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Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: American made vacuums

Re: American made vacuums
#1 Nov 14, 2009 8:23 am

CarmineD wrote:

Hello Trebor:

The federal government thru its agencies like the Federal Trade Commission regulates/oversees the requirements for brands using the claim on their products: MADE IN THE USA. To make the claim, the majority of parts and labor have to be made/performed in the USA. With ORECK vacuums, which are comprised of 30 plus individual components and/or parts, the overwhelming majority of the vacuum's parts, including the vacuum motors, are USA made. Else, ORECK could not/would not be allowed to make the claim. Yes, the companies have to provide proof for the claim that is subject to government review/oversight and if found lacking penalties including not using the claim.

Hope this info clarifies for you/others.

Carmine D.

Any outsourced parts should also qualify as being MADE IN THE USA if they comprise a significant portion of the units cost.

Exporting products out of the US can be costly if they fail to qualify as USA origin. In addition to significant fines the exporter may have to forfeit the goods to the government of the country of destination.

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: Just to be clear

Re: Just to be clear
#2 Nov 14, 2009 7:48 am

CarmineD wrote:

Actually, and factually, it was Gepetto. Dopey always got that wrong too!

Carmine D.

Factually it is Geppetto. Creator of a liar. Yep, could have been you.

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: Just to be clear

Re: Just to be clear
#3 Nov 13, 2009 7:31 pm

CarmineD wrote:

Thank you, turtle1. Walt and all his disney characters are favorites of mine too.

Carmine D

Walt was nice to name a character after you. GOOFY

HAVE A WONDERFUL OUTING WITH THE FAMILY.

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: Lightweights

Re: Lightweights
#4 Oct 30, 2009 6:05 pm

Severus wrote:

The symbolism wasn't actually intended, although I was certainly being flippant. What could be better than a device that could use as fuel waste from another process - it would be the ultimate green product? Certainly it would be difficult to create a device that could handle the variability inherent in this natural "fuel". I guess I was thinking about the dishwasher that could use hydrogen peroxide as a detergent, and taking it to the next level. My apologies to anyone offended by my comment.

No need for one to be offended.

Vacuum Cleaners Discussions > Re: Has anyone tried this???

Re: Has anyone tried this???
#5 Oct 29, 2009 9:52 am

Venson wrote:

Hi Hardsell,

The price is a bit daunting but from the mix ratio you gave I'd think that the gallon would last a good while. Do you find that so?

Venson

10:1 is about $2 qt. I can't think of a cleaning product near as good for that price. Daily and light cleaning can be diluted at 20:1.

I bought 2 gallons and got discount. I think about $20. I have given family members part of it and have not broken into the 2nd gallon.

One of my choice uses is on my stainless BBQ grille. The hood accumulates a lot of grease residue on the back side. For the slanted surfaces I spray then lay paper towels over it and spray again. The towels will cling and give the grease time to dissolve. Great for kitchen range and hood vent also. Soak the burner rings and drip pans for thorough cleaning.

I also clean the stained kitchen cabinets with it. So far it has not damaged the stain.

Combined with a Dyson you can have a really clean home.