Should I buy a vacuum cleaner with the function of a steam generator

The vacuum cleaner is an indispensable technique in cleaning the room. The variety of flooring and power technology determines the effectiveness of cleaning. In homes where children are present, in children's development centers, the risk of stains on carpet is large and regular. This problem is solved with a vacuum cleaner having an additional cleaning mechanism - a steam generator.

The essence of the work and the advantages of a vacuum cleaner with a steam mechanism

Given the versatility of the vacuum cleaner with a steam generator, we can say that it is a compact sweeper, allowing wet, dry cleaning and hot steam cleaning. The design is based on a generator that converts water into dry steam under high temperature. Thanks to a powerful steam jet, it is possible not only to clean the surface qualitatively, but also to make it disinfected. Destroy ticks in the carpets and upholstered furniture allows high temperature of steam, which, in turn, under the influence of high pressure penetrates into the depths of the sofa or carpet. This is a great advantage especially for children's rooms, as the use of detergents can cause allergies in the child.

Create a favorable atmosphere, saturating it with a pleasant aroma, is also possible with a steam vacuum cleaner. Aromatization surface produced by adding essential oils to water, which is poured into a specific vacuum cleaner tank.

Instead of oil, you can use decoctions of your favorite herbs, unobtrusive and at the same time favorable for the perception of smells of lavender, pine or geranium.

Vacuum cleaners with a steam cleaner are ideal for home as they are multifunctional. With their help, you can clean the mattresses, pillows, steam the curtains, clean the hood, wash mirrors and windows. Thanks to the special nozzles, dirt is well removed in the crevices and the joints between the tiles can be cleaned.

Types of devices

Depending on the power, such vacuum cleaners can be divided into 2 categories.

1. Domestic. This model is suitable for cleaning rooms in a residential area. For frequent cleaning, you can only use the vacuum cleaner function. The turbo brush included in the kit qualitatively removes the hair from the carpet and raises the villi of the carpet. The big advantage in the operation of such equipment is the absence of dust, since the dirt gets into the tank with water, and it does not spread around the apartment.
2. Professional. This is a powerful unit that can handle a large area of ​​the surface. Processing can be cold and hot steam. Thanks to the disinfection function, the unit washes the bathrooms perfectly. The equipment is quite expensive and is used primarily for cleaning large office premises or is acquired in the arsenal of a clearing company.

The equipment is presented by manufacturers in different versions. It can be vacuum cleaners with automatic filling of water in the desired tank, and there are sound signals, allowing to control stocks. The most popular models of brands such as Makita, Karcher.

Unlike washing vacuum cleaners, they do not leave streaks on the surface, and after processing it is well dried.

Vacuum cleaner with steam generator KARCHER SV 7 (1.439-410.0)

Criteria for selecting a vacuum cleaner with a steam generator

For effective cleaning of the premises it is necessary to choose the right equipment. Depending on the types of surface that need to be regularly processed, and the nature of the dirt, you can choose the optimal functionality of the cleaning machine.

Focus on the following technical parameters.

1. Vacuum power. For cleaning carpets and cleaning surfaces in the house, the power of a household appliance should be chosen preferably not less than 1000 kW.
2. Humidity controller. The function of wet and dry steam will allow you to clean upholstered furniture and any coating. Feeding with high humidity will remove dried or sticky dirt from a hard surface. It is convenient to clean the carpet, curtains and home furniture with dry steam.
3. Steam jet pressure. This indicator plays a role in the treatment of old and complex pollution, stubborn stains. For home use, to clean the kitchen, bathroom and clean rooms, it is preferable to choose a pressure of at least 5 bar.
   
4. Water tank capacity. The larger the capacity of water, the more it will be enough for a large cleaning area. For large rooms, this indicator is especially important, since 1L can provide 25-30 minutes of cleaning. Given the operation of the steam generator, it is important that the tank is resistant to the formation of scale. The ideal option is an aluminum water tank.
5. Safety of use. The choice of a vacuum cleaner with a steam generator is often based on high-quality and safe cleaning in the nursery. It is for this reason that it is important to have a blocking system for the release of steam in the event of a child’s curiosity.

Before purchasing it is worth considering the place of its storage, as it takes a lot of space.

It is worth noting that the device is quite large and heavy: with a tank filled with water, it can weigh up to 10 kg and above.

It should also be remembered that after applying steam cleaning, it is necessary to wash all the nozzles and containers, which will take some time. In order for the equipment to last a long time, it must be properly operated and stored.

Popular models of vacuum cleaners

Vacuum cleaners with a steam generator on the Russian market are represented by many manufacturers.The most effective in cleaning are the following brand vacuum cleaners.

Zepter

Vacuum cleaner Zepter is positioned as multifunctional environmental device. The vacuum cleaner is easy to use, shock and waterproof. In other words - has a high degree of security. The device is equipped with 6 devices simultaneously, which allow you to perform such functions:

• wet and dry cleaning;
• surface steam disinfection;
• the possibility of ironing curtains, curtains and bedspreads;
• air aromatization;
• possibility of simultaneous cleaning and steam cleaning;
• air moistening.

Together with many useful functions, the vacuum cleaner is made in a beautiful design.

Vacuum Cleaner - TuttoLuxo 6S Steam Generator

Karcher

The Kärcher vacuum cleaner is represented by a German company and is expensive, therefore it is purchased more often. for commercial purposes. On the world market, the manufacturer was one of the first to introduce steam power to consumers. Its main advantages are such characteristics as:

• 5-step control of the steam flow, allowing for delicate and intensive cleaning $
• complete set, which includes additional nozzles that allow to perform cleaning of any level of complexity, and an extension for the steam controller;
• Child lock function to protect children from possible injury.

Steam vacuum cleaner Karcher SV 1802

LG

The models of LG vacuum cleaner from LG are popular due to the high rate of evaporation. Due to the small tank, the water is quickly heated: you can start cleaning already within 3 minutes of the device. The vacuum cleaner is designed for continuous operation up to 30 minutes, which is enough for cleaning the apartment. The advantage of technology can be called a low noise level and speed of cleaning. The device is inferior in power to the equipment from Kärcher, but much cheaper, respectively, is more affordable for domestic use.

It is certainly beneficial to acquire a multifunctional vacuum cleaner with a steam treatment mechanism if there is no other alternative equipment in the house. Having equipment with a complete set, there is no need to select additional devices for cleaning the surface. A vacuum cleaner with a steam generator is effective in cleaning carpets, furniture, tiles.Given the ability to remove steam soot, grease and scale, the unit will be a great helper for washing the kitchen and kitchen equipment.