How an upright cordless vacuum cleaner helps me spend half my time cleaning

As an avid cat lady, I am constantly faced with the problem of wool cleaning. Before, I cleaned with a broom and a rag, and the furniture had to be cleaned by hand, and it took a lot of time and effort. In the end, I realized that I needed a vacuum cleaner, and began to study the offers of stores.

Model selection

I immediately dismissed the wired models as they are bulky and less maneuverable. I thought for a long time about a robot vacuum cleaner - it's convenient, because it is able to clean up almost without human intervention. But after consulting with friends and reading reviews, I realized that the robot vacuum cleaner has a number of disadvantages: bad cleans corners, can get stuck, its cleaning quality is lower compared to conventional vacuum cleaners, small container.

In the end, I decided to purchase a cordless upright vacuum cleaner. Since the choice of models was simply huge, I made a list of the most important characteristics that I was guided by:

• sufficient suction power;
• long battery life;
• reduced noise level;
• light weight;
• average price.

In terms of the ratio of all parameters, the Redmond RV-UR360 cordless vertical vacuum cleaner was the best. At the time of purchase, it cost about 15,000 rubles.

Appearance and equipment

The vacuum cleaner was delivered to me in a large cardboard box. The body of the model is rather compact, white and gray with red buttons.

The kit includes the vacuum cleaner itself, a pipe, a backlit turbo brush, a furniture brush, a crevice nozzle, a charger, a mount, an instruction manual, a warranty card.

Specifications

• Battery capacity - 2000 mAh
• Suction power - 80 W
• Battery life - 25-30 minutes
• Container volume - 2 liters
• Noise level - 70 dB
• Filter type - HEPA H13
• Power - 350 W

Features of operation

I did the first cleaning on the day of purchase. The vacuum cleaner has 2 operating modes: normal - for standard cleaning and turbo - for cleaning hard-to-reach places where high suction power is required (for example, corners or skirting boards). To turn on the turbo mode, just press a special button on the body.

The vacuum cleaner weighs a little less than 3 kg, it is quite easy to operate it even with one hand. The pipe is almost 70 cm long, so they can easily reach the most distant corners.

I use a turbo brush to clean the floor and rugs. It has built-in LEDs - this is very helpful when cleaning under a bed or sofa. If necessary, the brush can be connected directly to the vacuum cleaner.

The second brush is suitable for cleaning furniture and cat houses. The high bristle section of the brush is removed in one motion at the push of a button.

Since I have a one-room apartment, I usually spend about 20-30 minutes for the entire vacuuming, the battery charge is always enough for me. After finishing, I connect the vacuum cleaner to the outlet, a blue indicator on the case lights up. It takes 4 hours to fully charge.

Care

Each time after cleaning, you need to shake out the container and clean the brush from wool and hair. Once a month, I also take apart the vacuum cleaner and wash all the filters. Collect and reuse the device only after all parts are dry - moisture penetration into the case will lead to breakage.

Advantages and disadvantages

Having used this vacuum cleaner for six months, I was able to evaluate its pros and cons from all sides. This model has fully justified itself: it is lightweight, powerful, multifunctional, easy to use and easy to clean. There are practically no drawbacks, I found only one: there is no "floor / carpet" switch, so when cleaning the linoleum, the brush can stick to the floor.

conclusions

If earlier it took me 40 minutes or even an hour to fully clean the floor and clean the furniture, now I began to spend half the time on it. The vacuum cleaner does an excellent job - it collects wool, dust, filler particles and other debris well. For a one-room small apartment, a vacuum cleaner is ideal, its operating time is just enough for a full cleaning.

Finally, a few tips for those who are planning to buy a vacuum cleaner:

• the wireless model is definitely the best solution. Such a vacuum cleaner is convenient to use not only in rooms of any size, it can also be used, for example, for cleaning a car;
• if the apartment is large, then the battery life should be at least 40 minutes, otherwise you will have to get out in 2 passes. Such a model will cost more, but it is much more convenient;
• There is no need to chase a large number of nozzles, three will be enough: for the floor, for furniture and crevice;
• it is better to have several modes of operation, ideally 3: weak, medium and powerful.

Have you used a cordless vacuum cleaner? What did you like and what did not?