Electric broom versus vacuum cleaner, what an electric brush can do

We were thinking about what to give to our mother-in-law. And then a colleague told me about a gift she had recently received - an electric broom. To be honest, before that I didn’t even think about the fact that brooms have already become electric. “What’s wrong with ordinary?” - I grumbled. On the other hand, why not? - we thought. But at the same time, they doubted: why do they need it when they already have a vacuum cleaner. My mother-in-law has a good, reliable, powerful one. True, she complained that she had to constantly assemble/disassemble it, and this bothered her a little. But there is no choice: there is nowhere to store it 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 to know” him by searching for information on the Internet. And we immediately realized that calling the device a “battery-powered broom,” as we did, was wrong.

Reference. An electric broom is a modern cleaning device that runs on electricity: using a battery or directly connected to the network.

Before housewives received this unit for use, they swept and removed debris with an ordinary broom or brush. The electrical appliance justifiably retained the name broom. Its function is the same - to remove debris from the floor. And the brush is still present, in many models there is even more than one. They are the ones who do the cleaning.

Moreover, there is no need to manually collect what has been marked into a scoop.. The electric broom will do this itself.

Device details

There are two main elements in the design:

• Sole, similar in appearance to a modern mop. At the bottom there are wheels, which makes it easier to move, and brushes that rotate, collecting debris. The motor and trash container are also located here.
• Long handle, which allows you to stay level and straight while cleaning, without bending over.

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

Can an electric broom move a vacuum cleaner?

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

The reason for this was pros devices.

Advantages

• Compactness. Without taking up much space, it is most often stored assembled. Therefore, you don’t have to assemble/disassemble every time. You can sweep away debris that has fallen on the floor without additional manipulation.
• Ease. As already mentioned, the design is very simple. That's why weight is minimal, unlike a vacuum cleaner. True, and smaller trash container, but it is enough for one “sweeping”. Cleaning the waste container is also no problem.
• Convenience. Thanks to the battery, already don't get tangled up in wires, moving the device from place to place.
• Rapidity cleaning Well, this is not surprising: we always cleaned quickly with a broom.
• Functionality. The device copes well with the basic tasks of removing debris from the floor.
• Silence. Although this is an electrical appliance, the sound it makes is quiet.

Reference. Models with different configurations are available for sale.Including attachments designed to remove animal hair.

Can't replace it completely

At the same time, we still need to look for people who are ready to completely give up the vacuum cleaner. Because Even housewives who are satisfied with an electric broom objectively evaluate its capabilities and note its disadvantages.

Flaws

Designed only for collecting debris from the floor.

• It will not be possible to vacuum the sofa or collect dust from bookshelves or other “dust collectors”.
• You won’t be able to “sweep” high-pile carpets either.
• It cleans well on smooth surfaces or low-pile carpets, but not everywhere. The brushes of the device cannot properly process the surface near the legs of furniture and in the corners.
• Difficulties arise when removing debris that accumulates around the wheels and impedes their movement.
• The battery charge lasts for a limited time, usually 30 minutes.
• If the room is fairly littered, you will have to empty the container several times during cleaning.

So 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 cannot do without daily cleaning, you will appreciate its capabilities.
• Are there cats or dogs in the house? This means that 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 filled with furniture, you will most likely be unhappy. The electric broom still needs a place to show its capabilities.

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

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