5 tips for cleaning the vacuum cleaner properly

Inside our home, we have some electrical appliances which help us a lot to carry out the domestic chores quickly, but we don’t take care of their maintenance.

On this occasion, we will focus on how to clean correctly the vacuum cleaner, which is very helpful for cleaning our home, and if it is our faithful cleaning friend, we must be very aware of its maintenance.

Frequently we should clean the vacuum cleaner because if we want this one to last for years and function properly, we must pay attention and give it the maintenance needed. Every appliance has a long life if you take care of its cleaning and check its functionality regularly.

What should we consider when cleaning the vacuum cleaner?

These tips will help you achieve quick and easy cleaning of your vacuum cleaner:

1. Clean the vacuum without a bag

First, we must disassemble and remove the accumulated dust. We continue the task by filling a bucket with warm water and add 250 ml or a glass of white vinegar plus a tablespoon of baking soda, proceed to remove and clean all the bristles of the broom with a clean cloth. Then, do the same with the dust tank, assemble the vacuum cleaner again and finally dry each part carefully.

2. Clean the vacuum cleaner with a bag

Start by changing the dust bag, then you must clean the vacuum cleaner with a cloth and in alcohol solution diluted in plenty of water. Finally, dry all the parts very well and replace the dust bag for another one.

3. Clean filters

We have to take into account the manufacturer’s instructions, for better care of the vacuum cleaner, use cold water for its cleaning. You can help yourself by using a toothbrush, then it’s recommended to expose them to the sun within an hour, this is with the purpose to remove mites and other microorganisms present in the dust. Don’t forget to dry all the parts very well before reassembling the vacuum cleaner. 

4. Clean suction tube

You must be very careful and check the suction tube after using the vacuum cleaner, in this way we will know if any residues can damage the correct functioning of the vacuum cleaner. If it has any residues, remove them immediately.

5. Clean accessories

We can’t forget the vacuum cleaner accessories, such as a brush for cleaning the sofa, mattress nozzles, carpets and, curtains. It is very important to remove the dust accumulated and clean them with the alcohol solution diluted in plenty of water.

Remember that dust is an allergy-activating agent, for this reason, we must take care of vacuum cleaners frequently and correctly. Besides this tool help us to achieve a cleaner home free from dust and impurities that can affect our family’s health.

It’s recommended to clean the vacuum cleaner every 2 or 3 months, it all depends on the frequency and uses you give it.

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