Un-Clogging a Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

I've seen suggestions on Pinterest, among other places, on tips to get a clog out of your bagless vacuum cleaner.  Among the suggestions are broom handle, bent wire and another vacuum cleaner. The reason why there are so many posts about how to do this is because, contrary to advertising, bagless vacuum cleaners get clogged up a lot.  In our store, 75% of the vacuum cleaners that come in for repair are bagless.  Of these, 90% come in because they are clogged.  

Let's start with why a broom handle is not a good idea.  When I asked my vacuum-repair-guy husband, he said he actually had a customer try this.  It made the clog so bad that he could not fix it.  The broom handle took what was a relatively soft and squooshy clog and compacted it into a rock-solid mass that could not be moved.  So, unless you want to run the risk of buying a new vacuum cleaner or replacing the entire hose, do not try this at home.

Next, the bent wire, or in my case, a straightened-out wire clothes hanger.   Before I met my husband, I fancied myself a handy-woman who did not need professionals to deal with most mishaps, minor repairs/upgrades around the house.  Sucking up a few pine needles into my bagless vacuum cleaner should be no different.  In theory, this is a great idea, because you can actually snag the clog-producing material with the hanger and fish it out.  However, in practice, I poked a hole in the hose, thereby causing dirt to fly out of the hose, decrease suction, impair my cleaning and breathing.  And, yup, the cure was  a new hose.  (The cure for my allergies, however, is a bagged vacuum with a sealed system).

Third suggestion is to clear the clog with another vacuum cleaner.   This is the best option, but how many people have a second vacuum cleaner that they can use to do this?  If you do have a second vacuum cleaner with a hose, you can try to get the clog out.  You have nothing to lose, since you are attempting to pull the clog out, instead of pushing it in, thereby compacting, as in the case of a broom handle.  If this does not work, you probably have not made it worse.  If it does not work, if you don't have another vacuum cleaner, or if you just don't want to do it, take it to your local vac shop and they should be able to remedy the problem.  It will cost you; less if you haven't made it worse. 

As I've stated in other posts, the best way to keep your vacuum cleaner running well is to buy from a Vac Shop, where they can instruct you on a) the best vacuum cleaner for your needs, b) how to use your vacuum cleaner and c) how to maintain your vacuum cleaner.  We welcome your questions and/or comments. 

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Miele Canister Vacuum Cleaner for Pet Owners

 

The Ultimate Canister Vacuum for Pet Owners

The Miele S8 Cat & Dog Vacuum

Princeton, NJ – February 15, 2013 – Following the success of the award-winning Miele S7 Cat & Dog upright vacuum, Miele has introduced the S8 Cat & Dog vacuum - the ultimate canister vacuum for
pet owners.

“According to the 2011/2012 American Pet Products Association survey, 62% of U.S. households own a pet. That’s 72.9 million homes,” said Anthony Delgaudio, Product Manager for Miele. “These homes require a vacuum that stands up to the rigors of everyday cleaning of normal household dust and dirt, but also pet hair, dander and unwanted odors.”

Similar to the S7 Cat & Dog, the S8 Cat & Dog features an Active Air Clean filter and mini turbobrush, both of which are ideal for battling pet hair and odors. The Air Clean filter contains active charcoal to absorb pet odors, while the turbobrush helps to remove pet hair from furniture, stairs and car interiors. When combined with Miele’s patented AirClean FilterBag™ plus Sealed System® the S8 Cat & Dog retains 99.9+% of lung damaging particles and unwanted pet hair and dander inside the machine, not in your home.

Similar to the other vacuums in the S8 series, the S8 Cat & Dog features +/- foot switch controls, a low-noise Vortex Motor™ and a 3D bumper to protect furniture, walls and the vacuum itself from nicks and bumps in the event of minor collisions. Its lightweight skeleton construction and extended cord length makes the S8 Cat & Dog easier to transport up and down stairs and from room to room. Accented with a bright Koi Orange finish, the Miele S8 Cat & Dog is truly the pinnacle of performance and convenience for pet owners.

About Miele Vacuum CleanersMiele vacuums are known for legendary performance, advanced filtration and brilliant design, setting the standard for floor care and cleaning worldwide. Miele’s long heritage of vacuum innovations dates back 85 years to the use of Bakelite as a sound dampener in 1927, stunning fashion colors in the 1960s, the advent of convenient integrated tools in1971 and to the world’s first HEPA-certified vacuums in the 1990s.

Throughout the century, these award-winning advances have established Miele as the “must have” status vacuum – hailed as “so smart it could start its own Mensa chapter." Beyond the aforementioned accolades, design awards and sleek good looks, Miele continues to focus on making vacuuming easier through patented new technologies like the S7 SwivelNeck™ as well as longer cords, automatic flooring sensors, powerful Vortex Motor System™ and silence settings. Miele’s passion for quality and innovation has resulted in a vacuum that excels not only in cleaning performance, but also in the area of filtration.

According to recent independent tests, there’s no other vacuum that removes dust, dirt and allergens as efficiently as a Miele canister or upright. Miele’s unique combination of AirClean FilterBag™, HEPA filter and Sealed System® design is 99.99+% effective in capturing lung-damaging particles. The key to this design is its hygienic self-closing AirClean FilterBag™ whose revolutionary multi-ply filtering material helps homeowners dispose of the captured particles without coming in contact with them. For more information, visit http://www.airtruth.com.

About MieleFounded in Germany in 1899 with a single promise of Immer Besser, a phrase meaning Forever Better, Miele has dynamically grown to become the world’s largest family-owned and operated appliance company with more than 16,600 employees, 12 production facilities and representation in nearly 100 countries. As a premium appliance brand represented on all continents, Miele is steadfastly committed to the highest quality, performance and environmental standards. Miele’s range of exceptional consumer appliances includes: vacuum cleaners; laundry systems; rotary irons; dishwashers; built-in convection, speed and steam ovens; cooktops; ventilation hoods; refrigeration; wine storage and espresso/coffee systems.

Additionally, Miele Professional (the commercial product division) offers dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers and rotary irons for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors for medical, dental and laboratory applications. To enhance your experience and learn more about Miele, visit http://www.mieleusa.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mieleus, watch us on www.youtube.com/mieleus and follow us on Twitter @MieleUSA.
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Introducing the Miele S8 Alize Canister Vacuum Cleaner

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Introducing the Miele S8 Alize

Miele’s Most Energy Efficient Vacuum Cleaner

For over 100 years, Miele has subscribed to the mantra Immer Besser, meaning Forever Better. This  drive for constant improvement compels us to develop products which are mindful of the environment. From the moment a Miele product is conceived, to the day it is ultimately disposed; Miele’s commitment to balance the user’s experience with its impact on the environment is never compromised. The new Miele Alize, part of the S8 Series of vacuum cleaners, boasts a number of features that dramatically reduces energy use without sacrificing power, performance or design. The S8 Alize is Miele’s most energy efficient vacuum cleaner to date.
“Today’s consumers are more aware and more demanding than ever,” said Inga Wirth, Product Manager for Miele.  “They expect the products they use to be thoughtfully and beautifully designed and to offer exceptional performance, without having any adverse effects on the environment. Their vacuum cleaners should adhere to the same standards. The Alize is the answer. It is the most energy efficient vacuum cleaner Miele has ever designed.”
The Miele Alize also embodies the Miele TrueClean™ philosophy – offering the perfect balance of performance and convenience with a standard HEPA filter and Miele’s patented AirClean FilterBag™ plus Sealed System®.
See the key features that make the Miele S8 Alize energy efficient, quiet and convenient. 
Energy Efficient

• Automatic Setting ensures perfect cleaning performance on all surfaces and floor types, without using excessive amounts of energy.  By automatically adjusting to maintain the appropriate level of suction for every surface, the S8 Alize only uses the amount of power required without a compromise in performance for perfect cleaning results.
• The AirTeQ Floor Tool is specifically designed for better airflow. A flexible double joint allows the tool to maintain continual contact with the floor and the perfect suction, which provides the same cleaning results as a power brush, while using less energy. When used in combination with the  Automatic Setting, the vacuum operates at optimal efficiency, without sacrificing performance.

Quiet

• New Dynamic Drive (patent pending): Sound and vibration are reduced using Dynamic Drive swivel casters. Exclusive to Miele, integrated shock absorbers and low pressure, inflated tires create smooth and quiet movement across hard flooring.
•  Silence System Plus: A newly encapsulated motor and integrated insulation make the Alize exceptionally quiet.

Convenient

• New Spotlight Handle: This handle is unique to Miele and to the Alize and features a powerful LED spotlight. Whether you’re vacuuming a dimly lit room or using an attachment to clean tall window treatments or clean behind the refrigerator, these powerful LEDs light the way and make cleaning easier.

About Miele Vacuum Cleaners

Miele vacuums are known for legendary performance, advanced filtration and brilliant design, setting the standard for floor care and cleaning worldwide. Miele’s long heritage of vacuum innovations dates back 84 years to the use of Bakelite as a sound dampener in 1927, the advent of convenient integrated tools in1971 and stunning fashion colors in the 1960s to the world’s first HEPA-certified vacuums in the 1990s.
Throughout the century, these award-winning advances have established Miele as the “must have” status vacuum – hailed as “so smart it could start its own Mensa chapter. ’ Beyond the aforementioned accolades, design awards and sleek good looks, Miele continues to focus on making vacuuming easier through patented new technologies like the S7 SwivelNeck™ as well as longer cords, automatic flooring sensors, powerful Vortex Motor System™ and silence settings. Miele’s passion for quality and innovation has resulted in a vacuum that excels not only in cleaning performance, but also in the area of filtration.
According to recent independent tests, there’s no other vacuum that removes dust, dirt and allergens as efficiently as a Miele canister or upright. Miele’s unique combination of AirClean FilterBag™, HEPA filter and Sealed System® design is 99.99+% effective in capturing lung-damaging particles. The key to this design is its hygienic self-closing AirClean FilterBag™ whose revolutionary multi-ply filtering material helps homeowners dispose of the captured particles without coming in contact with them. For more information, visit www.airtruth.com.
About MieleFounded in Germany in 1899 with a single promise of Immer Besser, a phrase meaning Forever Better, Miele has dynamically grown to become the world’s largest family-owned and operated appliance company with more than 16,600 employees, 12 production facilities and representation in nearly 100 countries. As a premium appliance brand represented on all continents, Miele is steadfastly committed to the highest quality, performance and environmental standards.  Miele’s range of exceptional consumer appliances includes: vacuum cleaners; laundry systems; rotary irons; dishwashers; built-in convection, speed and steam ovens; cooktops; ventilation hoods; refrigeration; wine storage and espresso/coffee systems.
Additionally, Miele Professional (the commercial product division) offers dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers and rotary irons for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors for medical, dental and laboratory applications. To enhance your experience and learn more about Miele, visit www.mieleusa.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mieleus, watch us on www.youtube.com/mieleus and follow us on Twitter @MieleUSA

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Miele S8 Canister Vacuum Cleaners

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Press Release

No. 023/2012

Introducing the Miele S8 - The Pinnacle of Performance and Convenience

Miele TrueClean™ Takes Cleaning to a New Level

Princeton, NJ – September 14, 2012 – Miele, a global expert in floor care, is revolutionizing the way we clean with the introduction of the new Miele S8 Series. Designed, engineered and built in Germany the S8 is lighter, quieter and offers improved cleaning performance. By combining the performance of the Miele patented AirClean Filter-Bag™ plus Sealed System® and HEPA filter, 99.9% of lung damaging particles are retained in the machine. S8 embodies the Miele TrueClean™ philosophy – offering the perfect balance of performance and convenience.
“Our elite team of Miele floorcare experts were given absolute freedom to develop the most dynamic, innovative and unique vacuum system,” said Inga Wirth, Floorcare Product Manager, Miele. “With S8, there are no compromises in materials, functionality or design.”
This group of Miele Construction and Technology Engineers, Industrial and Product Designers and Quality Assurance Specialists spent nearly five years extensively observing and researching the cleaning challenges of its customers. It determined the problem with contemporary machines was that too many sacrifices like size in favor of efficiency, shape in favor of reach, power in favor of noise, were made in order to improve convenience or performance of vacuums. The solution was to build a no compromise machine – the Miele S8.
“The S8 was born from the most effective vacuum filtration systems on the market today. Combining Miele's patented AirClean FilterBag™ and Sealed System®, the S8 was designed to improve indoor air quality - safeguarding the air we breathe,” said Skyler Stevenson, Public Relations Manager for Miele. “Manufacturing vacuum cleaners since 1927, the S8 embodies 85 years of Miele technical expertise and know-how. In the true spirit of Immer Besser, we have elevated our system to achieve unparalleled cleaning performance and convenience with stability, balance, beauty and well-being.”
Stability Effortless movement, smooth transitions, extended motion. • Footswitch Controls: With a simple tap of the foot, the newly designed controls allow the user to turn the vacuum on or off, adjust floor settings or retract the power cord.
• Dynamic Drive (patent pending): Swivel castors complete with shock absorbers provides the perfect suspension for a quiet, smooth transition over various floor types.
• Extended, Retractable 36 Foot Cord: Allows for an exceptionally wide cleaning reach with one-touch rewind.
Balance Intuitive and customizable, quiet and powerful, structured and adaptable. • Automatic Setting: ensures perfect cleaning performance on all surfaces and floor types. Energy usage is reduced as the S8 automatically adjusts to maintain the appropriate level of suction for every surface.
• Silence System Plus: A newly encapsulated motor and integrated insulation make the S8 exceptionally quiet without sacrificing power.
• Skeleton Construction: Structurally sound, the new skeletal construction of the S8 is intensely durable yet lightweight.
• Integrated Accessories: Housed in a convenient compartment; easily adapt to all surfaces within the home.
BeautySeamless alignment, illuminating aesthetics and fashionable styling.
• 3D Bumper:  wraps around the vacuum at various heights to protect furniture, walls and the vacuum itself from nicks and bumps in the event of minor collisions.
• Illuminated Parking System: Improves visibility for storage of the wand and floor tool. 
• Spotlight Handle: Improves visibility illuminates the area being cleaned using a powerful LED light.
• Six Dynamic Color Options: Make a statement.
Well-BeingEnduring sustainability, improved air quality, complete peace of mind. • Automatic Setting: To maximize the best use of energy, there is no unnecessary use of power when the machine is at a lower setting or in park.
• Skeleton Construction: Uses fewer raw materials, all of which are marked and fully recyclable.
• AirClean Sealed System® Design: Ensures that 99.9% of particles are captured and retained. 
• Tested: Each S8 is tested before it leaves the factory in Germany to ensure flawless performance.

Pricing and Availability
Six models will be available with prices ranging from $749 - $1,599. S8 will be available Monday, October 8 through Miele authorized dealers. To locate a dealer nearest you, please visit www.mieleusa.com.

About Miele Vacuum CleanersMiele vacuums are known for legendary performance, advanced filtration and brilliant design, setting the standard for floor care and cleaning worldwide. Miele’s long heritage of vacuum innovations dates back 84 years to the use of Bakelite as a sound dampener in 1927, the advent of convenient integrated tools and stunning fashion colors in the 1960s to the world’s first HEPA-certified vacuums in the 1990s.
Throughout the century, these award-winning advances have established Miele as the “must have” status vacuum – hailed as “so smart it could start its own Mensa chapter. ’Beyond the aforementioned accolades, design awards and sleek good looks, Miele continues to focus on making vacuuming easier through patented new technologies like the S7 SwivelNeck™ as well as longer cords, automatic flooring sensors, powerful Vortex Motor System™ and silence settings. Miele’s passion for quality and innovation has resulted in a vacuum that excels not only in cleaning performance, but also in the area of filtration. According to recent independent tests, there’s no other vacuum that removes dust, dirt and allergens as efficiently as a Miele canister or upright. Miele’s unique combination of AirClean FilterBag™, HEPA filter and Sealed System® design is 99.99+% effective in capturing lung-damaging particles. The key to this design is its hygienic self-closing AirClean FilterBag™ whose revolutionary multi-ply filtering material helps homeowners dispose of the captured particles without coming in contact with them. For more information, visit www.airtruth.com.
About MieleFounded in Germany in 1899 with a single promise of Immer Besser, a phrase meaning Forever Better, Miele has dynamically grown to become the world’s largest family-owned and operated appliance company with more than 16,600 employees, 12 production facilities and representation in nearly 100 countries. As a premium appliance brand represented on all continents, Miele is steadfastly committed to the highest quality, performance and environmental standards.  Miele’s range of exceptional consumer appliances includes: vacuum cleaners; laundry systems; rotary irons; dishwashers; built-in convection, speed and steam ovens; cooktops; ventilation hoods; refrigeration; wine storage and espresso/coffee systems.
Additionally, Miele Professional (the commercial product division) offers dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers and rotary irons for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors for medical, dental and laboratory applications. To enhance your experience and learn more about Miele, visit www.mieleusa.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mieleus, watch us on www.youtube.com/mieleus and follow us on Twitter @MieleUSA.

Miele, Inc.

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Freezer Organization

We have an extra refrigerator in our garage.  We use the freezer to shop sales on meats, store "cook ahead" frozen meals and to generally keep overstock items.  I try to keep the things I use frequently in my kitchen refrigerator, but I continuously found myself digging through the garage freezer.  Often times after the dig, I would find that the item really wasn't in there.  This wastes time, energy and could be very frustrating. 

I needed an inventory system.  I had been to Staples and found these great Dry Erase Decals: 

I decided to put one on the fridge and list everything that was in the freezer.  At a glance I could at least see if what I wanted was in there, before even opening the door.  Once something is taken out, I just erase it with the magnetic dry erase marker/eraser.  After I did this, I discovered, since I have a white fridge, I could just write directly on the fridge, but decided the decals looks a little better, and the writing might stay put better. 





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