The content of the article:
- Varieties of car vacuum cleaners
- Vacuum cleaner selection parameters
- Additional functions
- Review of popular models
Keeping your car tidy is just as important as keeping your home or workplace tidy. There are many places in the passenger compartment and luggage compartment that tend to collect and accumulate dust and other small debris. Sand, crumbs, hair, and other everyday dirt can be quickly and effectively removed with a car vacuum cleaner.
Which model should you choose? What parameters should you pay attention to first of all? About this and much more - in the next review.
Varieties of car vacuum cleaners
Even if the specifics of the space, the overcrowding of furniture and the presence of corners in the apartment make cleaning difficult, then it is even more difficult to carry out a high-quality cleaning of the car. A standard household vacuum cleaner or brush will not be able to reach narrow spaces and crevices. For such work, the most useful tool will be a car vacuum cleaner.
Such vacuum cleaners are available in abundance both in specialized automobiles and in ordinary household appliances stores. They differ in weight, design, power, brushes and other characteristics. But one of the most important parameters is the power source, thanks to which the vacuum cleaner works.
The car owner should consider this indicator first of all, since the weight of the vacuum cleaner and the duration of its operation will depend on it. The following models are presented on the market:
- Rechargeable. The most popular models that are compact and convenient. They do not have a cord, and therefore do not restrict maneuvers, allowing you to get to distant corners without getting tangled in the wire. You can always have them with you, using them anywhere, at any time, without worrying about the presence of an outlet.
However, due to the battery, they have a significant weight with not the highest power, and the operating time is no more than half an hour.
- Powered by a cigarette lighter. These devices are more powerful than previous models and have a more stable and long-lasting operation, which is an advantage for general cleaning of the entire vehicle.
The disadvantages include more voluminous dimensions and the presence of a wire, which makes it difficult to work and does not allow you to get into narrow places. In addition, this type of vacuum cleaner reduces the charge on the car battery.
- Mains powered. This equipment is suitable for the happy owners of garages that have an outlet, which means they can connect any equipment.
When choosing a vacuum cleaner, it is important to consider its energy consumption. Indeed, with a power of, for example, 60 W, a model powered by a cigarette lighter can burn the fuse, since often the capacity of the cigarette lighter is limited to 50 W. Thus, the car will suffer and the vacuum cleaner will fail.
Vacuum cleaner selection parameters
When planning to purchase a car vacuum cleaner, you should first study the type of its power supply and design, and then pay attention to its additional functionality.
Working hours
When choosing a wireless device, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the duration of its full charging, as well as the subsequent duration of continuous operation. Some budget models, even after a long charge, are able to work only 10-15 minutes, which will not be enough for high-quality cleaning of the car.
If we talk about good equipment, then working long enough to carry out cleaning, some of them will require 5 hours of charging, and some will take up to 12 hours or more.
Frame
You won't surprise anyone with the abundance of Chinese plastic, but in the context of a car vacuum cleaner, you should look for a model made of the most durable material. In the process of operation, the device can touch interior parts, trunk walls, thereby providing the vacuum cleaner with chips and scratches.
Even if the choice in the store is limited only to plastic cases, it is better to pay a little more for the most durable model.
Power
Depending on the needs, this parameter can be varied at will. Someone entrusts general cleaning to professional car washes, so a vacuum cleaner is enough for small debris. And someone on their own, patiently cleans their vehicles, and they need a lot of charge and power.
In the second case, devices powered by a 12-volt cigarette lighter may not cope with the task at hand. For regular major cleaning of his car, the owner is recommended to purchase a powerful vacuum cleaner with several attachments and the function of connecting to a constant power source.
The ability to adjust the power is no less relevant, which is important just for fast surface cleaning. To pick up debris from the seats or sand from the carpet, you don't need top speed to drain your battery. Therefore, you should prefer a device with a button for switching speed modes, depending on your needs.
The weight
Even in a car with a spacious interior, you will have to clean it by holding the vacuum cleaner with one hand. It's one thing if you need to quickly brush away the crumbs, but it's another thing if the cleaning takes 10.15 or 20 minutes, and it will still be carried out in a rather uncomfortable position.
Therefore, it is desirable that the weight of the vacuum cleaner does not exceed 2 kg, has an aerodynamic shape and a comfortable handle that fits comfortably in the hand.
Filters, nozzles
A car vacuum cleaner, just like a household one, must have a high-quality air filter so that the collected debris does not immediately fly out from the back side. In addition, an effective filter protects the engine of the device from contamination, thus extending its life.
Even though portable, a vacuum cleaner can have a range of attachments for a variety of needs. With the help of a wide brush, the seats are quickly cleaned, and it will be convenient to climb into secluded corners with a slotted nozzle. Therefore, for really effective cleaning, it is better to look for a model of a vacuum cleaner with a wide selection of attachments and brushes.
Garbage container
The capacity of the tank should also be calculated based on the intended purpose of the vacuum cleaner. The simplest models usually have a 0.2 liter capacity, which is suitable for short-term operation and small amounts of dust.
The most optimal container is 1.5 liters.
Additional functions
Above is a list of the most important characteristics that are paramount when buying a car vacuum cleaner. However, a number of models have advanced functionality, which will be a nice addition:
- cleaning up liquids (a useful feature that allows you to collect spilled drinks or melted snow);
- a washing filter (unlike the standard ones, which have to be changed at some intervals, spending time and money, it is enough to rinse this kind of filter under water and use it further);
- docking station (this is a kind of charging base that will completely restore the battery in the shortest possible time).
Review of popular models
Over the years, the Chinese industry has gained momentum and is no longer synonymous with poor quality. But nevertheless, experts do not advise considering the lowest price category when choosing a car vacuum cleaner.
Surely, the case of a budget model will quickly crack, the battery will become unusable after a couple of months of use, and the power and performance will not meet the needs.
Devices costing in the range of 1-2 thousand rubles can be called disposable, found mainly in supermarkets. No matter how attractive their cost, such models are able to remove a couple of crumbs, and therefore become useless for productive use.
Well-established companies include Philips and Makita, Hoover and Cyclonic, Dustbuster, Blackdecker and Clatronic.
Philips Car - a rechargeable model capable of recharging from a cigarette lighter. Differs in excellent performance and noiselessness, as well as considerable cost.
Model FC6093 the same manufacturer is significantly cheaper. It has its own power source, attachments and brushes, with which you can penetrate even the most inaccessible places, including under the seats. This vacuum cleaner works with HEPA filters, which can remove even the smallest dust particles. It should be noted for its incredibly quiet operation and the presence of a removable disposable cap that can be processed in a dishwasher.
The device received high marks Hoover jovis, positioned as a household, but at the same time perfectly cleans up cars. Its complete set includes a slotted nozzle, a special nozzle for suction of liquid and one universal brush.
This kit has proven to be useful and effective in practice, including when carrying out wet cleaning. The period of continuous operation at maximum power is 20-30 minutes, which is enough to tidy up the entire cabin.
Products proved to be reliable Black decker... For example, an instance ACV1205 as if created for neglected cases and hard-to-reach places. The five-meter length of the cord will allow you to comfortably maneuver around the entire car, removing the interior and trunk from all sides and angles. With a dual filter system, cigarette lighter charging, narrow slot nozzles and an attractive price, this model is one of the most popular among motorists.
Russian vacuum cleaner Aggressor manufactured by Avtoprofi, has a power of 150 W, a cyclone filter, that is, it does not have a bag in the dust collector, a container for garbage with a volume of 0.6 liters, several nozzles, a nozzle and a wire 5 meters long.
Although this model is only suitable for dry cleaning, it does its job well and is affordable.
Vacuum cleaner has excellent sales SEVERIN AH7144 powered by a 12V cigarette lighter socket and is able to carry out both dry and wet cleaning. Ergonomic, compact, quiet, it has a high suction speed, good aerodynamics, a comfortable handle. In addition to the car interior, it can be used to care for carpets, curtains, and upholstered furniture.
The benefits of car vacuum cleaners are obvious both for those who regularly visit car washes and for those who do not have time for it. Accurate people or dads with many children, in one way or another, are faced with dust, street dirt, drips and crumbs, which can be quickly removed on their own.
With a variety of models of different sizes, power, performance, functionality and price range, it is easy for motorists to get confused when choosing. As it was said, this is not the kind of equipment that is worth saving on if you need a high-quality result. Reviews on specialized sites and from friends who have experience in using certain models will also be important.
