Vacuuming is one of the most common household chores; most of us perform it daily to a weekly basis. Yey, many of us make mistakes while vacuuming that can lower the vacuum cleaner’s performance and reduce its effectiveness. These errors may be small, but collectively and in the long run, they can cause a headache and hinder performance a lot.
In this blog, we’ll go over the common errors that we make while vacuuming and also brief you on the solutions you can use to overcome those errors. Following these processes can extend the life span of your vacuum as well as make it perform at its best.
Ignoring Vacuum Cleaner Maintenance
Not just for vacuum cleaners, but when it comes to any machines, maintenance is key and a must, and for a vacuum cleaner, it’s no exception. Maintaining a vacuum cleaner comes with regular bag replacement or emptying the vacuum dustbin, cleaning and replacing the filters, making sure the attachments and fixed properly, and checking and removing the clogs within the attachments.
Following these simple steps in maintaining your vacuum cleaner in itself can save you a load of time and money. This will allow you to get the best out of your vacuum cleaner and use it for a long period as well.
Selecting the Wrong Vacuum for Your Flooring
This is one of the important steps that comes when it comes to vacuuming. Different floor types have different cleaning methods and requirements, and if you use the wrong vacuum cleaner, you won’t be getting the most out of it, you will be getting a below-average performance.
When it comes to plush carpets, make sure to use a vacuum cleaner that can handle dense fibres, has adjustable height and also comes with brush rolls, thus it can uplift the dust and dirt from the fibres and clean it up.
For more hard flooring, use a vacuum with a soft brush and bristles so it doesn’t scratch up the floor and gives you the optimal performance as well.
Overlooking Vacuum Attachments
Attachments can turn a simple vacuum into a versatile cleaning tool. As we discussed above, using different attachments can make or break your vacuuming experience. Knowing when to use which attachment is important. Using attachments with small openings can help you get into the small openings and the corners where an attachment with brushes quill agitate and lift the dirt and dust particles from a plushy carpet.
Simple changes like these can improve your vacuuming to a whole new level.
Neglecting High-Traffic Areas
High-traffic areas are the hotspots for dirt and dust. These places need special attention and emphasis when it comes to vacuuming. Consistently clean them and make sure you do not have any large debris that could get vacuumed and clog the hosing.
Make use of the different attachments such as the narrow-headed ones, the brushes, the soft brushed for hard flooring etc.
Rushing Through the Process
Vacuuming takes time and needs a more patient approach. If this process is done by you rushing, you’ll find no benefits to it and might as well not vacuum. Think of vacuuming as therapy, take your time, make sure to hit the right spots and let the vacuum cleaner do its wonders.
Not Adjusting Height Settings
This is overlooked and most people do not understand how it works. Adjusting the height can affect the suction power and efficiency. For more soft floating like rugs and carpets, using a lower height adjustment is optimal as the suction power would be high and we can get the most out of it.
For hard flooring, using a higher height adjustment would be ideal, as there is not much dust accumulated there and a minute suction power is enough to make it clean again.
Ignoring Vacuum Smells
If you seem to observe any unpleasant smell or odour, make sure to check the vacuum bag or the dust bin and empty it right away. If you allow it to sit in there for too long, the smell will only get worse and in the long run, it may eat up the insides of the vacuum as much more microbes start to grow within.
A clean-smelling vacuum is important as it can radiate throughout the house and give us the feeling of a fresh and clean house and a fresh and clean vacuum cleaner.
Conclusion
To sum up, we have covered most of the common mistakes and the solutions you can follow to optimise your vacuum cleaner. These habits will make sure your flooring is left with a fresh look as well as smells fresh too. Make sure to apply these tips and tricks to extend your vacuum’s life span and save your house and cash in the long run.
