Dirt Devil grew from a Cleveland garage into a North American household-cleaning brand making vacuums and floor-care equipment. Its history reaches back to the P.A. Geier Company, founded in 1905, while the Dirt Devil name took off with Royal Appliance Manufacturing’s 1984 Hand Vac. Today, the brand is part of TTI Floor Care North America and is known for practical home-cleaning tools, including its distinctive cordless DogWalker pet-waste vacuum.
BLACK+DECKERBLACK+DECKER traces its roots to a modest Baltimore machine shop and has been helping people tackle work at home for more than a century. The brand now creates practical products for household projects and everyday upkeep, including its well-known dustbuster vacuums.TOWSON, MD
The Kirby CompanySince 1914, The Kirby Company has handcrafted home-cleaning systems in the United States, including its Avalir Platinum vacuum, at its Cleveland-based operation. Built from die-cast aluminum, Kirby systems are designed for deep cleaning across the home and can be returned to like-new condition through the company’s Factory Rebuild Program.CLEVELAND, OH
GoGo StikFounded in August 2015 after inventor Alec Beaton set out to solve the everyday nuisance of dog-waste pickup, GoGo Stik makes no-touch pet cleanup tools and Dootie Bags that keep hands and scoopers clean. The company’s bag-mounted GoGo Stik scooper was developed with input from Beaton’s own canine companions and is assembled and warehoused in Cortland, New York. Pooch Approved Products, USA also makes pet-care wipes and plant-based waste bags for quick cleanup at home or on walks.CORTLAND, NY
FilterQueenKnown for nearly a century of handcrafted cleaning equipment, FilterQueen is a Cleveland-area manufacturer serving homes with durable indoor-cleaning products. Its Ohio facility assembles the Defender air purifier, an FDA-cleared Class II medical device, while the company continues to support its long-running Majestic vacuum line with U.S.-made replacement filters.BROOKLYN, OH