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12/29/2022

Central Vacuum Systems

A central vacuum system (sometimes called a whole-house vacuum system) is a cleaning device installed throughout a building. Located in the garage or basement, a canister receives dust and debris sucked by the force of a motor from wall outlets, which are located for the homeowner’s convenience.
While many Americans are unfamiliar with central vacuums, they are not new inventions; the idea dates back as far as the 1850s in Sweden, where horse-powered fans were used to create suction through in-wall plumbing. Horses were later replaced by servants, who pumped giant bellows or pedaled stationary bicycles, until electric motors eventually took over. Shortly thereafter, however, portable vacuum cleaners became available, and central vacuum systems were largely forgotten due to their relative expense. Their hibernation ended by the 1990s when growing house sizes and concerns over air quality combined with the availability of cheaper plastic piping, more powerful motors and refined filtration systems. Yet, even today, American homes are dependent on portable vacuum cleaners, in contrast with Canadian and Scandinavian homes, where central vacuum systems are more common.

12/26/2022

Porous Polyethylene Filter

This type of filter is used in several of our wet/dry Nilfisk vacuums. Made up of microporous plastic material, this filter works especially well collecting liquids because the material is water-, mildew-, rot-, and corrosion-resistant. This filter features 105 filter “fingers” with pores arranged in a labyrinthine design that traps particles on the surface but also in its deep channels. This filter is completely washable and captures particles down to 1 micron in size.

12/22/2022

Cartridge FilterCartridge

Filter: Available in large, continuous duty vacuums, the particulate capture size for a cartridge filter is 3.0 microns. Ideal for the collection of ultra-fine dusts, this “non-stick” filter captures the dust on the surface, eliminating clogging. Dust is easily cleaned from this media, which is available for dry collection only. The filter is conductive and features Teflon coating for sticky dusts. Consult your local Nilfisk Representative for which is right for you.

12/19/2022

Microfilter

Microfilters are available for Nilfisk light industrial vacuums. The standard felt microfilter fits over the bottom of the motor, protecting it and acting like a barrier to even bacteria-sized particles. It retains 99.5% of particles, down to and including 2 microns in size. The microfilter is an important part of the graduated filtration systems of Nilfisk vacuums. Specialty microfilters include Gore-Tex, which can be used in conjunction with a Gore-Tex main filter, and AES Polycomposite, which can be used with an AES Polycomposite main filter.

12/15/2022

Heavy industrial vacuums

The standard main filter is polyester and retains 99.1% efficiency at 1.5 microns. The star-shaped pleats of the filter add surface area, which lowers the air-to-cloth (ATC) ratio and increases the efficiency of the filter.The line features several specialty main filters. The PVC Membrane filter is ideal for the collection of fine powders and is capable of quick release during purging. It retains 99.9% down to 1.5 microns. A Nomex filter is used in applications in which the material being vacuumed is a higher than normal temperature. The Nomex filter can withstand temperatures up to 220oC. It retains 98.4% of particles down to 1.5 microns. An Anti-Static main filter is ideal for environments where static electricity is a problem. It retains 99.7% down to 1.5 microns. The type of main filter you choose depends of the application for which you plan on using the vacuum cleaner. Consult your local Nilfisk Representative for input on which is right for you.

12/12/2022

Light industrial vacuums

The standard main filter is an oversized, napped cotton filter. This filter retains 99.8% of particles, down to 3 microns in size. The napping of the cotton provides additional filtering area by furnishing depth to the filter.Specialty main filters for the Nilfisk line include Gore-Tex® and AES Polycomposite. Gore-Tex membrane filters retain 99.995% down to 0.33 microns. They are non-stick, and their smooth PTFE membrane keeps fine dust particles from passing through the filter. Ideal for fine powder filtration, Gore-Tex main filters can be used in conjunction with Gore-Tex microfilters. AES Polycomposite filters are capable of achieving a high separation efficiency when removing particles from the airflow, while at the same time, maintaining a high airflow rate and low pressure. As a result, this filter provides a longer running time because less filter loading is occurring. AES Polycomposite filters retain 99.9986% of particles, down to 0.5 microns in size. The AES Polycomposite filter is ideal for abrasive particles such as cement, steel, and lead. This filter can be combined with an AES Polycomposite microfilter.

12/08/2022

Paper Bag

As the first stage of filtration in many of our vacuums, paper bags are available in two forms. The standard bags are made of a two-ply material. The inner lining captures particles, while air passes through the outer cellulose layer. With a filtration efficiency of 99.7% at 3 microns, the paper bag will capture the bulk of large particles for easy collection and disposal. Particles smaller than 3 microns move through this standard paper bag toward the next filter. For dust-free disposal, the container can be lined with a disposable polyliner.
The electrostatic paper bag offers finer filtration capabilities. This two-ply paper bag has an electrostatically charged inner lining comprised of meltdown polypropylene. The inner lining attracts even the finest particles, enabling the bag to be used to capture materials such as toner. The electrostatic paper bag retains 97.8% of particles down to 1.5 microns.

12/05/2022

Price of the Good, Residential Vacuum Cleaner?

The price of the vacuums varies significantly – some people are satisfied with $50 units, while some people require $1000 units.
Personally, uprights/canister/stick vacuum cleaners in the $200 - $400 range satisfy the requirements of most buyers. As technology advances, units in the $100 - $200 range are getting better and better – especially when more expensive units are found on sale :)
The performances and features of robot vacuums vary significantly, just as their price.
A good upright vacuum cleaner with a stretch hose and telescopic wand can be used for cleaning surfaces from the floor to the ceiling and is a much more popular unit than the canister vacuum, at least in the United States.
With good warranty conditions for residential use, it is a smart investment since it is going to be used for many years to come.
And if you need a small, handheld, emergency vacuum (pets, kids, etc.), there are cheap and reliable cordless units on the market, and such units can be used safely even by children - under the supervision of adults!
Such units complement larger upright/canister/robot/stick vacuum cleaners and even prolong their operating life.

12/01/2022

Vacuum Cleaner Types

Most popular vacuum cleaner types include upright vacuums, canister vacuums, stick vacuums, cordless vacuums, robotic vacuums, and similar.
Each type has its own pros and cons with some models being designed as convertible units, having features of two or more vacuum types.
Upright Vacuums
Upright vacuums are one of the most popular vacuum models, especially models with additional cleaning hoses, which allows them to clean both floors and elevated surfaces.
Upright vacuums are mostly corded, bagless units intended to be used as the main vacuum cleaners in both homes and apartments.
Canister Vacuums
Canister vacuums feature canister (hence the name) with wheels, suction motor, air filters, and dirt cup/dirt bag, and often the foot controls of the vacuum.
The canister is attached to the flexible cleaning hose, which is attached to the cleaning wand with the main cleaner head.
Since the user carries only a cleaning hose/wand, canister vacuums are somewhat easier to use, although most uprights are designed to have most of the weight resting on the transport wheels.
Canister or upright vacuum cleaner is often just a matter of personal preferences.
Cordless Stick Vacuums
Cordless stick vacuums are lightweight vacuum cleaners being powered by the onboard battery. Many cordless stick vacuums are designed as 2-in-1 units and may easily be converted into handheld units and back.
Although initially designed as second vacuum cleaners in larger homes and apartments, thanks to the improvements in technology, more and more cordless stick vacuums are designed even as the main vacuum cleaners.
Corded Stick Vacuums
Corded stick vacuums are very similar to cordless stick vacuums, except that they are powered using long power cords and often feature stronger suction motors.
While the autonomy of the cordless units is limited by the energy stored at the onboard battery, the autonomy of corded stick vacuums is limited only by the length of their power cords.
Handheld Vacuums
Handheld vacuums are mostly cordless units intended for quick cleanups and cleaning in emergencies.
Handheld vacuums are small, compact, and lightweight units that can be easily used even by elderly people and even children - children under supervision by adults.
In order to make them more versatile, handheld vacuums often feature additional cleaning tools, including Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, Turbo Pet Tool, Upholstery Tool, etc.
Robotic Vacuums
Robotic vacuums are autonomous vacuum cleaners intended for vacuuming large floor areas.
Robotic vacuums differ greatly in suction power, air filtration level, autonomy, sensors, the intelligence of the onboard computer, and similar, but so do their prices differ.
Good robot vacuum cleaner, especially with the self-cleaning brushroll and automatic dirt disposal can really be helpful in cleaning home and making it more pleasant to live in, but it can't vacuum elevated surfaces.
Some robotic cleaning systems combine robot vacuums and robot mops in one unit.
Mops
Mops are used for cleaning of the bare floors using mop pads.
Also, mops can be steam mops (combine hot steam and mop pads), spray mops (combine cleaning solution and mop pads), vacuum mops (combine vacuum cleaning and mop pads), and similar.
Note: when cleaning sensitive floors using mops, be sure that the floor is certified for such cleaning.

11/28/2022

Vacuumed Area

The size of the area to be cleaned and cleaning frequency dictate the required vacuum cleaner quality and durability.
For cleaning small apartments, a good cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered with a modern lithium-ion battery is perhaps all that one requires. And if that stick vacuum is an all-in-one unit, combining handheld and stick vacuum cleaner in one unit, then definitely one doesn’t need another, larger unit.
However, cleaning large(r) homes and apartments require big and sturdy, mains powered units with motorized cleaning head, with on/off brushroll switch, adjustable cleaning head height, additional stretch hose with telescopic wand, and set of accessories including various dusting brushes, crevice tools, pet turbine tool and similar.
Headlights are a great aid when cleaning in low light conditions (under furniture, for example) and in spotting dust, hair, and other dirt and objects that should be vacuumed or not vacuumed (toys, socks, etc.).

11/24/2022

Weight of the Vacuum Cleaner

It is not the same to vacuum a home with a vacuum cleaner that weighs 5 or 15 pounds. Most upright and canister vacuums have most of their weight resting on the ground, but nonetheless, the larger the weight, the more force is required to push or pull the vacuum while cleaning.
However, this also depends on the design of the wheels and the cleaning head – some vacuums have motorized cleaning heads that pull the vacuum when the user pushes it and vice versa, significantly reducing the required force during cleaning.
Also, the weight of the vacuum is important when the vacuum is carried around, especially if there are stairs at home.

11/21/2022

Cleaning Tools and Accessories

Additional cleaning tools help in cleaning various surfaces and dirt like upholstery, sofas, crevices, ceiling fans, mattresses, dust, pet, and human hair, and similar. Such cleaning tools often come with the vacuum cleaner but can be bought separately.
Perhaps the most common cleaning tools are:
- Crevice Tool is a long and narrow cleaning tool that is designed for cleaning crevices (hence the name), gaps, edges, corners, and similar hard-to-reach areas.
- Dusting Brush is used for picking up fine particles of dust and other dirt. As the brush bristles glide over the cleaned area, they agitate the surface dirt which is then vacuumed by strong suction. Very often Dusting Brush and Crevice Tool are combined in a convenient 2-in-1 cleaning tool.
- Motorized Pet Tool features a small brushroll usually powered by a small air turbine. As the brushroll spin, it pulls out deeply embedded dirt, pet and human hair, lint, fibers, and other dirt from the cleaned surfaces, which is then vacuumed by strong suction. Motorized Pet Tool is not a maintenance-free tool, but it is one of the favorite cleaning tools of many pet owners.
- Upholstery Tool is used for vacuuming upholstery (hence the name), stairs, pet beds, and other surfaces that require thorough cleaning, but that are perhaps too sensitive to be vacuumed using Motorized Pet Tool.
Of course, there are other tools as well, but these are the most common ones. If required, new cleaning tools and accessories may be ordered from online shops or can be found in local stores.

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