Hoover’s Invention Journey: Did They Start with Vacuums or Carpet Cleaners?
In 1907, inventor James Murray Spangler created an electrical sweeper for carpets. He teamed up with William H. Hoover, a harness maker, to manufacture this device. Together, they founded the Electric Suction Sweeper Company, which produced some of the first vacuum cleaners, focusing on carpet cleaning. Hoover’s success continued with the launch of a variety … Read more