[2] In 1882 Richard Walton Kenyon visited the U.S. to source wooden blocks for mangles, and came across a carpet sweeper factory in Chicago.
Recognizing the potential for the product in the UK market,[2] Kenyon designed a carpet sweeper for Ewbank.
It went on sale in 1889, [2] and became the leading product of its kind in the UK, where carpet sweeping became commonly known as "ewbanking".
[3] Several models of sweepers were produced, such as the 'Standard' and 'Parlour Queen', as well as miniature versions designed specifically for children.
[2] Following World War II Ewbank established itself as a major manufacturer of floor-care products, with a presence both in the UK and internationally.