How to Vacuum
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How to Vacuum
Vacuuming is one of the most basic household chores, but different methods are used for the different things you vacuum. Here are some tips and advice for cleaning every part of your house with a vacuum…thoroughly.
How to Vacuum a Carpet
Once you’ve turned the vacuum on, make the backstroke (the movement making the vacuum come closer to you) slower and make it go forward faster. The backstroke cleans better than the forward motion, so you don’t need to go slow both ways.
Move the vacuum straight about five feet from you and go straight back where you originated.
On the second stroke, angle the vacuum a few inches to the right.
Once you’ve gone through the whole rug, turn around and cover the area opposite until you go back to the originating point.
Use the crevice nozzle to clean the edges of your carpet.
How to Vacuum Furniture
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Use the upholstery nozzle for your vacuum cleaner when dealing with upholstered furniture. Use the crevice nozzle for corners and edges. The dust brush nozzle is best for leather upholstered furniture.
Use a low vacuum setting for delicate fabrics.
Run the nozzle an inch or less off the furniture. You can press the nozzle straight on if the fabric can withstand it.
Again, make a fast forward movement and a slower backstroke when vacuuming. Finish all the flat surfaces first before focusing on vacuuming the furniture crevices.
How to Vacuum Floors
Pick up or sweep your floor first to get rid of bigger particles that may cause your vacuum to clog.
Unlike rugs and upholstery, you can focus more on vacuuming forward than on the backstroke.
Make first stroke straight, the second stroke slightly angled. Overlapping strokes make for a more thorough cleaning.
Use a damp rag to clean the corners of your floor.
How to Vacuum Stairs
Carpeted stairs can be quite tricky, but not impossible to vacuum. Start by sweeping or picking up bigger particles that can clog your vacuum cleaner.
Use the wide attachment vacuum nozzle. Having a rotor can help maneuvering with each step.
Start from the top step, moving up and down and right to left. Progress downwards
Once you’re done with all the steps, attach a crevice nozzle to vacuum the corners and edges of the steps. Again, do this from top to bottom.
Vacuuming is one of the most basic household chores, but different methods are used for the different things you vacuum. Here are some tips and advice for cleaning every part of your house with a vacuum…thoroughly.
How to Vacuum a Carpet
Once you’ve turned the vacuum on, make the backstroke (the movement making the vacuum come closer to you) slower and make it go forward faster. The backstroke cleans better than the forward motion, so you don’t need to go slow both ways.
Move the vacuum straight about five feet from you and go straight back where you originated.
On the second stroke, angle the vacuum a few inches to the right.
Once you’ve gone through the whole rug, turn around and cover the area opposite until you go back to the originating point.
Use the crevice nozzle to clean the edges of your carpet.
How to Vacuum Furniture
vacuuming
Use the upholstery nozzle for your vacuum cleaner when dealing with upholstered furniture. Use the crevice nozzle for corners and edges. The dust brush nozzle is best for leather upholstered furniture.
Use a low vacuum setting for delicate fabrics.
Run the nozzle an inch or less off the furniture. You can press the nozzle straight on if the fabric can withstand it.
Again, make a fast forward movement and a slower backstroke when vacuuming. Finish all the flat surfaces first before focusing on vacuuming the furniture crevices.
How to Vacuum Floors
Pick up or sweep your floor first to get rid of bigger particles that may cause your vacuum to clog.
Unlike rugs and upholstery, you can focus more on vacuuming forward than on the backstroke.
Make first stroke straight, the second stroke slightly angled. Overlapping strokes make for a more thorough cleaning.
Use a damp rag to clean the corners of your floor.
How to Vacuum Stairs
Carpeted stairs can be quite tricky, but not impossible to vacuum. Start by sweeping or picking up bigger particles that can clog your vacuum cleaner.
Use the wide attachment vacuum nozzle. Having a rotor can help maneuvering with each step.
Start from the top step, moving up and down and right to left. Progress downwards
Once you’re done with all the steps, attach a crevice nozzle to vacuum the corners and edges of the steps. Again, do this from top to bottom.