Archive for May, 2010

what are some great vacuum cleaners for under 200 dollars?

Monday, May 17th, 2010
Sapa asked:


need to find a good vacuum that can clean big areas of carpet, help remove all the nasty things in the air and take away pet hair.. by the way its a house of 9 people 3 dogs and 3 puppys (around 1 month old that are growing really fast)… please help me out here…

Bifold Closet Doors
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What is the deal with dogs and vacuum cleaners?

Monday, May 17th, 2010
irulanrocks1 asked:


Anyone else have the experience of their dog turns into a raving lunatic when you get the vacuum cleaner out? How can you get him to stop barking?

Learn The Basics Of Painting
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Power Salad - “My Cat Is Afraid of the Vacuum Cleaner”

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
PowerSalad asked:


The second video from comedy band Power Salad, of their big big big hit on the Dr Demento Show. Song written by Craig Marks & Chris Mezzolesta, video by David Blewette (www.grannysvideo.com) and Craig Marks, vocals & instruments by Chris Mezzolesta. From the CD “Power Salad 3: Sweat Equity”, available at www.marianth.com/records and soon via iTunes, MSN, eMusic, etcetcetc!

Glade Scented Candles

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What is the best vacuum with the best suction?

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
danghel@sbcglobal.net asked:


We have agolden retriever and the hair is all in the carpeting and is very hard to vacuum up.

Breckwell Pellet Stoves
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Best Home Vacuum Cleaners in the Market

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Matt Peters asked:


All vacuum cleaner brands will tell you that they have the best technology for use at your home and office. But the decision to buy the best home vacuum cleaners is entirely left up to you. With the many offers on the market from such brands as Dyson, Miele, Electrolux, and Sebo, it’s no wonder why many people can’t seem to find the perfect vacuum. Here is a list of some of the best home vacuum cleaners that you can choose from.

Miele Capricorn S5980 Luna Silver Canister

Anything with the Miele trademark logo is known to be of quality and this is no different when it comes to their brand of vacuum cleaners. Their latest canister vacuum sports larger fiber bags than their previous vacuums. This means that it is more powerful and one won’t have to change the bags as often as in older models. Fingertip controls allow for easier use and it also comes with an extra long cord. The keywords to describe this German inspiration: noise reduction. It’s quiet, sleek and gets the job done.

Electrolux Oxygen3 HEPA Canister

For any home that has bare floors, wall to wall carpeting, or both, this is the canister vacuum to have. Canister vacuums are fast becoming a good replacement for the gigantic uprights and the Oxygen3 shows why in both form and function. This model includes a new electronic low profile nozzle for bare floors, a full size powerhead for carpets and for cleaning on almost all surfaces. Fairly priced, this is one of the best home vacuum cleaners out in the market.

Bosch Premium Electro Duo HEPA

This vacuum cleaner offers it all for the house: it performs well, maneuvers well, and it has a filtration system that is best in its class. A full-sized canister, this vacuum is known for its cleaning power. It’s HEPA and carbon filtration system allows for cleaner air and it comes with a 3 in 1 tool that makes this one of the friendliest vacuums to use at home. It is sold in standard, deluxe and supreme packages; each of the packages offers options that are best for your home.

Sebo Air Belt K3

The K3 series canister vacuums from Sebo offer the best in quality and durability. A tough looking home device, the K3 is missing features that were found in the Sebo C series. However, the K series are the lightest vacuums that offer powerful cleaning abilities couples with noise-free operation. Sold with specialized on-board tools and a first class filtering system, this is one canister vacuum that should not be underestimated.

Canister vacuums have become the next upright vacuums. This simply means that the canister vacuum is quickly becoming the best home vacuum cleaners because they are light, portable. The bonus feature is found in the different configurations that the hose takes to be able to get dirt in the tightest of spaces. So for the best in home vacuums that are offered with fair prices, it is definitely recommended to make the change to canister vacuums.



First Aid Cpr Training
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Vacuum cleaner used as a snowblower!

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
exception722 asked:


How to turn your household vacuum cleaner into a snowblower! Really, I did it, it works! It was about 5 deg F outside and I took off the front plate and removed the dust bag and vacuumed my sidewalk that was covered in snow! Also, you must let the unit chill down to ambient temperature so the snow does not clog the tubes with wet snow. Ha! Actually does not work that well but it was funny as hell!

Bulk Vending Machines

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‘Spiderman’ Vacuum Gloves Part 2 - Bang Goes the Theory - BBC One

Sunday, May 9th, 2010
BBC asked:


www.bbc.co.uk Can Jem make it to the top at the BBC, with just suction gloves built from ordinary vacuum cleaners? More about this episode: www.bbc.co.uk

Scented Candle Gift Sets

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Handling and Using a Vacuum Cleaner : Some Easy Steps

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Pattrick Savarna asked:


In the last posting, we discussed certain points about having the best pick while choosing a vacuum cleaner. Hope, those tips to choose vacuum cleaners must have helped you.One thing I am pretty sure that anything related to vacuum cleaners, whether choosing or using them is always tricky.

It demands too much of our attention. Many times we happen to choose the best vacuum cleaner in the market but it becomes a complete failure. No sooner we start using it than we see the problems created by it.

Who is responsible? Any guesses? Well! You have every reason to blame the brand itself. This could be easiest and the most satisfying, isn’t it? But if you introspect minutely, you may see we too are to be blamed. Definitely, many times we don’t behave like standard users.

Hopefully, we can avoid getting our vacuum cleaner disrupted only if we can show a little care while handling it.

The Bag Makes it Rag : The bag attached to your vacuum cleaner can be very damaging if not cleaned properly and regularly. The bag comes in two types. It can be either a use-and-throw type or can be reused. So don’t wait to get it completely filled, rather clean or remove only when it is half full to avoid unnecessary damage. A bag with no dirt works at its best.

Brush the Brushroll: When you clean your carpet, the brushroll gets filled with pieces of threads, hair and other things making itself dirtier. So for your next session of cleaning a carpet a cleaner brushroll is required. Look at its condition and if it is dirty then clean it to have a better cleaning of your carpet.

Place it Right : The cleaner has a number of external parts such as; holders, clips and its bag etc. Before you start using, make sure all these are attached safely to their respective places.

Keep Road Vacant : To give you the maximum cleaning your machine requires free movement. Ensure no obstruction comes in the middle when cleaner moves around. Remove the pieces of papers and clothes if they lie around. Light weighted and small things like tea tables should be kept aside.

Know Where Your Indicator Is : Learn the art of using the adjustable indicator on your vacuum cleaner. The use of indicator gives your vacuum cleaner the right height so it can suck the dust of carpets of varying lengths. Setting a right height gives your vacuum cleaner enough ability to do the cleaning nicely.

Use of Hose : There are places where your cleaner might not reach. This is the time to use all the attachments especially the hose. The hose equipped with a suitable attachment makes it easier to clean the places behind the furniture and other place tough to reach. You can have many ends which fit on the head of hose. Choose the most suitable one.

Handle With Care : You have to be vigilant enough while exchanging attachments to your vacuum cleaners. Even when you are removing or cleaning bags etc, stop the supply of the electricity to it. Better unplug it.

Work at a Snail’s Speed : Don’t move too fast while using the vacuum cleaner. It may miss some amount of dust. Operate your machine moving slowly so it can have enough time to wipe off the dust.



Vinyl Siding For Your Home
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Do the vortexes in these new vacuum cleaners do anything other than add marketability?

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
murglefurtz asked:


Do they actually increase the amount of suction or are they simply a marketing ploy we have all fallen victim to?

Battery Back Up Sump Pumps
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What is total vacuum measured in inches of mercury?

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
mrblob197 asked:


What is the measurement of total vacuum, measured as inches of mercury?
Does it get measured as negative psi ?
So, how many inches of mercury is total vacuum?

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