McHardy Vacuum Blog

For decades the central vacuum system has been the face of performance, convenience and reliability. Most of us are familiar with the name even if we've never used one or owned one. Undoubtedly the majority of us might even consider it the pinnacle of home vacuum cleaning, which begs the question, are all central vacuums systems equal? Vacuum Canada Motor (left) and competitors motor (righ …

Your vacuum is only as good as the cleaning attachments you have available. From the corner the central vacuum hose can't reach to the "dead zone" beside and under appliances, there are certain areas in every home that can be a struggle to clean. Whether your vacuum didn't come with a complete set of cleaning tools, or your existing tools are lost or worn out, there's options to add attachmen …

In our fast-paced society its common to be on the lookout for ways to make our lives easier, or hacks that can close out our to-do list as quickly as possible. However, are these time saving measures really worth it?Cleaning Hacks to Avoid: Avoid using the dishwasher as a catch-all. Yes, dishwashers are convenient, but they can cause damage to many unsuspecting surfaces. Wood cutting boards a …

We're all guilty of overlooking the dirt we know is hiding out of sight, or the areas that are only slightly dirty. But the truth is these areas don't take a lot of time or effort to clean, however they make a big difference of the overall cleanliness of your home. The short list of the things you're probably not cleaning, but really should be. Kitchen Dish drying rack (check the botto …