If 25 million households switched to energy-efficient vacuums the savings would be 6.25 million kilowatt hours which is equivalent to taking 855 cars off the road for a year.
The average American household is cleaned with a vacuum that has a 12 amp motor about one hour per week.The energy efficient Eureka envirovac use 8 amp motors and thus 33 percent less energy with the same cleaning power.
Other environmentally healthy cleaning tips including using natural products such as vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda to remove odors, lift stains and clean without scratching. White vinegar is a disinfectant. Cornstarch mixed with water removes grease.
Baking soda is an efficient odor remover that used in environmentally friendly vacuum bags.
Mineral oil is used to shine wood.
Substitute newspapers for paper towels when practical such as using yesterdays news to clean today's windows.
Remember how grandmother used to rip old clothing into rags for cleaning? Rip to your hearts content and then wash dirty rags in cold water to save on energy bills.
Shop for products such as the envirovac that are packaged in 100 percent recycled cardboard.
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