The best wet filter vacuum cleaners in 2022

Many buyers consider the aquafilter to be an unnecessary detail and a marketing ploy. However, when the air sucked in by the vacuum cleaner is passed through the water tank, all the dirt, dust, mold spores, pollen of flowering plants and pathogens remain in it. 

Cleaning ends not with the removal of a bag filled with dust from the house, but with the discharge of dirty water into the sewer. Even the highest quality HEPA filter is not able to purify and humidify indoor air as completely as compared to an aqua filter. 

In addition, vacuum cleaners with an aquafilter are a real lifesaver for people with asthma or allergies. After cleaning the house, it immediately becomes easier to breathe. 

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Thomas AQUA-BOX

The device uses an aquafilter with patented Wet-Jet technology. The air after the mesh and HEPA filter passes through the “water wall”, where, according to the manufacturer, 100% of plant pollen and 99,9% of the rest of the dust are retained and deposited. Dirt precipitates, clean and humidified air returns to the room. Thanks to this design, the vacuum cleaner has a certificate of suitability for allergy sufferers.

Suction power is controlled by a switch on the unit body. The button of inclusion foot, on perimeter of the case the shock-proof bumper is laid. Telescopic tube with handle. The kit includes a universal, crevice and furniture brushes. 

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Top 10 best wet filter vacuum cleaners in 2022 according to KP

1. Shivaki SVC 1748/2144

Shivaki vacuum cleaner water filter dramatically improves the quality of dry cleaning. The air is completely cleaned of the dust collected from the surfaces, passing through the water tank. A special indicator notifies the owner of the vacuum cleaner about the need to clean the tank. 

The air is pre-cleaned first with a mesh filter and then with a HEPA filter. The unit is equipped with a telescopic tube. The set comes with a combined brush for hard and carpet floors, plus brushes for upholstered furniture and crevice. The engine rotates a powerful turbine to suck in air. The cord is long enough to clean several rooms without switching between outlets.

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2. FIRST AUSTRIA 5546-3

A device designed for dry cleaning is able to suck up spilled liquid from the floor. Moreover, the light indicator signals the overflow of the water tank and the engine turns off. The cyclone-type volumetric aquafilter is supplemented with a HEPA filter at the inlet and therefore does an excellent job of purifying the air not only from dust, but also from allergens and microorganisms. Plus, it also moisturizes the atmosphere in the room. 

The vacuum cleaner is completed with a brush with a floor/carpet switch, a crevice and a soft brush for furniture. The case has a place to store them. The engine is started by a slide switch on the telescopic suction pipe.

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3. ARNICA Hydra Rain Plus

The universal unit intended for damp and dry cleaning. According to the manufacturer, the proprietary DWS filtration system guarantees the complete removal of dust particles, molds and spores, plant pollen and other allergens from the air. The vacuum cleaner can be used as a humidifier and air purifier. To do this, you need to pour water into the tank, add flavoring and turn on the device for a quarter of an hour. 

Dry cleaning can be done without aquafilter with a 10 liter bag. It is possible to clean soft toys and pillows using a vacuum bag with a vacuum cleaner valve and an aquafilter. IPX4 moisture protection level.

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4. VITEK VT-1833

The aquafilter of this model has a five-stage cleaning of the sucked-in air from dust, fungal spores, pollen. The system is supplemented with a HEPA fine filter. These design features are especially attractive to families with allergies and small children. The device is equipped with a dust container full indicator. Adding fragrance to the filter tank improves the atmosphere in the room.

The package includes a universal brush with a switch for smooth floors and carpets, a turbo brush, a crevice nozzle, and a soft furniture brush. The suction power regulator is located on the top panel of the case. The power cord rewinds automatically. The telescopic suction pipe is equipped with a handle.

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5. Garlyn CV-500

The Garlyn vacuum cleaner is equipped with a filtration system that effectively cleans the air from the finest dust, mold spores, allergens and harmful microorganisms. After the mesh and HEPA filter, the air enters the deep cleaning cyclonic aqua filter and returns to the room completely free from dirt. The set includes a universal floor brush with a switch for cleaning smooth and carpeted surfaces.

The turbo brush is guaranteed to pick up pet hair. The crevice nozzle gets to the most hard-to-reach places. Plus a special brush for upholstered furniture. The suction power is adjustable and the power cord rewinds automatically.

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6. KARCHER DS 6 PREMIUM PLUS

This model uses multi-stage filtration technology. The sucked-in air enters an innovative cyclone-type aquafilter with high velocities of water funnels. Behind it is a durable intermediate filter that can be washed in running water. The last is a thin HEPA filter, and only after it the purified and humidified air returns to the room. 

As a result, 95,5% of dust is retained, including the waste products of dust mites, which are the cause of most allergies. The final filter also retains odors. The included brushes effectively clean not only smooth floors, but also long pile carpets.

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7. Bosch BWD41720

A universal model that can be used for dry or wet cleaning, with an aquafilter or a dust container. The main advantage is the huge suction power, which guarantees the cleaning of dust from the most hard-to-reach cracks, carpets with long pile and the collection of spilled liquids. 

The air flow passes through several filters and returns to the room cleaned of dirt, allergens and pathogenic bacteria. The unit is completed with eight nozzles on a telescopic pipe. The case has a storage compartment. The volume of the tank allows you to clean up to 65 sq.m of dwelling without topping up.

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8. MIE Acqua Plus

Traditional vacuum cleaner equipped with a water filter to collect dust. Cleaning is dry, but the set includes a spray gun for pre-humidification of the air in order to remove dust. The suction power is sufficient to pick up spilled liquids from the floor. For this, a special nozzle is used. 

In addition to it, the delivery set includes a universal nozzle for smooth floors and carpets, a crevice nozzle, a round nozzle for office equipment and upholstered furniture. The telescopic suction tube is equipped with a handle. On the case there is a foot switch, a power regulator and a foot pedal for automatic rewinding of the power cord.

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9. Delvir WDC Home

Universal vacuum cleaner suitable for wet or dry cleaning of surfaces with a variety of textures. The design feature is the presence of only one filter. Dirty air is driven through a container of water and, after trapping the smallest particles, is pushed back. Adding a few drops of essential oil to the filter reservoir aromatizes the purified air. 

The package includes several brushes, including an unusual electric brush designed for cleaning pillows, soft toys, blankets, upholstered furniture, car seats. This gadget is able to suck up dust from a depth of up to 80 mm. The brush is rotated by its own electric motor connected to an outlet on the vacuum cleaner body.

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10. Ginzzu VS731

The vacuum cleaner is intended for dry and damp cleaning of rooms. The device is equipped with coarse and fine filters, plus an aquafilter. It is possible to operate the unit without it with the collection of dust in a container. The filter system provides air purification from dirt, allergens and bacteria. Suction power is regulated by mechanical switches on the case. The wheels are swivel and rubberized to protect the floor from damage. 

The power cord rewinds automatically. The length of the telescopic suction tube is adjustable. The unit is designed for continuous operation, but in case of overheating it turns off. High-quality plastic case is not deformed and does not wear out.

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How to choose a vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter

There is a significant difference between a conventional vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner with an aquafilter. Conventional devices are equipped with a dust collector or a container for collecting debris, while models with aquafilter have a tank filled with water through which polluted air is passed. Many models are able not only to suck up small particles of dirt and dust, as conventional vacuum cleaners do, but also to wash the floor and other surfaces, which will undoubtedly please pet owners or allergy sufferers.

The main parameter that you should pay attention to before buying is the type of vacuum cleaner. Traditionally, standard and separator models are distinguished:

• Separator devices work according to the following principle: getting into the device, dust and debris find themselves in a whirlpool, which creates a centrifuge, and then settle in a tank of water. Additional filters are desirable but not required.
• Standard devices work according to the following principle: air passes through a tank of water in the form of bubbles, some of the fine dust does not have time to sink in water, therefore, after such an aqua filter, additional air purification is required. Air filters are required, preferably several. For example, coal or paper. HEPA fine filters show high efficiency. In addition to dust retention, they are able to suppress the reproduction of allergens due to special chemical compositions.  

What option to choose? If budget cost and a high degree of purification are important to you, which will directly depend on the selected filter, choose standard models. If a high degree of purification, ease of maintenance are important to you and you are ready to spend a rather large amount on a purchase, choose separator models.

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