Easy ways to clean your vacuum cleaner

PART 1: A DUSTY ENCOUNTER

While we often regard vacuum cleaners as the saviors of our living rooms and bedrooms, we forget that they, too, require some TLC. In fact, your vacuum cleaner needs regular cleaning to maintain its performance and lifespan. Below, we offer a simple, step-by-step approach on how to clean your vacuum cleaner easily and efficiently.

Begin with the Dust Container or Bag

The Art of Filter Care

As the repository of all the dust captured, cleaning the dust container or replacing the bag must be your starting point. Ensure that you are doing this outside or in a well-ventilated area as it involves a lot of dust release.

• Bagless: Simply remove the dirt container, empty its contents into a trash receptacle, and rinse it out with warm water.
• Bagged: Carefully remove the full bag to avoid spilling and replace it with a fresh one.

PART 2: MAKING THE BRUSH ROLL RUN

Depending on your vacuum cleaner's model, it may have various filters — foam, disk, or cartridge. Most of these are washable, but you must always check the manufacturer's instructions for any special treatments or strictly no-wash filters. The Internet of Clean provides a comprehensive guide on vacuum filter care.

Roll with It: The Brush Roll

Brush rolls or beater bars are often forgotten in the cleaning process. However, these parts require cleaning to guarantee optimal vacuuming.

Unjamming the Motorized parts

Remove the base plate to expose the brush roll. Proceed to clean the caught hairs or threads using a pair of scissors or a seam ripper. Ensure you do not cut any bristles while doing so.

PART 3: A SPOTLESS EXTERIOR

If your vacuum cleaner has a motorized brush, remove any visible debris entangled around the motor area to prevent jamming.

Cleaning the Outer Parts

Often we focus on what’s inside, forgetting the exterior. The vacuum cleaner's exterior surfaces are just as important because cleanliness shouldn't just be deep inside, right?

Ensuring a Clean Connection

Wipe down exterior parts, including the hose, using a damp cloth and mild detergent, then let these parts air dry.

PART 4: A LONG-LASTING LOVE AFFAIR: MAINTENANCE

Don't forget to clean the cord and the plug. Ensure the vacuum cleaner is unplugged before you clean it with a cloth soaked in a mildly soapy solution.

Regular Schedule

Keep your vacuum cleaner performing at its best by conducting regular maintenance.

Don't Forget to Check

Set a schedule, depending on your usage. If you use the vacuum cleaner daily, then cleaning it once a month is advisable. For households that vacuum once a week, doing a thorough cleaning every three months should suffice.

Keep an eye out for any signs of damage, particularly in the cords, plugs, and the motor – an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Remember: Clean machines mean clean homes!

Keep up this practice and your vacuum cleaner will continue to perform at its best, making your cleaning routine more efficient and pleasant. Happy cleaning!