6 Things You Shouldn't Do to Your Vacuum Cleaner
We depend on our vacuum cleaners to be there for us through thick and thin. They are supposed to be ready to swoop in and suck up the worst messes right when we need them. But is it possible that we aren't treating our vacuum cleaners the way they deserve? Whether your machine is a bagless or a bagged vacuum cleaner, there are a few things you should never do to your vacuum cleaner.
1. Vacuum Hard Objects- It's tempting when you see that penny or small rock on the ground as you are vacuuming to go ahead and run the vacuum over it rather than stooping over to pick it up. But this can be a big mistake. These hard objects can cause serious damage to the interior of the machine, or become lodged inside in places that will be difficult to remove them.
2. Vacuum Water- Regular vacuum cleaners are not designed to pick up water. If you are tempted to run the vacuum cleaner over a pile of water you run the risk of electrocution and serious damage to the machine. Even if you are not electrocuted or ruin the machine, you'll have a nasty mess on your hands when it comes time to empty the dirt bin or bag. Wet/Dry vacuums are specially designed to be able to pick up water without risking your life or the machine. Wet/Dry vacuums are relatively inexpensive and can be a great addition for those emergency situations where you need to vacuum water or liquid up. But never use a regular vacuum cleaner to do this job.
3. Let the Vacuum Run Overfilled- When the dust bin or bag are at capacity, the vacuum cleaner needs to be emptied. If you don't empty it, the performance of the machine will be drastically worse. And you run the risk of overheating and damaging your vacuum cleaner. If you do notice that the vacuum cleaner doesn't seem to have as much suction, check the bag or bin, first. Most of the time, emptying these can make a huge difference in how well your vacuum is cleaning your home.
4. Vacuum Over the Cord- Vacuum cleaner cords are tough and usually able to withstand some trauma, but running a vacuuming cleaner with a spinning brush over an electrical cord is a bad idea. That same motion that forces the dirt up into your vacuum cleaner can fray or damage the exterior of the cord.
5. Throw It Out for Loss of Suction- Maybe your vacuum cleaner isn't picking up dirt the way it used to. If you just assume that it is old and needs to be replaced, you might be wrong. First try checking the bag or on a bagless vacuum, check the dirt bin. Sometimes a full or nearly full vacuum cleaner will perform very poorly. If emptying those doesn't work, you may have a blockage in your vacuum cleaner.
6. Think the Motor Is Busted- Did your vacuum cleaner suddenly overheat and turn itself off? A lot of people assume that this is the end for their machine. But in there are some ways to get your vacuum back in working order. The vacuum may have overheated because of a full bag/bin. Or hair and string wrapped around the brushroll may have caused overheating. Fix these issues and check for clogs.
2. Vacuum Water- Regular vacuum cleaners are not designed to pick up water. If you are tempted to run the vacuum cleaner over a pile of water you run the risk of electrocution and serious damage to the machine. Even if you are not electrocuted or ruin the machine, you'll have a nasty mess on your hands when it comes time to empty the dirt bin or bag. Wet/Dry vacuums are specially designed to be able to pick up water without risking your life or the machine. Wet/Dry vacuums are relatively inexpensive and can be a great addition for those emergency situations where you need to vacuum water or liquid up. But never use a regular vacuum cleaner to do this job.
3. Let the Vacuum Run Overfilled- When the dust bin or bag are at capacity, the vacuum cleaner needs to be emptied. If you don't empty it, the performance of the machine will be drastically worse. And you run the risk of overheating and damaging your vacuum cleaner. If you do notice that the vacuum cleaner doesn't seem to have as much suction, check the bag or bin, first. Most of the time, emptying these can make a huge difference in how well your vacuum is cleaning your home.
4. Vacuum Over the Cord- Vacuum cleaner cords are tough and usually able to withstand some trauma, but running a vacuuming cleaner with a spinning brush over an electrical cord is a bad idea. That same motion that forces the dirt up into your vacuum cleaner can fray or damage the exterior of the cord.
5. Throw It Out for Loss of Suction- Maybe your vacuum cleaner isn't picking up dirt the way it used to. If you just assume that it is old and needs to be replaced, you might be wrong. First try checking the bag or on a bagless vacuum, check the dirt bin. Sometimes a full or nearly full vacuum cleaner will perform very poorly. If emptying those doesn't work, you may have a blockage in your vacuum cleaner.
6. Think the Motor Is Busted- Did your vacuum cleaner suddenly overheat and turn itself off? A lot of people assume that this is the end for their machine. But in there are some ways to get your vacuum back in working order. The vacuum may have overheated because of a full bag/bin. Or hair and string wrapped around the brushroll may have caused overheating. Fix these issues and check for clogs.
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