How to Maintain and Prolong the life of your Vacuum Cleaner or Sweeper
Maintenance and care of your Vacuum or Swivel Sweeper
If you spend more time on maintenance then you will not only prolong the the life of your vacuum cleaner or sweeper but save yourself money in the process. Good maintenance will improve the performance and reduce those extra costs and repairs; plus it will save you the added frustration and stress on a vacuum performing poorly.
Be honest; how many times have you taken your frustration out on your vacuum when it has no suction and refuses to pick up the smallest of things because the tubes are blocked or the brushes refuse to revolve and pick up the dirt. Yes we have to admit our temperature rises when the vacuum refuses to work because it overheats too.
Vacuums often overheat because we forget to spend a few minutes cleaning the filters. It works like when our nose blocks up we cannot breathe, The same thing happens to our vacuums.
Men must have designed most of the vacuum cleaners these days because the handles are often too short, therefore we suffer from back pain when we bend over to get more pressure trying to clean our homes.
Have you ever wondered why some people are forever buying a new vacuum when you keep yours for years. I bought two Hoover Hurricane Plus Vacuums four years ago. I gave one to my daughter and I think that lasted a couple of months and while we were travelling around Australia for twelve months my future daughter-in-law used mine.
She also had problems with it overheating and poor suction. Yes, the problem with any vacuum cleaner is we expect them to keep working non stop without any maintenance. This vacuum cleaner is still going because we give it that maintenance. Vacuums need a little TLC like everything else. Even humans love a little TLC from time to time.
Warning:
Always make sure that you turn off and unplug your vacuum cleaner before attempting to do any maintenance on it. It could short out and injure you. Hold the plug to remove from power socket, pulling on the lead can cause the power lead to fray and pull the wiring loose and even risk exposing live wiring.
Beware of a vacuum cleaner that gives you a boot when turning it on or off. Have an electrician check it out.
Maintenance for the bag vacuums
Buy your vacuum bags in bulk so you are not tempted to overfill the bags.
Avoid picking up sharp items where possible as these will tear the bag and release dust through the vacuum.
Maintenance for all vacuums
Empty the bag-less cylinders before they are full, the cylinder normally pops up at the press of a button.
Make sure there is nothing blocking the pipe tubes, a piece of paper or cardboard can block them. If blocked push a hose through to remove blockage. These can also be washed out, although make sure completely dry before assembling.
Remove the vacuum head: clean out all the hair, cottons and fluff from around the rollers. Check that nothing is blocking the rollers preventing them from rolling freely.
Clean all the filters: Most of the bag-less vacuums will have different filters. These could be made from plastic, paper or foam depending on each brand or model.
Foam or Plastic Filters: These can be carefully rinsed out under a tap. Make sure it is thoroughly dry before assembling.
Paper filters: Never wet paper filters as this will damage them. Some filters are like fins that let the air through while others are flat. Tap or shake the dust and dirt from them. These should be replaced when too blocked or damaged like the one in the picture.
Vacuum Barrels or Cylinders: These can also be washed out and dried thoroughly.
Dog and cat fur
If you have a pet then their fur will fill the vacuum bags or barrel cylinders quicker, therefore empty them more than normal. Fur will block up filters more than the dust.
Carpet or Swivel Sweepers
These also need maintenance. Like the vacuum head the head on the sweepers need to be kept clean and free from cottons and hair.
Consult the manufacturers Manual
If in doubt consult the manufacturers manual on the correct procedure for cleaning and maintaining your vacuum in top condition to keep it performing for many years to come. A little bit of care now will not only keep your vacuum performance at its best it will keep you free of stress at the same time.
Professional cleaning
You could take your vacuum to one of the suppliers like Godfrey's to have your vacuum professionally cleaned. They can also check it out for electrical faults.
Buy the best vacuum or sweeper to suit your needs. Buying the highest price vacuum does not always mean the best performance. A lot will depend on the size of your home and the amount of work your vacuum will need to do.
Conclusion
Shop around before spending your hard earned dollars on something you will be disappointed in. Ask your friends, what type of vacuums they use, whether it is a bag-less or bag vacuum.
Whichever type of vacuum you choose, make sure that you follow the above tips on how to maintain and prolong the life of your Vacuum Cleaner or Swivel Sweeper.
You may even want to try the Robotic Vacuum or other products
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Great ideas here! I have two dogs and the fur really does do some damage to the vacuum, but you are right changing the bag more often really helps. I buy my vacuum cleaner bags in bulk now.
Thanks Jack Luca, yes doing the maintenance on the vaccum is a pain but it makes it last so much longer. Nothing works if clogged up it just overheats.
Good information. Maintenance is important.
Thanks anointedtoday. Thanks for stopping by and yes maintenance is important is you want it to last and work longer
Make sure if your teenage daughter has waist-long hair that she vacuums her carpet once a week. If you don't, it might cost you over forty dollars to get a new roller after she vacuums her carpet after weeks and weeks and weeks of neglect.
Thanks MMM, I would never have even thought of that. I know you can cut yourself on hair and hair is the hardest thing to break down thats why we have so many blocked drains and find it hard to remove. Thanks for that warning.
I'd like to get a pick like that, did it come with your vacuum? We always have to use scissors when the hair and fibers get too tightly wound.
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