Rating of the best vacuum cleaners for cleaning upholstered furniture and carpets in 2022

A vacuum cleaner is an important piece of equipment for keeping your home clean. Ideally, when the machine copes not only with dirt on the floor, but also on furniture. Attention is presented with an overview of popular vacuum cleaners for 2022 for cleaning upholstered furniture and carpets.

General information about vacuum cleaners: criteria for choosing equipment for cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture

What to look for when buying a vacuum cleaner for cleaning not only floors and carpets, but also furniture. There are a number of key indicators that are responsible for the quality of cleaning. These include:

• suction power. The higher the indicator is indicated in the characteristic, the better the vacuum cleaner copes with the task;
• Capabilities. According to their design and structure, there are various vacuum cleaners, so each copy must be evaluated in its own way;
• Noise level indicator. If general cleaning is carried out 1-2 times a week, then it is not at all necessary to pay attention to this item, but if you have to do cleaning often and there are small children, then the less noise the device creates, the better;
• It is important to pay attention to what type of cleaning the equipment is intended for (there are three of them);
• The class of dust that the vacuum cleaner can handle;
• Which company is better to buy a vacuum cleaner.

What is the best vacuum cleaner to buy? The table provides basic information about the types of household appliances in this section and their purpose, after viewing which it will become clear how to choose a vacuum cleaner for yourself.

Table - "Classification of vacuum cleaners and their purpose"

Name:	Classification:	Recommended operation, so as not to make mistakes when choosing:
By design type:	with a handle	for cleaning car interiors or upholstered furniture
	with a trunk	indoors, for cleaning the whole house (apartment)
	robots	indoors, for floors and carpets
By type of food:	from the network	indoors
	rechargeable	in car interiors and premises
Cleaning type:	dry	drive dust and small objects
	wet	remove stains, get rid of dust
	combined	the most effective way of cleaning, does not require additional resources to carry out general cleaning in the room
Dust collection method:	with bags	in vacuum cleaners with dry cleaning
	containers
	water filters
Control method:	push-button	in any vacuum cleaner design
	remote or autonomous	in robotics

As for the cost, budget models are simple devices with a dry type of cleaning and a minimum set of functions. Expensive vacuum cleaners, as a rule, have one of the options: they are equipped with many functions, attachments, the ability to do wet cleaning, they have partial or full autonomy of control, etc.

Rating of high-quality manual vacuum cleaners for upholstered furniture

The review was made up of vacuum cleaners from the categories:

• Manual device for upholstered furniture from the company "Atocare";
• Hand-held device for the car salon from the company "Bosch";
• New this year from Xiaomi Deerma.

Atocare "EP7UP"

Purpose: for cleaning upholstered furniture.

The vacuum cleaner can be used not only for upholstered furniture, but also for cleaning carpets. A feature of the device is a triple filter, each compartment in it performs its task. The first layer removes dust, pet hair and hair from the surface. The second filter layer traps small particles of dirt and dust mites. The third layer is the filtration of clean (exhaust) air. The body of the device is made of durable plastic, equipped with one slide button for control. The equipment works from the network.

Specifications:

Type of:	manual
Dimensions (centimeters):	29/37,3/14,9
The weight:	1 kg 700 g
Power:	450 W
Wire length:	5 m
Noise level:	up to 66.9 dB
Working modes:	2
Rpm:	4 thousand
Producing country:	Korea
By price:	9900 rubles

• Quietly works;
• Compact device: does not take up much space, can be stored in any convenient place;
• With power regulation;
• Cleans well: up to 99.9% removes various contaminants from upholstered furniture;
• Ergonomic design;
• Affordable price;
• Powerful;
• Quality assembly;
• One year manufacturer's warranty.

• Not identified.

Bosch "BHN 20110"

Purpose: for cleaning the car interior.

Handheld vacuum cleaner in a gray plastic case, has an oblong shape with a narrowed front, which allows you to suck out debris and dust from hard-to-reach places. In addition, there is a crevice nozzle. The device works from the accumulator, it is equipped with the cyclone filter. There are two buttons on the handle: one to turn the appliance on and off, the other to detach the nozzle. The vacuum cleaner can be used to clean household furniture.

Before using the vacuum cleaner for the first time, it must be charged for at least 16 hours.

Specifications:

cleaning type:	dry
Dimensions (centimeters):	13,8/11/36,8
The weight:	1 kg 400 g
Consumed power:	1800 W
One charge is enough:	for 16 minutes
Dust container volume:	300 ml
Charging time:	12-16 minutes
Battery:	NiMH
Suction Power:	300 W
Average price:	3600 rubles

• Modern design;
• Inexpensive;
• Replaceable nozzle;
• Copes with the tasks: cleans in hard-to-reach places;
• Wireless;
• Light;
• Cleans quickly;
• Battery indicator located on the handle;
• Fast charging;
• Easy cleaning of the dust container.

• Not identified.

You can read about other vacuum cleaners for cars here.

Xiaomi Deerma "Handheld Vacuum Cleaner CM1000 Pink"

Appointment: for dry cleaning of sofas and armchairs.

The peculiarity of this model is the sterilization of the surface with ultraviolet rays. It is based on a cyclic filtration system, which does not allow even the smallest organisms to escape from the device. Hot air is used to clean upholstered furniture and bedding. The device eliminates dirt even in crevices and filing furniture. In addition, they can clean carpets. Works from a network. The cord is long enough for the whole room. There is a power button on the handle, and during the cleaning process, the device glows in two colors: red - the air flow is hot, blue - the air flow is cold.

Specifications:

Type of:	manual
Dimensions (centimeters):	14,5/24/30
Material:	ABS plastic
Power:	360 W
Cable:	4.5 m
Noise generated:	70 dB
Suction Power:	12 thousand Pa
Tank:	0.5 liters
What is the price:	3500 rubles

• Stylish design;
• Large capture area;
• Air flow adjustment;
• Wide application: furniture, bed, carpet cleaning;
• Inexpensive;
• New;
• Rugged housing;
• For hard-to-reach places;
• Kills all bacteria, thanks to UV radiation;
• Convenient handle;
• Simple control;
• LED lights.

• Not identified.

Rating of the best combined type vacuum cleaners: for carpets and upholstered furniture

The list of leaders was replenished with popular models of vacuum cleaners from the following categories:

• Professional device from the company KARCHER "PUZZI";
• Vacuum cleaner for dry cleaning with the function of collecting liquid from the company "KARCHER";
• Choice of buyers with a dust collector 2in1 from the manufacturer "Thomas";
• Another model is the choice of buyers for dry and wet cleaning from the manufacturer Thomas.

KARCHER PUZZI "8/1 C"

Purpose: for cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture.

The washing vacuum cleaner is designed for a wide range of work: cleaning rooms, cleaning upholstered furniture and car interiors. A hose is connected to the trunk for water supply. In this regard, cleaning can be done in two types: dry and wet.

The package includes a nozzle for upholstered furniture, which allows you to clean debris from the cracks. The design easily moves on a hard surface thanks to 4 wheels: their diameter is small in front, larger in the back, since the main “stuffing” of the equipment is located there. Vacuum cleaner with automatic cable winder, various options, primarily intended for professionals (those who work in cleaning services).

Specifications:

cleaning type:	wet, dry
Dimensions (centimeters):	53/33/44
The weight:	9 kg 800 g
Suction hose length:	2.5 m
Length of cable:	7.5 m
The volume of the tank for clean and dirty water, respectively (liters):	8/7
Consumption of cleaning agents:	1 l/min
Air flow:	61 l/s
Sprinkler pressure:	1 bar
Turbine and pump power respectively (W):	1200/40
Maximum area performance:	18 square meters
Vacuum:	236 mbar/kPa
Producing country:	Italy
By cost:	37000 rubles

• Lots of features;
• Performance;
• Powerful turbine;
• Light weight;
• Compact;
• Practical design;
• Reliability of a design;
• Comfortable carrying;
• Universal device: for all surfaces;
• Quickly and efficiently copes with any type of pollution.

• Expensive.

Karcher "DS 6"

Purpose: for dry cleaning.

The model with an aquafilter is additionally equipped with two nozzles that allow you to suck out debris from cracks in upholstered furniture and treat small items, such as armchairs or car seats. The case is plastic, yellow-black. The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a defoamer, a HEPA 12 filter, a telescopic suction pipe, a foot switch, a container for storing nozzles and an automatic winding of the power cord.

Specifications:

Dimensions (centimeters):	34,5/28,9/53,5
The weight:	7 kg 500 g
Dust collector:	2 l
Noise:	80 dB
Power consumption:	650 W
Pipe reach:	10.2 m
Annual energy consumption:	28 kw
Average cost:	16000

• The presence of a water filter;
• Good suction power;
• Easy to disassemble and assemble;
• Functional;
• Autonomous cable folding;
• Classic design;
• Consumes little energy;
• Acceptable price;
• Universal: for soft and hard coatings;
• Additional nozzles are available.

• Design flaws, for example, it would be nice to have a power adjustment on the handle.

Thomas "Perfect Air Feel Fresh"

Purpose: for dry and wet cleaning.

The body of the model combines several colors: gray, white, light green and blue. Standard type design with two wheels for movement. It is equipped with a power regulator, a liquid collection function, a foot switch, a storage space for nozzles, an autonomous cable winder and a telescopic tube.Various nozzles are included in the package: for floor coverings and carpets, a “brush” for furniture, removing threads for upholstered furniture and a crevice one.

Specifications:

Dimensions (centimeters):	29,4/31,8/46,7
The weight:	7 kg
Cord length:	8 m
Noise generated:	81 dB
Power:	1700 W
Water filter capacity (liters):	1, in collection mode - 1.9
Radius of action:	11 m
Fine filter:	HEPA H13
By price:	14500 rubles

• Bright appearance;
• The ability to adjust the power;
• Many different nozzles;
• Lightweight;
• Large range;
• Design 2 in 1: there is an aquafilter;
• The presence of aromatization, which helps to eliminate unpleasant odors;
• Parking vertical and horizontal;
• The optimum ratio of price and quality.

• Not identified.

Thomas "Aqua Pet & Family"

Appointment: wet and dry cleaning of floors and furniture.

Cleaning vacuum cleaner with aquafilter for all surfaces. It differs from its fellow "Perfect Air Feel Fresh" in some technical indicators, appearance and equipment. A feature of the model is the presence of a turbo brush. In this regard, the cost of this device is several thousand higher. Three nozzles have been added: for removing wool, spray nozzles for wet cleaning (separately for floors and carpets and upholstered furniture). Everything that concerns the constructive device, everything remains the same. The material of the vacuum cleaner is durable plastic with a soft bumper, colors: black, gray and orange.

Specifications:

Dimensions (centimeters):	48,6/31,8/30,6
The weight:	8 kg 200 g
Dust bag:	6 l
Power:	1700 W
Tank volume (liters):	for detergents and dirty water - 1.8; aquafilter - 1
Noise:	81 dB
Number of nozzles:	6 pcs.
Radius of action:	11 m
Producing country:	Germany
Average cost:	17400 rubles

• Multifunctional;
• Silent;
• Powerful;
• With extra bag;
• Air flow adjustment;
• Removable tank for cleaning products;
• Features: automatic cable winding, for example;
• Bright and modern design;
• Quality assembly;
• Equipment;
• Manufacturer's warranty for 2 years;
• Decent price;
• Doesn't take up much space.

• Not identified.

The best robot vacuum cleaners for carpet and floor cleaning

The list of the best models included:

• robot vacuum cleaner from Xiaomi - the choice of buyers for dry and wet cleaning;
• iLife robot vacuum cleaner - the choice of buyers for dry cleaning;
• robot vacuum cleaner from Okami company - with low noise level.

Xiaomi "Sweep One"

Purpose: for cleaning carpets and floors.

The compact device is designed to remove dust, wool, hair from carpets. Can do wet cleaning. The device belongs to the category "Smart Home". It is equipped with a water tank, many optical sensors that help you navigate in space, side and main brushes, a soft bumper and various functions. The equipment is controlled in various ways: through an application on a smartphone, using a remote control, or not taking part in cleaning at all by setting the vacuum cleaner to work autonomously.

The communication protocol is carried out via Wi-Fi. Smart technology itself is installed on the charger, works on the basis of a cyclone filter, laser scans the room, but you can set up a travel plan yourself. The kit comes with an electric brush for effective cleaning of the room.

Specifications:

cleaning type:	dry and wet
The weight:	3 kg 500 g
Diameter:	3.5 cm
Suction pressure:	2000 Pa
The water tank is designed for wet cleaning:	45-60 minutes
Docking station (centimeters):	1,3/15,1/9,8
Rated power:	58 W
Voltage:	14.4 V
Life time:	5 years
Requires one charge:	2 hours 30 minutes
Performance per charge:	250 square meters
Number of sensors:	13 pcs.
Battery capacity:	5200 mAh
Average cost:	23400 rubles

• Capabilities;
• Management: fully automated or partially;
• Functional;
• Long enough charge;
• Independently follows and becomes to the hearth of food;
• Performance at the highest level;
• Possibility to install an electric brush;
• Garbage collection in a container that is easy to remove and clean;
• Damage protection;
• Several color solutions;
• Overcomes obstacles up to 2 cm high;
• Affordable price.

• Limited service life.

iLife "A4s"

Purpose: for dry cleaning of carpets and floors.

This robot is a simplified version of the previous Xiaomi “Sweep One” model. Obvious differences are the absence of an aquafilter, so cleaning can only be done dry. The kit includes: brushes for cleaning the filter and side brushes, a spare filter, charging. The device is controlled automatically by programming the vacuum cleaner by day or remotely using the remote control. There is a cleaning zone limiter (virtual wall), sensors (infrared, optical). The device automatically returns to the place for charging.

Specifications:

Diameter:	31 cm
Height:	7.6 cm
The weight:	2 kg 200 g
Suction Power:	22 W
Requires a charge:	for 2 hours
Noise level:	40-60 dB
Battery capacity:	2600 mAh
Dust container capacity:	450 ml
Charging time:	3-3.5 hours
Material:	plastic
Color:	grey
By price:	11000 rubles

• Powerful;
• Turbobrush;
• Holds a charge for a long time;
• Quiet;
• Drop protection so tables or sofa can be cleaned;
• Cyclone Power technology;
• Technical indicators at the highest level;
• Perfectly cleans carpets and floors;
• Remote control;
• Customization options;
• Price;
• With automatic shutdown;
• Functional.

• It is necessary to raise curtains, chairs, wires before cleaning so that the robot does not get tangled in objects.

Okami "T80"

Purpose: for dry and wet cleaning of carpets and floors.

The vacuum cleaner with a display that shows the time is equipped with many modern solutions necessary for high-quality cleaning of the house. The structure can be controlled from a distance using a remote control or a smartphone application, as well as by programming the robot by days or weeks.

Features: you can set a map of the room and indicate the areas where the vacuum cleaner should be cleaned; the device can move along walls or in a zigzag; communication protocol over Wi-Fi.

What is: a fine filter, side brushes and a soft bumper that does not damage the furniture and the device itself.

Housing made of black plastic. The display glows, which allows you to see the clock readings at night. Dust collector with cyclone filter.

Specifications:

Dimensions (centimeters):	diameter - 35, height - 9
The weight:	3 kg 300 g
Number of driving modes:	4 things.
Maximum cleaning time:	2 hours
Number of sensors:	32
Battery capacity:	2000 mAh
Dust container capacity:	450 ml
Sensors:	infrared
Platform Compatibility:	iOS and Android
Noise level maximum:	50 dB
Charging time:	4 hours
Suction Power:	50-90W
Average cost:	25000 rubles

• The presence of a virtual wall;
• Display illumination;
• Shows time;
• Various control methods;
• Holds a charge for a long time and recovers quickly;
• Gives a signal if stuck;
• There is local cleaning;
• Quiet;
• Fixes in memory clean sections;
• Multifunctional;
• Autonomous return to the charge source;
• Robot with tank full indication, which allows you not to open the container once again;
• Modern design;
• Value for money.

• Not identified.

Conclusion

The popularity of models depends largely on novelty: the more modern the technology, the greater the demand for it. The world of technology is constantly improving, and its fruits can be seen in things familiar to us - various kinds of technology. Each manufacturer creates products according to individual developments, so the capabilities, design and cost of vacuum cleaners are different.

The best manufacturers of vacuum cleaners for cleaning upholstered furniture and carpets for 2022 have, in most cases, a worldwide name. However, young companies are very often assessed by ordinary consumers, who put these two classes on the same line. The list of the best vacuum cleaners includes models from the categories: new and good, according to buyers. The table provides general information about the top sellers.

The best vacuum cleaners for cleaning furniture and carpets with a brief description:

Brand:	Food:	Power, W):	Generated noise level (dB):	Average cost (rubles):
Atocare "EP7UP"	network	450	66.9	9900
Bosch "BHN 20110"	accumulator	1800	-	3600
Xiaomi Deerma "Handheld Vacuum Cleaner CM1000 Pink"	network	360	70	3500
PUZZI "8/1 C"		1200	-	37000
Karcher "DS 6"		650	80	16000
Thomas "Perfect Air Feel Fresh"		1700	81	14500
Thomas "Aqua Pet & Family"		1700	81	17400
Xiaomi "Sweep One"	accumulator	58	-	23400
iLife "A4s"		from 22	60	11000
Okami "T80"		90	50	25000

And about the price:

• Inexpensive vacuum cleaners fluctuate in the price range up to 10,000 rubles.
• The average price category is 10-20 thousand rubles.
• Expensive vacuum cleaners - over 20,000 rubles.