In today’s world, we humans are surrounded by blessings, one such blessing is called the vacuum cleaner or hoover or suction cleaner. It has turned out to be a blessing to clean carpets and couches and even floor over time. It serves a great purpose for the people who have a maid issue. There is no hassle of quarrelling with the maid about inefficient work or salary or the days that she didn’t feel like coming and decided to take a leave without your permission.
It also is great for people with back issues.
The houses where there is carpeting on the floor, a vacuum cleaner is a must. You can’t even imagine the amount of dust and germs a carpet can harbour. All the shoes with all the disgusting dirt of the outside world walk on those carpets.
Vacuum cleaners are obviously helpful in many industries. They are used in hotels, airports, hospitals, etc but in this blog, we will be discussing the role of vacuum cleaners for homes only.
Our Top Pick Vacuum Cleaners In India
Product Name | Product | Product Price |
Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Upright Vacuum Cleaner (Upright & Handheld) | ||
Dyson V7 Animal Cord-Free Vacuum Cleaner Review & Features | ||
American Micronic- AMI-VCC-2200WDx-2200 Watts Imported Dry Vacuum Cleaner Review & Features | ||
Osmon OS 1400BL- 1400 Watts Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Review & Features | ||
Inalsa Spruce-1200W Vacuum Cleaner for Home with Blower Function and Reusable dust Bag | ||
Rodak Cleanstation 2 20L, Inox Tank, Wet And Dry With Blow Function, Ideal For Homes And Professionals, Eu Import | ||
Karcher Wd 3 Premium Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner | ||
KENT Force Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner 2000-Watt |
Vacuum cleaners for homes
Just like how we talked about the carpets earlier. How they harbour immense dirt in them and look all innocent. The only way to not waste much time and do a hassle-free job is a vacuum cleaner. For homes which are situated in hilly areas where there is constant winter all year long, they have carpeted floors. The only way to clean the floors there is a vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum cleaners have found other uses also, in picking up the immensely irritating bread crumbs or dirt of that order of size.
Let us all thank Hubert Cecil Booth for his awesome invention – the vacuum cleaner. He invented it in 1901. And ever since then, it’s a must for any western household.
It is a device that sucks out dust by creating a partial vacuum. It is also known as suction cleaner or Hoover in countries like the UK and Ireland. It is highly helpful for cleaning carpets and floors but vacuum cleaners have found various other uses over time.
Not only that, as mentioned above, it saves you from the drama of maids. Their incompetence and non-obedience eventually affect a person’s mental health. So it is important to have a vacuum cleaner.
You may buy a mini one, which can work for couches, beds, cars, kitchens, etc.
Some vacuum cleaners even suck wet waste!!
Robotic vacuum cleaners are an even better blessing as all you have to do is set the boundaries on its sensor and it will get to work every day just by the push of a button. They even mop if necessary!
There are numerous types of vacuum cleaners. We will be discussing each and every type. Including the pros and cons. We will also mention some bestsellers at Amazon. We will also be mentioning ratings and reviews to make the choosing process easier for you.
Even for Indian households, where brooming is the only option, it can have adverse effects on your back. While you have to collect the dust and dispose it, the vacuum cleaner will simply keep sucking it and you will feel the need to empty the container only when it is full.
Types of vacuum cleaners
Upright vacuum
In this vacuum cleaner, the suction head is attached along with a motor. The user has to move the whole vacuum along in the cleaning process.
Pros
Cons
- They usually have more coverage area of cleaning.
- Height transitions between floors can be easily controlled by your foot. For eg. Transition between a floor and a carpet and vice versa.
- They are more efficient in cleaning thicker carpets.
- They tend to be cheaper than canister vacuum cleaners.
- Storing them is easier as they occupy lesser space.
- Your back will thank you since they require bending your back lesser.
- They rarely have good noise insulation. They tend to be noisy and hence irritating to the ear.
- They are difficult to manage because they are heavier to carry and hence less portable.
- They are lesser effective in cleaning difficult areas.
Buying choices
Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Upright Vacuum Cleaner (Upright & Handheld)
The next thing we liked was that it is adjustable. It can be converted into a hand vacuum very easily. So you can clean difficult places easily. It converts into hand vacuum means that it will be able to clean other surfaces which are different from floors or carpets. Along with all that, it is also lightweight and under 3.5 kg hence it is easily portable.
It is bagless with a removable cup. It offers swivel steering, comes with a dual storage option and one touch finger tip control too.
It operates at 550 watts , suction capacity is 80 watts and They have promised a long cord which is a necessity.since most vacuum cleaners become prisoners to the length of cord and then are not able to clean places farther away from the switch. The length of the cord is 30ft or 9.5 metres.
The manufacturer also provides a 2 year warranty. There are complementary accessories that come with it. They include a Dynamic Swivel Steering, a 12.5 cm Crevice Tool, a Dusting Brush and a Wall Mount.The filter needs monthly replacement and the plug socket is designed for Indian switches.
Dyson V7 Animal Cord-Free Vacuum
It has a Direct Drive Cleaner head which drives bristles deeper into any surface for e.g. carpet for better cleaning. complementary attachments are a Combination Tool, a Crevice Tool, a Mini Motorised Tool a Mini Soft Dusting Brush and a wall mount. This means it offer around 4 different head attachments. Its filter features are very up to the mark as they filter even particles up to 0.3 microns. It promises at least 30 minutes of uninterrupted suction.
Although we will mention it later, but this amazing vacuum cleaner also qualifies for the category of cordless vacuum cleaner and multi head vacuum cleaner (it comes with 4 attachments).
You may refer to this YouTube review – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPEShfguPH4
This YouTube video also mentions how long it lasts on various modes and various heads. You can also get a better visual understanding of how the device works.
American Micronic- AMI-VCC-2200WDx-2200 Watts Imported Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Its power is adjustable. Wire has a length of 5 metres. There is an overheating problem, but it is justified with the rate.
The attachments include a telescopic pipe, an upholstery brush, a floor/carpet brush, a crevice nozzle and a regular brush.
Buying choices
Osmon OS 1400BL- 1400 Watts Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
This vacuum cleaner offers Multi-cyclonic technology with power cord of length 80 ft.
It also offers HEPA filter which reduces air pollution and also is great for people who have dust allergies as it sucks even the allergens. The warranty on this product is 1 year. Its power rating is 1400 watts. It is bagless and promises easy cleaning of disposal cup. Its Multi-surface foot offers cleaning even on different floor transitions. Its brush system – rotating clear window.
The attachments are as follows – a, Hose Pipe,an Extension Pipe, a Floor Cum Carpet Brush and Upholsory cum Crevice Nozzle. Its Operating Voltage is 220 – 240 volts.
It does not have a blower. It does have automatic cord rewind system.
Inalsa Spruce-1200W Vacuum Cleaner for Home with Blower Function and Reusable dust Bag
The company offers 2 year warranty.
Power cord automatically winds up. The pipe reaches around 8 ft and blower is not that great.
Wet and dry vacuum cleaners
These vacuum cleaners not only clean dry dirt but also suck liquid waste.
Pros
Cons
- They are more powerful and suck any type of waste.
- Promotes a cleaner and safer environment for people with allergies.
- Multiple features.
- Sometimes it gets smelly, and sometimes the brushes get stuck and you will need to manually check it.
Buying choices
Rodak Cleanstation 2 20L, Inox Tank, Wet And Dry With Blow Function, Ideal For Homes And Professionals, Eu Import
It does not have a HEPA filter, but the air has to pass through three different filters. It can be used with and without bag according to your wish or need.
Karcher Wd 3 Premium Wet And Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Its body is corrosion resistant. It Does not have a HEPA filter. It has German technology.
2 extension tubes are also included.
You may check out this detailed demo at YouTube link –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wXCQY8vECA
the person discusses which nozzle is to be used where and how.
Karcher WD 3 Multi-Purpose Vacuum Cleaner
Helpline no : 1800 1234 180.
Attachments include a Suction hose, 2 suction tubes, Wet and dry floor nozzle, Crevice nozzle, Paper filter bag, 1 piece(s), Blower function and even has a sturdy bumper.
KENT Force Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner 2000-Watt
Its Noise creation is – 1.8m3/min, attachments include a Kent force cyclonic vacuum cleaner, a Flexible hose, a Metal telescopic tube, a Crevika tool, a Dust brush, a Floor or carpet brush and a User guide.
The company also offers 1 Year Warranty.
Bagged vs unbagged –comparison
Bagged vacuum cleaners
Pros
Cons
- Its cleaner since all t debris collects inside the bag
- It is recommended for people who have allergies.
- Most bagged vacuum cleaners come with HEPA filters that trap all allergy-causing dust too.
- They mostly need lesser attention as they can be cleaned once a month or once in 6 months depending upon the capacity or quantity of the bag.
- Or depending upon the type, you could just throw the bag instead of cleaning it.
- You need to keep buying bags
- Many people complain that the vacuum’s power decreases with time and its suction power decreases eventually as the bag fills
Bagless vacuum cleaners
Pros
Cons
- They are cheaper
- They can be transparent and we can easily understand and know when it is around full.
- It is more eco-friendly as you won't be disposing of bags that often
- They are more popular.
- It is not that useful to eliminate allergies.
- More maintenance required.
- Need to be extra careful while emptying the chamber.
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