Guide
How to clean your vacuum cleaner properly
by Raphael Knecht
Buying advice: Vacuum cleaners for all types of dirt
15.1.2020
Translation: machine translated
The only thing that helps with dust and dirt is a broom or hoover. Find out which types are available and which are suitable for your needs.
Bag or no bag
Floor vacuum cleaner
As already mentioned, you can choose between bagged and bagless models of upright hoovers. The cable quickly disappears into the housing after use thanks to an automatic retraction and does not lie around in its entire length in the home when vacuuming.
Stand-up vacuum cleaner
The generally nominally weaker motor performance compared to upright hoovers is compensated for by the manufacturers with special technologies. Dyson, for example, relies on so-called cyclones. These are air chambers that accelerate the air and are designed to match the suction power of models with higher wattages.
On the other hand, you can vacuum without time restrictions with upright hoovers with a cable. Unlike upright hoovers, they do not have an automatic retraction system. This means you have to wind up the power cable yourself and extend it manually when vacuuming or get annoyed with the tangled cable if you take it out of the holder at the beginning.
Vacuum cleaner for pet hair
People shed their hair too, but pet hair is usually more of a challenge. That's why it's worth choosing an extra "pet" hoover if you have a cat, dog or other hairy pet in your home. Compared to conventional models, this is not necessarily characterised by a higher suction power, but usually has special brushes that are designed to remove pet hair from carpets and upholstered furniture.
Wet dry vacuum cleaner
Wet-dry vacuum cleaners, which allow you to vacuum and mop in one go, sound tempting. This shortens the cleaning time immensely if you have a small carpet area and a lot of tiles, linoleum or parquet. The appliances rarely reach all the way into the corners and edges. You then have to reach for the mop. You also need to wash out the dirt container regularly - preferably after every mopping process - to prevent mould from forming.
Handheld vacuum cleaner
Here, small dimensions trump great suction power. Handheld hoovers with a limited battery life are designed for short jobs and small, hard-to-reach areas that you can't get to with other hoovers. You can also take them with you in the car or use them to replace a hand brush and dustpan.
Don't want to vacuum yourself, want to have it vacuumed? Then a robot hoover might be the right appliance for you.
Small spoiler: No robot hoover can get everywhere yet. You'll still have to pick up a hoover or feather duster yourself from time to time. <p
Jan Johannsen
Senior Editor
Jan.Johannsen@galaxus.deWhen I was but a young student, I'd sit in my friend's living room with all my classmates and play on his SuperNES. Since then I've had the opportunity to test out all the newest technology for you. I've done reviews at Curved, Computer Bild and Netzwelt, and have now arrived at Galaxus.de.
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