Vacuum cleaners are an absolute essential home appliance these days. We
rely on our vacuum cleaner to help keep our homes free of dust and dirt;
but how frequently do we go about our cleaning, without giving much thought to how effective these machines really are?
Before electric vacuum cleaners were invented, home cleaning was a dreadful
task. Floors had to be cleaned with brushes, brooms and mops. Rugs and
carpets had to be removed from the floor, hung up outdoors, and beaten
to remove the dust. These methods involved a lot of time and effort, and
also caused health complaints.
The early invention of
non-electric floor cleaning devices made home cleaning easier. People
started looking for ways to improve the efficiency of these machines,
and all kinds of appliances were invented. Throughout the 100-year history of electric vacuum cleaners, there have been many advances.
The first electric vacuums were produced in the early 1900's. In 1908,
the Hoover Company built the first electric vacuum cleaner that used
both a cloth filter bag and cleaning attachments. During the years that
followed, many different models and designs were created, each varying
in size, weight, suction power, and other features. Of all the designs
however, the upright vacuum cleaner remained the most popular.
The
latest upright vacuums available today make cleaning a lot easier. They
are much lighter and versatile, and come in both bagged and bagless
designs with handy tools to help remove dust from drapes, upholstery,
and tricky, hard to reach places.
Owning a bagless vacuum means
you don't ever have to buy vacuum bags. When it comes to emptying the
dirt container, it can be emptied straight into your garbage bin. You'd
want to do this outside in the yard or on the street to prevent dust
going back into your house. If you're an allergy sufferer, you're best
to stay with a bagged unit. The dust remains in a sealed bag, and when
full, it can easily be removed and disposed of.
There are many
other types of vacuum cleaners available including the canister, the wet
and dry vacuum, portable hand-held units, and robotic vacuum cleaners.
When
buying a vacuum cleaner, it's important to choose the best vacuum to
suit your home cleaning needs. You'll also want to think about what you
have in your home. Do you have carpets and rugs, wooden floors, or
perhaps a flight of stairs? Are you an allergy sufferer? Do you have
pets indoors?
If you spend a bit extra on a vacuum cleaner with
stronger suction, consider it a good investment. Vacuuming regularly
with a powerful vacuum will remove grit from deep within your carpets,
and prevent them from wearing out.