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A vacuum cleaner is a household appliance used for cleaning floors, carpets, and upholstery by suction. Also known as a vacuum sweeper, it was first used in 1903.1

James Dyson, a British inventor, designer, and entrepreneur, is known for innovating household appliances, including vacuum cleaners. He developed a bagless vacuum cleaner by adapting cyclone particle collector technology, which separates dust from air using centrifugal force. After facing disinterest from traditional manufacturers, Dyson's bagless design, the G-Force, became a commercial success in Japan. His company later introduced the Dual Cyclone model, which became the top-selling vacuum cleaner in Britain despite its higher price. Dyson's innovations have won numerous design awards and are exhibited in museums worldwide.2

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