All About Canister Vacuums – Is This The Right Style For You?
Victorian era ladies decided they were tired of sweeping and beating rugs and still not getting them as clean as they’d like. Victorian men realized they needed to do something, so the first vacuum was invented. Even after all this time the basic principle and design haven’t changed too dramatically. They still have a motor, a few wheels, a dirt reservoir, and a handle. The major improvement was the invention of the canister design and now we will we will talk about canister vacuums.
After many decades of pulling and pushing much heavier upright machines, the canister style emerged as the popular choice in the 1950s. Housewives enjoy their ease of portability, especially when it came to either vacuuming staircases or just carrying the vacuums up and down stairs.
Suddenly many things in the house could be vacuumed and dusted just by using the attachments that came with the vacuum, and taking advantage of the long cords and hoses. Curtains, ceilings and even the tops of paintings could be cleaned simply, with no damage.
Canisters could go anywhere and everywhere. Heavy sofas and bureaus no longer needed to be moved; there was an attachment to fit underneath. They were pulled into tiled bathrooms, linoleum covered kitchens and hardwood floored living rooms to vacuum and dust – a task never granted to uprights because of the damage they could cause. There was an attachment to make any vacuuming and dusting job easier.
Vacuum manufacturers soon realized the money to made in attachments alone, and even new companies popped up to provide housewives with every conceivable option to help clean their homes. Cars could now be vacuumed at home and even kitchen cabinets and pantries could be vacuumed with the right tool.
It was even easy to replace the bag inside. Pop up the top, take out the bag, and pop in another one in less than a minute. Some vacuums had lights that lit up when the bag was full.
Because of the benefits of canister vacuums, they have remained popular even into the 21st century.
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