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Some unscrupulous folks in the vacuum cleaner industry have given it a bad name over the years. Don't be fooled by some of their misleading tricks, gimmicks, specifications, etc. which still exist today.

So Powerful that it can Pick Up Steel Balls

You've seen this on TV or perhaps from a door-to-door salesperson. The vacuum's so powerful it can even pick up steel balls. Is its power really so wonderful? | Go to this Article

So Powerful that it can Pick Up Bowling Balls

Wow! That little vacuum can pick up such a heavy bowling ball! Can you believe two 16 pound bowling balls at the same time? Are you impressed or can you see through this demonstration? | Go to this Article

So Powerful that it can Lift an Adult Person

Now here's a demonstration you won't see every day. While attending a trade show many years ago I saw a vacuum cleaner actually lift an adult to show its "outstanding" power. | Go to this Article

It Will Get Dirt that Your Existing Cleaner Missed

Here is a very common demonstration used by door-to-door salespeople to show how much better their vacuum cleaner performs. Will you continue to leave so much dirt in your carpets? Is this too misleading? | Go to this Article

You Can Clean Your Pillows with a Large Bag

Such power! Look at that pillow being compressed. This is quite impressive but does it actually clean the pillow? Is this even an accurate demonstration of the vacuum's ability to clean well? | Go to this Article