Any type of household task can be a challenge for those of us with bad backs and stiff joints. Performing such tasks can leave us sore and aching for quite some time afterwards, so why not purchase a robot vacuum cleaner?
Robot vacuum cleaners are such incredible machines that not only suck up the dirt, but also they do it all on their own. They are equipped with special path finding software that allows it to navigate a single room, and even navigate an entire house.
There's no more bumbling about in the dark and getting stuck in corners or in between pieces of furniture, the robot vacuum cleaners of today are clever little monsters that know how to get around with an air of efficiency and independence. All you have to do is program the little machines with the information that they need, the specifics about your floor plan and its contents, and off they go to perform a nearly perfect job of vacuuming your home.
If you don't want to bother with programming a robot vacuum cleaner with all of the fine details about your floor plan, you can buy a simple model that navigates each room on its own. This particular type of robot vacuum cleaner simply follows the contours of the room, navigating along the walls and the lengths of the furniture.
Best of all, these vacuum cleaners are smaller than ever before so they are easy to store transport. In fact, these robot vacuum cleaners are so lightweight, most robot vacuum cleaners weigh in at just under six pounds. Plus, they have been designed to have an attractive appearance. Prices vary depending upon the skills of the robot vacuum cleaner and the manufacturer as well. Like all electrical appliances, you need to warn children to stay safe when using.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
How Does A Vacuum Cleaner Clean?
A vacuum cleaner has nothing more than a simple fan, similar to the ones we see everywhere, but working in exactly the reverse way. However, this fan is a bit special as it is constructed to suck air instead of blowing it away and is housed in an airtight chamber, still with two passages but only to admit and release air to atmosphere.
To make things more understandable, assume the fan is placed inside an odd shaped, big enough tube with one end connected to an easy-to-handle flexible hose with which the cleaner sucks the air and the opposite end, fitted with a mesh for safety, which is after the fan lets the air escape.
Then how and where does a vacuum cleaner catch the dirt and dust? There are filters made of special cloth or special filter papers, you just have to place the filters just before the fan in its protective housing and that's it. HEPA filter vacuum cleaners are best.
When you turn on the vacuum cleaner, it creates what engineers call as draft, which is plainly the suction power. The wire brush fixed at the end of your flexible hose scrubs & unsettles the clinging dusts. Air further passes into the dirt chamber where it gets filtered at the filter bag and passes out through its exit end. Air blows all over the fan motor while exiting, thus keeping it cool as long as you work the vacuum cleaner.
Commercially available vacuum cleaners come in a variety of capacities, shapes, colors, accessories and for different purposes. Industrial vacuum cleaners can lift small screws, iron filings and nuts & bolts. When purchasing them, always go by reputation of the maker, warrantee, power consumption and service & spares availability factors.
To make things more understandable, assume the fan is placed inside an odd shaped, big enough tube with one end connected to an easy-to-handle flexible hose with which the cleaner sucks the air and the opposite end, fitted with a mesh for safety, which is after the fan lets the air escape.
Then how and where does a vacuum cleaner catch the dirt and dust? There are filters made of special cloth or special filter papers, you just have to place the filters just before the fan in its protective housing and that's it. HEPA filter vacuum cleaners are best.
When you turn on the vacuum cleaner, it creates what engineers call as draft, which is plainly the suction power. The wire brush fixed at the end of your flexible hose scrubs & unsettles the clinging dusts. Air further passes into the dirt chamber where it gets filtered at the filter bag and passes out through its exit end. Air blows all over the fan motor while exiting, thus keeping it cool as long as you work the vacuum cleaner.
Commercially available vacuum cleaners come in a variety of capacities, shapes, colors, accessories and for different purposes. Industrial vacuum cleaners can lift small screws, iron filings and nuts & bolts. When purchasing them, always go by reputation of the maker, warrantee, power consumption and service & spares availability factors.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Variety of Vacuum Cleaners Available Today
A variety of vacuum cleaner models and styles emerged, forcing consumers to figure out which kind of vacuum cleaner was right for them.
The most common style is the upright vacuum cleaner, which has a bag mounted on the handle. The whole unit is pushed around the floor or carpet, with the suction intake on the bottom.
Another well-known type is the canister, this has the bag and the motor in a cylinder-shaped unit mounted on wheels, with a hose coming out of it to suck up the dirt. The hose makes the canister vacuum cleaner a easier to use when it comes to tight spots, though most upright cleaners have optional hose attachments too.
Some specialized canister vacuums are known as wet vacs or wet/dry vacs and can be utilized to clean up liquid spills, too.
A variation of the canister cleaner is the backpack vacuum, which has the user wearing the canister portion of the vacuum cleaner on his back. This is utilized almost exclusively in cleaning commercial areas such as offices and schools. Wearing the canister rather than pushing it around on wheels means the worker can cover a lot of ground more speedily.
One modern variation is built-in or the central vacuum cleaners. In this system, a home or office has the vacuum built directly into the walls, with ports in every room. You simply plug a hose into the port and do your vacuuming, the debris taken away to a central container that needs to be emptied only a few times a year. Since the unit for suctioning doesn't have to be portable, it can be stronger than the type used in traditional vacuum cleaners.
The most common style is the upright vacuum cleaner, which has a bag mounted on the handle. The whole unit is pushed around the floor or carpet, with the suction intake on the bottom.
Another well-known type is the canister, this has the bag and the motor in a cylinder-shaped unit mounted on wheels, with a hose coming out of it to suck up the dirt. The hose makes the canister vacuum cleaner a easier to use when it comes to tight spots, though most upright cleaners have optional hose attachments too.
Some specialized canister vacuums are known as wet vacs or wet/dry vacs and can be utilized to clean up liquid spills, too.
A variation of the canister cleaner is the backpack vacuum, which has the user wearing the canister portion of the vacuum cleaner on his back. This is utilized almost exclusively in cleaning commercial areas such as offices and schools. Wearing the canister rather than pushing it around on wheels means the worker can cover a lot of ground more speedily.
One modern variation is built-in or the central vacuum cleaners. In this system, a home or office has the vacuum built directly into the walls, with ports in every room. You simply plug a hose into the port and do your vacuuming, the debris taken away to a central container that needs to be emptied only a few times a year. Since the unit for suctioning doesn't have to be portable, it can be stronger than the type used in traditional vacuum cleaners.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Vacuum Cleaners - A Necessity?
A vacuum cleaner is a necessity in the modern household, unless you have hardwood floors throughout your home. Just like other appliances, there are hundreds of brands and styles of vacuum cleaners, all with their own advantages and drawbacks.
When shopping for a vacuum cleaner, it is best to consider the specific requirements of your home. Such as, do you have a lot of stairs? Some vacuum cleaner models will be easier to use on staircases than others. If you have a
large two-story house, it might be worth investing in a second vacuum cleaner, one for upstairs and one for downstairs.
You also have to note the style of carpeting in your home, whether it's a deep shag or an almost flat blend of some kind. Many upright vacuum cleaners have brushes that can be adjusted in order to suit the kind of carpet you have, but some do not. Make certain the vacuum you're considering will be compatible with your carpet.
Recently, upright vacuums cleaners have been improved to be less taxing on the user's muscles. Some vacuum cleaners are now self-propelled, thus requiring less effort to use. Vacuum cleaners have generally become more lightweight too, with comfortable handle grips and other ergonomic factors. It doesn't hurt to "test drive" a vacuum a little bit before purchasing it, to make sure it feels comfortable and easy to use.
A wet/dry vac might be a wise investment if you have a basement or shop in your home that you use for hobbies or woodworking. One of these units can clean up liquid spills and do ordinary household cleaning, too, which makes it dual-purpose.
When shopping for a vacuum cleaner, it is best to consider the specific requirements of your home. Such as, do you have a lot of stairs? Some vacuum cleaner models will be easier to use on staircases than others. If you have a
large two-story house, it might be worth investing in a second vacuum cleaner, one for upstairs and one for downstairs.
You also have to note the style of carpeting in your home, whether it's a deep shag or an almost flat blend of some kind. Many upright vacuum cleaners have brushes that can be adjusted in order to suit the kind of carpet you have, but some do not. Make certain the vacuum you're considering will be compatible with your carpet.
Recently, upright vacuums cleaners have been improved to be less taxing on the user's muscles. Some vacuum cleaners are now self-propelled, thus requiring less effort to use. Vacuum cleaners have generally become more lightweight too, with comfortable handle grips and other ergonomic factors. It doesn't hurt to "test drive" a vacuum a little bit before purchasing it, to make sure it feels comfortable and easy to use.
A wet/dry vac might be a wise investment if you have a basement or shop in your home that you use for hobbies or woodworking. One of these units can clean up liquid spills and do ordinary household cleaning, too, which makes it dual-purpose.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Popular Vacuum Cleaner Choices
Vacuum cleaners were a luxury item until after World War II, when the middle classes began purchasing them in large quantities. These days, vacuum cleaners are an absolute essential home appliance. Before the invention of electric vacuum cleaners, home cleaning was a major task.
Hundreds of different vacuum cleaners are available on the market and the thought of selecting the right one for you can be daunting. The price ranges from budget models and works its way through to hundreds of dollars. The important thing to remember is that you can find a vacuum cleaner that you are happy and satisfied with and that you can afford.
These days, the most popular vacuum cleaners are the canister and upright models. The built-in or central and the robotic vacuum cleaners are also getting their share of the market. The back-pack cleaners are utilized mostly for commercial purposes and we also need to mention the smaller handheld and wet or wet/dry cleaners.
Once you've decided on the style, then there are color considerations. Modern vacuum cleaners are seen as an item of style and are sold in a variety of color combinations: purple, grey with yellow highlights, mint green and, of course, the old beige favorite!
The next thing to consider is the manufacturer you prefer. The main manufacturers associated primarily with vacuum cleaner production are Hoover and, the new arrival on the market, Dyson.
If you are still confused by the vast array of vacuum cleaners that are available, there are websites that can help you. These review the individual vacuum cleaners and can give you guidance as to which are worth buying, and which aren't. Remember, a vacuum cleaner is for life, not just for special occasions! Take a look at the new bagless vacuum cleaners - you will be totally surprised and amazed at their ease of use and cleaning ability.
Hundreds of different vacuum cleaners are available on the market and the thought of selecting the right one for you can be daunting. The price ranges from budget models and works its way through to hundreds of dollars. The important thing to remember is that you can find a vacuum cleaner that you are happy and satisfied with and that you can afford.
These days, the most popular vacuum cleaners are the canister and upright models. The built-in or central and the robotic vacuum cleaners are also getting their share of the market. The back-pack cleaners are utilized mostly for commercial purposes and we also need to mention the smaller handheld and wet or wet/dry cleaners.
Once you've decided on the style, then there are color considerations. Modern vacuum cleaners are seen as an item of style and are sold in a variety of color combinations: purple, grey with yellow highlights, mint green and, of course, the old beige favorite!
The next thing to consider is the manufacturer you prefer. The main manufacturers associated primarily with vacuum cleaner production are Hoover and, the new arrival on the market, Dyson.
If you are still confused by the vast array of vacuum cleaners that are available, there are websites that can help you. These review the individual vacuum cleaners and can give you guidance as to which are worth buying, and which aren't. Remember, a vacuum cleaner is for life, not just for special occasions! Take a look at the new bagless vacuum cleaners - you will be totally surprised and amazed at their ease of use and cleaning ability.
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