As technology gets better and better, life will get easier as well.  Not only are computer going at impressive speeds, but even household appliances such as vacuum cleaners are evolving.  If you’ve never heard of a robotic vacuum cleaner, you will soon.  These small robotic battery powered creatures will roam around your home, looking for dust and debris.  They are designed to do your vacuuming for you and make life easier than ever before.

The robot type vacuums were invented by Electrolux then introduced into the consumer market in 2001. After that came Roomba vacuums, as they perfected cordless vacuums and took things to the next playing field.  If your wondering how they can improve your life, just think about coming home after a hard day at work, sitting down to watch television, and letting the robot do all of the vacuuming for you.

The Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners use a 3 stage cleaning system that is designed to clean the edge of your walls, underneath your furniture, and anywhere else it detects dirt.  These robots can actually detect the dirty areas on your carpet or floors and do extra cleaning in those specific areas to get the job  done right.

These vacuums actually have a brain of sorts, so they can detect such things as stairs and stay clear of them.  By using infrared sensors to detect the stairs in your home, they can quickly and easily stay away from them.

After the room as been cleaned, the robotic vacuum cleaner will go back to the recharge station to charge its battery for the next time you need to use it.  Keep in mind that Roomba isn’t the only company that makes robotic vacuum cleaners, as other models worth checking out include Karcher RC 3000, EVac, and Samsung.  The most popular type however, is the Roomba Discovery SE.

When you look at things as a whole, you’ll quickly see that robotic vacuum cleaners are the way to go.  They can save you a lot of money in the long run, and a lot of time and effort as well.  When you get a robotic vacuum cleaner, you can rest assured that your days of vacuuming are over.

When it comes to price, the price will vary depending on the model you select.  You can find Roomba models these days for under 100 dollars, which is perfect  for those on a budget.  Now days, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a robot vacuum cleaner for your home.

To get your robotic vacuum cleaner, you can check your local store or online.  You can find some impressive deals online, with hundreds of stores at your fingertips.  All you have to do is select the model you like best, buy it, then watch it do all of your vacuuming from here on out!

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Carpet retention
The testing protocol for appearance retention will require that the vacuum cleaner not adversely affect the appearance of the carpet, based on a year of normal usage.

If a vacuum cleaner meets all three of the above requirements, the manufacturer may then display the official CRI Green Label on it’s brand of vacuum cleaner.  The CRI tests canister and upright vacuums, wide area vacuums, and even walk behind types as well.

Matching machines
Looking for that important Green Label is the first step to providing longer carpet life and cleaner air for your home or office.  The next step is selecting the proper vacuum cleaner for a specific area.  You can think of vacuum cleaners like
screwdrivers, as you wouldn’t want to use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove a flathead screw.

In the bigger, more open areas, a wide are vacuum cleaner or sweeper can produce excellent results, as well as an increase in productivity.  The  average 14 inch upright vacuum can clean at a rate of 3,000 square feet per hour, while the average walk behind can clean at a rate of 40,000 square feet per hour, and also lift the pile of carpet in high traffic areas where the carpet fibers are  subject to crushing and matting.

The two motor upright vacuum cleaner is an excellent choice in areas such as executive offices, lobbies, conference rooms, and break areas.  A two motor upright can provide grooming of the fibers in the carpet and removal of the dry soil.  Most uprights with two motor setups will also have a removable hose and on board accessories for cleaning other
areas as well, such as vents and chairs.

Along with the type of area, you should also give some thought to the needs of the operator.  If you are a manager, you should look for vacuums with ergonomic features, especially if the vacuum will be used for long periods of time.

If it isn’t ergonomically designed, it could result in injury to the operator.  At the very least, the cleaning operator might want to avoid using vacuum cleaners that could result in injury.

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The most important part of carpet maintenance is removing and disposing of accumulated dry soil.  The removal of dry soil will improve the air quality indoors, extend carpet life, and help to maintain the carpet.  Keeping regular maintenance on your carpet is one thing, although being sure you have the right equipment on the job is another.

The Green Label
For vacuum cleaners, the CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) has developed a Green Label testing program.  The CRI developed the performance protocol with the goal of protecting indoor quality, keeping all surfaces as clean as possible, and all without putting dust back into the air.

The Green Label program helps to identify vacuum cleaners that meet three different types of criteria:
1.  Removing soil.
2.  Keeping dust out of the air by containing it within the filtration bag and the machine itself.
3.  It doesn’t damage the carpet and helps to keep the appearance looking good.

The tests for determining the certification of a vacuum cleaner were developed by carpet and vacuum experts and reviewed by scientists with experience in maintenance and the quality of indoor air.

Soil removal
The soil removal protocol will require that the vacuum cleaner remove a specified quantity of soil from the test carpet in four passes.

Dust containment
The protocol for dust containment will dictate the total amount of dust particles that are released into the surrounding air by the action of the brush rolls, through the filtration bag, and any leaks that come from the vacuum system.  with this test, the vacuum cleaner can’t release more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air.

Vacuum cleaners are devices that use an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dirt and dust, normally from carpeted floors.  Most homes that have carpet floors have a vacuum for cleaning.  The dirt that is pulled up from the carpet is collected by a filtering system or even a cyclone for later disposal.

There are several type of configurations possible for vacuum cleaners.

Upright
Upright vacuums have the pump mounted directly above the suction intake, with the bag mounted directly on the handle, which will rise to waist height or so. The upright type designs normally employ mechanical beaters which often rotate brushes, to help disturb dust enough to be vacuumed up.  These beaters are
normally driven by a belt that is attached to the vacuum motor.

Canister
Also known as cylinder vacuums, the canister type designs have the motor and bag in a seperate canister unit that connects to the vacuum head by a flexible hose.  Even though upright units have been tested as being more effective, the lighter and more maneuverable heads of the canister models are quite popular.  Some models have power heads, which contain the same type of mechanical beaters found it upright units, although they are driven by a seperate electric motor.

Wet vacs/dry vacs
These types a specialized form of the canister vacuum and they can be used to clean up wet or liquid spills as well.  They will commonly accomodate both wet and dry soilage, with some being equipped with a switch or exhaust port that reverses the flow of air.  This is a very useful function for everything from clearing clogged hoses to blowing dust into a corner for easy collecting.

Back pack vac
These types of vacuums are commonly used for commercial cleaning, as they allow you to move about quickly and efficiently in a large area.  They are basically canister vacuum cleaners, except for the fact that straps are used to carry the canister on your back.

Built in or central
These types of vacuum cleaners will move the suction motor and bag to a central location in the building and provide vacuum inlets at strategic places throughout the entire building.  You only need to carry the hose and pickup head from room to room, while the hose is normally 25 foot long and allows a large range of movement without changing vacuum inlets.

The plastic piping will connect vacuum inlets to the central unit.  The vacuum can either be unpowered or have beaters that are operated by an electric motor or an air driven motor.  The bag in the central vacuum system is normally so big that emptying it or changing needs to be done less as often, sometimes only once a year.