Ever since people started putting things down on the ground to cover it, they've been trying to figure out ways to clean those things. From the marble floors of the Egyptians to the plushest carpet in a multimillionaire's bedroom, stuff has been falling on the floor and needed to be picked up. Back in 1876, Mr. Melville R. Bissell patented the first carpet sweeper aimed at helping us all out.
The concept is pretty simple. There is at least one rod with bristles inserted to create a brush-like device and that's attached to the bottom of a kind of box. Then we add a couple of wheels and a long handle for pushing it all along the floor. As the sweeper is pushed along, the brush pushes dirt up into the box for collection. Keeping the carpet cleaner became a whole lot easier.
This little contraption is great for cleaning up all sorts of dry messes. You can use it on bare floors as well as carpet. Taking the big, electric vacuum out of the closet isn't necessary anymore. Grab the sweeper instead to pick up dropped rice in the kitchen or for cleaning up after movie night in the family room. It's faster and requires less work.
Since the first sweepers came on the market, there have been many updates to the original idea. No good dead goes unpunished by someone not trying to improve on it. You can still get one that is pretty close to the original but there are many other types on the market to choose from.
Many models today are electrically powered and some even have height adjustment for different carpet types. Those that use electricity have rechargeable battery packs or store in a charger so they're always ready to use. With electricity comes suction and extra pick-up power and faster brush movement. Being able to move about the house freely while sweeping is a breeze because there's no cord to get in the way. Just grab the sweeper and you're free to hunt down every one of Susie's cookie crumbs.
Having a carpet sweeper in your home can make your household cleaning chores a little bit less tiresome -- especially since you don't have to push around 30 pounds of full-size vacuum every time someone drops the cereal. These little devices are lightweight, easy to use and will fit most anywhere and be out of the way. So, if you are living in a college dorm or a retirement community apartment, you'll want one of these around to make your life a little bit easier, and cleaner.
The concept is pretty simple. There is at least one rod with bristles inserted to create a brush-like device and that's attached to the bottom of a kind of box. Then we add a couple of wheels and a long handle for pushing it all along the floor. As the sweeper is pushed along, the brush pushes dirt up into the box for collection. Keeping the carpet cleaner became a whole lot easier.
This little contraption is great for cleaning up all sorts of dry messes. You can use it on bare floors as well as carpet. Taking the big, electric vacuum out of the closet isn't necessary anymore. Grab the sweeper instead to pick up dropped rice in the kitchen or for cleaning up after movie night in the family room. It's faster and requires less work.
Since the first sweepers came on the market, there have been many updates to the original idea. No good dead goes unpunished by someone not trying to improve on it. You can still get one that is pretty close to the original but there are many other types on the market to choose from.
Many models today are electrically powered and some even have height adjustment for different carpet types. Those that use electricity have rechargeable battery packs or store in a charger so they're always ready to use. With electricity comes suction and extra pick-up power and faster brush movement. Being able to move about the house freely while sweeping is a breeze because there's no cord to get in the way. Just grab the sweeper and you're free to hunt down every one of Susie's cookie crumbs.
Having a carpet sweeper in your home can make your household cleaning chores a little bit less tiresome -- especially since you don't have to push around 30 pounds of full-size vacuum every time someone drops the cereal. These little devices are lightweight, easy to use and will fit most anywhere and be out of the way. So, if you are living in a college dorm or a retirement community apartment, you'll want one of these around to make your life a little bit easier, and cleaner.
