The Early Days of Vacuum Cleaners
The invention of the vacuum cleaner was monumental. Imagine how dirty businesses and homes around the country would be without this clever tool. In fact, the vacuum cleaner has become so integrated into daily life, so much so that it is often taken for granted. Nevertheless, if you take one step back and think about it for a few minutes you will see that it is one of the most crucial inventions ever seen. Especially industrial vacuum cleaners that can pick up a wealth of dirt and dust and make sure areas are perfectly clean.
But, where did it all begin? With regards to the UK specifically, you can roll back the times to the 1900s to unearth when a vacuum cleaner first made a mark on the country. It was in fact in 1901 that Hubert Cecil Booth actually patented a motorised vacuum cleaner because in the early 20th century he began a vacuum company. This business was known as the ‘British Vacuum Cleaner Company’ – pretty self-explanatory. Thus, Booth is credited with inventing the first-ever powered vacuum cleaner, but what was this vacuum cleaner like? As you may expect it was very big in size. It used petrol in order to function. And, in order to clean it would be situated outside of the building being cleaned. The hoses from the vacuum would be fed through the windows of the building and they would then suck up the dirt. Imagine if all industrial vacuum cleaners were like that today – it would be madness.
As is the case with most inventions, once Booth released his vacuum cleaner others improvised and progressed on the original invention. William Henry Hoover is one of these individuals. The American founded The Hoover Company in 1908. And, despite being an American, the company found its feet in the UK. The business soared through the early and mid 20th century. You may have gathered this, considering the fact that a lot of individuals in the UK actually call vacuum cleaners a hoover instead. In 1930 they made a big progression in the industry when they employed Henry Dreyfuss. The American industrial designer made the popular product a lot more aesthetically pleasing. It boasted a streamlined design that made it more attractive and a lot easier to use.
It is remarkable to think that all of these years ago the vacuum cleaner was created. You may think that your industrial vacuum cleaner at your business is bulky now, but imagine having to power your vacuum cleaner through petrol and have it located outside whilst the hoses went through the window – what a mammoth hassle. So, next time you consider complaining about cleaning, think again! The history of the vacuum cleaner is an interesting and intriguing one and you can bet your bottom dollar that most people are extremely grateful to Hubert Cecil Booth and William Henry Hoover for their inventions and innovations. Yet, people will also be grateful to have time on their side and be able to use the phenomenal industrial vacuum cleaners that are available today.
Today, we have a huge assortment of different vacuum cleaners to choose from. This includes small wireless vacuum cleaners for the home, as well as massive industrial machines. We also have different models available, including more eco-friendly versions and such like. The options are well and truly endless!
Companies like Steamaster have revolutionised the industry, bringing us more vacuum cleanings and associated products than ever before and ensuring we can get the job done as efficiently as possible. There is no doubt that we are going to see more and more progressions and inventions as time goes on.
We hope that you have found this blog post interesting. It is always fascinating to learn about where the things we use today came from. After all, the vacuum cleaner is an invention we probably take for granted. We can’t imagine not having one. How did people clean their dirty floors before? Well, luckily, we do not have to find this out thanks to the amazing inventions that have been created by a number of different companies and people over the years! What type of vacuum cleaner do you have?
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