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Vacuum Maintenance: Keeping Your Vacuum Efficient

June 5, 2025
Housekeeping Team
4 min read
Vacuum Maintenance: Keeping Your Vacuum Efficient

Your vacuum cleaner is one of the most important cleaning tools in your home. When it's working well, it removes dirt, dust, and allergens, improving your home's air quality. But a poorly maintained vacuum loses suction, pushes dirt around, and can even release dust back into the air. A few minutes of simple maintenance can keep your vacuum running at peak performance.

🗑️ Tip 1: Empty the Bag or Canister Frequently

This is the single most important maintenance task.

A vacuum's suction power drops significantly as the bag or canister fills up. For best performance, empty the canister after every use, and replace the bag when it is no more than two-thirds full. Don't wait until it's completely stuffed.

🧼 Tip 2: Clean or Replace the Filters

Your vacuum has filters that trap fine dust and prevent it from being exhausted back into the room. Clogged filters are a primary cause of lost suction and overheating.

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Foam/Sponge Filters: Many vacuums have washable foam filters. Rinse them with water, let them air dry completely (for at least 24 hours), and then reinstall.
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HEPA/Cartridge Filters: These filters often cannot be washed. Tap them gently against a trash can to remove dust, or replace them according to the manufacturer's recommendations (usually every 6-12 months).

✂️ Tip 3: Clear the Beater Bar / Brush Roll

Hair, string, and carpet fibers inevitably get wrapped around the vacuum's brush roll, preventing it from spinning freely and effectively agitating the carpet.

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Unplug the vacuum.
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Turn it over and use a pair of scissors or a seam ripper to carefully cut away all the tangled hair and threads.
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Make sure the brush can spin freely by hand.

ホース Tip 4: Check for Clogs

If you have good filters and an empty canister but still have low suction, you probably have a clog. Check the hose and any other airways for blockages and clear them with a broom handle or a straightened coat hanger.

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