How to use a vacuum cleaner properly?

The question is, are you using your handheld vacuum cleaner correctly? Here are some important vacuuming rules to keep in mind to ensure you get the most out of your cleaning.

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Use the right type of vacuum cleaner

Are you using the right vacuum for your floor type? For example, a handheld vacuum with a beater bar is great for cleaning carpets, but a non-removable beater bar can damage hard floors.

Before buying a vacuum cleaner, you should carefully consider the accessories of the machine, the type of floor you have and the decor of your house. This will help you choose the right product. For example, if your house has many floors and does not have many electrical outlets, you should not buy a corded type but choose a cordless type...

Remember, every vacuum cleaner, no matter what type, comes with its own operating instructions. Take the time to read the operating instructions to see if they are suitable and convenient for your needs.

Get familiar with the structure and accessories of the vacuum cleaner

Handheld vacuum cleaners basically have an air intake tube, a dust container, a filter to hold dirt and discharge air, a motor that creates suction, an exhaust hole... When buying a machine, you should open the product to see its structure and know clearly how the machine works.

In addition, you need to learn about the accessories of the vacuum cleaner and master their use in different spaces. For example, you should replace the flat nozzle when vacuuming in crevices, along the edges of walls, floors, between carpets and baseboards... This device is also useful when cleaning sofa cushions, narrow door sills. The brush nozzle usually has a soft bristle brush, helping to sweep dust on upholstery, curtains, curtains... When cleaning stairs, upholstery, carpets, you should replace the beater nozzle.

Always clean the filter and dust container.

Vacuum cleaners must always be kept clean to be in optimal operating condition. The machine cannot work well when it is full of dust and dirt. Therefore, always empty the dust box and clean the filter before operating the machine. You must also check if the beater is clogged and the roller brush rotates freely. Absolutely do not let wires, fur, hair... wrap around the brush part of the suction head. Use your hand to cover the suction tube to feel the suction force to see how strong it is. In case of weak suction, you should check if the tube is clogged.

Clean the room before shooting

To save time, before operating the vacuum cleaner, you should clean the room first. Clean up the space to reduce clutter, furniture needs to be neatly arranged. Pick up hard, large objects to avoid the possibility of them getting stuck, causing damage to the vacuum cleaner. Clean up areas with puddles of water, because they can stick to dust, clogging the filter.

Vacuuming steps

For carpeted floors, if you cannot lift the carpet, use a flat nozzle to vacuum the gaps between the wall and the carpet. After the four sides of the room are clean, switch to a beater or roller brush to vacuum the carpet surface. Adjust the height of the nozzle to suit the carpet, do not press too hard on the carpet, they can cause the carpet to fall out. Do not do the opposite, the dust may not be sucked up. Hold the vacuum cleaner and pull long, smooth lines on the carpet surface. Most vacuum cleaners need at least two passes over a carpet to effectively remove dust. You should vacuum from left to right, top to bottom. Under sofas, cabinets, etc., switch to a round nozzle for ease of operation.

If you can turn the carpet over, first vacuum it, then roll it up and vacuum the floor, before returning the carpet to its place.

Note, for hard floors (wooden floors, laminate floors, ceramic tiles...) the suction head should be the type with fabric-covered rollers.

Hard surfaces don’t collect dirt like carpets, so you only need to vacuum the surface once. The correct way to vacuum is to start along one edge of the room, vacuuming slowly in a grid pattern to ensure the entire room is cleaned.

According to VnExpress