Vacuum Cleaners Terms

Bag Full Indicator – a bagged cleaner will let you know when the bag needs replacing

Bagged – any vacuum cleaner that collects dust and dirt in a disposable bag

Bagless – any cleaner that stores the dust in a removable container for emptying

Beater Brush Bar – a revolving brush on upright cleaners that picks up hard-to-get hairs

Cord Rewind – featured on cylinder vacuums, the mains cord is withdrawn into the body of the cleaner after use. This allows for compact storage.

Cylinder – small, manoeuvrable cleaners especially suitable for hard floors and confined spaces

Edge to Edge cleaning – the ability of a vacuum to clean all areas of a surface

Filtration – the process through which a vacuum retains unhygienic particles before pumping back out the air

HEPA – (High Efficiency Particulate Air) A method of S-class filtration that emits air which is safe for allergy sufferers

Lifetime Filtration – filtration which does not require a change of filter throughout the lifetime of the vacuum cleaner

Microfiltration – a form of standard filtration which can retain the finer particles

On Board Tools – tools for a number of cleaning purposes contained within the main body of the vacuum

S-Class filtration – a manufacturing standard for anti-allergenic filtration

Self-Adjusting Head – a cleaning head that remains in close contact to the surface regardless of the angle the vacuum is at

Stair Cleaning – an attachment for upright cleaners allowing them to be used to clean stairs. The vacuum unit itself should be stood at the bottom of the stairs for safe cleaning

Standard Filtration – a filtering system on less expensive models

Telescopic Tubes – a range of attachments that can be adjusted to the length required

Upright – a traditional cleaner that uses a rotating brush as well as suction. Especially suitable for large floor areas

Dyson DC15 Allergy pick-up demo Video

Dyson DC15 Allergy pick-up demo Video

What is Mattress Cleaning? Information

What is Mattress Cleaning?

To be precise the service is mattress sanitisation or mattress “detox”, rather than as the word “cleaning” suggests a stain or “dirt” removal process. The mattress cleaning process we employ removes dead skin (that’ll be yours), dust mite bodies, dust mite faeces and their allergens. This helps ease or eliminate allergic reactions for sufferers, whilst those without allergies may well sleep a little easier.

Why Sanitise a Mattress?

A normal household mattress used frequently will build up a food reservoir for dust mites. This food reservoir is the skin you shed as a natural process every day. As you spend around 6-9 hours each day in bed, Read the rest of this entry »

Bagless Vacuum Cleaner – Bagless Vacuums and Allergies

House dust, pollen, mold, pet dander and dust mites are common allergens that can cause allergic reactions or asthma. Some of these allergens is a fraction of a micron. Floors and carpets (especially blankets) at home are the guardians of the common household allergens.

To reduce the contamination of soil in our vacuum, carpets, stairs and furniture or just about one area that allergens can collect. Let’s see what we need to know before one final appeal to the vacuum, which we buy our homes. Read the rest of this entry »