While vacuuming, a large variety of bacteria and particles are accumulated inside the cleaner. For instance, pet hairs are picked up by the cleaner and then remain inside the dust bag. This environment is ideal for bacteria to develop bad odours inside the dust bag. When vacuuming, the air passes through the dust bag, making the air going out of the cleaner smell bad.

Not necessarily. Look for vacuums carrying the CRI vacuum cleaner testing program label. Many units are not HEPA filter units, yet are very effective in dust containment. HEPA filters may add additional cost to the overall operational cost of the vacuum. No seam is invisible, seams should be kept to a minimum, running the length of the area making sure the natural light does not strike across the seam. See similar questions...

A burning rubber smell is an indication that your belt may be stretched. When the belt becomes too stretched, the brush roll can not turn when it comes in contact with the floor. When this happens, the spinning shaft of the motor burns through the belt. The burning rubber smell can also mean that your brush roll has jammed or frozen up and may need servicing. You can check the brush roll very easily. All you have to do is remove it from the vacuum. See similar questions...

amps. Keep in mind, however, that amperage is not an accurate measure of power. Amperage is only the amount of electricity needed to run your motor. The Oreck XL vacuum cleaner has a small, efficient motor, while still maintaining high air speed (102 mph) and high brush revolutions (6500 rpms). The amount of air speed and how well your roller brush agitates your carpet determines how well the dirt is picked up off your floor, not how much electricity you use to start up your motor. See similar questions...

The Hypo-Allergenic Oreck XL deluxe model has an outer vacuum bag that's made of 30 layers of filtering material - the same material surgical masks are made of. This outer bag traps 99.7% of all dust and irritants that are in the air. Hypo-allergenic inner vacuum cleaner bags are also used inside of the outer bag to cut down on dust and allergy-producing irritants. See similar questions...

For safety reasons, the nozzle does not rotate unless negative pressure is applied to the sieve and the cover is closed. See similar questions...

Determine your vacuuming needs: Are you looking for something light and mobile? Do you need attachments? Will you be using your vacuum for hardwood floors, carpet, and/or upholstery? How often will you use your vacuum system? All these questions will help you determine what you need. Before you buy, ask question and ask for a demonstration. Copyright © 2004 The Vacuum Clinic. All Rights Reserved. All brand names are protected trade marks of their registered See similar questions...

If your vacuum cleaner suddenly becomes very loud, it is a good indication that you may have picked up something that broke your fan (or impeller). Shut the vacuum off immediately and have the broken fan replaced. If you continue to use the vacuum with the fan broken, you run the risk of damaging the motor which will then be a very costly repair. See similar questions...

A vacuum cleaner should be able to collect 99.97% of all particles down to and including 0.3 microns in size. To put a micron in perspective, a human hair measures 80-100 microns in diameter. This level of filtration is known as 1-IEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration. See similar questions...

It’s best to vacuum your carpet at least twice a week, if you can’t vacuum your entire house this often, at least vacuum the high traffic areas at least twice a week. See similar questions...

Heavy traffic areas should be vacuumed daily, with seven strokes for thorough cleaning. Areas receiving little traffic can be vacuumed once a week or every three or four days, with three or four strokes for adequate maintenance. See similar questions...

Standard Shipping: Orders are shipped via UPS, Parcel Post and Motor Freight within the continental U.S. Most orders are shipped within 72 hours after the order is received. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. There is a $24.50 additional charge for delivery to Alaska, Hawaii and territories/protectorates of the United States. *NOTE: Express shipping is not available to Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO military addresses and territories/protectorates of the United States. Express UPS Shipping: $24. See similar questions...

Not all parts and accessories are designed for all makes and models. Always buy parts from authorized dealers and only have professional technicians repair your vacuum cleaner. Only an authorized dealer can offer warranties and guarantee manufacturer's products. See similar questions...

Amps are simply the electrical currents that travel from your outlet to your vacuum cleaner. It does not measure your vacuum's performance. See similar questions...

We supply everything necessary, to do the job. If you would like us to use something different just leave it out for us. See similar questions...

Yes. The hypo-allergenic inner vacuum bags are green and are used with the Oreck XL deluxe model. They have a filtering material inside of them. The regular inner vacuum bags are blue and are used with the Oreck XL base model. These vacuum bags have no filtering material inside of them - they are made of paper only. Both types are hotel size bags. See similar questions...

The most likely cause is the chemical breakdown of proteins in food and saliva by a variety of micro-organisms (bacteria). The offensive odours are due to volatile sulphur compounds (VSC's) including hydrogen sulphide (H2S), methyl mercaptonm (CH3SH) and dimethyl sulphide (CH3SCH3). H2S is produced mainly off the top surface of the tongue and CH3SH and CH3SCH3 enrich the mal odour from the gums immediately round the teeth (Periodontal Tissues). See similar questions...

Most often, bad breath is caused by dental or periodontal disease. Some dogs do not adequately chew their food; thus they don't clean their teeth naturally by the chewing process. Also, some dogs and cats are just prone to dental plaque, tartar and disease. These pets may need more frequent dental cleanings and treatments. Internal diseases such as kidney disease can also cause bad breath. See similar questions...

You would know it if you had this problem! In some parts of the country, drinking water can contain the chemical hydrogen sulfide, which smells just like rotten eggs. This can occur when water comes into contact with organic matter or with some minerals, such as pyrite. The situation mostly occurs as ground water filters through organic material or rocks. See similar questions...

The SE400 and SE800 are designed to run 24/7, but in most cases, they will not need to run constantly. A good practice is to turn the air cleaner(s) on high speed prior to opening time, to get a head start on air circulation ? this helps reduce the chance of your air cleaning equipment having to play "catch-up." Once patrons start rolling in, you may choose to reduce the air cleaner fan speed if high speed is not necessary. See similar questions...