While vacuuming his home in 1978, James noticed his vacuum cleaner kept getting clogged a losing suction power. He immediately set to work to fix the problem. With over 5,000 prototypes and five years later, the first bag less cyclonic vacuum was born. Dyson spent many years trying to get his newest invention picked up by major manufacturing companies but every one of them turned him down. At the time, no on was interested in new technology so James Dyson started his own manufacturing company. In June of 1993 he opened shop and was almost immediately selling more than the companies that had rejected him.

Today, Dyson is one of the most popular brands in the United Kingdom. Dyson started selling his products in the United States in 2000. He obtained many patents and licenses that prohibit any other company from creating a vacuum with cyclonic capabilities and a rotating ball for easy maneuvering. James Dyson is known for taking an everyday product and making it better, faster, more manageable, and more quiet to accommodate all people. He has been quoted saying “Everything in my home bothers me.” Dyson has invented many products such as the ball barrow, a wheelbarrow that is more simple to push and a contra rotators washing machine that washes clothes in half the time and is said to make them even more clean than a regular washing machine. Most of Dyson’s inventions are vacuum cleaners.

One of the most popular vacuum cleaners from Dyson is the Dyson dc18 slim. The Dyson dc18 launched in September 2006 and has become one of the countries favorites. It is a more slim and lightweight design that makes taking it from room to room very easy to do. The Dyson dc18 slim also has the ball maneuvering tool which is common for most Dyson vacuums, and runs very smooth and quiet. As with all Dyson vacuums, the Dyson dc18 offers constant suction power and the ease of storing due to it’s slim exterior.

Quiet, compact and lightweight, the new Miele Eco Line is perfect for those who seek a fusion of design and functionality in their appliances. The Eco Line features gentle curves, clean lines and a fresh colour – so it looks great in your home while offering the highest quality cleaning.

The Eco Line’s specially designed Floorhead operates in harmony with the lower 1300 W motor and is specially sealed. Its entire design is geared to producing the optimum cleaning results of a more powerful 2000 W vacuum cleaner

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Consumers have had a tough time cleaning hard-to-reach areas with their traditional vacuums, that often extend to no more than 30 degrees. The Electrolux EL8502A Versatility premium bagless upright vacuum cleaner offers a solution and more. The EL8502A features:

12 AMP Motor
Which is significantly more powerful than traditional vacuums. A good motor in a vacuum correlates to better cleaning power and better cleaning results.

HEPA Filter
The lifetime filter in the EL8502A captures 99.97% of dust mites, pollen, mold, and pet dander. This makes it perfect for the American home with pets. Also, the filter uses an activated carbon system to filter and eliminate significant odors (such as smoke) from your living area.

Extendable Telescopic Wand
That is conveniently located within the vacuum. Simply pull out the handle after pressing its quick-release button and voila! You have an instant 14′ of reachable space at your fingertips.

Onboard Tools
The EL8502A includes several tools to assist you in your cleaning endeavours, such as a dusting brush for delicate areas. There is also a turbo nozzle that can suck up tight edges and corners of your home, as well as a crevice tool to get into the tiniest parts and cracks that can hide hideous mold and contaminants.

• Model: Electrolux EL8502A Versatility
• Product Type: Bagless upright vacuum cleaner
• Color: Tangerine
• Power: 12 AMP
• Cord Length: 30′
• Container: Bagless
• Dust Capacity: 1.2 dry quarts
• Package Weight: 31.4 lbs.
• Unit Weight: 22.6 lbs.
• Product Dimensions: 12.5″L x 13.5″W x 44.75″H
• Package Dimensions: 11″L x 15.25″W x 44.75″H
• Tools: @hand turbo, crevice tool, and dusting brush
• Telescopic wand extends up to 14′
• Carbon activated HEPA filter
• Bagless, meaning no bags!
• Powerful 12 AMP motor provides an efficient clean
• Indicators on the vacuum illuminate when you move from bare floor to carpeted areas

Durable all-metal construction
Powerful 10 amp, direct air motor with double row ball bearing brush with stiffener for deep down cleaning power
Unique curved metal fan blades deflect large objects, reducing damage to fan and motor.
5 position height settings for all types of carpet
14″ cleaning path covers more area in less time
Durable top-fill denim shake-out cloth bag
Commercial urethane wheels for easy maneuverability
50′ 3-wire power cord for cleaning large rooms or hallways
2 year commercial warranty

Help for Hairy Homes

The new Roomba Pet Series Vacuum Cleaning Robots make caring for a home with pets easier. The Pet Series robots come equipped with an extra set of easy to clean brushes, a high capacity sweeper bin for trapping even more pet hair, kitty litter or dander and cleaning tools for ensuring both sets of brushes remain free of debris so they can perform optimally. The sweeper bin holds three-and-a-half times more debris than the vacuum bin, and counter-rotating brushes reach deep into carpets to pull out pet hair and dander. The new iRobot Roomba Pet Series Robots are available immediately in the U.S. and range in price from $349 to $399.

The iRobot Roomba 532 Pet Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot, priced at $349, cleans up to three standard-sized rooms on a single charge. It comes standard with two Virtual Walls® that use infrared beams to confine and guide the Roomba from room to room and then return it to its Home Base when it is done vacuuming. The Roomba 532 also includes iRobot’s latest technological innovations, such as a light-touch bumper, advanced anti-tangle technology and the ability to transition from carpets to hard flooring with ease.

The iRobot Roomba 562 Pet Series Robot, priced at $399, comes with all of the same features found in the Roomba 532 model. In addition, it features an extra set of brushes and can clean up to four standard-sized rooms on a single charge. The Roomba 562 also includes an on-board scheduling function, so it can be programmed to automatically clean up to seven days a week, even when owners are away, and with the new high capacity sweeper bin, Roomba can pick up even more pet debris than ever before.

Going Pro

Designed for small business owners or those with larger areas to clean, the iRobot Roomba 610 Professional Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot features a high capacity sweeper bin, extra brushes and filters, and cleaning tools. It comes equipped with two interchangeable bins that can be utilized for either everyday cleaning or for picking up larger-than-usual amounts of debris. The Roomba 610 also comes with a convenient storage case to keep its extra accessories and sweeping bin organized and in one place.

Additionally, the Roomba 610 features Max Mode, which allows the Roomba to clean until the battery is almost drained, and then returns it to its Home Base, allowing the maximum cleaning effort possible in larger homes, offices or business settings. The Roomba 610 Professional Series retails for $599 and is the only iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaning robot to carry a two-year warranty.

The Roomba 610 features the same Roomba functionality customers have come to expect from iRobot. The Roomba 610 vacuums the entire floor, under and around furniture and along walls and adjusts automatically from carpets to hard floors. The Roomba 610 comes equipped with two Virtual Wall Lighthouses and also features durable paint and a bumper guard, providing a scratch resistant finish to the Roomba and more protection for furniture.

All Roomba Pet and Professional Series robots include iRobot’s patented three-stage cleaning system that automatically adjusts to effectively clean carpets and hard floors. Roomba’s intelligent cleaning system evaluates its environment more than 60 times per second so the robot is always delivering the right amount of cleaning power to your floor, regardless of the size of the room, or the size of the pet.

Now that I am getting real close to the mid century mark the big 50! and being in the vacuum industry for over have of those  years got me reminiscing of how the vacuum industry has change in those 28 years.  Ok the first few years were a blur as my first job in the vacuum industry was a warehouse job unloading vacuum cleaners and supplies from large Semi Truck and stocking the parts to customer service for over hundreds of vacuum dealers from the west coast and now owing my own retail store for the last nine years.

One of the big change is the quality of the vacuum that we  grew up with. A lot of the quality brands that were owned and made here in the USA are now owned and made in china and other Asian countries.  Companies like Hoover, Dirt devil, Royal are now owned by a large Chinese Company TTI .  ITS not that China can make quality products its the Chanel they the manufacturer’s use to sell their product The trend has been leaning toward a throw away society nurtured by by the big discount box stores competing  for the lowest prices and as the price get lower ever year so goes the quality of vacuum that you will find at  those  big box store. So when looking at vacuums and you spot that brand that mother or maybe your grand mother  might of owned its probably the same in name only ..

Another Trend that I see these day is in the change of the Quality of the local Vacuum Shop and their  Owners,  I remember in my early days in the vacuum industry that  alot of  Vacuum shops were consider vacuum repair shops and were a little dirty where today most Vacuum retail stores are clean and and sell quality vacuum  but where you still get your old vacuum fixed.  Todays most  quality made  Vacuum manufacturer’s will not sell their vacuum though discount big box stores,  and can only be found though thier  dealer network of small Independent vacuuum shops

When I vacuum, all I do is turn it on and sprinkle a bit of baking powder here and there. I also empty out the dust cup once in awhile, but for 2 years I have not had the need to replace any belts or bags. Using the attachments only requires me to pull the hose out, not to screw in the attachments with a monkey wrench! It made me feel utterly humble about our modern-day conveniences, and thankful for our modern-day knowledge.

While browsing through a 1954 manual, it seemed that carbon tetrachloride was a popular cleaning agent in households. Water, vinegar, and alcohol still remain common household solutions, but carbon tetrachloride was unfamiliar to my ears. My curiosity drove me to research it a bit, and found that the agent degenerates your central nervous system and can lead to adverse health problems like liver malfunction or even comas. Wow, I’m not touching that anymore!

I also found the cultural nuances to be extremely interesting. While on-board tools would take several years to develop and perfect, the homemakers of the Cold War era were expected to keep their vacuum cleaners neat and tidy in a closet that they were expected to build themselves, complete with shelves and a attachment compartment. That put me into a loop. Me? Construct a vacuum closet? No way! But then again, I am a woman. Most likely, in that time sphere, my hard-working husband would have built such a contraption for me.

With another manual, an 1950′s Electrolux model, I was floored to see vintage photos of a woman using a vacuum cleaner. Simple concept, right? But the fact that she was in heels and stockings baffled me. It could be because I was raised leaving shoes at the door, but it was a bit shocking. I also saw diagrams for cleaning off dust as well as cleaning off coats and even bedding. Bedding! Doesn’t that go in the washer? Then again, I realize that washers were

I was also surprised to see that most vacuum cleaners also acted as steam vacuums, dusters, sweepers, and shampooers with the correct attachments. These days, we often have a distinct appliance for each! There were also accessories and implements that I’ve rarely used, such as furniture wax, floor wax, and silver polish.

Learning these historical bits were meaningful in understanding the vacuum cleaner a bit deeper. Vacuum cleaners were just not tools of the century but cultural icons of what it was to be a homemaker at one time (June Beaver, anyone) and all of the advances that proceeded it. It also gave indicators of the trends and times of the average American home. After looking through the manuals I realized why collectors have chosen to keep and restore old models. Not only were they for nostalgic purposes but a time capsule of cultural practices and norms of the past. For example, with a 1970′s Kirby model I was mildly amused to see that they offerred a shag carpet nozzle.