Carpet Cleaning Machines

The invention of a machine to clean carpet was not long behind the invention of carpet. 1860 Chicago saw the first hand held carpet cleaner, while the first power operated model was invented by Cecil Booth in the 1900s.

Probably one of the best known names in vacuums is Hoover. The first Hoover was actually invented by James Spangler around the same time as the invention of Cecil Booth, who then sold his invention to a cousin named Hoover. Hoover has gone on to become the most popular household names in the vacuum industry.

A power vacuum helped housewives complete their cleaning chores much faster. While early vacuums only had the capacity to suck up dirt and dust modern day vacuum cleaners can be found that also kill germs while they steam clean the carpet.

Carpeting is one of the most popular floor coverings for homes and apartments because it is soft and can help keep your feet warm on those cold winter mornings. While years ago carpet needed to be swept, the invention of the vacuum made the task of removing dirt and debris much simpler. It did not take long for a commercial carpet cleaner to also be invented, as people would need an occasional deep cleaning of the carpets in their homes and offices.

A pump system is what enables the vacuum cleaner to operate. A hose is placed next to the carpet surface to extract any dirt or debris as the pumping system sucks up air from around the hose. The vacuum cleaner contains a filtering system inside which allows the dirt to be stored in the vacuum until it can be disposed of in the garbage.

These days there are actually seven main types of vacuum: upright, canister, built in, backpack, handheld, robotic, and wet/dry. Each type of vacuum comes in an array of styles and sizes, and will have options in terms of power and voltage as well.

The cyclone carpet cleaner has been one of the most signification vacuum cleaner innovations in recent years. Dirt is collected in a large cylinder in this type of vacuum. It is then exposed to central air force and a variety of filters. Air is sucked up, sent through several levels of filter to be cleaned, and then safely released back into the air.

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