The Indispensable Vacuum Cleaner
If you were to look into practically every
modern household or business today across the world, the one motorized
appliance that you would be sure to find is a vacuum cleaner. From
coast -to-coast and across nations, the vacuum cleaner is one of the
most useful machines in the world. Gone are the days of hauling
carpets large and small outside to have the dust beat out of them-now
we have vacuums of all kinds that simply suck out the dirt.
Vacuums have been around for over 100 years.
They have gone through a metamorphosis in terms of body shape and
vacuum motor design during the past century and today we have a lot of
different designs to choose from. The original vacuum motor was
originally petrol based and had to be transported via horse and
carriage! By contrast, today's styles of vacuum cleaners are much
easier to maneuver and clean with than ever before.
There are many kinds of vacuum cleaners
available to today's consumer. The wonderful thing is that each style
of vacuum is a machine specifically designed to clean and individual
space. Some of the most popular types of vacuum cleaners are:
Upright Vacuum Cleaner-The pump
is located right above the suction intake and the dust-collection bag
is neatly mounted on the handle, allowing for easy access when
changing or emptying the dust bag. Usually, a vacuum motor moves a
belt and turns beater brushes that literally bounce dirt right out of
the carpet. There are bagless models available as well, that have a
dust cup that is emptied rather than a vacuum bag that needs to be
changed or shaken out.
Canister Vacuums-This machine
is comprised of a body unit that is on wheels which allows it to be
transported easily from one area to another with relative ease. The
vacuum motor is housed in the canister and there is a hose that
attaches to a wand, allowing the operator to clean tight areas without
the added weight associated with a heavier one-piece upright unit.
Backpack Vacuum Cleaner-This
vacuum is literally what it sounds like: a vacuum cleaner canister is
mounted on shoulder straps and the operator wears the unit on his or
her back. There is a hand tool on the end of a wand that is connected
with a hose to the vacuum canister, allowing the operator increased
mobility while cleaning tight areas.
Central Vacuums-Also called a
"Built-In" Vacuum, this vacuum has a suction motor and dust-collection
bag located in one area of a building. Various networks of hoses are
built throughout the building allowing the operator to simply plug-in
an additional hose close to the area that needs to be cleaned. Usually
the size of the dirt-collecting unit is much larger and doesn't need
to be emptied very often by comparison to other types of vacuum
cleaners.
Wet/Dry Vacuums-This kind of
machine is capable of handling wet liquids in addition to dry
particles, hence its name. This particular design is useful for
cleaning spills or for draining flooded areas. The designs of wet/dry
vacuum cleaners vary a bit, but in general, they are either Upright or
Canister-type models.
Vacuums have come a long way since their
earliest designs. Exciting and useful new accessories and stronger
vacuum motors have made sure that these cleaning machines will remain
staples in most modern households and businesses until the end of
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