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Recession got you down? Hoping you can get just a bit more life out of that filter on your vacuum? Don’t worry, we are here to make sure that a down economy doesn’t lead you to have a dirty home.

We are now offering a new coupon that gives you $5 Off your next purchase*. No matter the value of your purchase, we will give you $5 off. Simply use the coupon code “GVC5″ when you are checking out and $5 will be deducted from your final purchase. Seem crazy? Probably is. But that’s how we roll at GoVacuum.

Whether you need a new bags or want a brand new vacuum cleaner, give the “GVC5″ coupon a test run.

*Coupon excludes Miele and Sebo Products.

I can always tell when Spring is here…everyone in the office starts sneezing a lot and it’s not pretty. With the rise of allergens in the air, it’s almost unavoidable. Luckily, working in the GoVacuum warehouse, I have access to all the neat products we carry. Perusing the aisles of air purifiers, I found something that looked like it could be the answer. The Blueair AirPod Portable Air Purifier. And I was right, it was the perfect solution for the rise of dirty air that was infecting my personal space.

What surprised me most was the size (13 inches) and efficiency of the Blueair Airpod, effectively creating a “Personal Clean Airzone” for me. The purifier’s sleek design is easy on the eyes and completely silent, making it a perfect addition to your cluttered desk and less annoying than your office-mates. You can even choose the color of the filter that accompanies the machine: White, Grey, Blue or Black.

If you are looking for something simple to clean the air around you, whether it is at the office or at home, the Blueair Airpod Portable Air Purifier is the perfect choice, especially at our sale price of $36.99 (used to be $99!).

You can also check out our pretty newsletter made for the Blueair Airpod:

When it comes to buying vacuum cleaners, you have a choice: you can effectively buy ‘off the shelf’ from general retailers, or you can find a retailer that specializes in vacuum cleaners.

The difference can mean a lot to your final purchase and your continued use of the product. General retailers often have little knowledge of vacuum cleaners they sell and when it comes to repairs or maintenance, they either don’t want to know, or take your vacuum cleaner and have it ‘sent away’ – this can takes weeks before it is returned to you.

Specialist vacuum cleaner retailers are trained in the products they sell. They can provide advice on which products are best suited to your needs along with tips on how to get the most out of your new purchase. When it comes to repairs or servicing, they often have the expertise ‘in house’ and the turn around can be as short as ‘while you wait’ or ‘same day’.

Specialist can be divided into two categories, independent and brand specific. Brand specific vacuum cleaner retailers will only promote the one brand. The choice becomes limited and often you are not going to be purchasing the best equipment for your needs.

Independent retailers promote several brands. As such the range is much broader so you are more likely to receive a vacuum cleaner that matches your needs and lifestyle.

GoVacuum.com are independent retailers with ‘in house’ expertise on a wide range of vacuum cleaners along with accessories and spare parts required to keep your vacuum cleaner in top condition. They can also provide advice and tips on how to get the best out of your vacuum cleaner.

Hand vacuum cleaners are considered by many to be toys. In reality, they are indispensable little vacuum cleaners for the home, office and workshop.
Some of the hand or portable vacuum cleaners come with wet/dry functions and HEPA filters. Whilst not made for large jobs, they are ideal for any small spills, wet or dry.

In the home, the hand vacuum cleaner can be ideal for quick little spills in the kitchen, small jobs like picking up fluff and for hard to reach places like window sills, bench tops and bathrooms. Battery life is only 5-12 minutes depending on he model, however that is all your need for those quick jobs. The rechargers provide a quick recharge of he battery.

In the office, the hand vacuum cleaner is ideal for cleaning up small jobs and for getting into unusual places. They are great for cleaning computer keyboards and for removing paper dust from printers and other office equipment. If you use a shredder and get the occasional overflow, the hand vacuum can quickly clean up the excess.

In the work shop, the hand vacuum cleaner is good for quick cleans of the car floor and seats, cleaning up small amounts of sawdust and for cleaning up work bench areas. Hand vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters are ideal in areas where you intend to paint new work. A quick clean of the workspace and you can be confident that no dust is settling on the job prior to painting.

There are a million and one uses for a hand vacuum cleaner. Because they are battery operated they can be used anywhere, on patios, in tree houses and even to clean dirt and debris from letter boxes. Hand vacuum cleaners are the kind of devices that become a necessity once you have one.

If I had to select a range of vacuum cleaning equipment that would be suitable for every home then this kit would fit the bill perfectly.

My first choice would have to be a heavy duty upright vacuum cleaner. They are the hardworking cleaners that are suitable for the big jobs. Start at one end of the home and work your way through the house. If there was any alternative, it would be a central vacuum cleaning system. They are not always suitable for established homes so the upright vacuum cleaner gets the nod.

The second piece to add to the kit would be a lightweight canister that can do the quick jobs. Clean the cars interior, get into some of those hard to access places, stairs, curtains and furniture. They are great for quick cleans.

Of course vacuum cleaning is one part of house cleaning. I would have to add an all purpose floor cleaning unit. These units can shampoo the carpets and clean hard floors.

That has all the floor cleaning taken care of. From shampooing to heavy duty vacuum cleaning.

Add to the kit a good air filtration unit and the house is set for every condition, particularly if you are an allergy suffer. Clean air, clean floors and carpets = clean and comfortable home.

GoVacuum.com can help you out with all of these appliances including putting together the perfect household cleaning kit.

Vacuum cleaners, particularly canister models, are not just for cleaning floors; carpeted or not. Most vacuum cleaners come with a range of tools and extra tools can be purchased to undertake specific jobs. Some of the tools available include:

Telescopic Extensions
Extensions provide greater reach and can be used for example to reach higher areas in a room to remove dust or spider webs.

Crevice Tools
Crevice tools are ideal for furniture such as lounges and armchairs. The crevice tool can get down between the cushions and remove dust, dirt or any other debris. Crevice tools are also handy for removing dirt and dust from wall areas where carpets meet skirting boards.

Small Brushes
Small brushes are often provided so you can vacuum blinds and small areas around windows and doorways. They are also ideal for removing dust from furniture such as bookcases and around televisions and video equipment.

Ceiling Fan Brushes
Together with and extension, the ceiling fan attachment allows you remove dirt and collected grime from ceiling fans safely without the need for ladders or chairs.

There are other attachments such as powerheads that are designed to remove more dirt and dust from carpets quickly and easily.

If you have any hard to reach places that you need to vacuum clean, contact your a reliable supplier like us at GoVacuum.com. We may be able to find you the right attachment to get the job done.

With the incidence of asthma increasing a lot of people are worried about the quality of the air inside their home.

Air pollutants are everywhere now either drifting in from outside the home or coming from within. External pollutants range from natural pollens to man made pollutants such as vehicle fumes or pesticides. Internal pollutants include dust mites, fumes from heating or cooking and even low level fumes from chemicals used to preserve and protect new furniture and clothing.

Removing these pollutants from the home is sometimes difficult, particularly when there are weather extremes. Having a wide open home with doors and windows open can help; they can however aggravate problems if pollen is one of the allergens.

Buying an air filter may be one of the options to consider. These units are capable of removing almost all of the air pollutants in the home depending on the type of filter purchased. HEPA filters will remove as much as 99.97% of airborne pollutants at 0.3 microns or larger.

Air filters can sit in a corner and do their job quietly and efficiently with many capable of cleaning all the air in a room once every 10 minutes. This is generally sufficient to remove all airborne pollutants leaving the air clean and fresh for most people suffering from air borne allergens.

GoVacuum.com has a series of articles that go further in to the subject of Indoor Air Quality and Air Purifying Buying Guide. These articles should answer most of your questions. If you do have more questions then contact us for more information. We have a wide variety of air purifiers on sale so check out our range at GoVacuum.com.

GoVacuum Celebrates Summer with Launch of Summer Sale on Vacuums and Air Purifiers

GoVacuum celebrates the beginning of Summer with a new Summer Sale, offering customers discounts of up to 30% on most products. Sale is open to DC area residents and online shoppers nationwide.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) May 29, 2008 — GoVacuum, an online leader of vacuum and air purifier sales, announces a new Summer sale offering. After significant reorganization of their warehouse in Sterling, Virginia, in order to accommodate growth in product selection, GoVacuum has decided to offer their customers special discounts in a “Scratch and Dent” sale. The Scratch and Dent list showcases a wide variety of machines that are brand new but with packaging that is either damaged or previously opened. All machines, however, are individually tested to ensure that they work perfectly.

In addition to the “Scratch and Dent” list, GoVacuum has a sale running on the majority of the brands carried with discounts of up to 30%. The sale is only available over the phone at 1-866-468-2288 or in person in our vacuum retail stores (Vacuums Unlimited) in Northern Virginia. Content of the sale can be checked out at http://www.govacuum.com/memorial-day-sale.html.

Customers interested in vacuums, air cleaners, and floor care products for their summer cleaning needs can take advantage of the Summer sale either in person at GoVacuum’s retail store locations (Vacuums Unlimited) in the DC area or by calling a sales representative any day of the week at 1-866-468-2288. The sale will be available until June 15, 2008.

For additional information about GoVacuum and its Summer Sale, contact Chris Jones at 1-866-468-2288 or visit http://www.govacuum.com. Free, no-pressure demonstrations and advice are also available at any of Vacuums Unlimited’s four retail locations. No appointment is necessary.

About GoVacuum and Vacuums Unlimited – Vacuums Unlimited is a family-owned small business that has been serving Northern Virginia’s cleaning needs for more than 30 years. They have retail locations in Fairfax, Vienna, Herndon and Sterling; all four locations are Authorized Miele Diamond Dealers. Vacuums Unlimited also operates a thriving store online at http://www.govacuum.com. GoVacuum.com has been in existence since 1996, and ships everything from hard-to-find replacement parts to popular vacuums all over the United States (and to military bases around the world). Customers love the site’s ease of use, huge inventory, and unbeatable prices. GoVacuum, like Vacuums Unlimited, has an impressive record of friendly customer service and great frequent-buyer-discounts.

Vacuums Unlimited and GoVacuum sell a full range of vacuum cleaners, air cleaners, bags, belts, filters, parts and accessories for Dyson, Riccar, SEBO, Kirby, Electrolux, Hoover, Eureka, Powr-Flite, IQAir, Blueair, Roomba, AirFree, Bissell, Bosch, Dirt Devil, Earlex, Karcher, Koblenz, Ladybug, Love-Less Ash Fireplace Vacs, Lindhaus, Oreck, Royal, Rainbow, Sanitaire and more.

Unlike “Big Box” or department stores, Vacuums Unlimited has genuinely knowledgeable salespeople that specialize in nothing but vacuums and air cleaners. They are able to offer real advice, frank comparisons and tailored recommendations for even the most obscure needs. Call 7 days a week at 1-866-468-2288.

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Selecting a new vacuum cleaner can often be a daunting prospect, as all major vacuum cleaner manufacturers appear to offer the similar features. It is only when you take a closer look that you can see the fine differences between manufacturers and models.  The advice of an expert can be very valuable. Vacuum cleaners are also one expense in which a few extra dollars on a good unit can be pay dividends in the long run.
If you are an allergy suffer then you choice of vacuum cleaner is more important. Modern science as brought the HEPA filter to vacuum cleaners. We have several posts relating to HEPA vacuum cleaners including a post that explains HEPA filters.

When selecting a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, the first decision is whether to use a canister or upright. Both vacuum cleaners have their benefits and it will often come down to personal choice.

HEPA upright vacuum cleaners are the traditional style of vacuum cleaner and still have a popular following. They use bags that are either replaced when full. These are popular amongst allergy sufferers as they dust collected remains in the bag for disposal.
HEPA canister vacuum cleaners are, relatively speaking, the new kids on the block and have a growing popularity. They are generally light and easy to maneuver and come with a range of tools to enable you vacuum just about every square inch of your home. The down side to some canister is that you need to empty the contents into the trash which for allergy sufferers can be a problem.

When looking to buy a HEPA vacuum cleaner  you need to take in consideration why you specifically looking for HEPA. If it is due to allergies then your next consideration is whether to buy a bag or bagless system. This may depend on who is emptying the cleaner. If you have a severe dust allergy then a vacuum cleaner that uses bags may be more suitable.

Always discuss your needs with a reputable HEPA vacuum cleaner retailer. GoVacuum.com have staff members who are highly skilled at assessing your needs and making recommendations.

Polished floor lend a certain elegance to a home that is often not matched by carpets alone. However, polished floors don’t happen by themselves, they take a little work to keep them clean and shiny.

Highly polished floors are often easier to clean only requiring a sweep with a soft broom or quick vacuum. Spills can be quickly cleaned up if attacked before they dry out to much, try not to use to much water as this can effect the polished surface. It is the shine that takes up most of the work. Fortunately there are floor polishers that reduce the work while providing a really professional finish to your floors.

Many of these polishers are multipurpose machines having built in dispenser tanks and attachments that enable the user to first clean then polish their floors. Attachments can include shampoo, scrubbing, polishing and buffing brushes.

To look after your polished floors you should fit protective pads to chairs and tables. Where items of furniture have casters, protective mats should be used. In areas that receive a lot of sun, protective curtains or blinds are a good idea.

A polished floors biggest enemy is dust and grit. As it is carried in it settles on the floor and slowly acts a fine sandpaper to scratch away at the polished surface. Regular cleaning of the floor along with matting at the entrances that may catch and collect any dirt or dust before it is brought into the room.The other enemy to polished floors is footwear, in particular high heel shoes and shoes with hard soles, these tend to scuff or mark the floor.

Polished floors really do become a feature in many homes. Whilst not as easy to maintain as carpets, the end result is worth that little extra work. If you would like more information on floor polishers then feel free to contact us at GoVacuum.com.