing vacuum cleaner is that the accumulator unit will help to perform wet processing in the most inaccessible places of the house. Ho for general cleaning it is better to use a classic washing device.

The convenience of such models is that the working unit with the motor and the container can be easily separated from the mop vacuum cleaner, which can be used as a manual unit. A cordless handheld vacuum cleaner will help keep tricky places or the interior of your car clean.

Since no vacuum cleaner can work without electricity, the wireless units are equipped with rechargeable batteries and charging docks. Depending on the capacity of the battery, the operating time of the unit under load is slightly more than half an hour, after which the device is put on charging, which lasts for several hours. Some manufacturers offer models with a replaceable battery to extend the operating time of the vacuum cleaner, which is convenient where there are problems with electricity.

There are several types of batteries used in cordless vacuum cleaners.

• Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) - the cheapest type of battery. Such a battery has no memory and is prone to self-discharge, so if the vacuum cleaner has not been used for a long time, then it must be recharged before starting work. When the battery charge is reduced to half, the power of the device drops noticeably. And also this type of battery is sensitive to the continuity of recharging, and the time required to completely fill the battery reaches 16 hours.

• Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd). This type of battery differs in that it has a charge memory, therefore, for full operation, the battery must be completely discharged and only then put on charge. If you do not do this, then gradually the operating time of the vacuum cleaner will decrease.

• Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) - the most expensive and convenient batteries. A device powered by such a battery can be recharged at any time and started to be used without waiting for the battery to be fully charged.Lithium batteries are not afraid of overcharging and overdischarging, they only react to a sharp change in ambient temperature. If the unit with such a battery is taken out of a warm room into frosty air, then the device will stop working due to the sharp cooling of the battery. And also in case of long-term storage of the vacuum cleaner without using the lithium battery, it is necessary to charge at least half, and disconnect the base from the mains.

The wide variety of models of upright vacuum cleaners makes it difficult to choose the right mechanism. In order to make the right choice, you need to determine what exactly is expected from the vacuum cleaner, which functions will be the most important, where and for what the unit will be used. We list the indicators that are important to pay attention to when choosing a unit for the home.

• Vacuum cleaner power - an important indicator when choosing. Low-powered appliances are suitable for cleaning smooth surfaces, while higher-powered vacuum cleaners can handle short-pile carpets. Unfortunately for some housewives, the power of the electric broom is not enough to clean long-pile carpets. When choosing a vacuum cleaner, it is important to remember that the power consumption indicator differs from the suction power upwards. The average suction power for vertical models is 100-150 W (it may be less or more depending on the brand of vacuum cleaner), while the consumed power reaches 2000 W.
• Dust container volume is also of great importance when choosing. Too small volume of the container for garbage leads to frequent cleaning of the container, and too large gives the small-sized device additional weight and bulkiness, which makes it difficult to use the vacuum cleaner. The average convenient dust collector volume for a vertical unit is 0.8 liters.
• Equipment vacuum cleaner with additional brush attachments. As standard, upright vacuums are equipped with a floor / carpet brush, but also add a crevice nozzle, a turbo brush and a furniture brush. Some vacuum cleaner models are equipped with a backlit main brush for easier cleaning in dark areas. The turbo brush is important in households with animals as it can easily pick up hair from the surface.
• If the house has small children or people with a tendency to allergies, then you should pay attention to vacuum cleaners equipped aquafilters... Using such a vacuum cleaner not only helps to maintain cleanliness, but also cleans the air from allergens and dust.
• To avoid problems with daily wet cleaning, you can choose vertical washing vacuum cleaner. But when choosing such a unit, you need to take into account the characteristics of the flooring, how loyal it is to humidity, since after cleaning it takes some time to dry the floor.
• Availability of various filters. Increasingly, vacuum cleaners are equipped with additional outlet HEPA filters for fine cleaning of the outgoing air, which protects the surrounding space from dust return.
• If there are many secluded, hard-to-reach corners in the house, then engine and container location the vacuum cleaner also matters. Models with the work unit located at the bottom are less convenient for cleaning in hard-to-reach places, as well as for cleaning ceilings and vertical surfaces. If the vacuum cleaner will be used to clean curtains, walls or ceilings, then it is better to pay attention to units in which the working unit is located at the very top of the structure.
• Location of the charging base. Basically, the location of the docking station is on the floor, but there are models in which the base is mounted on the wall, which saves space in the apartment, and also some manufacturers produce models of cordless vacuum cleaners without a charging station. For these models, the battery is charged using the power cord by connecting to an electrical outlet.

Based on user reviews, there are several models of vertical vacuum cleaners that operate on a battery. The Bosch Athlet BBH625W60 vacuum cleaner tops the rating. The unit weighing 3.5 kg and a dust collector with a capacity of 0.9 liters is equipped with a system for separating waste into large and small. The most powerful, longest-lasting instrument has the best performance of any model.

Tefal TY8813RH - a compact vacuum cleaner with a delta-type main nozzle is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The unit is equipped with an improved cyclone filter with a 0.5 liter dust collector. The ability to mount the charging station vertically saves floor space. The included turbo brush will allow you to collect not only small debris, but also animal hair.

The brand's vacuum cleaner proved to be good MIE Elemento. The small handheld vacuum cleaner, by attaching the tubes, can easily be transformed into a vertical cordless unit with two power modes. The charging base of this vacuum cleaner is mounted on the wall, where the appliance takes up very little space. The crevice tool, combo nozzle and floor brush help you get the job done to keep things clean, while the trash bin and HEPA outlet filter can be easily cleaned of dirt with water.

Vertical vacuum cleaners brands Philips FC series suitable for dry and wet cleaning. Appliances are equipped with a special brush with a strip of microfiber cloth to absorb splashed moisture. Lightweight, handy units in washing mode cannot pick up heavy debris, but when switching to dry cleaning mode, this is not difficult. Philips PowerPro Aqua FC6404 differs from its counterparts in that it has the ability to separate the working unit for use as a handheld vacuum cleaner.

Vacuum cleaner VES VC-015-S - a lightweight wireless unit with a wet cleaning function allows you to remove garbage of different formations, as well as animal hair. High quality parts and a motor made in Japan ensure the reliability and durability of the instrument. A special brush for wet cleaning "Aquafresh" and 4 more attachments for different purposes will allow you to easily and quickly put things in order in any corner of the house.

The more people use vertical cordless vacuum cleaners, the more often they agree that such devices are very necessary in the home. Lightweight, compact models replace the traditional broom and dustpan for everyday cleaning. More and more users are seeing the economic benefits of purchasing a 2-in-1 upright vacuum cleaner, which saves on the purchase of a separate handheld vacuum cleaner. There are some disadvantages such as:

• short working time;
• small volume of the dust collector;
• the need to recharge the battery.

For an overview of one of the models, see the following video.