Hyla Vacuum Reviews (Do Water Vacuums Work?)

What is a Hyla vacuum?

A Hyla water filtration vacuum cleaner is exactly that – a vacuum that uses water as a filtration method, instead of conventional filters. Normal vacuums force air through a material filter that traps most dust, but it will always let some small particles through. They also get clogged, which reduces the effectiveness of the vacuum. It loses power, and you have a job to clean the filter which can be difficult and quite messy.

With a Hyla bagless vacuum, the air is forced through a water bath, which traps every fine dust particle. The water and air are then separated so that only clean and completely fresh air re-enters your home. And instead of bags or a large dust cup to empty, there’s just a water unit – dispose of the water and you dispose of all the dust and hair too.

The Hyla also operates as an air purifier. Remove the hose and use the air setting, and it’ll simply suck in the air and capture finer particles before venting out the ‘washed’ air. The purifier setting runs for thirty minutes and while you’re unlikely to see much in the water when it’s done, in theory, it's cleared out some of those almost-invisible dust parts that can cause allergies in both humans and pets.

Despite it looking like a carpet cleaner, that’s not what a Hyla does – it does not wash the fibers in your carpets, but it does do a great job of vacuuming them.

How much does a Hyla vacuum cost?

Hyla vacuums are generally sold by distributors or sales representatives working in local areas – they’ll come to your home and do a demo of the vacuum, and then you have the option to buy it from them. The distributors will set the price, but don’t be surprised to pay around $1,500 for a new Hyla EST model.

You could also try to buy a reconditioned one either from a vacuum seller near you or from eBay – you could get one for $700-$1,000 or possibly on Amazon.

Whether you buy one new or second-hand, you’re going to be paying a lot more than you would for a standard upright, a stick vacuum, or a robot vacuum, but with a number of benefits that make it easier to maintain.

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Are water vacuums better?

Water vacuums have a number of benefits over a traditional filter vacuum:

• Water captures the smallest dust particles, so you’re capturing more allergens and debris
• The filter doesn’t get clogged up, so you never lose suction
• Emptying it is as simple as tipping the water into the toilet
• You can vacuum up powders like baking soda, or spilled liquids, without damaging it

So how does this benefit cat owners? Well firstly if your cat suffers from allergies, you can use a Hyla to capture more of those pesky dust particles that can trigger them, keeping the air in your home fresher.

And also, it’s just great for clearing up the messes that your furry friend can leave behind. You might not want to use it on large clumps of cat hair – like any vacuum the hose can still get clogged – but it will be really effective at picking up smaller clumps at once, and generally getting rid of any debris they leave behind.

Hyla Vacuum Parts

When you buy a Hyla vacuum you’ll get the motor, water unit, and wheelbase included. The wheelbase has eight wheels to make it easier to maneuver, and a rounded edge to protect your walls and furniture as you drag it around.

You’ll also get a couple of different floorheads to suit carpets and hard floors, a hose, and hard plastic tubing to connect the floorheads. Some people have said that the hose can get clogged if you use it to vacuum up a lot of cat hair at once, so it’s probably best to try another method to get rid of large clumps before you vacuum.

There are also extra Hyla parts you can buy, including a handheld motor brush which is ideal for picking up cat hair that’s embedded in carpets, a window washer set, and a radiator brush.