Historical Perspectives

by Andy Weter, Midwest Cleaning Supply

Do it with the Lewyt!

Here’s an ad from the ‘50s featuring the Lewyt Big Wheel, one of the most unique canister vacuums ever made. A later incarnation, the Lewyt Electronic, was one of the first canisters to have a power nozzle.

Coming next month, a look at a vacuum company whose classic design has not changed in over 40 years. Can you guess who it is?

Hint: They were the first company to introduce the disposable bag. Read next month’s Historical Perspectives for more!

Comments? E-mail me at elitevacuum@aol.com . Thanks for reading my article!

Reprinted from Floor Care Professional, February 2007