by Matt
8. May 2012 03:18
In Green maintenance the primary effort should be pollution prevention measures. One of the goals of green cleaning is to protect the health of the building occupants, visitors and cleaning personnel .The term ‘green’ cleaning is the need to clean up the commonly used products that contain or leave environmental pollutants that may cause harm. Green cleaning is a benefit to the environment and protects vulnerable populations including the elderly, infirm, and children. People are protected from toxic chemicals, gases or vapors, that can attribute to depression, asthma, allergies and some cancers. Going Green is about removing pollution not adding to it. Selection of environmentally preferable products and equipment is essential. Most green cleaners are as effective as traditional cleaners when used properly. Look for a GreenSeal or Eco Logo product that adheres to strict standards. Adding extra amounts of concentrated cleaning products does not make the work go better or faster. Over use wastes products and raises the cost of chemicals.
Before starting to clean, read product and equipment labels and usage instructions. Wear protective equipment which may include rubber type gloves, goggles, dust masks or ear plugs. Special care is needed for highly concentrated cleaning products. These products reduce actual cost compared to less concentrated alternatives. Products should always be diluted accurately according to manufacturer’s directions. Keep entry areas cleaned and vacuumed this will reduce potential bacterial and fungal growth. Regularly sanitize or disinfect touch points on door handles and telephone receivers.
For commercial facilities and homes select appropriate highly efficiently green commercial vacuum cleaners certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute and ensure they stay in good working order by changing belts, bags and filters when needed. Make sure that the vacuum pick up is working properly and that holes or leaks in wands, hoses, or other attachments are not decreasing suction. If necessary have the vacuum professionally serviced by an authorized repair center. Empty and replace vacuum bags when half full and use and maintain the correct bags and filters. Bagless vacuums also have filters that need cleaning or changing to maintain performance. It is preferable to conduct major cleaning activities when occupancy is low. Floor maintenancecan make an enormous impact on health and the environment. Carpet care for green cleaning is similar in most cases with those of a traditional program. When carpets need to be cleaned use biodegradable solutions and shampoos, and increase ventilation, open windows and use fans to dry carpets quickly.
The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has found that using Green cleaners, companies can see a reduction in costs. Green cleaning can lead to an improvement in health, climate, and the quality of life. With Green cleaning we can make a difference in the world.
by tyler
2. March 2012 08:30
There are so many bags available for the modern line of Electrolux canister vacuums and with the release of the Electrolux JetMaxx Green comes the Electrolux S-Bag Green, a completely biodegradable vacuum cleaner bag for your Electrolux sweeper. The S-Bag Green offers a 100% natural material that is completely hygienic and enhances your cleaning experience. These resistant bags also offer up to 50% longer life than the leading generic bags for the Electrolux oxygen and harmony canister vacuums.
The S-Bag green is an innovative dust bag in unbleached biodegradable material. These bags are made from renewable resources and offer exceptional performance in your vacuum and help to reduce your carbon footprint. These new bags from Electrolux also offer maximum suction power with a 15% larger bag capacity that cannot be matched by any other vacuum cleaner bag.
These new S-Bags are designed to fit all Electrolux Oxygen and Harmony canister vacuums including the JetMaxx, ErgoSpace, UltraSilencer, DeepClean, UltraOne, Maximus and more!
Find the Electrolux S-Bag Green at eVacuumStore today!
by Matt
12. July 2011 07:07
The Aerus Lux Legacy Vacuum cleaner is a high performance machine. I have had my machine for years and I am very pleased with it. Cleaning using my Legacy vacuum is simplified by the use of convenient parts and attachments. Some of the features include carry handle, on/off toe switch, hose receptacle, side bumper, automatic cord winder, power nozzle with headlight, wands, crevice tool, combination dusting/upholstery tool, vacuum filter bag, and deluxe floor tool.
The machine is light weight and has powerful suction. To operate just pull the long power cord out to the length required, the cord winder automatically rewinds when given a light tug. To start the cleaner all that is necessary is to press the toe switch. To stop just press the toe switch again. The power nozzle maneuvers around furniture easily. If an object becomes caught in the power nozzle, it will shut off automatically.
I use the Aerus Lux Legacy on my carpets, tile floors and hardwood floors. The power nozzle‘s self adjusting action adapts to different carpet heights as well as hard wood floors. The crevice tool, the long skinny attachment works great inside cabinets, reaches into small narrow spots, under your refrigerator, also to dust off heating vents and radiators. The Sidekick accessory is designed to clean in hard to reach areas such as stairs, car interiors, bathrooms, upholstery, and mattresses.
My vacuum cleaner doesn’t need much attention but simple maintenance will keep it working and cleaning efficiently. Maintaining your vacuum cleaner properly can avoid more costly repairs and replacements. Unplug your vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance on it. I check the bag often. A full bag means that the machine must work harder, or it will not clean as well. So I change the bag when it is half full because it improves air flow and vacuum performance. I never attempt to reuse the bag. I clean the brush roll often to make sure it doesn’t have any string or carpet remnants that will clog up the brush and slow down its motion.
I check the belt and look for worn spots, tears or cracks. If loose you should replace the belt. I can check the owner’s manual on how to replace this part as well as the filter and other parts that I need. I had my machine for years and would not buy any other brand.
by Joe
2. February 2011 12:47
Vacuum cleaners now offer all different styles of cleaning. The most popular vacuums now are bagsless
machines verses the bagged machines.
But what most consumers don’t know is that bagless machines cost more to maintain then bagged
machines, also they trend to clog more often also.
Bagless machines come with multiple filters that need to be replaced every 3-6 months. Which cost
more money to buy then purchasing vacuum cleaner bags.
Another problem with bagless machines is that they are not hygienic for people with allergies. When
you dump the dirt from the bagless machine into the trash the dust goes back up into the air, this will
cause you to inhale the dust and dirt.
The advantages of vacuum cleaner bags are higher filtration, Hygienic, longer life spend of the vacuums
and lower costs of ownership. For example the Electrolux vacuum bags are designed with a rubber seal
to lock in all the dust and dirt when replacing the disposable bag.
Also Electrolux bags are designed with an anti-microbial lining to help with bacteria and germs in
the air. They are very good for people who have allergies and are easy to replace.
Electrolux vacuum cleaner bags also fill all the way up without losing suction. The patented Cyclonic
suction that the Electrolux canister vacuum creates helps the bags fill right to the top.
The average filter for a bagless machine costs $19.99 with an annual cost of between 39.99-79.99. This
is a hidden cost that many vacuum cleaner companies do not tell you when make your purchase.
The average cost for a 12 pack of vacuum cleaner bags cost $24.99 which usually lasts 6-12months
depending on usage. So if you are shopping for a vacuum you should consider the extra cost of
maintaining the vacuum cleaner.
You could save hundreds of dollars over the life of the vacuum cleaner.
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