Types of brushes for cleaning carpets, their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages

Keeping the room clean necessarily includes cleaning the floor. Carpet is one of the most difficult interior items to clean.

It is most convenient to carry out high-quality cleaning using special brushes.

The choice of models is quite large, allowing you to choose the best option. About brushes for carpet cleaning Let's talk in the article.

Cleaning models and their features

For cleaning, not only brushes of different designs can be used, but also with different functionality.

Among them there are several main groups:

• for manual processing;
• mechanical;
• electrical;
• special attachments for vacuum cleaners.

Each type has its own pros and cons. The characteristics of the models also differ. You need to know them to make the right choice.

Manual

In terms of its design, this is truly the simplest device for cleaning. Such brushes have been used for centuries, having established themselves as a reliable assistant for housewives.

Manufacturers offer models made of various materials, which differ:

• pile length;
• size;
• design;
• degree of hardness.

It is most convenient to use brushes that have a small handle on top.

Advantages:

• simplicity;
• effectiveness against various contaminants;
• low price;
• availability of purchase at any hardware store;
• wide range of sizes and colors.

Despite the large number of advantages, this product also has a significant disadvantage. Treating a carpet with a hand brush is labor-intensive and time-consuming. It is simply impossible to carry out such a complex process often.

But for its versatility, cheapness and simplicity, such a brush deserves its place in the household. The price does not bite, most often it is literally a few rubles.

Mechanical

From a design point of view, these are simple mechanisms that are designed for dry cleaning. In the process of moving the device using the handle, the shaft with the brush rotates and garbage is collected into a small container.

The materials used to create such brushes are plastic and metal. Some manufacturers provide adjustment of the brush roller by raising and lowering it. This allows for better cleaning of the carpet.

Advantages of the model:

1. Efficient in cleaning various debris (cigarette ash, dust, etc.).
2. Simplicity of design.
3. No resource consumption (electricity or batteries).
4. Easy to use.
5. Ease of use - cleaning is carried out while standing, without bending the body or straining.
6. Garbage is collected in a container.
7. The rollers, like the entire device, are easy to clean.

Such a simple garbage collection system also has disadvantages:

1. Often the high price does not correspond to the quality.
2. Debris (animal hair, hair) accumulates on the roller fasteners, which is then problematic to remove.
3. Due to the nature of the device, the waste collection container is small and therefore requires frequent emptying.
4. Low efficiency when cleaning corners and other hard-to-reach places.
5. Poor quality collection of small waste.

The price of such a device depends on the company. For example, for Leifheit “Regulus” – from 4,700 rubles.

Roller

This device has some of the qualities of the previous two varieties. The length of the pile of such devices differs, as does the stiffness of the bristles located on the rollers. The cost of the goods is from 100 rubles and above.

• low cost;
• high-quality waste collection;
• simplicity of design and operation;
• Can be used independently, or can be used with household detergents.

Rubber squeegee for cleaning windows

Pet hair is very difficult to collect when cleaning carpet. In most cases, even a powerful vacuum cleaner does not solve the problem.

But a rubber scraper is exactly the option that will help you collect wool without problems. The simplest options cost from 120 rubles.

Flaws:

• labor intensity;
• not suitable for long pile carpets.

Light wetting will help improve the quality of cleaning.

Roller with sticky layer

Cleaning the carpet with a vacuum cleaner can deal with dust and debris quite effectively. But in the case of long-pile carpets, this does not always work.

Using such a device is very simple - just press a little on the rotating roller so that it collects all the debris well. Cleaning with a roller does not take much time.

The disadvantages are manual labor in an awkward position and the need to buy replacement rollers. The estimated cost of 3 replacement rollers of 70 sheets each is from 500 rubles.

Vacuum cleaner attachments

Special attachments for vacuum cleaners designed for carpet cleaning can be included in the kit or purchased separately. They are attached to the telescopic tube in the usual way.

In most cases, the attachment has the ability to extend the brush and raise it using a special switch. Nozzles are designed for dry cleaning.

The cost of such attachments depends on the manufacturer, and can range from 400 rubles to several thousand. The price of the vacuum cleaner itself is much higher, depending on the model and company.

Electric brushes

Electric carpet brushes are already quite expensive cleaning devices. The cost of such devices is in a wide range, starting from 1,200 rubles and more.

Advantages:

1. It doesn't make much noise during operation.
2. Garbage is placed in a container.
3. Easy to maintain working attachment.
4. Easy to clean thanks to the long handle.

Minuses:

1. Electricity costs.
2. High price.
3. Small debris is poorly collected.
4. Difficulties in cleaning the roller on which wool and hair are wound.

For ease of use, it is recommended to choose a model with a long electrical cable.

Selection principle

The choice should be based on the requirements for the brush. In this case, it is necessary to take into account:

• how often cleaning should be done;
• are there any animals in the house;
• smooth floor or filled with a lot of furniture.

You can use several brushes during one cleaning. For example, use a vacuum cleaner and then collect the fur with a scraper.

How to clean the brush itself?

Care is needed not only for the carpet, but also for the brush itself. Manual options that are made of plastic, rubber and other artificial materials, and even those that have a rotating shaft with bristles, can and should be washed.

This is best done by immersing them entirely in a soap solution or washing powder solution.. Clean them manually, using another brush to thoroughly clean the bristles. Can be used as detergents with antibacterial effect. The brushes themselves dry naturally.

Brushes that are part of more complex devices (vacuum cleaners, electric brushes) are disconnected from the device itself and washed separately.

Those that work on the principle of a rotating shaft tend to wrap wool and hair around themselves. They also need to be cleaned of such debris. This will make it easier for the roller to rotate and prevent the transfer of contaminants from one place to another.

Conclusion

A wide range of carpet brushes allows you to choose the right model for any circumstances.

The most expensive option is not always the best and most convenient. The choice should always be made based on personal needs.