Can an electric broom replace a vacuum cleaner: what can an electric broom do?

We thought what to give to the mother-in-law. And just then a colleague told about a recently received gift - an electric broom. To be honest, I hadn't even thought about the fact that the brooms had already become electric. "Why is the usual bad?" I grumbled. On the other hand, why not? - we thought. But at the same time, they doubted: why should he, when there is already a vacuum cleaner. His mother-in-law has a good, reliable, powerful one. True, she complained that she had to collect / disassemble it constantly, and this annoys her a little. But there is no choice: there is nowhere to store in the collected place. What if this miracle of technology can help her?

What is an electric broom

Before making a final decision, we began to "get acquainted" with him, looking for information on the Internet. And we immediately realized that calling the device a "battery-powered broom", as we did, is wrong.

Reference. An electric broom is a modern cleaning device powered by electricity: with the help of a battery or with a direct connection to the mains.

Before the hostesses received this unit for use, they swept and removed the garbage with an ordinary broom or brush. The electrical appliance reasonably retained the name of the broom. Its function is the same - to remove debris from the floor.. And the brush is still present, in many models not even one. They are the ones who do the cleaning.

And there is no need to manually collect the sketched in a scoop. The electric broom will do it himself.

Device details

There are two main elements in the design:

• Solethat looks like a modern mop. At the bottom there are wheels for easy movement, and brushes that rotate to pick up debris. There is also a motor and a garbage container.
• Long handle, which allows you to stay level and straight during cleaning, without bending over.

Many devices operate on a charged battery. But you can also pick up a model that has a cord. The device has no other parts. And this simplicity is convenient!

Can the electric broom move the vacuum cleaner

Judging by the reviews, it can very well. Many owners of technically equipped brooms note that they began to take out the vacuum cleaner much less often..

The reason for this was pros devices.

Dignity

• Compactness. Not taking up much space, it is most often stored assembled. Therefore, it is not necessary to assemble / disassemble every time. It is possible to sweep the debris that has fallen on the floor without additional manipulations.
• Ease. As mentioned, the design is very simple. That's why weight is minimal, unlike a vacuum cleaner. True, and waste container smallerbut it is enough for one sweeping. Cleaning of the trash bin is no problem either.
• Convenience. Thanks to the battery, already don't get tangled up in the wireswhile moving the device from place to place.
• Rapidity cleaning. Well, this is not surprising: we always swept quickly with a broom.
• Functionality. The device copes well with the main tasks of removing debris from the floor.
• Noiselessness. Although it is an electrical appliance, the sound is quiet.

reference. There are models on sale in different configurations. Including with attachments designed to remove animal hair.

Can't replace at all

At the same time, people who are ready to completely abandon the vacuum cleaner still need to look. because even the housewives who are satisfied with the electric broom objectively assess its capabilities and note its disadvantages.

Flaws

Designed only to collect debris from the floor.

• Vacuuming the sofa, collecting dust from bookshelves or other "dust collectors" will fail.
• It will not work and "sweep" carpets with high pile.
• Cleans well on smooth surfaces or low-pile carpets, but not everywhere. The brushes of the device cannot properly process the surface near the furniture legs and in the corners.
• Difficulties arise when removing debris that is stuffed around the wheels and makes it difficult for them to move.
• The battery lasts for a limited time, usually 30 minutes.
• If the room is pretty dirty, you will have to empty the container several times during cleaning.

Is it necessary or not?

How to decide whether or not you need a broom with a battery? Very simple - approach the matter individually.

• If you have small children and you cannot do without daily cleaning, you will appreciate its capabilities.
• Are there cats or dogs in the house? This means that the wool will have to be collected constantly. Such a broom will also be constantly in use.
• And if you try to use it in a small kitchen cluttered with furniture, you will most likely be dissatisfied. The electric broom still needs a place to show his capabilities.

In general, we came to the conclusion that an electric broom can be a good gift. This is also confirmed by the reviews of the device owners. Many of them received it as a gift and were satisfied.

We also settled on it. The mother-in-law was somewhat surprised: she did not expect to receive a broom as a gift. But now she uses her friends on the phone and tells, which means she is happy.