Bosch BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner review: bag or container – the choice is yours

Despite the fact that the latest development from German manufacturers - the Bosch BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner is a 2015-2016 model, it has still not lost its relevance and is in great demand among buyers.

In light of this, we decided to make a brief review of the model and figure out whether everything is as smooth with this household appliance as the sales managers tell us.

Assessing the technical parameters, strengths and weaknesses of the unit, as well as comparing it with other vacuum cleaners of a similar price segment, will help you decide on the advisability of purchasing a Bosch BSG 62185.

Main characteristics of the model

The BSG 62185 model is one of the container-bag vacuum cleaners that can collect dust both in a container and in special disposable bags. This model is intended for dry cleaning only and is equipped with a filtration system such as Air Clean HEPA.

The developers insist that such a system ensures almost 100% purification of the air at the outlet - 99.5%. That is, it produces air on return that is almost cleaner than that inside the room.

The dust collector makes a significant contribution to such high-quality cleaning. MEGAfilt SuperTEX. The air in it undergoes preliminary double filtration, and only after that it enters the engine compartment, from where it is directed to the fine filter.

To purchase a truly original device, you should carefully examine the box. This logo indicates that the vacuum cleaner was manufactured in Germany

The list of main technical characteristics of the BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner is as follows:

• the device is intended for dry cleaning;
• can act as a dust collector as cyclone container, and a disposable bag, one of which is included;
• power consumption – 2100 W;
• suction power – 380 W;
• power cord – 8 m;
• 12 stages of filtration;
• switching and power control is located on the body.

The device comes with a universal nozzle for cleaning floors and carpets, a brush for upholstered furniture, and a combination one.

Additional attachments are located in the grooves on the back of the vacuum cleaner and can be easily removed. You just need to pry them off with your finger.

Nuances and features of work

The power key is located on the top of the device, on the right. It's big, so finding it won't be difficult. There are simply no others here.

In addition to the function of turning the device on/off, it is also a power regulator. Minimum power operation is intended for cleaning upholstered furniture. In this case, the engine does not start working sharply, but with a smooth increase in speed.The sound is not too loud, at least for a vacuum cleaner with a stated power of 2100 W.

To clean carpets, you need to set the regulator to the “carpet” icon, that is, to half the power of the device. With this lever position, the device operates quite loudly.

The power button for turning on and adjusting the power in this model is located on the left side of the case. It won't be difficult to find her

Cleaning efficiency with a container

Smooth movement is ensured by three swivel wheels. And the light weight of the device greatly simplifies the cleaning process, since you do not have to put in any additional effort to move it around the apartment.

A universal brush designed for cleaning smooth and carpeted surfaces. There is a switch on it that allows you to adjust its operation depending on the surface to be cleaned.

In order to open the vacuum cleaner container, you need to pull out the bar that locks its upper part. It is located on the front side

Without emptying the container, the vacuum cleaner is capable of cleaning a small two-room apartment. The degree of loading of the dust collector can be determined by the indicator located on the top of the device.

An overcrowded container is also indicated by an increase in the volume of the vacuum cleaner. In addition, depending on how full the container is, the suction power may be somewhat weakened.

Caring for your vacuum cleaner involves regularly cleaning the dust container. After each cleaning, you need to thoroughly rinse the container to remove any dirt. You will also have to take time to clean the filters.

To clean and rinse the filters, you will have to disassemble the lower section of the container.To do this, press the side button and unfasten the synthetic secondary filter from the primary cleaning section with the foam filter.

After cleaning, you need to take care of cleaning the filters. The cyclone filter compartment is opened using a button located at the front of the bottom section of the container

Cleaning with a bag

If you believe user reviews, almost all of them advise using a disposable bag instead of a container.

Here are the main differences between cleaning with a bag:

1. The engine is much quieter.
2. One bag is enough for several cleanings. Unlike a cyclone container, which must be emptied and washed after each use.
3. The power of the vacuum cleaner when working with a bag is much higher, which is visible even to the naked eye. This means the quality of cleaning improves.

Of course, such cleaning also has its disadvantages. And the main one is the need to regularly purchase bags.

Normal, high-quality bags for a Bosch BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner are a very expensive pleasure. They are usually sold complete with a filter for the engine compartment and cost from 500 to 600 rubles. And since there are only 5 bags, cleaning turns out to be quite an expensive pleasure.

But there is a way out. To create a reusable bag, you will need to purchase dust collectors from Top house.

Heavy-duty dust collectors from Top house are perfect for creating reusable bags. But for this you will have to tinker a little

Upon closer inspection, you can see that the bags are made of good quality material, similar to what the filters are made of. Therefore, craftsmen who own a sewing machine came up with a cunning move.

After making a slit in the bottom of the bag, they sew a short zipper into it and voila, your reusable dust bag is ready!

Of course, one can argue about the degree of its “reusability”, but the fact that one such bag is enough for 5-10 cleanings is a proven fact.

When installing the container, even at the initial stage of cleaning, when both filters are still clean, the power already drops by one and a half times. You can hear it even at the noise level.

Well, if you have pets at home, or you only have time to clean once a week, get ready for the bottom “filtration” chamber of the container to become clogged over and over again.

Replacing device filters

To maintain the performance of the vacuum cleaner, you will have to take care of regular cleaning and periodic replacement of filters.

The filter that needs regular cleaning is the one that protects the engine from dust. But there shouldn’t be any difficulties with this.

The fastening of this flat part is similar to those found on most other types of container-type vacuum cleaners designed for dry cleaning. Simply pull it up and it will come out of the grooves. It can be washed in water, blown out with a compressor, or simply dry cleaned.

If you decide to wash the filter, you must wait until it is completely dry and only then put it back in place.

Removing the outlet filter is also very simple. In the part indicated by the arrow there is a key, after pressing which the filter can be removed from its grooves without any problems

The fine filter also needs maintenance. It is located on top, to the side of the power key, and cannot be confused with anything else.It is very massive, which gives reason to believe that the level of air purity achieved by cleaning with its help will be significant.

To clean it, you need to remove it from the vacuum cleaner and blow it thoroughly. It is not recommended to wash HEPA filters. As a rule, their service life is 1-2 years, but if the vacuum cleaner is not used very often, you can wait a while before replacing the filter. The fact that the filter needs to be replaced is indicated by a decrease in the operating power of the device.

Advantages and disadvantages of Bosch BSG 62185

No matter how the developers assured in the instructions that the container filter system in no way affects the suction power of the vacuum cleaner, they bent their hearts. How does it influence?

This is a very important part of the vacuum cleaner. It is this that prevents small fractions of dust that have leaked into the working compartment with the container from passing further into the engine compartment

Therefore, most owners who bought vacuum cleaners of this brand sooner or later simply become disappointed in the container and start using disposable bags.

And all because the hassle of cleaning the container is not so much labor-intensive as it is associated with dirt. No one enjoys fiddling with dust.

What are the negative reviews based on?

The main complaints from users, as expected, boil down to the loss of power of the vacuum cleaner due to the rapid clogging of the filtration chamber in the container. This is why everyone unanimously advises switching to disposable bags.

Unlike some models, this vacuum cleaner has a lid that folds forward. In the open position it is supported by a handle and care must be taken not to break it off

There are also many users who are dissatisfied with the increased noise level.Many complain that the 80 dB stated in the technical specifications is simply a scam.

Under increased load or when the container begins to clog, the vacuum cleaner makes sounds like a jet plane taking off from a runway. But this can also be treated by replacing the container with a bag.

People also complain that disposable bags are too expensive. But how to cope with this drawback was described a little higher.

Positive reviews about the device

Among the main advantages is the durability of the German engine. Almost all owners of the Bosch BSG 62185 model are very satisfied with the engine and the power it produces when operating with a dust bag.

Many people like the combination of compactness and power of the device. And some people like its design and the fact that you don’t need to press the pedal to wind the cord.

If we take the reviews as a whole, then, not counting complaints about the quick “clogging” of the container, more than 95% will be positive. And the complaints themselves about the imperfection of the container are not negative, but rather contain advice for those who decided to opt for this device.

In order to remove the container, it is necessary to bend the clamping device at the front under the inlet, which also serves as a holder for the dust bag frame

A brief overview of the Bosch BSG 62185 model can be seen by watching the following video:

In addition to the BSG 62185 model, this manufacturer has a number of devices designed for dry cleaning of premises. We talked about them in more detail in this material.

Comparison with similar models

In fact, there are very few models of the combined type, that is, designed to work with a dust bag and a cyclone container to choose from.Let's look at similar models from our competitors, comparing them based on their main technical characteristics.

Model No. 1 - LG VK76A02NTL

Another popular vacuum cleaner collects dry waste. The cyclone type unit is presented in black and gray color. Its suction power and price range correspond to the culprit of the review - Bosch BSG 62185. However, there are some differences.

Specifications:

• purpose – dry cleaning;
• type of dust collector – plastic container of cyclone type, 1.5 l;
• power consumption – 2000 W;
• suction power – 230 W;
• power cord – 5 m;
• Power adjustment is on the body.

The set includes a HEPA11 fine filter, a universal floor/carpet nozzle, as well as a crevice and furniture nozzle.

First of all, buyers are attracted by the price and brand name. Users are satisfied with the suction power, maneuverability and appearance of the equipment. The most common disadvantage is noisy operation. However, the manufacturer did not position the model as quiet - the declared noise level is 78 dB.

Model No. 2 - Samsung VC20M25

Another similar competitor is the Korean Samsung VC20M25. Just like the Bosch device, it is equipped with an effective fine filter.

Specifications:

• the vacuum cleaner is designed for dry cleaning;
• Only the bag acts as a dust collector, but it is possible to attach a cyclone container for large debris to the working handle;
• power consumption – 2000 W;
• suction power – not specified by the manufacturer;
• power cord – 6 m;
• The controls are also located on the body.

In light of the fact that this vacuum cleaner is only a bag type, it is clearly inferior to the model to which our review is devoted. Nothing can be said about the suction power, since the manufacturer simply did not indicate this parameter.But its price is clearly somewhat overpriced.

Model No. 3 - Philips FC8455 PowerLife

A bagged vacuum cleaner with a bright crimson color from Philips is ready to compete with the Bosch unit. The models are the same in price and almost identical in suction power (350 W versus 380 W). The main feature of the Philips FC8455 PowerLife is that it collects dust only in a bag.

Specifications:

• the vacuum cleaner is designed for dry cleaning;
• dust collector – bag, 3 l;
• power consumption – 2000 W;
• suction power – 350 W;
• power cord – 6 m;
• The power regulator is located on the housing.

The FC8455 PowerLife is well equipped. There is a fine filter, a turbo filter, as well as a set of practical nozzles: crevice, universal, mini-turbo and small. There is an ON/OFF foot switch, automatic cord rewind and a dust bin full indicator.

Operational advantages identified by users: beautiful design, lightness, high power, good equipment, spacious dust container.

Identified shortcomings: when working, you can feel the smell of plastic, it is difficult to clean the turbo brush, it heats up quite quickly, the body electrolyzes and attracts dust.

Conclusions and best offers on the market

As we can see, there are no particular complaints about the model, except for the constantly clogged container, which reduces the suction power. And if we take into account that it works great only with a bag, then it should be viewed only from this position, that is, precisely as a bag type of vacuum cleaner. As such, she is the undisputed leader in her category.

Those who are comfortable with fussing with a bag can be sure that they will purchase a high-quality, reliable and durable model. For those who don’t, it’s better to look at container types of vacuum cleaners.

If you have experience using the Bosch BSG 62185 vacuum cleaner, please tell our readers whether you are satisfied with the performance of the device. Leave your comments, share your experience, participate in the discussion - the contact block is located below.