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Learning About Canister Vacuums - Are These Right For Me?
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by: DillonCleanera
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Up until the 1890s the only way to clean a rug was to sweep it, or in good weather, carry it outside to hang over a rope - and beat it. This was so ineffective women finally complained loudly, and the first vacuum cleaner was born. Even after all these years the vacuum principle is the same. With a handle, a motor that sucks, and a few wheels, all vacuums were pretty much the same. Until the canister. So, let's learn about canister vacuums.
After many decades of pulling and pushing much heavier upright machines, the canister style emerged as the popular choice in the 1950s. Housewives enjoy their ease of portability, especially when it came to either vacuuming staircases or just carrying the vacuums up and down stairs.
Suddenly many things in the house could be vacuumed and dusted just by using the attachments that came with the vacuum, and taking advantage of the long cords and hoses. Curtains, ceilings and even the tops of paintings could be cleaned simply, with no damage.
Canisters could go places and do things that the uprights just couldn't. It became easier to clean under heavy furniture rather than moving it. Corners could be cleaned. Any surface - hard wood, rugs, linoleum, and tile could all be vacuumed without worrying about scratches or the need for any type of pampering because attachments were made for any project that came about.
Vacuum manufacturers soon realized the money to made in attachments alone, and even new companies popped up to provide housewives with every conceivable option to help clean their homes. Cars could now be vacuumed at home and even kitchen cabinets and pantries could be vacuumed with the right tool.
It was even easy to replace the bag inside. Pop up the top, take out the bag, and pop in another one in less than a minute. Some vacuums had lights that lit up when the bag was full.
Canister vacuums haven't decreased in popularity over the years, and they probably won't.
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