Best Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Wet Cleaning

The vacuum cleaner is one of the best options for the price-quality ratio: for a low cost, you get a multifunctional assistant for dry and wet cleaning. The manufacturer calls this model 3-in-1 because it combines the capabilities of three devices: a vertical vacuum cleaner, a compact handheld and a mop. The design allows the device to be used in assembled form as a vertical vacuum cleaner, as well as detaching the handheld unit for cleaning local areas of contamination, table surfaces, soft furniture, and car interiors.

The main nozzle is an electric turbo brush with its own motor, designed for all types of surfaces, including carpets. It is complemented by LED lighting, which will help you see the smallest debris in hard-to-reach places: under the bed, sofa, and other furniture. The set also includes a 2-in-1 compact nozzle — a crevice with retractable bristles for dust cleaning. It is convenient that there is a storage compartment for it on the vacuum cleaner body, so the nozzle will not get lost and will always be at hand. But the real find is the mop nozzle for wet cleaning. It is attached to the main turbo brush and allows you to simultaneously vacuum and wash the floors. This significantly saves time, as you do not have to do it separately. The mop is equipped with a small water tank and allows the use of detergent. The package includes several spare microfiber cloths, so initially, you won't have to spend on consumables.

The power consumption of the Sencor SVC 0741 YL is 160 W, but the suction power is not specified by the manufacturer. In practice, the vacuum cleaner collects fine dust, larger debris, hair, and pet fur well, working both on smooth floor surfaces and on carpets with not too high a pile. Nonetheless, in terms of power, it significantly lags behind household vacuums. Therefore, we recommend using an ordinary corded device for general cleaning and a vertical vacuum cleaner for maintaining cleanliness.

There are two power modes available (standard and turbo), which are switched using the buttons on the handle. Debris is collected in a cyclone system dust container with a washable HEPA filter. The dust container is small, holding a maximum of 0.5 L, but it is easily detachable and cleaned.

Another advantage of the model is the long battery life. The vacuum cleaner operates wirelessly and is powered by a built-in 2200 mAh Li-Ion battery. One charge lasts for 85 minutes of continuous operation at low power and 30 minutes at maximum speed. On average, this is quite enough to clean a large apartment or even a house. However, the charging cannot be called fast — it takes about 5 hours for the battery to fully recover energy.

The wireless vacuum cleaner from the Philips SpeedPro series is a 3-in-1 device. First, it is a vertical vacuum cleaner for home cleaning. Second, the removable portable block turns into a compact handheld device that car owners will surely appreciate. Third, the device is designed not only for dry but also for wet cleaning. And all this is implemented thanks to the various nozzles in the package. For dry cleaning, an electric turbo brush is provided, which collects debris from the front and sides, thus cleaning hard-to-reach places along skirting boards well. The turbo brush is supplemented with LED lighting, which will help you see missed areas and remaining debris. The mini turbo brush handles crumbs, dust, hair, and pet fur on soft furniture and car seats. Moreover, both these brushes allow you to easily remove rollers with bristles, so they can be cleaned more conveniently from tangled threads and hair.

For wet cleaning, a mop nozzle with microfiber is designed, which attaches to the combined brush (it can be used separately, by the way). A small tank of 280 ml is built directly into the mop, where water is poured for floor cleaning. For strong dirt, the manufacturer advises adding detergent to the water and using the AquaBoost mode for more thorough cleaning. The mop nozzle can be easily detached by pressing a button, you can do this with your foot, without bending down and getting your hands dirty. The package includes two microfiber cloths, which can be washed by hand or in a washing machine. In addition, the buyer receives a crevice nozzle and a dust nozzle with bristles, which is built right into the tube — it is always at hand for cleaning shelves, tables, ceilings, etc. The main nozzles have a joint mount, so they are quite maneuverable. And the location of the dust container in the upper part of the tube allows the device to be laid almost completely on the floor to vacuum under furniture. However, this is still not as convenient as a folding tube. In general, thanks to its equipment and nozzles, the model is multifunctional and capable of cleaning practically anywhere in the house and the adjacent territory.

The motor PowerBlade, which ensures a high airflow speed, is also responsible for the cleaning quality. The vacuum's power is quite sufficient for cleaning flat floors with different coverings, carpets, rugs, and furniture. The dust container with PowerCyclone 7 technology separates air from dust and helps maintain the device's high performance. And the filtration system retains pollen and fine particles, releasing purified air outside. The dust container itself holds up to 400 ml, is easily removable, and conveniently emptied. Several power modes are available, including turbo mode for fast cleaning and handling the most challenging tasks.

The vacuum operates without wires entangling underfoot thanks to a Li-Ion battery. One charge is enough for 50 minutes on minimum power or 22 minutes in turbo mode. That's not much, considering that it takes 5 hours for a full charge, but it should be enough for cleaning a small apartment.

The cordless vacuum cleaner from the Dreame brand stands out from earlier versions (H11 models) with an improved nozzle — the rotating roller has an increased length, making it effective along baseboards and in corners. The self-cleaning function has also been improved: the turbo brush not only washes and gets rid of dirt and grime, but also dries on the bundled docking station (which is also used for charging).

Like its predecessors, the Dreame H12 Pro has an informative display and supports voice prompts. The device also provides a rich set of bundled accessories with cleaning solution, nozzle holders, a spare HEPA filter and roller, and a cleaning brush.

The vacuum is equipped with a dirt detection sensor and supports automatic mode: power increases (maximum 300 W) when crumbs, dust, etc., are detected. By default, both dry and wet cleaning is performed without leaving streaks. A spacious 0.9-liter tank is provided for clean water, and the cyclone-type dust container capacity is 700 ml. This should be enough for a cleaning cycle in almost any medium-sized apartment or house. However, due to such a design, the device is quite heavy compared to main competitors — 4.9 kg.

In addition to automatic work, there are 2 more modes — collecting spilled liquids and ultra-mode (for hard-to-clean dirt). The built-in lithium-ion battery provides 35 minutes of autonomy.

The bundled turbo brush can collect fur and hair from soft floor coverings, but even on smooth carpets, the procedure is far from perfect compared to solutions with dedicated nozzles. Thus, the Dreame H12 Pro is indeed a great choice for dry and wet cleaning in areas with predominantly hard floors — tiles, wood, laminate, etc.

A convenient cordless vacuum cleaner from Rowenta allows you to clean the entire house and beyond with one device: the floor, carpets, walls, ceiling, soft furniture, mattresses, pillows, tables, workspaces, and car interiors. Primarily, this is facilitated by the extended package. The vertical vacuum cleaner is equipped with a compact removable unit for cleaning small areas, hard-to-reach places, and local contamination. As a handheld vacuum cleaner, it has a small weight and an unlimited application area: it can be taken outside, tidying up the gazebo, garage, and car.

There are two main nozzles that perform most of the work. An electric turbo brush with its own motor and LED lighting is designed for any floor covering, including carpets: it thoroughly collects dust, crumbs, hair, and pet fur even with poor lighting. The AQUA nozzle is an improved analog of a mop. But it is even better, as it simultaneously washes the floors and vacuums, thus reducing cleaning time by half. However, it is unlikely to cope with dried stains and old dirt, so periodic general cleaning with a traditional mop is still necessary. A mini turbo brush will help clean upholstery, tables, stairs, and bedding. There is also a separate nozzle for soft furniture. For hard-to-reach places, there is a long crevice nozzle and two dust nozzles. Additionally, the package includes two microfibers for the mop, a flexible hose for small nozzles and a jointed tube. The tube can be bent as needed to vacuum under furniture without bending over.

But all these nozzles would be pointless without the engine, which provides a suction power of up to 200 W. Simply put, the vacuum cleaner handles tasks of any complexity, whether it's cleaning smooth laminate or rugs and carpets. It will also be a good assistant in a home with pets since it effectively cleans fur from both floors and furniture. There are 4 power modes with manual settings to choose from, including eco-mode for minimal battery energy consumption, and Boost for activating maximum capabilities. But the most interesting is the fifth mode — automatic. It does not require any settings from you, as it independently adjusts the power depending on the type of coating: it increases it when entering carpet and decreases on the floor. Management is greatly simplified by a display showing the selected mode, battery level, and possible errors in the device's operation.

Collected debris is sent to a dust container with a cyclone system and HEPA filter, which traps the smallest particles and dust. This is especially important for people suffering from allergies. The dust container itself is quite spacious — its volume is 900 ml. Therefore, you will not have to frequently interrupt cleaning to empty it. When the dust container is full, the vacuum does not lose its performance. Both the waste container and filters are easily washable under water.

A capacious Li-Ion battery, one charge of which lasts up to 70 minutes of autonomous work (in eco-mode), provides power to the equipment. Of course, as the power increases, this time decreases. But, in any case, one charge is enough to clean the entire apartment. The package includes a convenient wall-mounted docking station: it allows you to store the vacuum cleaner in an upright position (so it takes up much less space) and has special stands for placing nozzles.

A representative of the Unlimited series from Bosch — this vertical vacuum cleaner with the easy-to-remove Power for ALL 18 V battery block. Its lithium-ion battery (model BHZUB1830) can be used with other branded appliances, for example, a power drill or screwdriver. And if you already have an identical battery, it can be used to extend autonomy: by default, it lasts 40 minutes.

Another pride of the Bosch Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua BCS 71HYG2 is the "made in Germany" status and, in particular, the quality motor covered by a 10-year official warranty.

The vacuum cleaner comes with 5 nozzles. The main one can be considered the DynamicAqua combined brush, which combines suction and wet cleaning functions. It has a small clean water tank and two textile pads for wiping floors (a pair of spare mops is included). The second most used accessory will be the DynamicPower electric turbo brush with LED lighting. It is designed for dry cleaning of any floors, including carpets.

Users have access to 3 work modes — fully automatic (suction intensity is determined independently given the type of coating), eco, and turbo. Power selection is made directly from the handle. The flexible jointed tube is intended to facilitate cleaning under a sofa or other furniture.

For point work, you can use the portable unit. It's best used with a mattress nozzle, a crevice nozzle, or a combined accessory (dust and for upholstery). It is worth separately highlighting the practical cyclonic container with a cleaning procedure without contacting the waste, HEPA filter, moderate weight (2.9 kg). Also, a wall-mounted docking station with a holder for small nozzles is available.

The downside of the model is its high noise level (up to 82 dB). But this also confirms its decent performance. In any case, the Bosch Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua BCS 71HYG2 is a reliable and practical vacuum cleaner with a good set of nozzles.