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Vacuum cleaners and systems keep your living and work spaces clean, but do you know how they work? Find out more about vacuum cleaners and systems.
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Harris, Tom. "How Vacuum Cleaners Work." 26 July 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://home.howstuffworks.com/vacuum-cleaner.htm> 09 May 2008.
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