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Starting their own business was somewhat of a necessity for Al and Karen Allstadt. In the early 1970's, feeling that their Bloomington teaching jobs were on somewhat tenuous ground, they struck out on their own.
Karen's father, who sold new vacuum cleaners, had a large stock of used machines he'd received as trade-ins. So, with $500 and that load of vacuums needing reconditioning and repair, Al and Karen started a small vacuum repair shop.
 Since a 1973 beginning, their initial 500 sq. ft. repair shop has grown into an over 5,000 sq.ft. retail and service supercenter. It is known as the Upper Midwest's Leading Professional Floor Care Center. It hasn't always been easy, however. Al and Karen credit their success to progressive thinking, hard work and their numerous customer and community supporters. At Al's Vacuum, customers will find their mission of “doing whatever it takes to best serve the customer” isn't just a philosophy — but the reality!  |
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