Twenty-two, here comes spring… and its procession of good resolutions! Among them, cleaning up the interior. In the starting blocks, cordless stick vacuum cleaners, robot vacuum cleaners and canister vacuum cleaners catch your eye. The first are practical, the second soften the drudgery of the household and the last more and more economical. Want to equip yourself?
Through his “Spring Cleaning” series, 20 minutes guides you to the equipment that will give you the most satisfaction according to your needs and your budget.
Exemplary mobility
Upright vacuum cleaners are gradually replacing canister vacuum cleaners. Cordless, bagless, sometimes with motorized brushes (for rugs, carpets, sofas), even articulated pipes to better pass under furniture, their main advantage is unquestionably their ease of use. In an apartment or a house, they can be used at any time, without constraint, even for a partial cleaning of a few minutes.
Our buying tips: Pay attention to the weight of the device (over 3 kg, it will be a little heavy). Check whether or not there is a control screen; that, if any, of an articulated pipe (as at Rowenta, Bosch, etc.) to pass under the furniture. Also important: the number of accessories, the capacity or not of the vacuum cleaner to automatically adapt its suction power to the nature of the soil. But also the convenience of the emptying system (the most practical are vacuum cleaners with a hinged bottom that opens above the bin to throw away rubbish).
Benefits : Always ready to use, the cordless stick vacuum cleaners are agile on all surfaces and versatile. We will not hesitate to use them even briefly, without launching without a long cleaning session. The absence of a bag makes it easier to use.
Disadvantages: It is necessary to find them a point of attachment and recharging (kitchen, cellar, etc.) with an electrical outlet. In addition, the autonomy varies according to the models, from a few minutes to almost an hour. A backup battery may be required. And they don’t like bulky waste. Finally, their suction power remains lower than that of cheaper canister vacuum cleaners.
The efficient economy: Pure One Air, from Tineco
For less than 200 euros, the stick vacuum cleaner Pure Air One by Tineco surprises. Very light (2.3 kg with its tube and its brush), it is a multicyclonic vacuum cleaner. This filtration technology is more efficient than the cyclonic technology that usually equips entry-level vacuum cleaners (the vacuum cleaner rejects less filtered air).
Even more, the Pure Air One is equipped with a particle counter, which allows it to adapt its power according to the level of dirt. Supplied with a rotating brush, a nozzle and a flat brush for textiles, the device is satisfied with the union minimum in terms of accessories, but we are satisfied with it. Only it really lacks a remaining battery life indicator, the 20 minutes of cleaning allowed by its battery being relatively quickly exhausted. 199 euros.
The practical all-rounder: HF910H, from Hoover
In particular supplied with an anti-tangle brush (which removes hair and hair), the vacuum cleaner Hoover HF910H is compact, but remains heavy (3.4 kg in total). A lesser evil in the face of its strengths. It has a “Parking” position (it stands on its own), but also a screen that displays its remaining battery life to the nearest minute.
Another tip: a pedal to easily remove its brush (to release the hose then vacuum with another accessory), and even an LED ramp at the front of its main brush to illuminate under furniture. With a range we’ve verified of up to 30 minutes on hard floors, its performance is more than decent. 449 euros.
The powerful multitasker: V15 Detect, from Dyson
The English manufacturer Dyson has earned a good reputation for the suction power of its vacuum cleaners. This V15 Detect is no exception to the rule and seduces with its ability to swallow dust, especially the finest.
A bit heavy (3 kg) for prolonged use, it nevertheless knows how to be enduring, with a battery life of almost an hour if you don’t use its “Boost” mode too much. Ideal for all homes, it is also recommended for pet owners: its rotating brush for textiles will make short work of dog and cat hair. Watch out though: sucking up croquettes and other bulky debris is not his forte! 649 euros.