Archive for September, 2008

Mach 7 with WindTunnel tops No Loss of Suction range

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Mach 7The latest addition to the Mach range of vacuum cleaners from Vax, the Mach 7 comes in at the very top of the range and is the first to feature patented WindTunnel technology. WindTunnel is designed to trap dust more effectively, so that you don’t have to go over the same patch of carpet as many times and don’t have to spend as long cleaning. 

What’s different about the Mach range from Vax? 

All the models in the Mach range, including both uprights and cylinders, are bagless and have market-leading no loss of suction technology at very affordable prices, plus a 6-year guarantee. This combination of high quality and great value is making them a popular choice with shoppers.  

No loss of suction technology works by utilising multiple cyclones to separate large and fine dust particles from the airflow, which prevents the filters from clogging. As long as the machine is maintained as instructed in the manual, then it will clean floors as good as the first time, every time, without a drop in performance. You won’t have to buy replacement filters, as they have lifetime washable filters with HEPA filtration, so are ideal for homes with allergy sufferers.

Machs are very easy to use and store, with quick release bins that let you dispose of collected dirt easily and hygienically. Some models have tools designed to pick up pet hair, clean hard floors, or clean stairs and upholstery too. 

There is a 6-year parts and labour guarantee on all Mach vacuum cleaners, plus Vax operates a UK based helpline that’s open 7 days a week. It’s staffed by Customer Service Advisors who are trained to resolve issues over the telephone if possible, but if a problem cannot be resolved then Vax will collect the machine free of charge, as long as it’s still under guarantee. They will repair and return it free of charge or send a brand new replecement, if the machine cannot be repaired.

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Top Carpet Care Tips: Faster Cleaning & Dealing with Spills

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

How to Wash and Dry Carpets Quickly 

First vacuum carpets thoroughly with a good vacuum cleaner, such as one of the models in the Mach range from Vax with ‘no loss of suction’ technology. For the best results use the Mach 7, which features patented WindTunnelTM technology that traps dust effectively, leaving your carpets cleaner, quicker. Next wash carpets using a dedicated carpet washer, for example the V-124 Dual V from Vax, which has a market leading 6-year parts and labour guarantee. SpinScrub BrushesFor fast, effective cleaning the Dual V features SpinScrubTM brushes on the cleaner floor head and a powered SpinScrubTM hand tool that fits to the flexible hose, for removing spots and stains, and cleaning stairs and upholstery. These rotating brushes gently loosen embedded dirt on all sides of carpet pile, ensuring deep down cleaning that leaves pile looking renewed.  Patented Dual VTM Air Path technology delivers consistent suction across the width of the floor nozzle. Combined with heated cleaning technology this reduces drying time so rooms are soon ready to use. The Dual V’s hygienic Automix system mixes the cleaning solution and water for optimum cleaning results, and is less messy and time consuming than pre-mixing yourself. Any solution remaining in the tank after washing can be used again. Finally, leave windows and doors open to help carpets dry quickly.

Dealing with Spilt Drinks on Carpet

For best results deal with spills on carpet immediately, as sticky fluids left in carpet fibres attract dirt and cause stains. Ideally suck up the spill straight away with a carpet washer, such as one of the wide range of models available from Vax:

  • Step 1: Suck up the spill

  • Step 2: Apply the water and cleaning solution mix

  • Step 3: Suck up the dirty water.

    However, if you don’t have a carpet washer at hand, lay paper towel on top of the liquid to soak it up and then wash the carpet as soon as you can. Don’t rub the spill with a cloth as this will work the liquid deeper into carpet fibres making the spot more difficult to remove and could potentially result in a stain.

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Which Carpet Washer?

Friday, September 5th, 2008

V-124 Dual V

If you want trustworthy buying advice then a good place to look is Which? magazine, with its independent reviews of everything from ice-cream makers to burglar alarms. The September 2008 issue focuses on carpet cleaning products with in-depth tests of a number of carpet washers, including the new Vax V-124 Dual V. As one of the highest scoring washers in the tests, the Dual V is recommended as a Which? ‘Best Buy’.

The tests cover sixteen domestic carpet washers that are scored on criteria such as tools and accessories, as well as cleaning and drying performance. According to Which?, their ‘Best Buy’ carpet washers “wash brilliantly and suck up a lot of the water used for cleaning, so your carpets dry quickly.”

Washing carpets effectively then having them dry again within just a few hours is a major advantage of the Dual V, which is one of the first of a new generation of Vax carpet washers with the following technologies:

Dual V Air Path

  • Dual VTM Air Path

Delivers consistent suction across the width of the floor nozzle to suck up more dirty water.

  • Heated Cleaning

Heat generated by the machine assists the cleaning process and speeds up drying time.

  • SpinScrubTM Brushes

Five rotating SpinScrub brushes on the floor head clean deep into the carpet pile to remove embedded dirt. A powered SpinScrub handtool attaches to the hose for the same great cleaning performance on stairs and upholstery.

The result is market leading cleaning and drying performance at a great price, making the Dual V a clear ‘Best Buy’.

Need To Wash Hard Floors Too?

Vax V-125 All Terrain floorhead

Also in Vax’s new heated cleaning range, the V-125 All Terrain is scored highly in the Which? report, placed fourth out of sixteen. The All Terrain has the same features as the Dual V but also washes hard floors, so is ideal for households with a mixture of floor types.

Both the Dual V and All Terrain are supported by a 6-year parts and labour guarantee and a UK based helpline open 7 days a week. They are widely available through major retailers, but if you don’t want to spend time and money getting to the shops and back, you can buy your new washer online at the Vax website and have it delivered direct to your door.

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