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Be Your Vacuum Cleaners Friend

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Low Jeremy asked:


Vacuum cleaners changed the cleaning system of household and business places for many years. Gone are the days when feather dusters are swished here and there to remove dust particles from surfaces. Actually, nothing is wrong with the old system, except dusts are just manipulated everywhere and may remain in the same room, unless dusted with wet cloth, where the soils are washed through the sink.

Vacuum cleaners suck all the dusts clean, directly to its bag. Now comes the next inconvenience when the vacuum cleaner bags are full of accumulated dusts from weeks of sucking. The solution? It is no other than the bagless vacuum cleaner. It is also called canister vacuum.

Without seeing the physical appearance of a bagless vacuum cleaner, it will make you think: if the vacuum cleaner has no bag, where do the dusts go? There is no mystery with bagless vacuum cleaners. There is a chamber that collects dusts in the body of the bagless vacuum cleaner and special filters to sieve dirt in the end part of the cylinder. Once full, the chamber has to be cleaned like the maintenance done to vacuum cleaners with bags.

It only goes to show, whether you choose to buy any of the two kinds of vacuum cleaner, the truth about emptying and clearing the vacuum cleaner is still a part of having the equipment. The choice of getting bagless vacuum cleaner is not advantageous to people with allergy. After the convenience of long use while the vacuum cleaner seems to be bottomless, the use will be put to halt once the chamber is already full, and it can be easily indicated.

Product reviews about buying vacuum cleaner divides the consumer into variety of options. The manufacturers broaden all possibilities to satisfy consumers when it comes to filling up every customized household cleaning needs. While others complain of the disadvantage of one product feature to another, vacuum cleaners paved way to convenience and removal of soil particles in the house for a smooth feel. It also made cleaning of carpets better for daily needs.

Dirt carpets will not come along with just wiping, and that is what advantage bagless and conventional vacuum cleaners can do. By not spattering dusts around, vacuum cleaning helps in removal of harmful allergens and minute pollens existing in fabrics, especially in the carpets.

It takes experience and comparison to know which vacuum cleaner works best to suite your needs. Be patient before being judgmental.



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Do Kirby vacuum cleaners really live up to the hype?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Infobank asked:


Have any of you had a newer Kirby vacuum cleaner (the one the representatives say cleans all the way to the bare floor) and could you compare it’s performance to other “store” brands? I’m not really interested in value (I know they are terribly expensive) but want to know if they really do clean as advertised. I moved into a new house with some dirty carpets and a friend of mine offered to let me borrow her Kirby vacuum cleaner with built in carpet shampooer and I want to know how well it will clean. Is the shampooer equal to one I could rent at Wal-Mart or another store? Thanks for the help!

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How Vacuum Cleaners Work

Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Stefan Rockhaus asked:


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 is on the surface, along with air. After that, the air is then pushed into a bag in which the particles get entrapped, but the air escapes via tiny holes in the bag.

Another vacuum cleaner is a canister vacuum, which works in a similar way. In this type of cleaner, a filter is in the back of the vacuum, and a canister is attached in the front to accumulate the dust or debris. It collects the dirt, and then the filters prevent this dirt from going anywhere. Unlike old vacuum cleaners, here it does not require the changing of bags.

If the sucking power of the cleaner is reduced, it can be due to a number of different reasons. The foremost reason is the clogging of the filters, as this does not let the air through properly. This can happen to both of the above mentioned cleaners, because their working depends on various filter systems.

Just like any other home appliances, vacuum cleaners are also available in different varieties. Generally, vacuum cleaners are available in the market with a number of attachments to reaching those places which are otherwise very difficult, or impossible to reach.

In short, it can be said that the vacuum cleaner has made cleaning very convenient. Now you can clean each and every nook of your home more effectively, and with so much less hassle. When buying a vacuum cleaner, the one which sucks in the maximum number of particles and releases the fewest back into the environment would be the first choice. Additionally, it must be easy to operate, and safe and healthy to use. It is not that tough to choose an effective vacuum cleaner.

Also be sure that you do not become prey to the marketing tricks that are played by vacuum cleaner manufacturers to promote their product.



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Looking for someone to buy used vacuum cleaners?

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
angie l asked:


I have a company that sells vacuums and takes trade-ins, I need to find someone who will buy these used vacuums that have been traded in on our new system.
we have several different brands kirby, oreck, bissel, eurecka, hoover, dirt devil, kenmore, we have both bag and bagless models between $10.00 and $150 depending on which one

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What to Consider: When Buying an Upright Vacuum Cleaner

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Nathan Richardson asked:


There are a multitude of different things to take into consideration when one is looking into buying an upright vacuum. Thing of all of the different variables as well as the different uses you will have for it when going to make this purchase.

What Will It Be Used For

Think about how much carpet you have in your home and how often you will be vacuuming. There are different sizes and types of vacuums to look into when buying. If you only have a small amount of carpet or area rugs in your home, you should be able to get away with a smaller less expensive model than if you have a large amount of carpeting and will be vacuuming quite often.

Bag or Bagless

What type of vacuum will you be looking to purchase? Depending on your preference as well as your budget will aid in determining if you will go with the traditional vacuum that uses a bag to collect dust and debris, or if you will want to go with a vacuum with a filter that will remove allergens and has no bag. In most cases the vacuums that do not have a bag will end up being able to do a better job and pose less risk of creating a mess when they need emptying. With a bag style vacuum, every time the bag is full, it will need to be replaced, the advantage of a bagless or filter vacuum is that the filter will need to be cleaned and then put back in. Depending on the style and the amount of usage the filter will need to be replaced periodically, but not after every use.

Power

As is the case usually, more power is a better thing. The power for a vacuum is measured in amps. The bigger the number, essentially the better the sucking capability of the vacuum. Depending on the type of floor as well as the type of carpeting will determine the amount of power that you will want to use. Also, take into consideration, that the more powerful the vacuum is, the more power will be necessary to run the vacuum.

Attachments

Upright vacuum cleaners now are available as simple floor cleaning machines that will only work on a flat surface as they are pushed back and forth all the way on up to being able to clean your drapes and shears for your windows. This again depends on what it is that you are looking to be able to do with the vacuum cleaner. There are upholstery attachments that are available on some models as well as pet hairbrushes. One of the most common on board attachments with any vacuum is the corner cleaner and the hose attachment that will allow the user to be able to reach into high and hidden places in order to eliminate dirt from areas without carpet and that are out of reach. Another attachment that is available on various models is the light. On some models, there will be a light on the front of the vacuum so as to be able to see under furniture when vacuuming.

Mobility

The traditional upright vacuum simply has a handle that allows the user to move the vacuum back and forth. There is no ability to swivel into corners, and the vacuum tends to be on the bigger heavier side. There are now other models of an upright available that allow for swiveling as well as the ability to maneuver around furniture with the head of the vacuum without picking it up and moving it. Again depending on the amount of vacuuming as well as how often and the surface area to be done will help in allowing a decision on the type of vacuum to use.

Price

As with the purchase of any appliance for the home, price is the biggest consideration. The price on upright vacuums can vary from $60 on up to $800. Of course it depends on what it is that you will be doing with the vacuum as well as what it is that the vacuum can do that will be the basis for the price and the quality that one will receive from it. So look at different vacuum reviews and look at what you will be doing with the vacuum in order to make an informed and educated decision on the vacuum you buy.



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Has anyone used the Dyson vacuum cleaners?

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
homeschoolmom asked:


Are they really all that good? How long have you been using it?

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Are a vacuum cleaners stupid? I have two dogs that come in during the harsh winter months and they shed like?

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
comet girl…DUCK! asked:


crazy. Although I empty my bags or canister frequently, my vacuums only seem to last a few months. I just got a Dirt Devil about 2 months ago and its suction is just horrible now. Can anyone recommend a vacuum for under $500 that will last? Thank you.
That should read “Are ALL vacuum cleaners stupid?”
Thanks for all of your suggestions. I am looking into each one of them.

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What is your vacuum cleaners worst enemy besides neglect? Want to NEVER buy another vacuum filter again?

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
paulj0557-vacuum cleaner expert asked:


Just a couple of the many tips that I have for vacuum cleaners.
So, what’s the clogger king?
HAIRPINS, BOBIPINS!
I service vacuum cleaners and the number one thing I find in the hoses of clogged vacuums are the hairpins that end up lodged sideways there because the spinning brushroller underneath the vacuum separates the pin and everything that follows must somehow travel around the pin. It’s usually a small piece of cardboard, or a matchbook cover.
REMEDY?
Get yourself a magnet and skim the floor first. You can also get a magnetic strip that goes across the front of the vacuum online at any vacuum cleaner parts supplier.
Now, for the filters.
Hepa’s CLOG! FAST! The vacuum cleaner manufactures know this and they screw you out of your money. PERIOD!
Hoover uses ELECTROSTATIC MEDIA to make their filters. So you know what they do. 99.97%…
SO DO THESE:
A TEN PACK OF 4″ X 11″ ELECTROSTATIC REGISTER VENT FILTERS- cut-STACK-glue
COST?
$2.79
where? Lowe’s in the furnace filter section.
Thank You!

Now as far as the long blond hair? If you get a carpet rake available at an online store called Hesco ( at hescoinc.c..) they happen to have a very nice carpet rake that has a cool “icee” blue 18″ wide plastic front with several flexible metal tines and a wooden handle. I get their catalogs and this rake is on their “big savings type page” I think it is around $15-$16. These rakes work great to pick up hair and other small fuzzy build, especially from brand new carpet. In the end it will save your vacuum cleaner too.
While I’m here I’ll also mention the best ways to clean your carpet.
(the Kirby owner will like this)
The BEST way to MAINTAIN a carpet is with a Kirby shampoo set-up on a Kirby vacuum cleaner. If it’s very dirty,I clean carpet for a living & use a big heavy SPIN-BONNET cleaner (looks like a buffer- BONNETS are “SLOWSPEED” machines, where as buffers are typically “HIGHSPEED”.
For the BEST CLEAN always call a company that 1st Bonnets THEN Extracts

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How are Rainbow vacuum cleaners rated?

Monday, December 14th, 2009
sttail59 asked:


Are they worth the money? Do they really clean the air?

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Do you Know the Beginnings of the Oreck Vacuum Cleaner?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Dave Roth asked:


When the Oreck vacuum brand began, it was difficult to get the word out about the new company and cleaning machine. It was originally developed for hotels and motels, where the cleaning crew had been previously forced to carry bulky and heavy vacuum cleaners up stairs and from room to room. In an effort to avoid this kind of problem, Oreck?s creator made a vacuum which weighed much less. Weighing only eight pounds, this vacuum was marketed to various hotels until it began to catch on. The very posh and expensive hotels, as well as the less expensive, budget hotels and motels all started using the Oreck vacuum cleaner. Because of this, the hotel cleaning industry was forever changed by this style of vacuum. Because of its advantages, it was able to make cleaning easier, and it also made it faster, saving hotels money because they paid less hourly wages to individuals.

Eventually, the Oreck vacuum was marketed to consumers, as well. In the beginning, no one was very interested in it. No one wanted to buy an expensive cleaning machine that was so light. People thought it would not be strong because it was not heavy. They thought that it would have very low suction and that it would not hold up under pressure. This was actually surprising, because hotels often use their vacuums quite frequently, and therefore they see a great deal of use and abuse. However, this was the opinion of most of society. A lot of other people had not even heard of Oreck, so the marketing of it was apparently not working in the way that was hoped for. Marketing efforts were addressed, as well as a guaranty that stated if a person did not like the vacuum, the company would buy it back from the consumer without asking questions and without a lot of hassle. Eventually, consumers with heavy vacuum cleaners began to show some interest, because they were looking for a lighter option. Some of them took a chance on the Oreck vacuum cleaner, and word of how well it performed began to spread.

People began seeing that the company was apparently willing to make good on what it had promised, and they realized that the Oreck vacuum was a strong cleaner with durability and good suction. More people began to buy the vacuum, and very few of them had problems or requested the company buy the vacuum back. It is expected that there are some people who will never be satisfied, but most of the people who tried it were very happy with it. Today, the Oreck vacuum cleaner is very popular. The hotel industry still uses it, and it can be found in a lot of different homes. Because of the popularity of the Oreck vacuum cleaner, the company has grown from a small business to a very large corporation.



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