Vacuum sales showed an increase of 16 percent between 1998 and 1999, according to HFN, a publication of the housewares industry. Statistics show 90 percent of homes have an upright vacuum, but that seems to be just the tip of the attachments. He and Pagel were speaking at an International Housewares Show, where vacuums and related products were hot items. According to a member of the Hoover sales force, more innovation has happened in this category in the past five years than in the previous 50. Displays and demonstrations at the Hoover, Eureka, Bissell and Dirt Devil booths, among others, backed that statement.
Several manufacturers offer sensors that indicate whether the carpeting truly is getting clean.
With asthma and allergies increasing so significantly in the past decade, more people are concerned about getting allergens out of the air. Bagless vacuum cleaners. Available from all the major manufacturers, including Eureka and Hoover, bagless vacuums collect the dirt in a clear container that can be easily emptied. The theory behind this technology is that traditional vacuums lose their effectiveness as the bag gets full, but it is sometimes difficult to tell when it needs changing. With a clear cup to collect the dirt and dust, it is easy to know when a change is needed, plus you never need to shop for or change bags.