Vacuum Cleaner History 

When carpet was created, the invention of the carpet cleaner wasn't far behind.  The first hand held carpet cleaner was designed and tested in Chicago in 1860, and the first power operated vacuum cleaner was invented in the 1900s by Cecil Booth.

At about the same time that Booth finished his invention, James Spangler came up with his own invention, which he sold to his cousin Hoover.  Hoover is now one of the most dominant names in vacuum cleaners and is certainly one of the most popular household names in the world.

For many, the vacuum cleaner was a blessing, because it helped keep the house clean in a fraction of the time.  At first vacuum cleaners were only able to suck up dust and dirt, however today inventors are able to design wet cleaners that steam carpets and kill germs at the same time.

Carpet is capable of covering the floor of any type of home, and keeps people's feet warm in the winter.  Initially people had to sweep their floors or carpets, but whe n the vacuum was invented, people could easily detract the dust and dirt from their carpets with less effort.  It was also found that businesses, corporations, and apartments would need someone to clean their carpets, so the invention of the commercial carpet cleaner wasn't far behind. 

Vacuums work by using a pump system.  This system sucks up the air from a hose, which sucks up the dirt and dust from anything in front of the opening.  Inside, the vacuum cleaner is a filtration system that collects the dust and dirt to be discarded in the garbage. 

There are now seven types of vacuum cleaners; the upright, canister, back pack style, built in, robotic, hand held, and the wet/dry vacuum.  These different cleaners are available in many different styles, sizes and offer various voltage and power ranges.

A significant development in vacuums was the invention of the cyclone carpet cleaner.  Unlike previous cleaners, the cyclone collects dirt and dust in a large cylinder.  It operates using a central air force and number of filters.  The filter removes dust and dirt into stages, so that the air being sucked into the cylinder can be cleaned and then released back into the air through a central outlet.