11 Very Innovative Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuums have come a long way since the first manually-powered one was invented back in 1868. Judging by the range of innovations for the floor-cleaners in recent years, they have a long way to go too.

The thing with devices like the vacuum is that they will always be needed. In addition, because of the diversity of floors and the preferences of the people who own them, there is no one right solution.

Take a look at some of the most interesting vacuum-related features we’ve seen on Trend Hunter:

Vacuum Shoes - Clean as You Walk

Electrolux an appliance manufacturer unveiled its vacuum shoe concept model; it features a thick and ugly sole designed to clean dirt as you hobble around. According to t3 “They’re still at the concept… [More]

Rideable Vacuum Cleaner - A Way To Involve Your Children In Cleaning

Probably we’re never going to make our dog love the hoover (at least mine is panicking even if i pass the hoover), but we might be more successful with making our children love them. Or at least ride… [More]

Nike Hockey Vacuum Set - Hoover Your House While Playing Hockey

Usually the best ideas remain concepts. Hopefully this will not be the case with this cleaning set, that looks like a mini hockey equipment. The only difference is that the hockey stick is a sweep, and… [More]

Vacuum Backpacks - Fuel Cell BacVac (GALLERY)

I could rant on and on about the hassles of vacuuming, and I think a lot of people would agree with me. The constant leaning over is one such pain and of course there’s the dents left from bumping the… [More]

Carpet Cleaning Robot - Whistles While it Works

This robot will watch for intruders while it cleans your home. It’s not only futuristic, it’s fun and it’s cool. While whistling while it works, the robot is also on the alert for motions that should be… [More]

Exclusive Handheld Vaccum - Issey Miyake Limited Edition Dyson DC16 (GALLERY)

The Issey Miyake Limited Edition Dyson DC16 was created to celebrate the collaboration between Issey Miyake and James Dyson on Issey Miyake’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection. The collection’s theme was… [More]

Bug Sucking Vacuum & Zoom - Eyeclops Get More Fun

Last year’s cool electronic eyeball has new features available to add to the fun in 2008. The new model of Eyeclops now comes with three levels of zoom, 100x, 200x, and 400x. And this fall, the company… [More]

Mini USB Vacuum - Suck Up Crumbs, Dustbunnies

Just like you have to clean up those cookies you delete from your browser, you still have to remember to suck up the real cookie crumbles from your lunch break at the desk. The 8 inch USB-powered miniature… [More]

Wall Robot - Drives on Walls Because It Sucks (VIDEO)

The wall robot sucks, so you know its good.  Specifically, the six wheeled robot uses patented “tornado in a cup” vacuum technology to suck itself onto walls and even ceilings.  It can operate autonomously… [More]

Kill Germs With UV - Halo Vacuum Uses UV-C Rays (VIDEO)

Halo is using a new ultraviolet technology, UV-C, on their vacuum cleaners. This spectrum of UV light kills dust mites, viruses, flea eggs, mold, and other germs without the use of toxic chemicals. The… [More]

NASCAR Remote Controlled Vacuum

A while ago we posted a remote controlled lamborghini floor sweeper, but you had to make it yourself.  The remote controlled NASCAR Vacuum can be yours for $280.  It also comes with a little pit stop station… [More]