Papers Allergies - Green Label Certified Vacuum Cleaners (Carpet-Rug.com) Provides a list of vacuum cleaners that have been Green Label Certified. 9-03 History of Vaccum Cleaners (Wikipedia.org) "The first manually-powered cleaner using vacuum principles was the "Whirlwind", invented in Chicago in 1869 by Ives W. McGaffey. The machine was lightweight and compact, but was difficult to operate because of the need to turn a hand crank at the same time as pushing it across the floor." 03-7 How to Buy a Vaccum Cleaner (ConsumerReports.org) "Fortunately, the uprights and canisters that did best at regular cleaning also tended to do best at removing pet hair from carpets in our latest tests." "Eureka’s Boss Smart Vac Ultra 4870, $150, was among the top models that aced our new pet-hair test." 03-7 How to Buy a Vaccum Cleaner (Housekeeping Channel.com) "Be discerning about demonstration tricks (like lifting bowling balls) that are meant to wow you in the showroom — but which may have little to do with the way a vacuum will function in your home. Repeat the fundamentals like a mantra: 'Airflow, lift, filtration.' " 03-7 Review of Cannister Vaccum Cleaners (ConsumerSearch.com) "The Kenmore Progressive canister vacuum is more expensive than the GE 106766, but it is far less expensive than high-end Miele and Bosch vacuums. Reviews say the Kenmore canister strikes the best balance between performance and price. It has a HEPA filter -- a must-have for allergy sufferers. The 23-pound Kenmore canister also has a full-bag indicator, a manual pile-height adjustment and a retractable cord." 03-7 Review of Upright Vaccum Cleaners (ConsumerSearch.com) "Reviews say the Eureka 4870 is the best value in a bagging upright vacuum cleaner, cleaning as well or better than more expensive models, especially on carpet. The Eureka vacuum also ships with a sealed HEPA filter and does well in noise tests." 03-7 Review of Upright Vaccum Cleaners (eOpinions.com) Provides reviews, rated by "dirt capture." 03-7 Review of Vaccum Cleaners by Type (eOpinions.com) Provides reviews by type of vacuum cleaner. 03-7 Vacuum Cleaners - Comparison (AllergyBuyersClub.com) Compares the strengths and weaknesses of popular vacuum cleaners. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Comparison (AllergyBuyersClub.com) Compares the strengths and weaknesses of popular vacuum cleaners. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Comparison of Features (AllergyBuyersClub.com) Compares the strengths and weaknesses of types of canister versus upright vacuum cleaners. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Comparison of Features (AllergyBuyersClub.com) Compares the strengths and weaknesses of types of canister versus upright vacuum cleaners. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Comparison of Upright and Backpack in Cleaning Test (Vactrack.com) Provides a comparison effectiveness of upright vacuums with backpack vacuums. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Green Label Certification Standards (VacTrack.com) The CRI Green Label Certification includes the following: "Soil Removal – The soil removal test protocol requires that the vacuum cleaner must remove in 4 passes a satisfactory quantity of soil from the standard test carpet." "Dust Containment – The dust containment test protocol evaluates the total amount of dust particles released into the surrounding air by the action of the brush rolls, through the filtration bag, and any air leaks from the vacuum cleaner system. This protocol requires that a vacuum cleaner will release into the surrounding environment no more than 100 micrograms of dust particles per cubic meter of air, well below levels stated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards." "Carpet Appearance Retention – The test protocol for appearance retention requires that the vacuum cleaner should affect the appearance of the carpet no more than a one-step change, based on one year of normal vacuum use." 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Green Label Certified (Carpet-Rug.com) Provides a list of vacuum cleaners that have been Green Label Certified. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - In Order of Preference (Ristenbatt.com) Compares vacuum cleaners in order of preference by Ristenbatt, with most preferred first. Lists the Miele Blue Moon model first. 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - List (Vacuums.com) Provides a relatively comprehensive listing of some of the better rated vacuum cleaners, such as Miele and Sebo 9-03 Vacuum Cleaners - Simplicity Comparison (Vacuums.com) Provides a comparison of features of Simplicity vacuums. 9-03

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