

- Inventor James Dyson's latest hoovering invention is demonstrated on March 14, 2005 in London. The vaccum cleaner replaces the traditional four wheels with one ball to guide it across the floor giving it increased maneouverability.Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images

- Early vacuum cleaners on display in department storeLOC

- Boy using vacuum cleaner in living roomGetty Images/Boy using vacuum cleaner in living room