Brown noise
A deep, even rush, like a far-off waterfall.
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Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner running steadily in the next room.
Good for
Vacuum Cleaner
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What it sounds like
A vacuum cleaner running steadily, with a door between you and it. The sound is a wide, even roar, bright at the top and thick in the middle. It is louder and more intense than a fan, but it does not stop or move around. The result is one flat, full wall of sound, with a clean, dry, mechanical character.
When it helps
Many adults use it for naps and for masking, since a vacuum is a sound most people already know well. The broad roar covers speech and street noise with ease. It is a strong sound, so low volume is usually enough. Many people keep it for short rests instead of the whole night.
What to pair it with
To take the harshness off the top, blend in brown noise. Pink noise sits between the two and makes a softer wall. A box fan alongside gives a rounder, airier version of the same idea. Tuck the extra layer under the vacuum and the combination stays smooth.
Goes well with
Press play on one to layer it under Vacuum Cleaner.
Pink noise
A soft, balanced hush, gentler than white noise.
Box Fan
A box fan blowing steadily across the room.
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