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I first went all out and bought a Dyson. Very disapointed in the suction power, fortunately I was able to return it. I then bought a less expensive Shark

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The Essential Vacuum Cleaner

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 an air pump that creates a partial vacuum to suck up the dust and dirt, which it collects by a filtering system or a cyclone to dispose of later.

Vacuum cleaner types Based on their configurations, there are many types of vacuum cleans. The following are some of the most known types of vacuum cleaners.

Bagless Bagless vacuum cleaners, as the name implies, don't use bags. They collect the dust in a compartment which you can quickly and easily empty. This will save you from the headache of dealing with messy and frustrating vacuum bags.

Upright Upright vacuum cleaners have the pump mounted directly above the suction intake, with the bag mounted on the handle that will normally rise to waist height. The designs of upright vacuum cleaners will normally employ mechanical beaters, which are often rotating brushes, to help dust that has yet to settle be vacuumed up. An attached belt to the vacuum motor will drive these beaters.

Canister types Canister vacuum cleaners have the motor and the bag in a separate cylinder unit that is connected to the vacuum head by a long flexible hose. Even though the upright units have been tested as being more effective, the lighter and more maneuverable heads of the canister are also popular. There are some canister models on the market that feature power heads which contain the same type of beaters as found with upright units, even though those types of beaters are driven by a seperate electric motor.

Backpack Backpack vacuums are a great tool for commercial type cleaning. Backpack vacuums will allow you to move around rapidly in a large area. It is basically a canister vacuum cleaner, except for the fact that the straps are used to carry the canister unit on your back.

Central vacuum A central or built in vacuum cleaner has the suction motor and bag based in a central location of the building, providing vacuum inlets at strategic places throughout the building. This way, you only need to carry the hose and pickup head from room to room. The hose is normally 25 foot long, allowing a large range of movement without having to change vacuum inlets.

A plastic pipe will connect the vacuum outlets to the central unit. The head of the vacuum may either by un-powered or have beaters that are operated by an air driven or electric motor. The dirt bags in central systems are so big that you only need to change or empty them once or twice a year.

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How Vacuum Cleaners Work

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, the following happens:

1. First of all, the electric current will operate the motor, which is attached to the fan, which resembles an airplane propeller.

2. As the blades begin to turn, they will force the air upwards, towards the exhaust port.

3. When the air particles are driven forwards, the density of the particles will increase in front of the fan and therefore decrease behind it.

The pressure drop that occurs behind the fan is similar to the pressure drop when you take a drink through a straw. The pressure level in the area that is behind the fan will drop below the pressure level that is outside of the vacuum cleaner.

This will create a suction inside of the vacuum cleaner. The ambient air will push itself into the vacuum cleaner through the intake port because the air pressure that is inside of the vacuum cleaner is much lower than the pressure on the outside.

Picking the dirt up The stream of air that the vacuum generates is just like a stream of water. The air particles that move will rub against any loose dust or debris and if it is light enough, the friction will carry the material around the inside of the vacuum cleaner.

As the dirt continues on to the exhaust port, it will pass through the cleaner bag. They tiny holes in the vacuum cleaner bag are large enough to let the air pass through, although too small for the dust particles to fit through. Therefore, when the air current gets into the bag, the dirt and debris will be collected there.

You can stick the bag anywhere along the path between the intake tube and the exhaust port, just as long as the air current passes through.

Suction The power of a vacuum cleaner's suction will depend on several factors. The suction can be stronger or weaker depending on: 1. Fan power - In order to generate a strong suction, the motor needs to turn at a good speed. 2. Air passageway - When a lot of debris builds up in the bag, the air will face a greater level of resistance on the way out. Each particle of air will move slowly due to the increase in drag. This is the reason why a vacuum cleaner works much better once you've replaced the bag than when you have been using it for a while. 3. Size of the intake port - With the speed of the vacuum fan being constant, the amount of air that passes through the vacuum cleaner per second is also constant.

Vacuum Cleaner Bags

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 bagsfor vacuum cleaners resembled the type of bags thatgolfers used to carry their clubs. They weresomewhat heavy and awkard devices made out ofthick, stiff canvas, designed to be very flexibleand still keep dust and debris from the carpetsfrom escaping out into the air.

The improvements made by the Air Way Sanitizer disposable vacuum bag went a long way towardimproving the effectiveness of the vacuum cleaner.Made out of paper, the bag was designed to fit inside of the cloth bag. Not only did it makecleaning the vacuum easier, but it also kept theinsides of the stationary bag clean at all timesso that less of the dust and debris could be blown out of the vacuum and make its way throughthe home again.

In the beginning, each manufacturer designedtheir own disposable vacuum cleaner bag made outof different types of paper. You couldn't interchange the bags from one machine to the next,as the fittings were different sizes with different configurations for the opening of theintake. Manufacturers who were once verydependant on the sales of their machines had nowdiscovered an entirely new territory for thedisposable bags, and once again sales went throughthe roof.

Before, a housewife had her vacuum cleaner andthe only thing it needed was to be cleaned andserviced every now and then. If the man of thehouse was around, the job normally went to him.After a while, repair shops that specialized invacuum cleaners began to pop up all over theplace.

These days, there are very few vacuum cleanersthat use bags. Bagless is the way to go these days,and for good reason. What was once a revolutionin household cleaning, is now rapidly fading awayand fast.

Models such as the Cyclone or Dirt Devil, are now using cylinder technology to store the dirtand dust. When you have finished vacuuming, yousimply empty the cylinder into the trash. Vacuumbags can be very frustrating, which is why millions of people are using bagless vacuums.

If you own a vacuum cleaner that uses bags, you should look into upgrading it. Bagless vacuumswill save you time, money, and replacement. Ifyou've grown tired of the bags, now is the timeto get a better vacuum.

Not only do the bagless models have more power,but they will also save you quite a few trips tothe store and the closet. They don't cost a lotof money either, and they are the perfect additionto any household.

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Best Rated Vacuums

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Flashy Vacuum Cleaners

With most people, a vacuum cleaner isn't really aninspiring machine. If you don't care about how itworks, then you probably don't want to vacuum to startwith. 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 forthe better, and people's attitudes are changing aswell. Vacuum cleaners are becoming interesting andit's all thanks to James Dyson, the inventor of theDyson vacuum cleaner.

All thanks to Dyson, vacuum cleaners have taken ona personality and life of their own. These verysame tactics are even employed by the likes of Apple to successfully ploy their iMacs and iPods tothe masses have now been used with tremendous results with vacuum cleaners.

Now, let's take a look at the decision that facesyou when buying a flashy vacuum cleaner. First ofall, you have the choice between the upright orcanister versions. The upright style of vacuum cleaners will require you to use them in the traditional push and pull fashion, although thelatest vacuum from Tyson, the DC15, has even turnedthis technology on its head with "Ball Technology"that will let you glide around your home with thegreatest of ease - in any direction you please.

Canister vacuum cleaners on the other hand comewith a hose attachment for great control andflexibility, as you can quickly and easily getto all of the hard to reach places. There isn'treally a lot of difference between the two, andit's mainly down to your personal preference, even though the upright vacuum is best suited tolarger carpets.

You should also consider the power of the motorand efficiency of the filtration system as well.Those that suffer from allergies will want topay close attention to the filtration. Dyson forone has been very successful by marketing thebenefits of its patented "Cyclone" technology,which doesn't use a bag nor does it ever get clogged up.

If you feeling really daring and adventurous andwant to stay ahead of the curve, you could gofor one of the very popular robotic vacuum cleanerssuch as the ZA01 from Electrolux or the cheaperiRobot from Roomba. While you amuse yourself ordo other things, the robot will move around your home on it's own will, vacuuming your entire home until it is spotless. The robot even hasthe technology and intelligence to return to thebase when it is running low on battery power andrecharge itself.

If you want to be different and unique, a flashyvacuum cleaner is the way to go. There are manydifferent models and types to choose from, fromcheap vacuums to those that cost hundreds of dollars. All you have to do is meet your creativeside halfway and let the fun begin!

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Removing Pet Stains

There are many different products available on themarket that will help you to remove almost all typesof stains. The ideal solution in minimizing or totallyremoving stains is by simply cleaning the spillsand dirt the moment they crop up. Cleaning them upwon't even require you to leave your home just torush out and buy the expensive types of cleaningproducts.

There are several ways to clean up stains simply byusing products already available in your home whichyou use on a regular basis, such as detergents,rubbing alcohol, vinegar, lemon juice, etc. Itssimply a matter of knowing how to use these commonhousehold products and the procedures involved toclean up stains. Below, you'll find some tips onhow to clean up pet stains and some other types ofcommon carpet stains.

Pet stainFor your first option you can use one teaspoon ofclear, household type ammonia to a half cup ofcold water. You can use this solution in a spraybottle or apply it to the carpet directly. It isvery important not to wet the carpets backing whenyou apply the solution. After you have appliedthe solution, use paper towels to blot then allowit to dry completely.

For a second option, you can use detergent solutionmade of hand soap or dish soap. The combinationis one quarter of a teaspoon detergent to one quartof water. You should always make sure the soap doesn't contain bleach or lanolin.

The third and best option, is to use water, itcan re-hydrate the stain to help with removal. Mosttypes of pet stains can be cleaned up by using a steam cleaner. Once you have finished, be sureto dry the area as thoroughly as possible.

Ink stains

1. You can purchase isopropyl rubbingalcohol at your local department or grocery store.

2. You can apply it by pouring some onto aclean white towel or cloth. You can use papertowels as well, as long as they are white.

3. Blot the stain as much as possible until it is removed.

4. Make sure you be careful, because if thestain is small, you need to blot in one directiononly so you don't spread the stain.

Beer and wine stains

1. Mix a solution with one part whitevinegar and one part water.

2. Apply the mixture to the stain using aspray bottle to saturate.

3. You should allow the stain to sit aroundten to fifteen minutes.

4. Use a sponge and clean in a rubbingmotion.

5. Rinse the area with warm water.

6. Brush the carpet pile back into the natural direction it has.

7. By using layers of white paper towels,place paper towels on top of the area, then somethingwith weight on the paper towels. Allow everythingtime to sit like this until the area has dried.

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Lightweight Vacuums

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Small Vacuum Cleaners

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Upright Vacuum Ratings

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Vacuums For Hardwood Floors

Vacuums for hardwood floors have a special type of vacuums when compared to the ordinary vacuum cleaners that is usually used to clean the carpets and rugs.

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