The Development of Carpet Cleaners

The invention of carpets created the inevitable invention of carpet cleaning machines. 1860 marked the year the first handheld carpet cleaner was designed and tested, in Chicago, IL. Only 40 years passed before Cecil Booth invented the first power operated vacuum cleaner in 1900.

James Spangler followed closely on Cecil Booth's heels, with his own rendition of the powered cleaner. Spangler later sold his idea to his cousin Hoover. The Hoover brand then became one of the leading names in the vacuum cleaner arena. In fact it is generally acknowledged as the most recognized brand in most of the world.

The power cleaner has helped many housewives keep their houses cleaner in less time. What a blessing! In the early years of power vacuums they were limited to pulling up only dust and dirt. Modern technology has advanced the vacuum capabilities to steam carpets and suck up wet messes, as well as kill germs at the same time.

Carpeting became very popular, as a floor covering, for bungalows, flats and houses. The main benefit was the ability of carpet to keep your feet warm through the cold winter months. In the very early times the only way to get the dirt off your carpet and out of your home was with a broom. But the vacuum cleaner changed that, allowing people to suck the dirt and dust right out of their carpets. As carpeting became popular in businesses, corporations and apartment complexes the need for people to clean commercial carpets led to industrial vacuums.

Vacuums work by implementing a pump system. At one end of the pump suction is produced. This is where the hose goes to extract dirt and dust. At the other end is the exhaust, which blows the air out of the pump. There is a filtration system at the exhaust end of the vacuum cleaner. The air is pushed into the filtration area and the dirt and dust are collected but the air is allowed to pass. Later you can empty out the collected dirt and dust in a waste can.

Right now, there are seven main types of vacuum cleaners - the upright, canister, backpack style, built in, robotic, hand held, and the wet/dry cleaners. These different types of cleaners are available in a variety of different styles, sizes, and offer various voltage and power sizes as well.

Vacuum cleaners have steadily evolved since the 1900's, but the most significant development has been the very popular cyclone carpet cleaner. The cyclone carpet cleaner collects the dirt and dust in a large cylinder. It operates by using a central air force that moves the air, dirt and dust through several filters. The dirt and dust are sucked up into a cylinder to be cleaned and then released back into the room through a central outlet.