Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly having an intake opening. A handle assembly is pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. The vacuum cleaner also includes a suction generator and a dirt collection vessel. In addition, the vacuum cleaner includes a flexible, electrified hose such as a stretch hose.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a suction inlet, a dirt collection vessel receiver and a filter receiving recess opening to the receiver. Both a suction generator and dirt collection vessel are carried on the housing. A filter is received in the recess. A door closes the recess and captures the filter therein. The door includes multiple openings allowing air to flow from the receiver, through the door and filter to the suction generator.

Abstract: A hand cleaning tool for a floor cleaning apparatus includes a wand and a light source that is carried on the wand and oriented thereto for directing light onto a surface being cleaned. A floor cleaning apparatus incorporating the hand cleaning tool is also described.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a filter bag cavity. A suction generator and a bag mount are both carried on the housing. Additionally, the vacuum cleaner includes a bag caddy that is displaceable between an operating position connected to the bag mount and a bag disposal position disconnected from the bag mount.

Abstract: A cleaning tool assembly includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes an intake opening and a connection port. The second housing includes a brush. The second housing is releaseably connected to the first housing. Accordingly, the cleaning tool may be utilized with or without a brush feature.