Home CasaVerdeSmart ,,,,, Our first and only vacuum cleaner dates back to about fifteen years ago, when we were totally disappointed by what turned out to be a product barely able to pick up a few crumbs of bread from the tablecloth. Having received one on trial in recent weeks, we wanted to give a second opportunity to this product category, trusting the evolution made in this long period of time. The overall judgment is almost positive: with that of Holife you have a powerful handheld vacuum cleaner to clean the tablecloth in a few seconds but also to remove animal hair from the sofa and even capable of sucking up water from a glass, for example. spilled on the table.
In the box
The box contains, in addition to the handheld vacuum cleaner, a spare filter, a brush for cleaning the internal components, a base for charging the battery and three different accessories that modify the suction nozzle adapting it to multiple uses. Among these there is a sort of extension that significantly reduces the size of the opening, with a transversal cut of the latter that allows it to be inserted even in the most remote corners of the house; the second accessory is a nozzle with an attached brush, excellent for easily collecting hair, hair and dirt on delicate surfaces such as the upholstery of a sofa; the last is a rubber nozzle with thin teeth, designed for the collection of liquids.
As did
The vacuum cleaner mainly consists of two parts: the motor and the tank. The first is encased inside an apparently very solid polycarbonate shell, accompanied by a large handle that facilitates its grip. The suction takes place in the center, from a circular nozzle protected by a plastic grid and the sucked air is thrown out through the two side grates, under which there are two sponge covers that retain any dust grains to prevent it be sucked in on one side and swept away on the other.
On the bottom there are large cross-headed screws that can possibly be removed to disassemble the main casing (an operation which, we specify, invalidates the warranty) and perhaps clean the motor or replace the sponge covers. On the upper side there are instead the ON / OFF switch for starting and stopping the suction and a push button that allows you to release the tank.
The latter is transparent, with the plastic that composes it slightly darkened. Inside there is a rigid black plastic cap assisted by a double rubber sheath that protects the engine from accidental entry of liquids. A fabric filter is fixed inside the cap (in the photos, white in color) which ensures the passage of air for correct suction but at the same time protects the entire tank from even the smallest grain of dust escaping.
Technical specifications
According to the user manual, the engine power of this vacuum cleaner is 90W, with a suction of 6KPa equal to an air flow of 18 liters per second and with a noise level of 78 dB. The built-in 2,000 mAh lithium battery is fully recharged in just over four hours, ensuring 20 minutes of suction at maximum power. Overall, the product weighs one and a half kilograms.
How is it going
As mentioned, we left full of doubts and perplexities due to the unpleasant previous experience, then completely overturning thoughts and impressions following the field test. The mini vacuum cleaner in question is really very powerful, managing to suck up crumbs of bread but also parts of heavier foods such as cornflakes and frozen peas.
It also manages to completely vacuum up liquids: we deliberately overturned a glass of water on one of those tablecloths specially treated to not absorb liquids: it was enough to turn on the vacuum cleaner bringing it closer to the patch of water to see it literally splash inside the tank , a show to be enjoyed thanks to the transparency of the latter. The capacity is 100 ml, therefore sufficient to collect the liquids contained in a plastic cup without problems. Also great for collecting pet hair: in a few minutes we were able to perfectly clean the carpet at the entrance to our apartment.
Overall for some it may perhaps be heavy to handle for several consecutive minutes: they are still 1.5 kg to be held with one hand, although the weight is concentrated more precisely on the handle, making the appliance at least manageable.
But in our opinion, the greatest advantage consists in the possibility of disassembling the various parts to wash them easily, thus keeping the product always clean and sanitized. In this regard, during suction, it is advisable not to mix liquids with food, in order to avoid creating unpleasant “baby food” which must then be disposed of.
Conclusions
For us, the test passed very well: not only did it take away the hassle of leaving the house in these very cold days to shake the tablecloth, but it proved to be fundamental to collect practically everything, from dog hair to coffee spilled by mistake. The charging base is essential because it allows you to create a corner in the house where you can always leave the vacuum cleaner charged and ready for use.
Retail price
The Holife handheld vacuum cleaner is on sale on Amazon for 56.99 euros. These days you can save 14 euros by using the 3EMJOTXP code, which will bring the price to 42.99 euros. Shipping is included in the price.
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