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The first Vacuum
This vacuum was invented in 1860 and was used rather than a broom to clean carpets. It used bellows, rotating brushes, and water chambers. "Who Invented The Vacuum Cleaner?" Who Invented The Vacuum Cleaner? N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. http://invention.yukozimo.com/who-invented-the-vacuum-cleaner/. -
The Whirlwind
The whirlwind was an early variation of the vacuum and used a hand crank and a fan for suction but it failed on the market. Instead of not being automatic like the past invention this one used a hand crank. This vacuum was invented by Ives Mcgaffy. "Who Invented The Vacuum Cleaner?" Who Invented The Vacuum Cleaner? N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. http://invention.yukozimo.com/who-invented-the-vacuum-cleaner/. -
The first Electric Vacuum
The first electric vacuum was builti n 1900. This vacuum used bristles and ran on electricity and was also portable unlike most vacuums at the time. APA Citation: "Spangler Makes First Electric Vacuum Cleaner." Enotes.com. Enotes.com, n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2012. http://www.enotes.com/spangler-makes-first-electric-vacuum-cleaner-reference/spangler-makes-first-electric-vacuum-cleaner. -
The Hoover Constellation
The Hoover constellation was invented in 1952 and has an odd spherical shape. This vacuum worked well on hardwood floors. This was a very portable vacuum and easy to use. It was invented by Daniel Hess
APA Citation: "Hoover ®." Constellation Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2012. http://hoover.com/products/details/s3345/constellation-bagged-canister/. -
The Central Vacuum
The Central vacuum was invented in 1960 and was an easily movable vacuum that is built into the wall. you can bring it almost anywhere in the house. "Who Invented The Vacuum Cleaner?" Who Invented The Vacuum Cleaner? N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. http://invention.yukozimo.com/who-invented-the-vacuum-cleaner/. -
The Roomba Vacuum
The Roomba vacuum was invented in 2002. It was a revolutionary invention that takes away so much time from the daily cleaning of your home. It has a sensor that tells it when it is about to hit something and it turns around. It was invented by Helen Greiner. "Inventor Helen Greiner." Inventor Helen Greiner. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Oct. 2012. http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventors/greiner.htm.
