Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine, which includes a water level detection sensor and a hose. The hose is formed into a flexible cylindrical shape, and has a fixed portion which is fixed to a suspension rod supporting portion and is between a basal end portion connected to the water level detection sensor and a top end portion connected to a washing drum. The washing machine can keep the water level detection sensor in steady operation while adopting a simple structure in which the number of components is limited, and thus the operation is steadier.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising: a main body having a dust collecting chamber and a motor chamber; a cover for the dust collecting chamber; and an inlet pipe formed on the dust collecting chamber. A lever is provided within the dust collecting chamber, the lever being swingable between a position where one end of the lever is positioned between an opening edge of the dust collecting chamber and the cover to prevent the cover from closing and a position where the lever enables the cover to close. It is not possible to attach the cover to the cleaner in the state where the dust collecting bag is detached so that it is possible to securely prevent misuse of the cleaner in the state where the dust collecting bag is not attached.