Pros and cons of cyclone vacuum cleaners

The vacuum cleaner is perhaps one of the most demanded household appliances in the household. It is difficult to imagine a quality cleaning without this device. When choosing the right one, a reasonable question arises: which model to give preference to? Today, our experts will tell you all the important points you need to know about cyclone vacuum cleaners.

Design features of cyclone vacuum cleaners

For a clear understanding of how convenient and functional a cyclone vacuum cleaner is, it is necessary to have an idea of ​​the principle of its operation. This type of household 'assistant' appeared relatively recently, but has already won a special favor among consumers. And it's all about the peculiarities of his work.

The design of the model under consideration is based on the filter of the same name, the principle of operation of which is based on centrifugal force. Getting into the filter, dirty air is separated with large dust particles by its rapid spiral rotation. Due to the aforementioned force, they are thrown against the walls of the first flask and, gradually decreasing in speed, settle in the dust collector. Small ones settle in the second flask. In this way, about 97% of all dust is retained. The rest is 'clinging' to an additional HEPA filter.

IMPORTANT! The efficiency of cleaning the room from dust using a cyclonic vacuum cleaner largely depends not on the number of filters available, but on the power of the product itself. The higher it is, the greater the centrifugal force that collects dust will be.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cyclonic Filter Vacuum Cleaners

Although cyclone vacuum cleaners are still popular, it is rather due not to their efficiency, but to a tribute to fashion, since the numerous shortcomings of the device revealed during its operation are hardly compensated for by the existing advantages.

The main advantages of models with a cyclone filter

1. high power;

2. affordable price of many models (by the way, they are not inferior in quality to expensive ones);

3. ease of use – no need for care of the aquafilter, no replacement of dust bags;

4. simplicity of design – there is no huge number of all kinds of attachments and latches;

5. low noise level;

6. ease of detection of foreign objects, accidentally 'captured' during cleaning;

7. high efficiency of air purification from large particles – a cyclone vacuum cleaner is an ideal option for cleaning industrial premises (it cleans surfaces by 5+ from the consequences of construction work – concrete dust, sawdust, etc.);

8. versatility of use – the product in question is equally well suited for cleaning floor coverings, carpets, clothes, furniture, etc.;

9. compact design – it is convenient to store the product not only in the closet, but also under the bed, in a small cabinet;

10. stylish appearance, ergonomics.

The main disadvantages of models with a cyclone filter

1. ineffective for cleaning from light dust particles – hair, threads, pet hair, etc.;

2. electric shock is possible when the device is turned on – this is due to the accumulated static electricity on its surface;

3. it is possible to turn off the device directly during operation – this happens due to overheating of the motor;

4. not suitable for wet cleaning – only dry cleaning can be done with a cyclonic vacuum cleaner;

5. decrease in power when the dust collector is full – typical for models with a small dust collector;

6. unhygienic cleaning of the device – after cleaning it is necessary to wash the tank from dust;

7. the product does not cope with pet hair and hair – right during the cleaning process, you may need to urgently clean (manually) the dust container;

8. auxiliary filters (HEPA) are needed – bacteria accumulate in it – a bad smell gradually appears, and the filter itself is not suitable for periodic cleaning, since it is disposable and its price, by the way, is far from small;

9. impossibility of power adjustment;

10. the hose gets confused during the operation of the vacuum cleaner – this is due to the lack of rotation at the junction with the cover of the vacuum cleaner;

11. low quality materials – in particular, we are talking about the body of cyclonic vacuum cleaners – unfortunately, even expensive models cannot boast of the quality of plastic;

12. not suitable for allergy sufferers – due to long contact with dust when cleaning the dust container after cleaning.

It is worth noting that most of these shortcomings are characteristic, rather, for inexpensive models of vacuum cleaners. Therefore, when deciding on the choice of a cyclone model, it is necessary to carefully weigh the pros and cons. At the same time, it is important to take into account not only your wishes, but also the characteristics of the premises for which the product will be used.

Main selection criteria

When choosing the optimal model of a cyclonic vacuum cleaner for home use, one should proceed from several criteria:

1. The power of the device is perhaps one of the most important indicators of the efficiency of the device in question. When choosing a vacuum cleaner, you should take into account the power consumed and absorbed. The first creates a direct load on the power grid. The second is an indicator of the usefulness of the device. It is noteworthy that in cyclonic types of vacuum cleaners, the power almost does not change during the entire operating cycle.

2. The volume of the dust container – a large dust container makes the whole structure much heavier, and a small one quickly fills up with dust, reducing the power of the device.

3. The presence of additional filters is an important element that provides maximum cleaning of the air passing through the structure from dust. At the moment, HEPA filters are considered the best.

4. Availability of accessories – speaking of functional models, one cannot fail to note the presence in their configuration of a considerable number of accessories that provide maximum comfort in using the device.

5. Auxiliary characteristics – additional points that are also worth paying attention to – the type of wheels (presence of a rubber coating), the length of the cord, reverse, etc.

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