Vacuums Archive

Keeping your home clean can feel like a never-ending battle. You wipe down the counters, you sweep the floor, you vacuum the carpet. Then, a few days later you’re back at it again. Like the Greek story of Sisyphus, cursed to roll a boulder uphill for all eternity, it’s a never-ending task. As yet, no-one has invented an automatic kitchen counter cleaner or self-cleaning toilet. …

As household chores go, vacuuming isn’t exactly “sexy”. Painting is fun, exciting, and makes your rooms look fresh and new. Putting on a new roof is hot, sweaty work, but it will keep your home protected for years. Vacuuming is just one of those mundane tasks, like doing laundry or taking out the trash. And what good is technology if not for eliminating mundane tasks? …

When you think of smart gadgets, you probably think of nifty Bluetooth devices, TVs, and smartphones. All of these can add a lot of pleasure and enjoyment to your life. But one thing you probably don’t think about often is your vacuum cleaner. This is understandable. After all, a vacuum cleaner is hardly a “sexy” household accessory. You don’t show it off like you show …

Vacuuming is an important part of keeping any home clean. Carpets, upholstery, curtains, and dust bunnies can harbor allergens that make you sick. And, of course, nothing beats a vacuum for making quick work of a major spill. But vacuum cleaners themselves are quickly evolving. Not that long ago, the only way to get good cleaning performance was to use a bulky canister vacuum. In …

When it comes to household tasks, some are more enjoyable than others. Painting your living room, for example, might not be fun. But you get a sense of accomplishment, and the rewards are clearly visible. Your friends will notice, and they’ll mention it. Plunging a clogged toilet, meanwhile, isn’t attractive, but it needs to be done. And as yet, nobody’s invented an automatic toilet plunging …