How to Vacuum More Efficiently
Vacuuming your floors shouldn’t be rushed. Moving your machine slowly gives the vacuum a chance to pick up all the dirt on your floors and going over the same spot several times allows the machine to pick it all up.
Vacuuming should be your last.cleaning job. Decobweb, dust, polish, and wipe down surfaces first. Before you start, pick up all the clutter off the floor..
On a carpet, start by the door and work your way across the room, going back and forth with long sweeping movements and overlapping each time to be sure to pick up all the dirt and bits. Use your tools to do the edges and corners.
Wood floors scratch easily. When vacuuming a wood floor, check the vacuum’s wheels before you start and wipe off any grit that could mark the floor. Remember to switch off the beater bar or choose the hard-floor attachment if your machine has one. Always vacuum in the direction of the planks.
If your vacuum suddenly sounds different, stop immediately. Unplug it, then check for blockages. Typically an odd noise is caused by something caught in the brush bar. Continuing to use the vacuum whilst it is blocked in any way will burn out your motor or other moving parts.
When you’re in a hurry, just do a quick zoom around of those most used areas.