I know what you mean about the theory thing Jeff, But, I would sound a word of caution when using a Vacuum Cleaner to get things Ship Shape.

The last time I vacuumed my fly tying station surrounds. The vacuum cleaner threw a Hissy Fit because it could not suck up the hooks stuck in the carpet. It lives by the dictum "Failure is not an option". It did not know my toes are really good at picking up any dropped hooks. Being pinned to the carpet by a hook that won't let go can be rather uncomfortable and rather embarrassing when "she who must be obeyed" cuts me free. One day I will learn. Jax