Twenty-two, here comes spring… and its procession of good resolutions. Among them, cleaning up the interior. In the starting blocks, cordless stick vacuums, robot vacuums and canister vacuums are eyeing you. 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.
Power and maneuverability
A little outdated by cordless stick vacuum cleaners and robot vacuum cleaners, canister vacuum cleaners remain safe bets in the world of floor maintenance. Even if their sales drop regularly (-3.8% in 2022, according to Gifam), their often lower price allows them to retain their appeal. If the majority of them are wired, the first battery-operated models appear, as at Rowenta. Compact (up to 5 kg) or larger (up to 8 kg), with or without a bag, their suction power is generally superior to that of their congeners brooms or more modern, mobile and autonomous robots.
Our buying tips: Which vacuum cleaner for which surface? This is the main question to ask when choosing a canister vacuum cleaner, as there is a wide variety of models on the market. We are wary of the power of the motor, often indicated as a reference (up to 2,400 watts): it is the depression of the vacuum cleaner (ie its capacity to raise dust, expressed in kilopascals) which is authentic! 30 kPa, approximately, is a good figure. For more convenience, a vacuum cleaner that has a dimmer will allow you to perfectly adapt its power to your floors (tiles, carpets, linos, etc.). Reputed to be more hygienic, bagged vacuum cleaners avoid dispersing dust, as is often the case when emptying the collector of a bagless vacuum cleaner.
Benefits : Even if they have a wire in their leg, the great maneuverability of canister vacuum cleaners pleads in their favour, even if unlike stick vacuum cleaners that can be used very occasionally, their use implies embarking on a real cleaning session. household. Weighing most often less than 1 kg, their pipe moves without the slightest fatigue. If it is telescopic, it is even better for storing the device which will take up less space (and relieve the back during use!). Their suction capacity for somewhat bulky waste remains superior to that of other types of vacuum cleaners. Bagged vacuum cleaners require very little maintenance other than regular filter replacement. The absence of a battery also makes them more environmentally friendly devices.
Disadvantages: Quite cumbersome to store, binding to move from room to room and from one floor to another, sleds are not the friends of studios or small apartments. On-board bags assume an annual expenditure estimated at around fifteen euros and it is sometimes a bit of a hassle to find your reference in the store, especially if the vacuum cleaner used is a bit old. And beware: overfilled bags end up causing the vacuum cleaner to run out of steam (and disperse bad smells). Better not wait too long to change it. Finally, beyond 72/75 db, some models are a bit noisy.
The compact for small spaces: 3000 Series (XD3110/09), from Philips
Light with its 4 kg on the scale, the vacuum cleaner 3000 Series (XD3110/09) from Philips is a basic with bag (3 liters), weighted with a double brush: one for floors and a second for sofas and armchairs which slides on the hose. Convenient !
The device has a power variator, depending on whether you are vacuuming floors or carpets. Distinguished by its very good filtration system, this model, although a little noisy, will remain easy to live with, without much maintenance. Its 9-meter electric cable can avoid having to unplug / reconnect the vacuum cleaner to clean the same floor. 149 euros.
The agile bagless on carpets: Miele Boost CX1
Bagless stick vacuum cleaner Miele Boost CX1 is suitable for most homes. With its 6 meter cable, its radius of action can reach up to 9 meters. Easy to move with its two large wheels and its small multidirectional wheel, it has four suction powers, depending on the floor being cleaned.
Above all, its Vortex technology allows it to stand out on thick carpets, where its airflow of more than 100 km/h lets nothing pass. Only regret, the capacity of its tank is only one liter and will suppose to empty the collector regularly. But in a very simple way, from below, above a trash can. 299 euros.
The cordless with exemplary maneuverability: X-Ô 90, from Rowenta
Made in France, Rowenta’s X-Ô 90 (brand of the SEB group) is a cordless, bagless canister vacuum cleaner (capacity of its container: 1 litre). Battery-operated (autonomy: up to 90 minutes in Eco mode), it comes with a versatile multifunction brush on all floors, a long nozzle and a crevice nozzle for furniture.
A button allows you to adapt the suction power for floors, rugs and carpets. Practical, versatile and very mobile, particularly handy with its flexible handle that allows it to vacuum without bending under furniture, but above all very quiet, we recommend it for large surfaces. 399 euros.