Vacuuming your home, especially in rooms with rugs and carpeted flooring, is a key part of maintaining the general cleanliness of your living space and keeping allergens like dust and pet hairs at bay. Here are some tips on techniques and more to help you vacuum like a professional so you can enjoy a hygienic, spotless, and dust-free home.
14 Vacuuming Tips For Great Results
1. Choose the Right Model For You
Select a vacuum cleaner model that suits your needs, whether it's a traditional upright, a canister, a stick vacuum, a wet and dry vacuum, or a robotic vacuum.
Consider factors like the type of flooring in your home (carpet, hardwood, tile) which will influence the suitability of different types of vacuums. As well as this, factor in your living space size, any specific features you require (e.g., pet hair removal), and your budget. Do some research on brands and reviews from buyers beforehand and if you buy from a store, speak with staff with knowledge of the product to ensure you have a high-quality vacuum (with a good warranty.)
2. Pay Extra Attention to High-Traffic Spots
Certain areas of your home will get a lot more foot traffic than others, such as hallways and living rooms. This leads to more dirt and grime buildup in these places. How often you should clean these areas depends on your household's activity level, whether you tend to wear shoes inside, and whether you have pets.
You might need to vacuum these spaces as frequently as every other day for a bustling home or as little as once or twice a week for a quieter one.
3. Keep a Regular Vacuuming Schedule
While vacuuming can feel like a drag, it's important to keep doing it regularly - this will also make it take less time as it will prevent dirt and dust buildup. Vacuum high-traffic areas and frequently used rooms at least once a week. Less frequently used areas can be vacuumed every 2-3 weeks.
To make it easier, create a schedule in which different members of your household take turns doing the vacuuming, so it isn't your responsibility each time.
4. Prepare the Area Before You Start
Clear the floor of any objects, toys, or small items that could obstruct the vacuum's path and potentially damage it. If you have a robotic vacuum, make sure its paths are clear.
As well as this, move lightweight furniture if possible to ensure thorough cleaning and avoid dust and dirt buildup under furniture such as sofas.
5. Adjust Your Vacuum's Height Setting
If your vacuum cleaner has adjustable height settings, choose the appropriate setting for the type of flooring you're cleaning. It should be lower for carpets and higher for hard floors.
6. Go Slow and Steady
Vacuum slowly to allow the machine to pick up dirt and debris effectively. Rushing may leave some dust particles behind.
7. Overlap the Vacuum Strokes
As you run the vacuum along the floor, overlap your strokes slightly to ensure complete coverage and thorough cleaning. This is especially important for carpets.
8. Vacuum in Different Directions
For carpets, vacuum in different directions (north-south, east-west) to ensure thorough cleaning and to lift the carpet fibers.
9. Use the Attachments
Vacuum cleaners typically come with different attachments to use for different surfaces and cleaning tasks, so make use of them. Crevice tools, upholstery brushes, and pet hair attachments can be very useful.
10. Empty the Canister or Replace Bags
Regularly empty the vacuum's canister (dustbin) or replace bags to maintain optimal suction power. A full dustbin can reduce the vacuum's efficiency and even make dirt fall back out of the suction pipe.
11. Clean or Replace Filters
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning or replacing filters, which you will find in the pamphlet for your vacuum cleaner. Clogged filters can hinder performance, so clean or replace them regularly.
12. Maintain Your Cleaner's Brush Rolls
Check and clean the brush roll often, especially if it becomes tangled with hair or threads. Clean or replace as needed.
13. Regular Maintenance is Key
Perform routine maintenance on your vacuum, such as checking for loose belts, clearing any blockages, and inspecting hoses and attachments for damage.
14. Store Your Vacuum Cleaner Properly
Store your vacuum in a dry, cool area to prevent damage and ensure it's ready for use when needed.
By following these vacuuming tips, you can maintain a cleaner and healthier living space with ease while prolonging the life of your vacuum cleaner. Extra tip: Call in a professional cleaning service! Vogue Hygiene's team of experienced experts is manned with high-grade vacuuming and cleaning equipment and products and will provide a thorough vacuuming service as well as a total home clean or deep clean.
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