How do vacuum cleaners really work?

Keeping your space clean shouldn’t be complicated. Here’s a friendly, straight‑talk guide to how Hoover vacuum cleaners work and how to pick the one that fits your home and routine.

What’s the basic principle behind a vacuum cleaner?

A powerful electric motor spins a fan to create lower air pressure inside the machine. Higher outside air pressure rushes in through the nozzle, carrying dust, crumbs and pet hair along with it. The debris is then captured before clean air is sent back into your room.

What happens to the dirt once it’s inside?

Air and debris move through a separation stage and filters that trap fine particles. Dirt collects in a dust bin or water tank, depending on the machine. Select models use HEPA filtration to help capture allergens before air is released back into your home. (See Eco Whirl Cylinder Vacuum for HEPA.)

Which parts do the real work?

Motor + fan: create suction for pick‑up across floors, furniture and tight spaces.
Brush head / brush bar: agitates fibers to lift embedded dirt (for example, AquaSpin on PowerDash).
Filters: trap fine particles; some models include HEPA media.
Dust bin / tanks: hold dry debris or separate clean and dirty water (carpet/spot cleaners).

What Hoover cleaners are available on hoover.co.za?

Everyday floor cleaning

Hurricane Cordless Vacuum – cordless freedom with over 24 kPa suction, up to 40‑minute runtime, three speeds and LED floor lights for seeing hidden mess. Great for mixed floors and quick routines.
Air Light 2‑in‑1 Corded Vacuum – continuous 600 W suction and fast switch from stick to handheld for stairs, sofas and cars. Lightweight and easy to store.
Eco Whirl Cylinder Vacuum – efficient 750 W cylinder with HEPA outlet filter, adjustable suction and a 2.5 L dust cup for bigger jobs.

Deep‑cleaning fabric and carpets

PowerDash Compact Carpet Cleaner – deep cleans high‑traffic areas with AquaSpin rotating brush bar and dual tanks for faster dry times. Ideal for smaller homes or quick refreshes.
CleanSlate Complete Spot Cleaner – targets spills, pet spots and upholstery with strong extraction, SpinScrub tool, WidePath tool and dual tanks. A grab‑and‑go fix for life’s little oops moments.

Hard floor care

PureClean Cordless Electric Mop – dual spinning pads at 500 RPM, wet or dry modes, anti‑hair tech and LEDs for a polished hard‑floor finish without the hassle.

Handhelds for quick cleanups

Twister 7.4 V Wet & Dry Handheld – handles crumbs and small spills in kitchens, cars and tight spaces. Includes crevice and squeegee tools.
14.8 V Wet & Dry Handheld – longer runtime and cyclonic filtration for consistent suction on everyday messes.

Wet & dry for garages, DIY and big cleanups

10 L Wet & Dry Vacuum – compact, easy to carry and store; ideal for small workshops and quick utility chores.
ProClean 20 L Wet & Dry (stainless steel) – durable body with onboard tool storage and integrated blower function.
28 L Wet & Dry Vacuum – bigger tank, robust wheels and blower function for harder‑to‑reach dust.
Max 35 L Wet & Dry Vacuum – heavy‑duty 1600 W motor, large capacity and blower function for serious cleanups.

What features should I look for?

Cordless convenience: If you want fast, frequent cleans, look at runtime and charge time (Hurricane Cordless).
Filtration: For allergy‑minded homes, choose models with advanced filtration like HEPA (Eco Whirl).
Brush technology: For carpets and deep refreshes, a rotating brush or AquaSpin helps lift embedded dirt (PowerDash).
Dual tanks: Keep clean and dirty water separate on carpet and spot cleaners for hygienic results (PowerDash, CleanSlate).
Capacity & power: For DIY and utility work, pick larger tank sizes and higher‑power wet & dry models with a blower where needed (20–35 L units).

Quick recommendations by need

Small apartments & quick daily cleans: Hurricane Cordless, Air Light 2‑in‑1, 14.8 V Handheld.
Pet spots, spills & sofas: CleanSlate Complete Spot Cleaner.
Refresh carpeted rooms: PowerDash Compact Carpet Cleaner.
Shiny hard floors: PureClean Cordless Electric Mop.
Garage, DIY, outdoor mess: ProClean 20 L, 28 L Wet & Dry, Max 35 L Wet & Dry.
Allergy‑aware cleaning: Eco Whirl Cylinder Vacuum with HEPA outlet filter.

FAQs

Which Hoover vacuum is best for mixed floors?
Hurricane Cordless handles hard floors and carpets with >24 kPa suction, three speeds and a motorised head with LEDs.

How do I deep clean high‑traffic carpet areas?
Use PowerDash Compact Carpet Cleaner with AquaSpin and dual tanks for a quicker dry.

What should I use for pet accidents or upholstery stains?
CleanSlate Complete Spot Cleaner delivers targeted extraction with multiple tools for stairs, sofas and car seats.

Do you have a model with HEPA filtration?
Yes—Eco Whirl Cylinder Vacuum uses a HEPA outlet filter to capture fine particles before air is released.

What’s best for sawdust, liquids and larger debris?
Choose a wet & dry: 20 L ProClean (stainless steel), 28 L or Max 35 L with blower functions for debris you can’t easily reach.

Explore our full range on hoover.co.za to find the perfect vacuum for your floors, fabrics, pets and lifestyle — and experience the trusted power of Hoover with every clean.