Stick vacuum cleaners have been going strong for a few years. This advance has especially benefited from improvements in batteries, driven by the spectacular development that the mobile phone market has experienced, and the hopeful advance of electric cars.
Thus, they have managed to manufacture light, powerful and very manageable models, which delight those who seek comfort.
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ADVANTAGES OF BROOM VACUUM CLEANERS
In recent years, we have been evolving from sweeper-type devices, which basically consisted of a roller that rotated, so that the dust stuck to it, to true vacuum cleaners, which in addition to having a system similar to the one described above, They also suck.
Next, we will see in detail the advantages that can make us opt for a model of this type:
Lightness
Stick vacuum cleaners are, on average, significantly lighter than their sled counterparts. Its weight can be between 2 and 3 kilograms, compared to 5-6 for classic vacuum cleaners.
Maneuverability
In general, they are easy-to-use devices, both because of the weight and the design they have. Its handle is usually long enough for us to maintain a proper posture when vacuuming.
They also have a good maneuverability, since they have a good working angle, both vertically and horizontally. They are quite comfortable for vacuuming under beds, and are easily moved with one hand.
Additionally, most of these devices run on batteries, so we will not have problems with the cable.
Size
With a device of this type, we can move comfortably when vacuuming, although there are some obstacles, whereas with a sled-type vacuum cleaner it becomes more complicated.
However, From MiAspiradora we recommend that you clear the areas where you are going to vacuum as much as possible., to avoid bumps that could damage our cleaning tool.
Furthermore, it is more easy to store, since they take up very little space, and most have a parking function which makes it possible to leave them standing.
Versatility
Nowadays, some of these devices have enough power to do a good cleaning. In addition, some have various accessories, and have the Possibility of disassembling a part to use it as a handheld vacuum cleaner, which is very interesting for some jobs (for example, for cleaning the car).
Comfort
As a summary of all the previous characteristics, it can be noted that broom vacuum cleaners are convenient, since they allow us to clean various surfaces in a short time.
For this reason, they are a highly appreciated alternative for people who want to clean their home daily.
DISADVANTAGES OF BROOM VACUUM CLEANERS
All these advantages are highly valued by some people, who will opt for a stick vacuum cleaner. But not everything is positive, perhaps you should consider these drawbacks before deciding.
Power
Today there are models with remarkable power. Some are even advertised as having power equivalent to a sled vacuum cleaner of the same brand.
However, Some people may find that the force these devices provide is not enough to meet their needs..
Homes with many rugs and/or carpets, with pets that shed hair... should opt for one of the most powerful models, or consider purchasing one. sled vacuum cleaner.
Battery
This is one of its advantages, since it provides great maneuverability and makes it very comfortable.
However, it is also a handicap, since, To use it, we need to have it loaded (if it is not enough, its effectiveness will decrease).
Modern lithium batteries offer great performance, and no memory effect. However, performance may decrease over time.
In addition, Battery life is usually not very long. Some models advertise durations of around 1 hour (more than enough to clean an average home, even more than once).
In practice, the battery usually lasts less, since, in part, we will use it in maximum power mode, which consumes much more.
Moreover, some models require very long charging times, greater than 10 hours.
Dust trapping capacity
Its capacity is, on average, lower than that of sled-type vacuum cleaners, although it depends a lot on the model (as said, there is everything) and the type of dirt you want to vacuum.
By having the rotating brush, dirt such as dust or hair is usually collected well. However, other elements, such as Pieces of paper, crumbs, breadcrumbs or talcum powder, for example, can be problematic for some devices.
The ability to trap dust is not only a function of its power or the design of the rotating brush, but what matters to us is also that it stays inside.
For this reason, some models incorporate HEPA filters, capable of filtering particles smaller than one micron. To give you an idea, the thickness of an adult human hair is about 100 microns.
The effectiveness of these filters is measured based on how many particles of this size they let out into the air (the scale of HEPA filters goes from H10 to H14, from least to most efficient).
Do you want to know about some of the best-selling and most-rated vacuum cleaners? We invite you to visit our analyzes on three of the most outstanding: The Dyson V11, possibly the best stick vacuum cleaner on the market, the new Conga RockStar 500 Ultimate ErgoWet, which combines scrubbing capacity with its high power and reasonable price; and the new Roidmi X20 Nex, a device that has come to stand up to the Dyson, with features that have little or nothing to envy those of the British brand.
Accessories
Although, as we have already mentioned, some models do have various options, In general, they are less equipped than classic vacuum cleaners.
Price
We have a wide variety of prices. However, If we want a model that has sufficient features, we will have to make a significant outlay, normally greater than 150 euros.
Deposit
Your deposit capacity is quite limited (usually between 0,5 and 1 liter), clearly lower than that of sled vacuum cleaners, which is usually between 1,5 and 3 liters.
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