THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST BAGLESS VACUUM.

New York, NY, October 1st, 2008 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Bagless Vacuum chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its cleaning effectiveness, suction, features, and ease of use.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1983 to research, test, and rate products objectively and without commercial bias. After extensive side-by-side comparison testing of leading products within a specific category, the Institute awards the coveted "Best" title to the model that outperforms all other candidates.

The Best Bagless Vacuum quickly suctioned cereal, lint, flour, and pet hair and did not leave behind remnants, while lesser models merely pushed the detritus around and required multiple passes to remove flour and lint. Unlike typical vacuums that release some dirt back onto the floor, the Best Bagless Vacuum's patented WindTunnel technology creates two powerful air streams that trap debris and channel it away from the floor for superior cleanliness.

"The Best Bagless Vacuum's brushes spread carpet fibers, enabling the unit to remove deeply imbedded pet hair and dirt," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager. "This superior technology resulted in the highest score for cleaning effectiveness."

Scoring highest for features, the vacuum has a 15" wide cleaning path, a HEPA filter that captures 100% of dust mites, ragweed, and grass pollen, and an easy-to-empty, bottom-release dirt cup that eliminates the need to replace paper bags.

The Best Bagless Vacuum comes with attachments for cleaning upholstery and crevices, a 14" extension, and a powered, rotating hand brush. It is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $199.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.