A vacuum cleaner is one of the most vital cleaning tools for your home or business. Therefore it is very important when purchasing a new vacuum cleaner that you make the correct decision.
With such an ever increasing selection of different models, types and styles of vacuums available today, selecting the right one for your needs can soon become confusing.
The following is a breakdown of the main types of vacuum cleaners which will make choosing the right one a little easier.
Upright Vacuum Cleaner: This is the most popular type of vacuum in the United States. An upright vacuum cleaner will provide you with greater suction  power than other types, and is generally easier to use. Upright vacuum cleaners … Read More…


How in the world can a consumer decide what vacuum cleaner to buy with Dirt Devil, Miele, Eureka, Dyson, Electrolux, Kirby and so many more on the market? To make matters even more complicated, each manufacturer has numerous models in the market. We read reviews by almost everyone and it seems that every unit has their champions and complainers. What the heck is going on here? The truth is that every one of the reviews are absolutely right! Vacuum cleaners, like any other consumer product have an array of features and benefits to meet the needs of a specific part of the market. Those that are unhappy with a specific product usually purchased based on price or advertising alone without … Read More…

Most homes today have vacuum cleaners which are used for cleaning. It has been estimated that the “Whirlwind” was the first hand-powered cleaner that was made. It was invented in Chicago in 1865, and it has made cleaning a whole lot easier.
The functioning of a vacuum cleaner is dependant on air pressure. It sucks up air via the front, and releases it out of the end filter. Older models of vacuum cleaners work using a motor attached to a fan. These cleaners look like a bag.
Generally in most vacuum cleaners there is a front end with an opening. The fan inside the vacuum cleaner produces a semi suction effect to suck up dust, waste papers, and whatever else … Read More…

With so many different floor care machines, it can be difficult to choose exactly what is right for your floor. The first thing to consider when buying a vacuum cleaner is the size of your home. While we have a preference for at least a mid size vacuum cleaner which will handle effectively most people’s needs most of the time, a full size canister may be more appropriate for a very large house, and conversely the student with a dorm room or an elderly person with a studio apartment needs a smaller sized vacuum cleaner to get the job done.

•One important decision to make is whether you prefer an upright or canister design. Uprights are easier and more compact … Read More…

A vacuum cleaner bag is where everything a vacuum cleaner picks up is deposited. The original vacuum cleaner bags were heavy, golf-bag like sacks made out of thick, stiff canvas. They were made to be flexible and keep dust and debris removed from the carpet from escaping back into the air.

In 1920, the Air Way Sanitizer Company of Ohio introduced the first disposable vacuum cleaner bag. The new disposable vacuum cleaner bag was made out of paper and was supposed to fit perfectly inside of the cloth bag. These new vacuum cleaner bags kept the inside of the cloth bag clean so less dust and debris could be blown out of the vacuum and into the home again.

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