Category Archives: Vacuum Cleaners

As with most things in life, there is really nothing free.  The two most claimed advantages to bagless vacuum cleaners were lower operating costs and  better performance.  As far as the cost issues go, all vacuums must filter the exhausting air they use to carry the dirt into the collection area, as they would otherwise … Continue reading

The belts for vacuum cleaners can come in many styles and hundreds of different sizes. Normally, vacuums use a belt to drive an agitation device, which is also known as a brush roller. With very few exceptions, most vacuums will use either a flat belt, round belt, or a geared style belt. The type of … Continue reading

Deep cleaning vacuums The typical features with these types of vacuums include rotating brushes that agitate the carpet pile and loosen the dirt for better clean. There are some models that offer a handy automatic tool conversion button or switch that you can push or flip as you move from carpet to hardwood floor. Hand … Continue reading

With the creation of the carpet, the invention of the carpet cleaning machine wasn’t far away. The very first hand held carpet cleaner was designed and tested in Chicago in 1860, while the first power operated vacuum cleaner was invented in the 1900s by Cecil Booth. Around the same time Cecil Booth finished his invention, … Continue reading

The major criteria involved with choosing a canister vacuum cleaner is what floor surfaces you plan to clean versus the power of the vacuum. Almost all canister vacuum cleaners offer 3 choices of tools for the surfaces of floors: 1. A bare floor hard plastic brush that’s about 10″ – 12″ wide with soft bristles. … Continue reading

As history indicates, the first model vacuum cleaner wasn’t even a vacuum cleaner at all, more of a carpet sweeper. This was invented by a man named Daniel Hess, who in 1860 patented a machine that featured rotating brushes on the bottom and bellows that helped to create suction. However, there is no evidence that … Continue reading

Unlike the use of wheels that most vacuums have, the Dyson DC15 upright vacuum has a large yellow ball that will allow the vacuum to pivot and roll with the greatest of ease. With the DC15, you simply turn your wrist and the entire vacuum cleaner will change direction. The ability to maneuver this easily … Continue reading

There are many places that you can use to find parts for a vacuum cleaner that is broken, providing you have someone around that is handy enough with tools to take a swing at fixing it. The part that breaks the most on most less expensive vacuum cleaners is the drive belt. It’s the rubberized … Continue reading

With most people, a vacuum cleaner isn’t really an inspiring machine. If you don’t care about how it works, then you probably don’t want to vacuum to start with. At the same time, no one wants to live in a pig sty or dirty home even. These days however, things have began to change for … Continue reading

The most important part of carpet maintenance is removing and disposing of accumulated dry soil. The removal of dry soil will improve the air quality indoors, extend carpet life, and help to maintain the carpet. Keeping regular maintenance on your carpet is one thing, although being sure you have the right equipment on the job … Continue reading

All of us have a special tool lying around the house that we simply cannot live without. A tool or gadget that makes life a lot easier because it exists. For many people, this tool or gadget is the hand held vacuum cleaner. When it comes to cleaning house, this tool is something many people … Continue reading

One of the most important things for asthma sufferers to do to limit the exposure to triggers is to simply eliminate them. High quality vacuum cleaners with the HEPA filtration system will help to remove many triggers such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and get things really clean. The Hoover Self Propelled Wind Tunnel … Continue reading

To maintain the look, feel, and appearance of your carpet you’ll need to vacuum on a regular basis. If you are new to vacuuming, you’ll find the tips below to help you when it comes to keeping your home clean: 1. Before you start, you should always inspect the area. Pick up any objects that … Continue reading

Even though it may appear to be a very complicated machine, the conventional vacuum cleaner is actually made up of six essential components: intake port, exhaust port, electric motor, fan, porous bag, and a housing that stores all of the other components. When you plug the vacuum cleaner into the outlet and turn it on, … Continue reading

Controlling allergens at home is very important for allergy sufferers. For this reason, many allergy sufferers rely on the Oreck XL Ultra. This hypo- allergenic vacuum is used to clean embedded dirt and and allergens from carpets and hardwood floors. It will remove almost 99.9% percent of allergins, with the inner and outer bag working … Continue reading

Since the day the robotic vacuum cleaners hit the market, cleaning house has never been the same. Due to the sleek design and advanced technology, people are very eager to get their hands on their own robotic vacuum cleaner. Now, we’ll take a look at some reasons why you should own a robotic vacuum cleaner. … Continue reading

As technology gets better and better, life will get easier as well. Not only are computer going at impressive speeds, but even household appliances such as vacuum cleaners are evolving. If you’ve never heard of a robotic vacuum cleaner, you will soon. These small robotic battery powered creatures will roam around your home, looking for … Continue reading

The Roomba vacuum cleaner is made and sold by the company iRobot. The Roomba was released in 2002 with updates and new models released in 2003, 2004, and so on. These days, millions of them have been sold, making it the most successful and popular robotic vacuum cleaner thus far. Acessories 1. Remote control – … Continue reading

A selection of hot water extractors are being marketed that range from the large or small canister types with hose and nozzle to those that look more like an upright vacuum cleaner. The basic operation of the steam cleaner vacuum involves spraying a mixture of warm water and detergent into the carpet, washing the fibers … Continue reading

The vacuum cleaner is a truly amazing piece of equipment, as it would be very hard to cope without one. There are many people out there who prefer domestic vacuum cleaners for carpeted floors in their home. No matter how you look at it, the vacuum cleaner is an ingenious piece of equipment. It has … Continue reading

A vacuum cleaner is an absolute must have home appliance these days. All of us rely on our vacuum cleaner to help keep our homes free of dirt and dust, although how we go about it sometimes, doesn’t give a lot of thought as to how efficient the vacuum cleaner really is. Before electric vacuums … Continue reading

If you are planning to really clean your home, car, camper, or job site, you’ll want to check out one of the many types of vacuum cleaners. There are several out there, with each one offering you an array of special uses and features. The ideal thing to do is make a list of your … Continue reading

Everything that a vacuum picks up, no matter what type it may be, needs to be deposited somewhere – normally in a vacuum cleaner bag. Back in 1920, the Air Way Sanitizer Company of Ohio introduced the first vacuum cleaner with a disposable vacuum bag. Until that time, the bags for vacuum cleaners resembled the … Continue reading

Vacuum cleaners are devices that use an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dirt and dust, normally from carpeted floors. Most homes that have carpet floors have a vacuum for cleaning. The dirt that is pulled up from the carpet is collected by a filtering system or even a cyclone for … Continue reading

The wet/dry vacuum cleaner combination is no longer just for a workshop. Over the years, the driving technology has improved a great deal, deceasing the loud screeching noises that the vacuums were so very well known for. When you go out to buy a wet/dry vacuum with both wet and dry features, you’ll need to … Continue reading