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Dirt Devil® vacuum cleaners have a pretty wicked name, but from a green perspective, the newest Dirt Devils could be called "dirt angels".

A few months ago, TTI Floor Care North America announced that its newest Dirt Devil vacuums would be the first ENERGY STAR® approved cordless vacuums.

What makes these vacuums deliver a green cleaning experience? Basically Dirt Devil has dramatically improved the battery technology on these machines, letting them charge twice as fast as traditional cordless products and hold a charge longer. As a result of this new AccuCharge battery, TTI Floor Care says the new Dirt Devils use 70 percent less energy than a typical cordless vac.

How does the new charging technology work? Here's the 411 from Doug Sandler, TTI Floor Care's director of product development:

"The AccuCharge battery features a charging adapter that more efficiently coverts AC power to the DC batteries. Its special circuitry constantly monitors the battery charge until the maximum voltage is reached so no power is wasted. When the battery is fully charged, the power is reduced to a trickle mode to maintain the vacuum's charge and readiness."

Thanks for that explanation, Doug.

Personally though, I wonder if the vacuum could actually be unplugged between charges? Appliances can often draw energy even when they're not being used. See this study at UC Berkeley that found energy 'leaking' to unused appliances can account for up to 26% of a home's energy usage. For example, I rarely plug in my cell phone, since it can hold a charge for something like 15 days.

In any case, it's still exciting to hear about a Dirt Devil that uses less energy, charges faster and holds its charge longer? Now that's a handsome devil.

Where to buy:
Purchase online direct through the Dirt Devil Direct Store or from e-tailers like Amazon.com.
Find the new AccuCharge Dirt Devils at nationwide retailers including Home Depot and Best Buy.