Wet dry vacuum cleaners are gaining popularity due to their ability to save time by cleaning and washing floors simultaneously. They can easily pick up wet and dry messes from different hard floors, providing customers with a hands-free cleaning experience. If you are considering buying one for yourself, it is best to learn more about its most crucial component, the roller brush.
In this article, we will provide you with detailed information about the 3 most prominent types of roller brushes:
1) brushes with soft microfiber;
2) brushes with both soft and hard microfiber;
3) brushes with hard microfiber.
We’ll look at the characteristics of all 3 types and understand their pros and cons. Continue reading to learn more.
Soft Roller Brushes
The soft roller brush is made of microfiber and has incredible absorption capabilities. It can effectively clean both dry stains and dirty liquids to leave the floor spotless. It is also safe to use on hard floors, such as wood, marble, ceramic, tiles, etc.
Advantages
- Its soft bristles prevent scratches and damage on hard floors like hardwood.
- It glides through hard floors smoothly and picks up pet hair without getting it tangled.
- It has a high level of absorption and leaves fewer streaks after cleaning.
Disadvantages
- It is difficult for the soft bristles to clean dirt in the grooves of hard floors.
- It is difficult for the soft bristles to clean stubborn stains.
Soft and Hard Roller Brush
Unlike soft roller brushes, the soft and hard composite roller brushes add fibers with greater toughness, which can increase friction between the roller head and the floor, removing stubborn stains and cleaning the dirt in the grooves of floors more effectively. This type of roller brush, made of soft polyester material, is effective for enveloping waste. At the same time, the high stiffness fiber filaments are efficient for removing fine dust from hard floor grooves.
Advantages
- Compared to a soft roller brush, it performs better in cleaning stubborn stains.
- It can easily clean dirt found deep inside the grooves of hard floors.
- It has a high level of absorption and leaves fewer streaks after cleaning.
Disadvantages
- There are no apparent disadvantages.
Schenley Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner also has a soft and hard roller brush, which is made of 100% polyester. Compared to products that are made of a blend of polyester and nylon, 100% polyester is stiffer, longer lasting, and more durable.
Hard Roller Brush
The stiff roller brush is made of polypropylene and has a relatively higher level of strength and stiffness. Compared to the other two types, its brush bristles can easily shovel up dirt deep inside carpets. It also has lower abrasion resistance, which is designed to prevent wear and tear on nylon carpet fibers. Because of this, it is often seen in carpet cleaners.
Advantages
- It can remove dust mites and other embedded allergens from the carpet to extend carpet lifespan and protect asthmatics.
- It works especially well with locking in pet hair and dander.
- It has lower abrasion resistance and melting point to prevent wear and tear on nylon carpet fibers.
- No need to pre-sweep due to its high level of efficiency.
Disadvantages
- It is not suitable for hard floors, such as hardwood, since its bristles may leave scratches on flooring.
- It does have the ability to pull on carpet fibers, creating loose strands.
