A vacuum cleaner is an indispensable thing when cleaning residential and non-residential premises. Even his closest competitors, the latest robotic cleaning systems, still cannot fully compete with him in terms of power and efficiency.
Demand for classic options is still great, and the market offers hundreds of models for every taste and budget. Vacuum cleaners with a dust container are one of the most modern and popular cleaning units on the market.
How to choose?
In the electronics store, you can easily get confused by looking at the slender lines in which multi-colored vacuum cleaners are lined up with a dust container. The variety of their appearance, the wide range of prices, the motley line of big names of manufacturers, the abundance of technical information on the price tags are striking.
Vacuum cleaners with a dust container are in the same price range as their counterparts with a bag, so the price and the big name of the manufacturer can in no way become the only selection criterion.
It is better to pay attention to technical and ergonomic characteristics. Vacuum cleaners with a dust container are selected according to the following criteria:
- suction power (not less than 1000 W);
- container volume (the larger it is, the less often it will have to be empty);
- the presence and length of the cord (a cord shorter than 7 meters will make the vacuum cleaner constantly switch to different outlets when cleaning the apartment);
- the need for periodic replacement or washing of filters (distinguish between reusable and disposable filters) or a battery;
- prefabricated or telescopic tube of a vacuum cleaner;
- parking position (horizontal or vertical, for convenient storage in the pantry or closet);
- vacuum cleaner weight;
- cost in comparison with similar models of other brands.
Before going to the store for a “personal acquaintance” with a future cleaning assistant, you should compare the various vacuum cleaners in online stores, preparing for a conversation with a sales assistant or online purchase in advance. The more information the buyer receives before going to the store, the better the vacuum cleaner with the container he will choose.
Which option is better with a bag or container?
Despite the fact that vacuum cleaners with a container appeared later than bag vacuum cleaners, the debate about the benefits of a particular modification of the unit does not subside.
Supporters of vacuum cleaners with bags are not embarrassed by the fact that they have to constantly buy supplies for their cleaning equipment, and the owners of vacuum cleaners with rag bags do not find it shameful to constantly shake them. The advantage of their units is the unremitting suction power with timely emptying or replacing bags.
Experts believe that vacuum cleaners with a dust container also have the same advantage, because if the container and filter are properly maintained, the suction power does not drop.
The price of both options is approximately the same, although among vacuum cleaners in which plastic containers are installed for dust collection, the maximum cost of luxury models is also an order of magnitude higher than bag counterparts.
Therefore, the choice depends on the taste and habits.
Reviews
Plastic containers for collecting dust and rubbish impress with their economy and higher hygienic qualities in comparison with rag bags. Therefore, buyers who want to optimize the budget are happy to purchase vacuum cleaners with a container. Reviews after purchases are mostly positive.
Negative reviews are left by less fortunate owners of defective copies, as well as people, mostly allergic people, who prefer not to touch the dusty contents of containers at all, believing that replaceable paper bags in this regard are worth it to spend on them.
What to do if suction power drops?
If the suction power of the vacuum cleaner with the dust container has dropped, you must:
- make sure that no foreign objects are stuck in the brush and pipe of the vacuum cleaner;
- check if the power on the handle is reduced (a special switch with a hole or an electronic toggle switch);
- check if the bristles on the brush are extended to clean the carpet;
- empty the container;
- rinse and dry the filters, if necessary - replace;
- contact customer service.
The benefits of bagless vacuum cleaners
Such units allow you to save money on disposable bags and work a little quieter than bag counterparts. If the necessary small thing got into the vacuum cleaner, it will be easier to find it in a transparent plastic container than in a dusty bag.
In models that include pressing the garbage before emptying the dust container, hygiene when disposing of the contents will be an advantage.
The modern filters installed in some models will clean the air of dust and allergens during cleaning.
disadvantages
The disadvantages of container vacuum cleaners are the same as those of other units, which force them to spend money on consumables: some models require periodic replacement of filters, which can cost a lot to the buyer.
However, there are models with foam filters that are sufficient to rinse under a stream of cold water and dry.
It is not recommended to focus on the price when buying container aggregates, since the advantages of more expensive models over cheap ones are not always justified by the high cost.
For example, with other equal technical characteristics of similar models, the Bosch vacuum cleaner container is even smaller than the Samsung container, although the price of the former is 20% higher than the latter. Judging by the reviews of the owners, the consumer qualities of both are not inferior to each other.
Therefore, when choosing a vacuum cleaner with a container, you should focus not only on the declared technical specifications and brand, but also on the reviews of real owners, preferably acquaintances, as well as your own judgment, which cannot be developed without shoveling the information on the network and not visiting the store personally.