Q:With Mother's Day around the corner I thought I'd ask something we all can use.There seems to be this idea floating around that many women don't like to receive things like vacuum cleaners, irons, etc. and would rather recieve something more sentimental in value. Men, on the other hand, love receiving tools and things that they can use to do things with.Most of the women in my family like getting things they can use like a vacuum cleaner or something to cook with, so I have to wonder if that thought is really true. So women, if you received a vacuum cleaner or some similar gift, would you be offended by it? If you would be, why? Is it implying that you are the homemaker because you're a woman?

It depends. I think this idea came from husbands giving wives vaccum cleaners for gifts, instead of something for that person's genuinely personal use (and enjoyment). Also, if you both vacuum half the time, then a vacuum isn't a present for the other person, but for you both. There are some holidays that are supposed to be more personal and romantic -- so, unless you KNOW it's all she wants, not brooms for Valentine's Day, if you follow me. Mostly, it depends knowing the recipient -- which is a lot of what gifts are supposed to be about; did you give thought to what THIS person would want; do you actually KNOW this person, or are you clueless. (Thus, coming from a hubby, when he should know better, is part of the problem.)

Q:I've tried various vacuums through the years but none seem to do well on the edges of the carpet. Anyone tried a really good one for that?

All around, Hoover and Electrolux make about the best vacuum cleaners.

Q:I'm trying to find a good deal on a Dyson. I know I've seen them on sale in the past...and Target once had a deal where if you bought one, you'd get a $100 gift card.

just have to keep an eye out no real season on deals for vacuum cleaners

Q:How well do Irobot vacuum cleaners work?

Fabulous. I live on a dirt road. Dust is continuous. Let roomba loose everyday on the ground floor rooms. Amazing the amount of dirt it picks up. It is slim enough to get under the places I normally ignore when using the regular vacuum. I guess the biggest relief is I don't feel like I am cleaning the floors constantly. Actually gave as a gift to my son. With two toddlers and a Big Dog, he raves about it. Turns it loose when they leave for work and upon return one household chore is done.

Q:there lot many usb vacuum cleaners are available in the market of different rates, but this kind of vacuum cleaner has enough suction power to suck the dust from the air vent(which is near to the fan) of the laptop? Please give suggestion as i m going to buy this if its good then bec. i have problem that my laptop's air vent is block due to dust, so its creating thermal shutdown problem....so please suggest me weather its good to buy or not ? or either please suggest me its alternative to solve my problem?

Valid points. Dont blow the dust Into the remove as much physically as possible then us a high power vacuum. Cut a hole in a sock and put over the nozzle if you must but the static is mute providing the lapto is plugged in (grounded) Canned air shouldnt be Injected into the case, as it comes out ice cold and may leave warer droplets in circuitry, not to mention blowing all the now damp dust all over the Motherboard making continuity where you dont want it

Q:What kind of power inverter can handle a house vacuum cleaner?

Vacuum cleaners need power inverters that can handle the start-up and running surge. This is why we really like to get the specs of the unit you hope to use in your mobile application. Here is a sample setup for a 6.5 HP Vacuum Cleaner. Electrical Rating: 120V~60Hz - 11 amps 11 Amps X 120 Volts = 1320 Watt Load I always try to add an extra 30% to any motorized loads. 1320 Watts X 1.3 = 1716 Watts So on this vacuum cleaner I would recommend the following inverters: 1750 Watt Vacuum Cleaner Heavy Duty Inverter 2000 Watt Sine Wave Inverter for Vacuum Cleaner Applications

Q:I hate vacuum cleaners because they're so loud and I'm sensitive to loud noises.

I'm a Vac Tech! Wow this is the first time I can say this. You have gotten a lot of good answers. The Central Vac is the quietest, because its mounted out in the garage. You can barely hear it, and it is the absolute cleanest way to vacuum. 100% of what you vacuum is removed from the living area. You can install C-vacs in most existing homes with very little if any at all damage to your walls. Its rare for us to have to do a patch job. Beam is the best brand. Good advice, have the dealer run the machines. Make the dude sell it to you. Run every machine in the shop if you have to, thats what they are there for. If I had to recommend a portable unit, Kevin nailed it. The miele S5 series. Thats it! Thats the one you want. Super quiet. Best on the market. One of the most durable units out there. German built, and here's an interesting fact. Miele is the only company that hepa rates the exhuast on the vacuum itself and not just the filter. It really does what it claims. I've tested it with a particulate counter myself. No other company can boast that.

Q:*Is there

Dust cans and vacuum cleaners on reverse work well. The vacuum will be more powerful, so it's preferred, the only trouble is that in order to make sure you don't re-infect with more dust than before is to use a water based machine, such as a rainbow. I highly recommend that you DO NOT use typical filter/bag based machines with electronic equipment. Anyway, once you have your air-duster of choice, use an extended paperclip to reach into the vent and hold the fan still. Blow from one side, so that the air pressure forces the dust out the other side of the vent. Depending on the make of your laptop, it's often advantageous to simply take it apart for a good cleaning every 3 months or so.

Q:All of the quot;vaccum uprug cleaners say to quot;use with a fresh bag in the vacuumDoes that mean they are not appropriate for use with bagless vacuums ? Have any of you out there tried it ? I'd hate to ruin my bagless vac, esp. since it's a pricey Dyson.

I would Not use the bagless vacuum, I'm thinking the particles from the spray my get lodged in the intricate parts of your vacuum and do something to it. If the particles are trapped in a bag no damage is done. I'm just guessing.Good luck.

Q:Do they have a problem going from hardwood to carpeted floors. Do they pick up as well as a traditional vacuum? Of six answeres to my original question, three were positive, three negative. Please send me more details.

They will go from room to room if there is nothing in the path of it. They are great if you have open spaces no kids or animals. They are a great invention if as I said you dont have those things.