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Vacuum Cleaning Is the Unsung Hero of Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning Starts with the Right Vacuum Cleaner! Spring cleaning is the season of renewal—when homes, businesses, and facilities look for deeper, more effective ways to remove the buildup left behind by winter. At the center of every successful spring-cleaning...
Why Use a Central Vacuum for Your Home
Are you wondering why choose a central vacuum systems over traditional portable vacuums? Here are several reasons: 1. Stronger suction powerCentral vacuums typically have larger, more powerful motors than portable vacuums. Since the motor and dirt canister are usually...
Eight Reasons Why Vacuum Repair Still Makes Sense
There are environmental, financial, and practical reasons to consider 1. Environmental Impact Waste Reduction: Manufacturing new appliances requires significant resources (e.g., metals, plastics, energy). By repairing instead of replacing, you help reduce the demand...
10 Reasons Why Cleaning For the New Year Makes You Feel So Good
Cleaning your home for the new year can feel both symbolic and refreshing, offering a variety of benefits beyond just tidiness. Here are some of the reasons why it's especially nice: 1. A Fresh Start Cleaning your home can symbolize a clean slate, helping you leave...
What Makes Riccar Vacuum Cleaner Perfect For Your Home
Riccar vacuums are designed and engineered for high performance and long wear. Most use HEPA media filtration and/or self-sealing HEPA media bags to capture and retain particles at 99.97% efficiency at 0.3 microns. That's how so many Riccar vacuums have earned...
Why Invest in a Cordless Vacuum
In an era of rapid technological advancements, it's no surprise that even mundane household choreshave witnessed significant innovation. One such game-changing invention is the cordless vacuumcleaner. In 2023, investing in a cordless vacuum is more appealing than...
Why Miele Vaccums are Great
We live and breathe vacuum cleaners at Advantage Vacuums and have for decades. We know which vacuums break down a lot, end up in the landfill quickly and which have parts that don’t function well or have been designed poorly. Also important is which vacuums will give...
Fantastic New Product Alert – The New James Numatic Vacuum!
Yes, we are passionate about vacuum cleaners and are especially excited about the new model of Numatic Vacuum: The James. The New James The New James retains its classic shape and unique personality to which Numantic have added a new cable tidy feature. The new...
What is a Numatic Vacuum?
Numatic International is a British manufacturer, best known for producing the popular and iconic Henry vacuum cleaner and its related models, which are canister designs having human names and a "smiling face". Source - Wikipedia. Advantage Vacuums in Vancouver Like...
Best Rated Vacuum for Wood Floors
Consumer Reports Shares Best Rated Vacuum for Wood Floors Of the Consumer Reports best rated vacuum for wood floors, there are 2 Miele choices. We carry one of them - the Bagless canister Miele Blizzard Cx1 Cat & Dog. The Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog is very...
Central Vacuum Service & Repair – Vancouver
We offer service and repairs for the following central vacuum brands: Electrolux Cyclo Vac Nilfisk Eureka Beam If you are experiencing problems with your central vacuum system, we are the go-to experts in the Vancouver areas for repairing, servicing and upgrading...
What is a Central Vacuum?
It's a 42-pound vacuum in your garage or basement that's connected to pipes (in your walls, basement, attic or crawlspace). The pipes lead to inlets where you can plug in a 35-foot hose or pull out a 50-foot hose and clean your hard floors, carpets, rugs, high...
How to Vacuum Wood Floors – Tips & Faqs
Hardwood Flooring Maintenance Hardwood flooring is many people’s preferred flooring choice as it adds beauty and elegance to your home. Wood flooring is stylish and long lasting. And, hardwood floors can add value to your home. Maintaining your hardwood floors is...
Miele Service in Vancouver
Advantage Vacuums are proud to be a Certified Miele Service provider in Vancouver, BC. We understand the value and quality a Miele vacuum provides. They are the powerhouse of vacuums. When you purchase a Miele vacuum, you will be getting a vacuum that will work...
Best Type of Vacuum for Hardwood Flooring
These principles should help guide you to find the best hardwood flooring vacuum for your home. Avoid rolling brushes – Rolling brushes are designed to lift dirt, hair, and debris that hide inside carpets. For hardwoods, this isn’t an issue. And, the brush will...
Miele Stick Cordless Vacuum Cleaners – New!
We now carry three models of Miele Stick Cordless vacuum cleaners. Available in our Vancouver location and from our online store. Unique 3-in-1 design. Ultimate flexibility for any situation. Individual comfort: The design concept of your Miele Vacuum Cleaner adapts...
Central Vacuum Parts in Vancouver
Advantage Vacuums Sells Central Vacuum Parts in Vancouver, BC We’re happy to be your local experts in vacuum repair and performance! Purchase central vacuum parts or have us come to your house and repair your central vacuum service. Our mobile central vacuum repair...
How to Keep Your Carpet Looking New
You are an excellent housekeeper who prides yourself on maintaining great carpets. But one can never have enough ideas for how to keep your carpet looking new. Check out all our ideas below! You enforce the “no shoes in the house” rule, spot clean regularly and have a...
Where to Get HEPA Filters Vancouver
Have you wondered where to get HEPA filters Vancouver? Or perhaps you have seen vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters but may not know what they were for. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air and is a way to remove particulates from the air when you vacuum....
Tips to Keep Your Carpets Clean
Five Essential Tips to Keep Your Carpets Clean Using vacuums in Vancouver to keep your carpets clean can be a challenge due to the wide range of weather that is seen throughout the year. Sometimes you may even wonder if you are using your vacuum cleaner correctly...
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Vacuum Cleaner
Everyone knows how to use a vacuum cleaner, so why would you need tips on Proper Vacuuming Techniques? Truth is, there are some pretty fundamental things that people either have never been taught about vacuuming or that are just not part of the common information...
Vacuuming Keeps Your Home Healthy
Healthy Home Carpet Cleaning is your best way to survive the allergy season! It is that time of year again: the flowers are blooming, the animals are shedding and you may be suffering from seasonal allergies. Did you know that having a great quality vacuum can help...
Why Spend a Little More on a Vacuum Cleaner?
Money does make a difference when determining how to choose a good vacuum cleaner Everyone needs a reliable vacuum cleaner. These devices have made the jump from a luxury item to a household necessity. With Vancouver residents continuously making more economical...
Choose the Best Vacuum for Vancouver Dust
As summer approaches and our weather becomes dryer, you may be noticing more dust than usual in your home. The best vacuum for Vancouver dust can make a big difference in your health and well-being. Many people ask why owning a good vacuum is so necessary. Surely, a...