Buying a water filtration cleaning system is a very important decision, as the best units tend to cost more than $ 1000. The best water filtration cleaning systems are Thermax, Rainbow, Ocean Blue, and Hyla. Households that have people with respiratory problems or allergies will really appreciate either of these systems. The power of cleaning your home with a vacuum that can really catch all your household germs, dust, bacteria, and other items is amazing. All of these units have great warranties and come with many bells and whistles. The 2 most popular units are Thermax AF2 and Rainbow Vacuum. The following are some key differences between the 2 when considering which brand is best for you.
- Thermax Invented 1992 vs. Rainbow in 1936
- The Rainbow Cleaner was designed from a residential vacuum cleaner. Thermax designed the AF2 after its commercial grade steam cleaners with the same quality that commercial companies demand.
- Thermax has a 19ft retractable cord and Rainbow has a manual cord
- The Thermax motor sits next to the water, separate low profile. Rainbow sits on water, which can lead to corrosion and oxidation until evaporation.
- Thermax is 1.6 HP vs. Rainbow 1.2 HP. Thermax has 35% more cleaning power.
- The filter tube pushes the dirt into the water trapping 98% of the dirt with Thermax. The rainbow passes the dirt through the water trapping 75%. The secondary filter is responsible for only 2% in the Thermax and can be washed again. The Rainbow Secondary Filter is responsible for 25% of the dust that escapes from the water creating the engine to possibly get dirty more easily.
- Thermax has a UL approved 10 foot electrified hose that is safe for wet and dry pickup. Rainbow has 2 hoses every 6 feet that need to be changed on older models for wet vs. dry pickup.
- Thermax has a commercial style steam cleaner that picks up over 90% of the water when steam cleaned and dries in less than an hour. Rainbow Vacuum collects 50% of the water and takes 8 hours to dry. The Rainbow also only uses cold water which can leave oily residue from the shampoo if used to make rugs.
- Thermax has a 10-year warranty. Rainbow has an 8 year old motor and 4 year old parts. The warranty is also voided at Rainbow if you separate the tank from the engine for cleaning, which must be done frequently.
In conclusion, these are two very solid options to clean your home thoroughly and in a healthier way. The Thermax AF2 has some unique advantages over the Rainbow and is therefore recommended. Either way, cleaning your home with a water filtration cleaning system is a really great and great way to clean your residential home.