Archive for December, 2008
December 31, 2008
Filed Under (Vacuum Article) by admin
In the last posting, we discussed certain points about having the best pick while choosing a vacuum cleaner. Hope, those tips to choose vacuum cleaners must have helped you.One thing I am pretty sure that anything related to vacuum cleaners, whether choosing or using them is always tricky. It demands too much of our attention. Many times we happen to choose the best vacuum cleaner in the market but it becomes a complete failure. No sooner we start using it than we see the problems created by it. Who is responsible? Any guesses? Well! You have every reason to blame the brand itself. This could be easiest and the most satisfying, isn’t it? But if you introspect minutely, you may see we too are to be blamed. Definitely, many times we don’t behave like standard users. Hopefully, we can avoid getting our vacuum cleaner disrupted only if we can show a little care while handling it. The Bag Makes it Rag : The bag attached to your vacuum cleaner can be very damaging if not cleaned properly and regularly. The bag comes in two types. It can be either a use-and-throw type or can be reused. So don’t wait to get it completely filled, rather clean or remove only when it is half full to avoid unnecessary damage. A bag with no dirt works at its best. Brush the Brushroll: When you clean your carpet, the brushroll gets filled with pieces of threads, hair and other things making itself dirtier. So for your next session of cleaning a carpet a cleaner brushroll is required. Look at its condition and if it is dirty then clean it to have a better cleaning of your carpet. Place it Right : The cleaner has a number of external parts such as; holders, clips and its bag etc. Before you start using, make sure all these are attached safely to their respective places. Keep Road Vacant : To give you the maximum cleaning your machine requires free movement. Ensure no obstruction comes in the middle when cleaner moves around. Remove the pieces of papers and clothes if they lie around. Light weighted and small things like tea tables should be kept aside. Know Where Your Indicator Is : Learn the art of using the adjustable indicator on your vacuum cleaner. The use of indicator gives your vacuum cleaner the right height so it can suck the dust of carpets of varying lengths. Setting a right height gives your vacuum cleaner enough ability to do the cleaning nicely. Use of Hose : There are places where your cleaner might not reach. This is the time to use all the attachments especially the hose. The hose equipped with a suitable attachment makes it easier to clean the places behind the furniture and other place tough to reach. You can have many ends which fit on the head of hose. Choose the most suitable one. Handle With Care : You have to be vigilant enough while exchanging attachments to your vacuum cleaners. Even when you are removing or cleaning bags etc, stop the supply of the electricity to it. Better unplug it. Work at a Snail’s Speed : Don’t move too fast while using the vacuum cleaner. It may miss some amount of dust. Operate your machine moving slowly so it can have enough time to wipe off the dust.
December 30, 2008
Filed Under (Vacuum Article) by admin
Backpack vacuum cleaners are a great tool for cleaning areas that are hard to navigate especially around office cubicles and furniture. These types of vacuum cleaners were first introduced in the late seventies and early eighties and have come a long way in both design and performance over the last thirty years. The first units were cumbersome, heavy and difficult to work with. Over time motor sizes have decreased in size and increased in performance making these types of vacuums a common item in any janitor closet. If you’re looking for the ultimate backpack vacuum cleaner look no further. The Proteam Super Coachvac vacuum boasts the most power, largest recovery capacity and a top notch arsenal of tools beating any backpack vacuum on the market. Proteam vacuum cleaners have always been renowned for quality and performance but the Super coach goes above and beyond at a price point that might blow the competition away. At first look the unit is sleek in design with subtle colors that make the vacuum pleasing to look at and blends into every environment for stealthy cleaning even if occupied. The unit itself measures about two feet high and ten inches across. The quality nylon shoulder straps are securely fastened to the canister and can be easily adjusted in a matter of seconds. At eleven pounds the vacuum sits neatly in the middle of the back, does not strain the lower back and expels very little pressure on the shoulders. The on and off switch could have been positioned better by utilizing a extendable cord and switch but hopefully we will see this as an option for future designs. The vacuum motor is located on the bottom of the unit and is silenced by two micro filters that quiet the vacuum to sixty six decibels which is a common level for units in this class. Proteam have really gone all out with power when it comes to the Super Coach by utilizing a 10.6 amp, 1221 watt motor that creates one hundred cubic feet per minute of lift. The average lift of a backpack vacuum cleaner is 800 cubic feet per minute making the Proteam unit a series contender. The most common problem on backpack vacuum cleaners is the vacuum hose connection to the recovery unit. Sometimes if these bends are at an extreme angle the unit can become clogged easily by larger debris if lint amasses at the bend. The hose curve on the Supercoach is not to radical and has an ample pathway for medium size debris and does not clog with lint in dry conditions. What makes the Proteam Super Coach vacuum cleaner impressive is the excessive amount of tools and attachments that can be purchased for this machine. No matter what the job Proteam has made a concerted effort to think of every type of cleaning job that a vacuum cleaner can perform. From floors down low to the tallest ceilings, the catalog of tools is well categorized for every cleaning genre. Kits can be easily purchased from Proteam that are specific to a certain field of cleaning. For hard floors the flooring installation kit is comprehensive in makeup. The kit includes a crevice tool, dust brush, hard floor tool and 2 piece wand that can be taken apart for storage in tight places. The dust brush takes into consideration scratching and is fitted with a felt brush that allows no hard plastic or edges to touch the floor. This attachment is perfect for large residential hardwood floors and tile and will make vacuuming a less daunting task. If filtration is a concern a HEPA model of the vacuum cleaner is available. The HEPA model carries the same specifications as the base unit for can filter over ninety nine percent of particles out of the air that are larger than one micron. The filtration system features four levels of filtering that total over 845 square inches of total filtration area. HEPA filters are common in hospitals, Green buildings and air quality sensitive areas. With Green cleaning a priority to Proteam they have not only met, but exceed Green levels of cleaning by going the extra mile. The only drawback to this vacuum cleaner is the awkwardly accessible on and off switch which is located on the canister making you reach behind yourself and feel for the switch. Overall the Proteam Supercoach vacuum cleaner is elite in its class and is a large asset to any cleaning company or clean conscious home owner. At a price point around five hundred dollars it is affordable and is in line with current market prices. If price is a concern Proteam also offers scaled down alternatives which offer a wide variety of attachments and proven performance.
December 29, 2008
Filed Under (Vacuum Knowledgebase) by mayin
In the latest announcement, we discussed some points about the best selection, while the choice of a vacuum cleaner. Hope the tips for choosing the vacuum should have helped you.One thing I am quite sure that everything related to vacuum cleaners, or if the choice is always difficult to use. Requires much of our attention. Many times we happen to choose the best vacuum cleaner on the market but it becomes a complete failure. Not before you start using what we see that the problems created by it. Who is responsible? Any guesses? Well! You have every reason to blame the brand. This might be easier and more successful, right? But if introspective carefully, you can see that they are also to blame. Definitely, often do not behave as standard users. Hopefully, we can prevent our vacuum interrupted only if they can show a little care in handling of it. Leave a bag of rags: The bag attached to your vacuum cleaner can be very harmful if not cleaned properly and regularly. The bag comes in two types. You can use a disposable type, or can be recycled. So do not expect to completely full, and not clean or delete only when it is half full to avoid unnecessary damage. A bag of dirt is not functioning at its best. Brush Brushroll: To clean your carpet, the brushroll is filled with pieces of wire, hair and other things that dirty. Therefore, for its next session from a carpet cleaner brushroll is required. Look at his condition and then clean it is dirty to get a better clean your carpet. Right place: The Cleaner has a number of external parts, such as headlines, and clips bag etc. Before you start using, make sure that all these are attached safely to their respective places. Keep Road Vacant: To give the maximum of its cleaning machine requires free movement. Ensure that no obstruction is the most clean when you move around. Remove the pieces of papers and clothes if they are around. Light-weighted and small things like tables will be kept apart. Know where your indicator: Learn the art of using the indicator of their adjustment vacuum. The indicator is the use of vacuum the right height so you can suck dust from the carpets of different lengths. The establishment of a right to give up its capacity for vacuum cleaning well. The use of hoses: There are places where it might not clean your fingertips. This is the time to use all the attachments, especially the hose. Equipped with a hose attachment makes it easier to clean the places behind the furniture and other hard to reach places. You can have many purposes that fit on the head of the hose. Choose the most appropriate. Handle With Care: You have to be alert, while the exchange of attachments enough for vacuum cleaners. Even when removing or cleaning bags, etc., stop the supply of electricity to it. Best unplug. Working at a snail speed: Do not move too fast while using the vacuum. You may lose a certain amount of dust. Operate your machine moves slowly so you can have enough time to clean the dust.
December 29, 2008
Filed Under (Vacuum Article) by admin
When it comes to buying vacuum cleaners, it pays to do your research online and offline too. There are many types of vacuum cleaners in the marketplace today to choose from often making the decision difficult; knowing what to look for will shorten the process and assure you that you’re choosing the right one. You can buy an inexpensive, cheap or expensive model depending on your budget. For carpets, make sure the vacuum has enough suction power, especially for carpet or rugs with deep pile. Bagless models use a series of filters to trap dirt in a dust cup while allowing air to pass through the machine; however, they can be very messy to empty. A good vacuum cleaner should cost nothing to maintain. Vacuums can lose suction when the filters or bags get clogged and blow dirt back into the air. Check out features vs. the weight to choose the right model for you. Some vacuums may actually put dirt back into your home. Always check and see how long the warranty is good for; the longer the better of course. You can save a lot of money buying vacuum cleaners online if you do some thorough research first. It’ll cost more buying a unit with a bag because you’ll be buying bags ongoing. The highest priced upright models may carry every available feature; they may be true HEPA vacuums. Make sure the machine feels comfortable. Try assembling and taking apart the attachments before you buy. Read the warranty fine print so you know exactly what’s covered in the event it’s defective or you need it repaired. Consider where the vacuum cleaner will be stored to make sure it will fit the space. Canister vacuum cleaners can come with a bag or be bagless. Canister vacuums range in price anywhere from $150 to $1500. Lower end uprights may have headlamps and/or bumper protection for your furniture. Check the amps of the vacuum cleaner. Check the height of fully assembled attachments to make sure that you won’t be bending over or holding your arm up to use them. Find out the air watts to get a good indication of its suction power. Some canister vacuum cleaners do offer HEPA filtration. Check out the vacuums with the patented internal filtration system. Get a unit with a good filtration system and protect your lungs and overall health. To receive the true or absolute HEPA designation, filters must perform to a certain standard. If possible test air-tightness; you can do this by vacuuming for a little bit with a floor model and see how much dust has collected on the outside of the vacuum. You want to get rid of as much dirt, dust, mold spores, fungus, bacteria, dust mites and allergens as possible. True or absolute HEPA filters are usually more expensive than other HEPA filters. Considering your health when it comes to vacuum cleaners is important; you don’t want to create or worsen respiratory, mobility, back problems or anything else needlessly. A vacuum should last for many years with proper care. A quality vacuum cleaner can be an excellent investment if you do your homework. Make sure you add on replacement bags to your initial investment if they’re required. |
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