November 19, 2021 by Mulberry Maids
While it may seem frustrating and redundant to clean your cleaning supplies, it really makes a world of a difference for items like your vacuum cleaner. A clean and well running vacuum cleaner will make cleaning your Loveland home more efficient, especially if you have lots of carpet throughout your house.
If the idea of vacuuming all your carpet, then cleaning your vacuum gives you the chills, consider booking professional house cleaning services in Loveland Colorado to take those chores off of your plate. That being said, cleaning and maintaining your vacuum cleaner is not a difficult task, and can be done in just a few minutes.
Read on to learn more about cleaning your vacuum cleaner to add years of life to it and to make vacuuming your home that much more effective.
What steps should I take to clean my vacuum cleaner?
While each type of vacuum cleaner is a bit different, there are some fundamental things to clean regardless of the type of vacuum you have. The filters should be regularly cleaned to ensure that the vacuum has ample suction and doesn’t overwork the motor. Additionally, the roller brush on the bottom of the vacuum should be carefully cleaned.
Steps to follow for all types of vacuum cleaners:
- Clean the vacuum outside of your home as there can be lots of dust and debris that is released. Consider wearing disposable gloves and a mask to protect from particles that get put into the air.
- Clean the vacuum filters, or replace them periodically if they are not washable. This may be as simple as running the filters underwater, wringing them out, and letting them dry. If you are unsure on this step, consult your vacuum’s owners manual.
- Take a look at the wheels and brush rollers. These areas can build up dirt and grime, which can scratch up hard floors when rolling over them. Additionally, the rollers will catch lots of hair and other debris. It may be necessary to use scissors to cut away built up hair to be able to fully remove it. You can also use a hose attachment to help vacuum up debris that is in the rollers.
- Empty the canister or bag to get all of the debris out. Depending on the size of your canister, this may actually need to be done a couple times while vacuuming in your home, especially if you have pets and don’t vacuum very often.
- Take a look at the hose and hose attachments. These will need to be cleaned as well as possible. The attachments may simply be cleaned by running them under water and scrubbing as needed, or even soaking in a hot water solution. The solution can be made with dish soap, or if you need to do a heavy duty sanitation, a bleach solution. The hose should be inspected for any clogs or debris buildup, which will affect the suction and performance of the vacuum. These can sometimes be difficult to remove, depending where the blockage is. If that is the case, it can be better to buy a new hose to replace the old one with. The more often you tend to the hose or any potential clogs, the easier it will be to solve them.
- Use an all purpose spray to wipe down the exterior of the vacuum cleaner. While this won’t necessarily help with the overall function of the vacuum, it will keep it looking fresher and cleaner, which will make it more pleasant to use! You may also be able to wipe out and clean the interior of the canister depending on the size and shape of it.
How often should I clean my vacuum?
It is best to get in a good habit of cleaning your vacuum very regularly. This of course depends on the amount of use that the vacuum cleaner is getting, as well as the type of cleaning it is doing. If you have lots of pets and carpet in the home, you should try to clean out the bottom rollers every time you use it. With busy lives, this may sometimes be too ambitious, but it is best to not wait too long on that.
The filters do not need to be cleaned as often, and can go up to a few months before needing to be cleaned. This depends on how heavily the vacuum is used, and how heavy duty the cleaning is. If you start to notice a decrease in performance or suction, checking the state of the filters is a good idea. The filter may simply just need to be cleaned, or it could need to be fully replaced. Checking the hose when suction is decreasing is another good idea. Catching suction issues early will not only improve the performance of the vacuum, but make sure that the motor is not overworking, to extend the lifespan of the vacuum.
What are some tips for more efficient cleaning vacuuming?
Now that you have a clean and smooth running vacuum cleaner, you can concentrate on vacuuming more efficiently in your home. Some quick tips to help cut down the time that you spend vacuuming in each room include:
- Picking up clutter throughout your home to make maneuvering the vacuum cleaner easier in each room.
- Make sure to vacuum after dusting or other cleaning. This will make sure that dust and other debris has already fallen on the floor, and you will not need to go over floor areas multiple times.
- Create a plan of attack for vacuuming so you are not going back and forth throughout the home, which wastes a lot of time and energy.
- Use the features that your vacuum cleaner has to do the job more effectively. For example, if you have a lift away wand feature, it works really well for vacuuming up corners and edges. When you vacuum these areas using the normal base, it is very difficult to get the areas cleaned effectively.
Like everything cleaning related, the more consistent you are in doing it, the easier and more efficient it will be. Vacuuming is no different, especially if your home has lots of carpet and pets. If you feel that your current vacuum cleaner is not up to the task of cleaning your home well, check out our vacuum cleaner guide to help select a new one that is more suitable for your home.
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