There is no housewife who would refuse a vacuum cleaner with a wet cleaning function. This is a very convenient technique that provides really high-quality and fast cleaning of various surfaces.
It will be useful for those who own such a device to learn how to use a washing vacuum cleaner in order to achieve maximum efficiency of its operation and extend the life of the home assistant. The information presented in the article will also be useful to those who are just thinking about purchasing a multifunctional unit.
Purpose and functions of a washing vacuum cleaner
A washing vacuum cleaner is a household appliance that can perform wet cleaning. This is a multifunctional unit. Most of them also perform dry cleaning. After all, before washing you need to collect dust.
Functions of washing vacuum cleaners:
- Collect liquids (except for gasoline, acetone, and other aggressive agents).
- Clean hard surfaces and upholstered furniture, carpets, removing dust and stains.
- Wash vertical surfaces (glass, mirrors).
- Remove the most difficult stains with steam (steam function).
- Clean curtains.
- Clean up pet hair.
- Humidify and scent the air.
A vacuum cleaner with an aqua filter is not a detergent by definition. After all, in it the dust collected during dry cleaning gets wet inside the device before going into the dust collector. The surface itself remains dry and is not affected by water. The washing vacuum cleaner TWIN TT Aquafilter is equipped with an aquafilter. With its help, he performs dry cleaning, and during washing, water is supplied to the surfaces being cleaned.
Instructions for use
After assembly, adding water, detergent concentrate and settings, you can start working.
The classic version takes place in three stages:
- Treat the surface with a detergent solution using a spray bottle. Monitor the amount of foam; there should not be too much.
- Turn on the suction mode, move the nozzle horizontally across the surface from top to bottom. Choose a pace at which the vacuum cleaner has time to absorb water and does not leave streaks on the glass.
- Drain the liquid from the tank, disassemble the unit and clean the parts.
Cleaning windows with a vacuum cleaner is quick, easy and effective. The manufacturer's concentrate actively dissolves contaminants, the liquid that is formed is instantly absorbed. This prevents streaks on the glass and dirty puddles on the floor.
Design and principle of operation
Washing vacuum cleaners are designed in the same way as dry cleaning devices. But any of them is equipped with two containers: for clean water and used, dirty water. The design of a washing vacuum cleaner differs in the location of the tanks. They can be next to each other or vertically. In some appliances, clean dishes are installed inside a waste water container.
This is due to the need to make the device less bulky.
It conflicts with the desire to clean dirty water dishes as little as possible. Therefore, many modern models have a much larger reservoir for it (up to 4 times) than for clean water. This allows you to add liquid several times during cleaning and not waste time cleaning the device. Attention! To add water, be sure to first turn off the device from the network.
Then open the lid, take out the empty tank and add water to it. Place it in place and close the lid. They continue to work. An important design element is the water supply system from the reservoir to the surface to be cleaned. Each manufacturer has its own tricks, although the operating principle of a washing vacuum cleaner is not significantly different. The process is constantly being improved to avoid leaks and make the amount of liquid supplied optimal. To prevent water from spoiling the material, it is not supplied in a stream, but sprayed on the surface. A capillary tube is used for this. It is attached to the handle and base of the nozzle from the outside or inside. In products that collect garbage and wash floors, the tube can be attached with special clips and removed at the user’s request.
Water falling on the floor or glass dissolves the remaining dust on them. The resulting dirt must be quickly removed from the surface. The nozzle has a nozzle through which waste water is sucked into the vacuum cleaner and sent to the tank designated for it. It is hermetically sealed, so dirt particles will not re-enter the surface.
The cleaning result will be better if water is supplied to the surface in thin streams. Such models will cope perfectly with heavy pollution. It’s even better if the device is equipped with a steam function.
How to prepare for work, features of operation
Before using a washing vacuum cleaner, perform the following procedures:
- Prepare water by pouring it into additional dishes. A special detergent is added to it.
- Open the lid of the clean water tank and pour in the resulting composition. Dishes that are dirty are dry at the start of cleaning.
- Connect the capillary tube to the body and the selected nozzle. Attached to a telescopic pipe depending on how the particular washing vacuum cleaner is designed.
- Install the hose into the connector on the housing, and connect the suction pipe on the other side.
- Connect to the mains.
Some models require additional procedures. For example, a defoamer is added to the dirty water container of devices with filters.
Before using a vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning, do not pour liquid into the clean water tank. In units with an aquafilter, clean water is poured into the used container.
Samsung VW17H9090HC
The washing vacuum cleaner from Samsung lasts a long time and performs its functions well. It has a HEPA filter. Those who choose this device will be incredibly lucky; there will be much less dust in the air. It is recommended to buy it for people with allergies to household dust.
The air passes through two levels of purification, first through the main cyclone, then through a system of 8 internal chambers.
For effective cleaning, you should buy special compounds, they are supplied in the kit.
Detergents for the vacuum cleaner can be purchased at the store where you purchased the device itself.
Which means to choose
To treat furniture, detergent is added to the water. The proportions can be found in the instructions for the device. Typically, vacuum cleaner manufacturers offer owners to use their brand of shampoo. They consist of water and surfactants (normally their capacity should not exceed 15%), inorganic salts, flavorings and preservatives, which increase the shelf life of the product.
It is better to give preference to products from well-known manufacturers. It is less dangerous to health to use shampoo without chlorine and phosphates, without fragrances that can cause allergies. If the model is equipped with a filter, it is advisable to buy a product that already contains a defoamer.
To find out how a washing vacuum cleaner works with colored materials, experts advise applying the prepared working solution to a small area in an inconspicuous place. If the color does not change, you can pour it into the tank and start cleaning.
What can be washed
Wooden floors, tiles, linoleum, hard surfaces that are not afraid of water - something that can almost always be washed with a vacuum cleaner. But this type of cleaning is also suitable for cleaning soft and delicate materials. It needs to be done correctly. This applies, in particular, to parquet and laminate.
For washing window glass, we have our own washing vacuum cleaners and portable glass cleaners. They can operate from an electrical network or from a battery. The operating instructions for a window washing vacuum cleaner indicate that it is also used for cleaning tiles, mirrors, and ceramic tiles. The advantage over the traditional unit is its small size and weight. It is easy to hold in your hands and can be lifted up. It differs from a robot in that it cannot move independently according to a predetermined pattern.
Additional characteristics influencing the choice
In addition to the main criteria, additional features influence how to choose a washing vacuum cleaner for an apartment:
- Ease of maintenance. After use, the vacuum cleaner must be thoroughly rinsed and dried. It is important that ongoing maintenance is not difficult.
- Suction pipes. They can be solid or telescopic. Collapsible pipes allow you to adjust the length, but solid pipes are more reliable, do not cause leaks and will last longer.
- Availability of aquafilter. Essential in washing vacuum cleaners to improve the quality of cleaning.
- Cord length. The longer it is, the larger the cleaning area that can be covered without moving a heavy unit.
The presence of additional functionality is of great importance - protection against overloads and shocks, automatic cable rewinding, suction power control.
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Rules for use with various types of coatings
Some materials require special handling when cleaning. Jute surfaces can lose color and even become deformed when exposed to water. Therefore, they must be handled with a washing vacuum cleaner with extreme caution.
Upholstery and multi-colored carpets are not as susceptible to moisture, but they can be sensitive to detergents. Therefore, it is better to reduce their concentration in water.
When cleaning curtains, you need to reduce the suction force of the device as much as possible. If this is not done, it may damage or tear them.
Some users are afraid to clean high-pile carpets. They are afraid that they will not be able to collect all the moisture. The carpet will not be able to dry, mold will grow there, which will render the product unusable. To prevent this from happening, cleaning should be done outdoors in the summer. Additionally, the wet product is treated with a brush in the direction of the pile.
Most models are equipped with a set of attachments for processing different materials. The telescopic pipe and adapters make cleaning with a washing vacuum cleaner convenient and adapt to the surface as much as possible.
Maintenance and after-work care
After finishing wet cleaning, the dirty water is poured out. The cleaning process itself depends on what filters the unit is equipped with.
If there is a HEPA filter, it must be constantly cleaned and changed periodically. Usually this needs to be done once every six months, because its resource is 30 hours of use. The operating time depends on how often the vacuum cleaner is used and what it does. If you do not change the filter, the quality of cleaning will deteriorate.
Note! If you buy a separator type vacuum cleaner, there will be no problems with replacing filters. They simply aren't there. At the same time, the quality of cleaning with such units is higher.
A turbine is installed inside the separator vacuum cleaner. It creates an area with increased pressure, under the influence of which all dirt, including the smallest dust and allergens, is sent to the waste water container.
Typically, after wet cleaning, the following operations are performed:
- Disconnect the device from electricity.
- Release the pressure in the liquid sprayer.
- Remove the waste water tank.
- They pour it down the drain.
- Remove any remaining clear liquid.
- Wash tanks and hoses with running water.
- Clean filters.
- Dry all washed parts.
Attention! Assemble the device when all the elements have dried well. If you stack them wet, the parts will become moldy.
A washing vacuum cleaner greatly simplifies the process of cleaning the house. The device will be useful even if there is already a robot that performs cleaning on a schedule. Self-service vacuum cleaners are used at car washes. They clean the interior and luggage compartment.
Malfunctions
Regardless of the brand and cost of the vacuum cleaner, a number of faults can be identified that are common to all of these devices.
- During cleaning, water periodically stops flowing to the sprayer
. In this case, the problem lies in the water pump, or the button responsible for spraying water. If this malfunction occurs, it is worth checking the contact connections of the wires to the pump and to the button that supplies water. - After cleaning, it is not possible to wind up the electrical cord
. This problem occurs due to a broken spring mechanism (or the spring has stretched), with the help of which the electrical cord is pulled into the vacuum cleaner. You can fix this problem yourself if the spring is weakened, otherwise you should contact the service center specialists. - It does not turn on and a hum is heard, or noise or whistling is heard during operation
. The reason for this is the failure of the electric motor bearing, which occurs due to overheating, moisture entering the electric motor, or foreign objects entering the hose. To diagnose and eliminate this breakdown, you must contact service specialists. - The washing vacuum cleaner works, but does not suck up dirt well, and the device’s motor is noisier than usual
. This problem occurs due to objects getting stuck inside the hose. You can remove such an object by attaching a hose to the outlet. If the design does not allow this operation, then the hose can be cleaned yourself, for example, with a long strip with a rounded end or a wire with a hook at the end.
- Damage or rupture of the hose
. This breakdown is common; it occurs due to improper use: during cleaning, the hose is pulled, or the hose is abruptly removed after use. Improper storage that causes the hose to become kinked can also lead to damage or rupture. It is worth remembering that the hose should not be pinched or bent either during operation or during storage.
A washing vacuum cleaner will become a real helper for owners of houses and apartments with a large area, especially if there are a lot of carpets, tiles, stone coverings, and for pet owners.
You can increasingly hear about household appliances such as washing vacuum cleaners. They were the result of progress in the production of household appliances. However, the constant emergence of new models sometimes confuses consumers. It can be very difficult to understand the variety of species on the market. Questions arise: how to use them and why they are needed at all.
In our article we will talk about how to use a washing vacuum cleaner at home.
