Vacuum cleaners, Bagless, and Canister

Vacuum cleaners are ubiquitous in today’s homes. While they are often taken for granted, these little devices are the best way to keep your flooring and carpeting free of dirt, dust and allergens. They are sold in virtually every department store and home center in the country and come in a wide variety of styles and designs.

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Most vacuum cleaners operate on the same basic principles. An air pump is used to create a “vacuum”, which is then used to suck up dirt and debris from whatever surface it is applied. They are most commonly used for cleaning floors, but can also be used to clean upholstery, curtains, or anything else that needs to be free of dust.

The vacuum was first introduced over a century ago by Melville Bissell. Since that time, these machines have undergone quite an evolution. Around the beginning of the century Hoover vacuums had begun using small electric motors to create the suction, and the addition of a rotating brush made them much more effective dirt removers. However, previous to World War II, these machines were largely used by the well-to-do and it wasn’t until after WWII that they became readily available to middle-class America.

The first vacuums were largely canister vacuums. The motor and dirt collection system were housed in a small metal canister, from which a long hose protruded and connected to the vacuum nozzle. The canister was often on wheels (although not always) and was pulled around as needed. These vacuums are still in use today, although they are somewhat rare. Because of their compact size, many people still keep older canister models for use in RV’s and boats.

The most commonly recognized vacuum cleaner today is the upright design. These machines are pushed and pulled around via a long handle that is attached to the actual vacuum motor. When not in use, the handle locks into an “upright” position for storage, and thus the name. Most modern upright vacuums use a bagless system of dust collection. The dirt and debris is sucked into a plastic canister that can be easily removed in order to empty the sucked-up contents. These designs tend to be much less messy than the older designs that utilized vacuum bags.

Cordless vacuums, sometimes referred to as handheld vacuums, are perfect for small cleaning jobs. They are usually powered by a small electric motor and are stored on a base unit to recharge when not in use. Arguably the most popular version of this type of vacuum is the Dirt Devil. Since their first introduction in the 1980’s, millions of these ingenious devices have been sold around the world. The name “Dirt Devil” is synonymous with cordless vacuum cleaners. While they are not the best vacuums for cleaning all of the floors of your home, they are ideal for smaller applications.

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