5 Items You Shouldn’t Vacuum Up

There are just some things that you shouldn’t allow your vacuum to suck up. When we use our appliance to pick up any old item, it is likely to soon break, become ineffective and/or spew dirt and dust particles into our air. Check out what you should avoid vacuuming up:

1.Big Shards Of Glass

If you weren’t already aware, large pieces of broken glass can be very hazardous to your vacuum cleaner. For starters, it can cut the bag, get stuck in the hose and/or scuff the inside, so use a broom the next time you need to gather up pieces of glass.

2. Dust That Is Fine

It’s pretty imperative that you don’t use your regular vacuum to pick up sanding residue from a recent remodel or other small particles, like dust. For that, you’ll need to use a mere dependable machine, like a shop vacuum. The reason for this is because fine dust can clog the bag or filter very quickly. The vacuum may then begin scattering dust everywhere.

3. Anything Moist

Understand that most conventional vacuum cleaners aren’t meant to suck up anything wet or moist. This includes moist dog food, soggy Cheerios, or a spill. You can use a napkin, paper towel or a wet/dry vacuum if the spill is really big.

4. Ashes From The Fireplace

Ashes can keep in heat and other small particles, so it’s best not to use your vacuum to pick it up. What you can do is allow the ashes to cool down for approximately four days and then use a wet/dry or a utility vacuum to get rid of the ashes.

5. Paperclips, Coins And Other Small Items

It can be easy to just use our vacuums to pick up these items, but don’t. When you try to, they can get trapped in the rotating brush or break plastic parts inside of the vacuum. Haven’t you ever heard that strange noise your vacuum makes when it comes across a paper clip? Not good!