Vacuum Cleaner Resources

If you’ve been shopping for a vacuum cleaner and want one that meets your standards of cleaning then it’s usually smart to purchase one that’s been highly rated. Since doing research yourself can be time consuming, it’s a good idea to go by recommendations of friends or family. Researching Vacuum Cleaners When you shop... [Read more of this review]

The first cleaning appliance that used vacuum principles was invented in 1868 in Chicago by a man known as Ives W. McGaffney. He called his invention the “Whirlwind.” McGaffney got his patent for his cleaning machine in 1869, and sold it through the American Carpet Cleaning Company. While this machine was compact and lightweight,... [Read more of this review]

Venturi refers to a pipe that’s flared at each end. Since the middle is narrower then the ends, a vacuum is created which allows air to be drawn through the tube. This is called the “venturi principle”. Several vacuum cleaner manufactures use this idea in the design of their machines. They simply include a special tube... [Read more of this review]

It can be a nightmare, especially when a quick trip to the corner turns into driving all over town looking for the right kind of bag. Vivanco vacuum cleaner bags are a boon for harried shoppers for this reason; they manufacture bags for almost every model. Pros: Compatibility: Vivanco makes bags compatible with many brands including Hoover,... [Read more of this review]

A water system vacuum cleaner uses water as a filter. The water goes into the filter tank of the machine, and while the carpet is vacuumed, the air is forced through the water before being returned to the carpet or surface. The concept is that the water is supposed to remove particles from the air as it is forced through the water, which... [Read more of this review]