There are very different types of vacuum cleaner and in each type numerous models to choose from. The prices for a vacuum cleaner start at about 30 dollars and can reach well over 1,000 dollars. Of course, the question quickly arises as to which vacuum cleaner you need for your floors and what may it cost.
Not always the most expensive vacuum cleaner is also the best, especially if its price comes from functions that are not needed in your home.
Apartments with a lot of carpet, for example, need different vacuuming properties than apartments, where only hard floors can be found. If you only want to vacuum tiles with your vacuum cleaner, you do not need a carpet brush, Tiles make vacuum cleaners the least desirable because they do not swirl or obstruct the suction power and are not as sensitive as Parkette or laminate.
Here also a low-priced model can be chosen, which of course saves money. It gets more complicated if the vacuum cleaner is used to vacuum tiles and carpet. In this case, the carpet determines the requirements for the vacuum cleaner , of course, it depends on the carpet and its size.
Sucking tiles with a vacuum cleaner is just one of the most common jobs in a household. Some vacuum cleaners, especially vacuum robots, can also do the job of wiping when equipped.
Requirements for vacuum cleaners for tiles
In order to be able to vacuum tiles with a vacuum cleaner, the requirements for vacuum cleaners are lower than for other types of floor. Here it depends in detail on the other uses of the vacuum cleaner, as well as allergy sufferers need vacuum cleaners with special filter technology . The range of functions, especially with vacuum robots can play a major role. So there are vacuum robots which suck and can also wipe.
The suction power of the vacuum cleaner for tiles
A very important criterion for vacuum cleaners is the suction power. It’s not so much a question of vacuum cleaners, which do not even suck in larger and therefore heavier particles, but in difficult conditions, for example on a carpet. Here, the suction force is extremely required because the suction nozzle can not rest tight and the suction flow is swirled. In addition, dirt particles adhere to the carpet fibers, not to mention animal hair.
On smooth ground, so-called hard floors, the suction results are better because the effect is simply more effective. If hard floors are sensitive to scratches, for example parquet or laminate, a high suction power nevertheless has a very positive effect. An important component of a vacuum cleaner for sensitive floors is the brush ring on the suction brush. It ensures that no damage is caused by the suction nozzle, in which the brushes ensure the necessary distance to the ground. However, coarse protective particles can also settle there if the suction force is not strong enough. Then the brush ring has no advantage, but grinds the dirt particles over the sensitive soil.
If you only want to say tiles and sturdy hard floors with your vacuum cleaner, you can also choose models with lower suction power. If the vacuum cleaner is well designed, it will also score with low power consumption. Since September 2017, the EU has demanded that vacuum cleaners should not have more than 900 watts of power. How well a vacuum cleaner is designed can usually be read off the EU energy label. Here, annual energy consumption in kWh / a, maximum noise when vacuuming in decibels, the dust emission categories and the cleaning performance on hard floors and carpets are given. Good Vaccum Cleaners reach the classification in the A-class.
The suction brush of the vacuum cleaner for tiles
A suction brush can increase the effectiveness of a vacuum cleaner. Especially stubborn dirt on carpets is easy to remove with a suction brush. There are also powered brush rolls, which are even better. But who sucks with the vacuum cleaner tiles is not dependent on a driven brush roll?
The brush ring, which prevents the suction nozzle from being placed on the floor, should also work well with a vacuum cleaner for tiles. Although tiles with their sturdy surface will not scratch so quickly, scrape streaks from the vacuum cleaner nozzle may remain on the tiles, which would unnecessarily cause work to be done away with.
The suction brush also includes the suction tube and the suction hose. The suction tube should be adjustable in length and can be adapted to the size of the user. Who has a large stature and chooses too short suction tube, constantly sucking in uncomfortable position? If different persons in the household use the vacuum cleaner, the adjustment range of the suction pipe should, of course, cover the different body sizes.
Rollers and wheels of vacuum cleaner for tiles
The wheels and rollers of the vacuum cleaner play a major role, especially for sensitive floors. They are in constant contact with the ground and should not leave any traces there.
Tiles are not so demanding here. The surface of tiles can handle a wide variety of materials without being damaged. Nevertheless, larger wheels are also an advantage in tiles, if sand or small stones are simply rolled over and do not wedge with the wheel. Then they are not rolled over but ground over the floor, which could even damage the sturdy tiles.
It goes without saying that wheels should be smooth. But it is also important that they stay the same even with regular use of the vacuum cleaner. If bearings or axles are made by the manufacturer from low durable material, wheels may become stiff or even block over time. The same applies to the swivel base of the front wheels. They should allow the wheel to turn easily in the appropriate direction.
Tilting safety of vacuum cleaners for tiles
Depending on the vacuum cleaner type and model, a vacuum cleaner can easily or seriously tip over. For sensitive soils a very important criterion. On carpet or tiles, it is not so important that a vacuum cleaner is difficult to tilt. But a slightly overturning vacuum cleaner is also no advantage if it has to be put down again and again. A low center of gravity can ensure good stability in the stand.
The different vacuum cleaner types for tiles
If you want to vacuum tiles with a vacuum cleaner, you have the choice between hand vacuum cleaners, vacuum cleaners or even vacuum robots, which remove the suction from the owner. Since the sucking of carpets pose a particular challenge to vacuum robots, they can be used on tiles almost without restriction.
Vacuum robot for vacuuming and cleaning tiles
Robot robots are something special among the vacuum cleaner types . Here, the owner has to do almost nothing himself and leaves the suction robot sucking or wiping. Modern computer technology enables vacuum robots to sense their environment through sensors and to effectively clean all types of soil . They make maps of the rooms and know their position on it. They draw their energy from rechargeable batteries and when they are empty, the robotic vacuum cleaner automatically moves to the charging station and recharges the battery.
After that, he continues his work where he interrupted her to shop. For tiles or other hard floors, most vacuum robots are easy to use, If you also want to have the floor wiped, you can choose a vacuum cleaner with wiping function. However, it is not possible to clean hard floors and carpets if the cloth has been placed under the vacuum robot for wiping. If you want to vacuum your carpet next to the tiles with a robotic vacuum cleaner, you should pay attention to models that have passed the carpet test in our vacuum cleaner test. A disadvantage of vacuum robots is the higher price compared to conventional vacuum cleaners.
The iRobot Roomba 865 for sucking on tiles
Vacuum robots can cost over 1,000 euros. The iRobot Roomba 865 moves with a price of 499 € (08/2018) in the middle price segment. This small vacuum robot has been significantly improved compared to its predecessor models. According to the manufacturer, the suction force has been increased by 5 times. For this purpose, the air flow has been improved and the Aero Force system integrated. He has crash sensors that warn him from stairways and avoid falling. The technical data of the iRobot Roomba 865 are:
- Weight: 3.8 kilograms
- Size: 35.3 x 35.3 x 9.2 inches
- Capacity of the dirt container: 0.6 liters
- Color: black and gray
- Volume: 58 decibels
- Up to 50 percent better dirt absorption and cleaning performance compared to its predecessors
- Low-maintenance and non-entangled rubber rollers for effective dirt pick-up
- Possibility to create a schedule so that the robot can clean even while you are away
- Heavily soiled areas are automatically detected and thoroughly cleaned
The iRobot Roomba 865 detects heavily soiled areas and then cleans them particularly intensively . This vacuum cleaner not only cleans tiles and hard floors well, but has also passed our carpet test. Its flat design also cleans well under the furniture. Obstacles, such as cables on the ground, are detected by the robotic vacuum cleaner and simply circumnavigated. This robotic vacuum cleaner uses HEPA filters and is also suitable for allergy sufferers.