New-York tribune., 1920-02-08

spehly established in the affections
=, the wise housewife that the home
vhich does not possess q vacuum
.,.aner Is becoming as rare as the
Great AUX.
The Favorite
Son
n YOU are within reach Of elec-
ricity, it is far and away the best
oroyided you can afford ito
.boose an electrical cleaner rather
than the kind that is operated by
hand. Not only is it more efficient,
but it does the work much quicker
and requires nothing like the labor
that it takes to run the hand ma
chine.
Because Of their comparatively
low price and also because It Is
much easier to operate them, the
mau fan-type suction cleaners are
the most popular with housekeepers.
The type generally used consists
Of motor, either horizontally or
vertically mounted, with the fan at
ached directly to the shaft. The
whole is inclosed, mounted upon
rollers or rubber tired wheels, and
ruided by a handle from which the
dust bag is suspended.
These small machines are not
only operated back and forth over
the floor, like carpet sweeper, but
should be used in the same manner
that is, the carpets and rugs
should be cleaned with them daily
or at least every other day-to
prevent the accumulation Of dirt.
The electricity consumption of the
motor is small-only $50 to $50
watts.
To the housewife--unless she has
natural leaning toward mechanics
all small electric suction cleaners
look alike. For these reasons it may
help some women to a wise choice if
we mention the principal points to
take into consideration when select
ing cleaner.
The Four
T Main Points
There are four chief points to be
considered: Efficiency, which means
effectiveness, or power; quality of
materials, which makes for dura-
4 bility; special features. which give
convenience in operation; general
construction and simplicity.
/ The efficiency Of cleaner can
not be Judged from the horsepower
Of the motor. The suction power
depends upon the size and speed Of
the motor, the size and shape Of the
fan blades, the fan housing, the floor
noxale and whether or not these fac
tors are properly coordinated.
/ The motor Is either horizontally
or vertically mounted. The hori-
sontal type is usually considered to
be mechanically stronger than the
other because the shaft is supported
on two bearings, but the life Of both
Is dependent largely on the user,
slnce proper fabrication is an i'm
portant factor.
Regular oiling is essential II
'als Is not attended to the bearings
overhead and their life is shortened
because of the high speed at which
Inc shaft revolves. Therefore, It, ,is
pest to oil vacuum cleaner under
ordinary usage at least once In two
weeks, unless the manufacture,
specifically states otherwise.
but be careful not to use an ex.
eesslve amount Of oil, as it will over.
now gum up the works." collect
aust or work into parts where in.
Jury may result. Too much oil in 8
machine is almost as bad as toe
''ttle. This is case where it saves
money to find the happy medium.
! Two kinds Of material are used X
Tue construction of the body or cas-
ing. The lower priced cleaners art
usually nickel-plated steel, while The
oaers are aluminium. OF course
a'umlnum is the best, since it is non.
tas1lng, but a good nickel plating or
steel is durable.
Many housekeepers to-day de
nano that the vacuum cleaner b.
eVolpped with a brush in the nozzle
~ mat threads, lint, ETC., can b.
quickly picked up. This brush may
- electrically or traction operated
" stationary. The motor driver
sa.n' Of course, gives the greater
smc'ency. though it is not necessar,
= satisfactory work with good sue
son. Also. the brush should bs 70
AOle Tor ease In cleaning.
os anst bag should Be Of ths kinl
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