2-in-1: popular upright vacuum cleaners with portable unit

The low—cost electric broom produced by Mystery company differs from competitors in class by the lack of autonomous operation ability — the vacuum cleaner receives power via a 5-metre cable from a 230 V network.

The binding to the outlet is compensated by the high suction power of the vacuum cleaner, sometimes even excessive. For example, when cleaning linoleum, the brush of a vertical "cleaner" has the property of sticking to the coating. And if you suddenly need to vacuum a small doormat in front of the front door, get ready to pull it out of the mouth of the vacuum cleaner. It is possible to cope with the problem by "finishing" the construction of the side walls of the combined brush, so that a less strong vacuum will be created inside.

To collect dust from corners and hard-to-reach places in the design of the model, a built-in slot nozzle is provided directly on the garbage collector, which is transferred to the working position in one movement. Thus, there is no need to look for a nozzle, if necessary, to use it — it is always at hand.

The instructions for the model say that after 15 minutes of operation, the device must be sent for a break of the same duration. Otherwise, the vacuum cleaner may fail quickly. However, during the specified time, you can have time to effectively clean an average-sized apartment with a fine-pile coating on the floor in one of the rooms.

During the operation of the device, a not very pleasant foreign smell may sometimes come from its filter. It will not be possible to get rid of it completely, but you can muffle the aroma by periodically washing the filter. The bath procedure also has a beneficial effect on the suction power of the vacuum cleaner, because a clogged filter worsens its performance.

The key attractive factor of the model is the affordable cost. For a little money, you can get a universal assistant who will daily maintain the cleanliness of the floor and carpets in the house.

A compact vertical vacuum cleaner from Scarlett will not burden its owner with excess weight — the entire structure of the SC-VC80H02 model weighs about 1.8 kg, so even a fragile girl can vacuum an apartment with such an "easy-to-lift" assistant.

The "home cleaner" is equipped with an advanced turbo brush with an electric drive, as well as a slot nozzle and a brush for cleaning upholstered furniture. You can store the nozzles directly on the universal stand, which simultaneously serves as a charging base for the vacuum cleaner. Such a solution allows you to save storage space for the device and assemble all the components of the device in one place. That's just installing a vacuum cleaner on the base is not very convenient because of its instability — the stand needs to be adjusted to hold.

The vacuum cleaner is powered by its own battery, which has enough charge for 20 minutes. cleaning. On the one hand, the model clearly does not shine with long—term battery life, and on the other hand, this time is often enough for effective cleaning of hard floor coverings (tiles, linoleum, laminate, etc.). On such coatings, the vacuum cleaner shows itself much better than on carpets.

A fine filter (HEPA) is installed at the outlet of the vacuum cleaner. It helps to capture the smallest particles of garbage, including various microorganisms. First of all, the presence of a filter will be evaluated by people suffering from allergies.

The cleaning area paired with Scarlett SC-VC80H02 is not limited to binding to the power cord. In pursuit of this advantage, you can write down a good price—quality ratio and scrupulous performance of direct cleaning duties by a vacuum cleaner. It will also be useful for owners of apartments with pets — the mentioned electric turbo brush effectively combats animal hair on most types of coatings.

In the middle price segment, the equipment from the Bosch brand deserves attention. And although the model with the BBH 22454 index is produced at production facilities in China, strict quality control by German specialists allows you not to worry about any shortcomings in the design of the vacuum cleaner.

The rod of the model has a small diameter, so it is convenient to hold it with one hand. At the base, a combined nozzle on a flexible hinge is attached to it, providing access to cleaning around and under the furniture. If there is a need to remove dirt from the upholstery of the chair or from the surface of the windowsill, the portable unit easily detaches from the handle of the vacuum cleaner and turns into an independent device.

The device is equipped with a small volume dust collector — only 0.3 liters. In case of intense contamination, the dust collection tank may need to be cleaned of debris before the end of the cleaning process. However, in most cases, the volume is still enough for a full-fledged vacuuming of the premises.

The strength of the Bosch BBH 22454 is a long battery life — the battery of the device provides up to 50 minutes of continuous cleaning on a single charge. You will also have to charge the battery for a long time (about 12-16 hours).

The vacuum cleaner is included in the cohort of performant and convenient models. It doesn't matter if it shows itself only on carpets with large pile. But this disadvantage is characteristic of almost all representatives of the class of vertical vacuum cleaners, so there is absolutely nothing to focus on it.

A bright representative of the Ergorapid family of vacuum cleaners from the reputable Swedish brand Electrolux will take its rightful place in any home. It will help to cope with both small dirt like sand, dust and crumbs, and with large particles of garbage — pet hair, chips scattered on the floor, etc.

Electrolux ERG 105 boasts excellent stability in an upright position. The stability of the position is maintained even when the portable unit is removed, which allows you to quickly clean the sofa or stairs without being distracted by searching for a place to install the main rod. The removable unit also performs well in the car interior, especially thanks to the slot nozzle for penetration into the most inaccessible places.

The brush with an electric drive can rotate relative to the vacuum cleaner rod in the range of 180 °, which has a positive effect on the manoeuvrability of the model. In addition, 4 LEDs are mounted directly into the nozzle to illuminate the floor under the bed or dark corners of the room. The backlight helps to see dirty areas and deal with them more effectively.

The vacuum cleaner is powered by a lithium battery. In normal operation, the model is able to work on a single charge for about 30 minutes, and at maximum power — about 15 minutes. The process of replenishing the battery cells with energy will take about 3 hours. Hints regarding the remaining charge are displayed on the vacuum cleaner body by means of special indicators.

There are simply no significant disadvantages of the model. Therefore, it can be safely recorded in the squad of "home cleaners" for daily use. The vacuum cleaner is easily given all types of floor coverings (including carpet), as well as cleaning furniture and cleaning the fur of pets.

In addition to the traditional dry cleaning and the possibility of disconnecting the portable vacuum cleaner from the main structure, the Philips FC 6404 has another "chip" — it supports wet cleaning of premises, for which a special nozzle with a 200 mL water tank is included in the delivery package of the model.

At first glance, the volume of the wet cleaning nozzle tank may seem small. However, the actual operation of the vacuum cleaner shows that there is enough water in it to wash floors on an area of up to 50 m². Two microfibre Hook-and-loop wipes are attached to the nozzle. The nozzle itself is attached directly to the vacuum cleaner brush using magnets.

At normal power, the vacuum cleaner is able to last on a single battery charge for about 40 minutes. In the maximum power mode, the battery life is halved. Unfortunately, it is impossible to vacuum while the battery is replenishing its energy reserves. Even if such a possibility would be provided, the length of the power cord does not have a comfortable use of the vacuum cleaner during charging.

During operation, the vacuum cleaner makes a minimum of noise — it can be used even at night without fear of disturbing the sensitive sleep of neighbors. A complete nozzle for a portable unit with a fleecy tip will help to clean the shelves and mezzanines from dust, and an electric turbo brush mounted on a flexible connection with a rod will reach the far corners under the bed or table (as far as the handle length is enough).

The dust collection container with a volume of 0.6 liters is easily detached for cleaning from garbage. In general, the model handles well with dirt not only on smooth surfaces, but also on carpets. It can be recommended to those people who are going to use a vertical vacuum cleaner as the main one. The main thing is to accumulate enough funds for it, since the language does not turn to call the cost of the model affordable.