George's Vacuum & Sewing Center

George's Vacuum & Sewing Center George's Vacuum & Sewing Center has been serving thousands of Westside customers for over fifty years. We offer free estimates, pick-up and delivery.

We are factory authorized for sales and service to many popular brands including Miele, Hoover, Eureka, Royal, Dyson, Oreck, SEBO and more. Come visit us and join our many satisfied customers.

05/02/2024

Is your home relatively new? It might already be piped for a central vacuuming system. A professional installer can find and trace the pipe, install wall outlets, connect the motor, and you’re ready to clean.

04/30/2024

Which is more popular today, the bagged or bagless vacuum? If you guessed that bagless vacuums have overtaken conventional bagged vacuums in popularity, you're right. Bagless vacuums still use disposable filters, but the cost is typically less than you'd pay for a regular supply of bags -- and more Earth friendly, too.

04/25/2024

Though the first floor cleaning machines were invented before this time, it was in the 1920’s that manufacturers realized that the more pressure on the brush, the better the scrubbing and polishing would be. This led to the “swing” machine, which centered it’s weight on the brush.

04/23/2024

In the late 19th century, the first system similar to central vacuum cleaners was first introduced. This ducted machine contained copper tubes that were connected from a bellows chamber. The first introduction of a system similar to a central vacuum cleaner was in the late 19th century. A ducted machine that featured copper tubes connected from a bellows chamber, typically located in the basement, and extended to several locations throughout a building, was used in a select few homes at this time.

04/18/2024

Central vacuum systems with cyclonic action filter larger particles out of the line and capture them in a collection bin. Smaller particles are trapped in a filter, so the bin can be emptied without releasing dust into the air.

04/16/2024

Care to guess the latest advancement in vacuum cleaner technology? That would be the robotic vacuum. Think of it as a household helper that can start, stop, and get into (and out of) hard-to-reach places without supervision.

04/11/2024

You will need a different type of floor scrubber depending on the type of floor you will be cleaning. Scrubbers that have stiff brushes on the bottom are best for concrete, as the bristles are able to pe*****te the pores in the cement. However, for vinyl or laminated hardwood flooring, you will need something less abrasive.

04/09/2024

In one study, allergy sufferers who used a central vacuum system reported it improved their quality of life in seven critical areas, ranging from activity level and mood to sleep quality, practical issues, and eye, nose and non-nasal symptoms.

04/04/2024

What convenient feature are you more likely to find on a standard canister vacuum than on an upright? If you guessed HEPA filtration, guess again. Canister vacuums are actually more likely to have retractable cords.

04/02/2024

Orbital floor cleaning equipment offers significant advantages. The machines are easier to operate, safer, better balanced and more effective. Plus, unlike traditional rotary machines, they don’t tug and pull the operator in different directions.

03/28/2024

Most of the cleaning done by a current vacuum cleaner isn’t from the suction as most would think; it’s actually accomplished by the brush system.

03/26/2024

The amount of water pressure delivered by a pressure washer cleans dirt, but it can also be dangerous. If your nozzle clogs, or your washer stops working, don’t try to fix it yourself. Bring it to an experienced service provider, who can safely fix the problem.

03/21/2024

Central vacuum cleaners work by sending dirt and debris through tubing installed inside the walls of a building. These tubes lead to a remote utility space, where a collection container collects the vacuumed material.

03/19/2024

H. Cecil Booth, who created the motorized vacuum, first tried his idea on a restaurant chair. He laid a handkerchief down, put his mouth on it, and tried to suck up as much dust as he could. After he saw how much dust and dirt was collected on the other side of the handkerchief, he knew his idea could work.

03/14/2024

Before you buy a new vacuum, take time to think about the features you want and need. Have lots of floor space to cover? Look for a vacuum with an extra-long power cord. Dealing with high ceilings? Opt for units with telescoping wands and hoses.

03/12/2024

While “Caution: Wet Floor” signs may seem to provide sufficient warning, you want them out of the way as soon as possible. Floor scrubbers with water-vacuuming capabilities speed drying time and reduce the risk of injury from slips.

03/07/2024

You probably know a conventional shop vacuum can clean up wet as well as dry messes. Are there wet-dry shop style vacuum cleaners for indoor home use? If you guessed yes, you're right.

03/05/2024

While ideally, heavy traffic areas should be vacuumed every day, in most cases this is not practical. If you are vacuuming less frequently, it’s recommended that you slowly move the vacuum over the carpet several times in order to get all the dirt and debris.

02/29/2024

When you pressure wash your surfaces, there is a significant time savings compared to regular cleaning methods, since you don’t have to prepare a cleaning solution and meticulously scrub the area down.

02/27/2024

If you’ve done a lot of vacuuming, you know that cords can be pretty annoying. In the past, cordless vacuums haven’t had the same power as corded upright models, but that’s changing with modern vacuum technology. Ask at your vacuum store about the latest cordless models.

02/22/2024

Do you have to remove walls to install a central vacuum system in an existing home? If you guessed yes, guess again. The access holes needed for an installation are usually completely covered by the wall inlets (connectors) the vacuum hose attaches to.

02/20/2024

The first floor cleaning machines, known as “divided-weight” machines, used brushes made of Tampico and Bassine, vegetable fibers used for centuries for floor scrubbing and polishing. To polish wood floors, carnauba wax would be applied, and then polished to a shine.

02/15/2024

Ives McGaffey patented the first portable vacuum cleaner in 1869. Also called the “sweeping machine,” this vacuum cleaner was closely related to the development of central vacuum systems.

02/13/2024

Even when you got a bargain on your company’s floor care equipment, it’s natural to want to keep it working for as long as possible. If you fear some of your carpet cleaners may be at the end of their useful lives, we may be able to help you extend them.

02/08/2024

In today’s consumer society, people are used to throwing away appliances that don’t work and buying new ones. Instead, it’s smarter to take your quality vacuum to a repair shop and get it fixed if possible. This is better for both your pocketbook and the environment.

02/06/2024

Central vacuum cleaners, also called ducted or built-in vacuum cleaners, are vacuum cleaner appliances that can be installed into a building as semi-permanent features.

02/01/2024

Do you know how dirt particles are expelled in a “cyclone” vacuum? They are whipped outward, away from the air stream. The dirt is extracted from the air this way without using any sort of filter. It simply collects at the bottom of a cylinder.

01/30/2024

Did you know that, after the electric iron, the vacuum cleaner was the most popular electric appliance in American households between 1920 and 1960?

01/25/2024

Not only do floor burnishers rotate much faster than traditional buffers, but they are also much heavier. This helps to create a “wet look” and high shine for the floor, and maintain a high level of quality for the floor.

01/23/2024

Wet or wet/dry vacuum cleaners, otherwise known by its generic trademark Shop-Vac, are a specialized form of a cylinder or drum model that can be used to clean up wet or liquid spills.

Address

10938 W Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90064

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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+13104753511

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