Now, we’ve all been there. It’s a lovely day and just as you’ve decided to take a break from either your work or domestic chores, you slump into the sofa and look out of the window only to have your lovely view spoilt by dirty windows. So, you take a big sigh and decide your cup of tea or coffee can wait just while you give them a quick clean. You get out the cleaning product, your bucket and cloths and go for it. Once done, you look at pride at your work and give yourself a pat on the shoulder for being so industrious then go back to sit on that comfy spot on the sofa which everyone knows is yours.Feet up and drink in hand, you turn … [Read more...]
Best Way To Clean The Movie Room
So, you’ve invested in your very own movie room and your friends and family are loving it. A proper home cinema experience whenever you like. Invited guests only and lots of fun kiddie snacks and copious amounts of soda. The only problem is, your once pristine room now looks like it’s been hit by a tornado.Movie rooms aren’t quite as easy to clean as others in your house. Well, perhaps it’s not so much that they’re a cleaning problem but rather that they need particular care that your other rooms might not on a regular basis. Step One – Take out All Your Soft Furnishings Before you get going, take out any soft furnishings you may have … [Read more...]
Does A Dehumidifier Reduce The Amount Of Dust In Your Home?
An effective home dehumidifier removes excess moisture and humidity from the air. High Indoor humidity levels can lead to dust mites, mildew, and mold. These have an adverse effect by triggering allergies and other health problems. The dust particles you see floating in a ray of sunlight contain dead dust mites and their waste which thrive in the summer months. Although you probably cannot control the dust conditions under which you spend your daylight hours or where you work, you can however eliminate dust from your house and bedroom. Routine cleaning is necessary to maintain a dust-free home and needs to be done regularly and … [Read more...]
Best 11 US-made vacuum cleaners that you should know about
Need reliability? Everybody knows American made vacuum cleaners are among the best. Many of my clients are giving extra consideration to the "Made in USA" label. They want to purchase products made here, in the United States.It's about time to look for vacuum cleaners that were created in our own country. I'm going to compile today a list with 11 of the best vacuum cleaners produced by 11 different national companies. Moreover, I'm going to update this list every time something cooler appears.Top 11 vacuum cleaners made in the US Here's a synthesized table for those who want to skip all the explaining and act fast.Make sure you … [Read more...]
Black Friday Vacuum Deals 2021 – Shark, Dyson, Bissell, Hoover, Miele, iRobot Discounts
Black Friday 2019 is almost here! On the 29th of November, to be precise. As usual, retailers will be offering amazing discounts on different products. Most stores have already started to give hints regarding Black Friday vacuum deals. Some will even be releasing coupons in a few days. But how ready are you for this year's BF? With so many discounted products offered, I'm sure you'll want to quickly identify items that will make it on your wish list in advance. You do not want to miss anything or end up buying just any product on sale.Maybe you've always wanted to own an excellent vacuum cleaner for your home, or have been looking to … [Read more...]
Fall cleaning 101 – 10 Steps to Having the Cleanest Home this Autumn
Autumn is here with us. It's that time of the year when many people give their homes a deep clean in preparation for the winter months. There is an article on Wikipedia which covers Spring cleaning. But what about Fall cleaning? People clean their houses a lot during Autumn, am I right? Cleaning your home need not be a daunting task. If you're wondering how to get started or how to go about it, worry no more. This autumn cleaning guide provides a step by step process on how to do it. From scrubbing the walls, vacuuming the floors, to cleaning the windows and doors, I will show you how to make autumn cleaning easy and thorough. Let's get … [Read more...]
Best central vacuum cleaner – a complete guide
If there is one thing every homeowner strives to achieve, it has to be keeping every room clean. A central vacuum cleaner might be all you need to keep your home clean. With enough power to get the job done, central vacuum cleaners are the go-to option for many of us. I've talked about this subject a couple of years ago, but now it's time to go deeper into the problem.What is a central vacuum cleaner? The central vacuum cleaners stand out with one interesting aspect. You can install the vacuum cleaner onto your house just like e.g. a water heater, and use it to clean dust and debris in the rooms. The system then channels the particles … [Read more...]
Which is the most important feature of a vacuum cleaner?
I like to do some small market studies from time to time. One of them was done in my latest giveaway. I wanted to test how people feel about the importance of several vacuum cleaner features, such as brand, suction power, filters, capacity, price, warranty and so on. People had to sort these options in the order of their importance. What was left for me was to inspect these results and put them into a logical context. But why going through all this trouble? You see, buying a vacuum cleaner seems like such a straightforward job. However, with so many models in the market, it’s easy to overspend on an under-performing machine. Adding to the … [Read more...]
Vacuum cleaners F.A.Q.
Here are some of the most common questions asked by the visitors of this blog:How does a vacuum cleaner work? Before you can understand how an everyday vacuum cleaner works, it’s important to learn a few basic concepts. There is a reason why vacuum cleaners have the word 'vacuum' in them. When air gets drawn out from a space it creates a low-pressure system or a partial vacuum. When that happens, air from the outside tries to rush into and fill that low-pressure space. We see it all the time. If you suck out the air from a disposable plastic bottle, the walls of the bottle crumble inward. That’s just the air from the atmosphere … [Read more...]
Privacy and robot vacuum cleaners
The newer generation of Roomba models made by iRobot (more specifically, the 960 and the 980) work by creating digital floor maps of their customers' home. This is to navigate around obstacles efficiently and to ensure every corner of the home is cleaned properly. iRobot CEO, Collin Angle recently told Reuters about their intent to share (corrected from the word sell) this floor map data to deliver "a personalized smart home experience". Now what the hell is that, one may rightfully ask? According to Collins, iRobot is planning to draft a deal with Amazon, Apple, or Google to share for free the mapped information. This data will likely give … [Read more...]