Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Believe it or not there is a proper way to vacuum.  Using a vacuum cleaner the way it is meant to be used will make the work much easier.

When you move out on your own no one ever clues you into that there are proper ways to clean, it just is not something that is usually discussed.   People tend to think that a vacuum is meant to clean floors, which it is but those on board tools are there for a reason, not just so they can fall on the floor while you are vacuuming.

Think top to bottom when cleaning. A lot of new homeowners, or newly on their own apartment dwellers clean at eye level and below, which is fine for quick cleaning but for deep cleaning (around once a month) you have to start at the top, all the way at the top. Here are a few easy steps to follow to make the most out of your vacuum.

1. Clean room by room, try not to jump around, it is just easier if you get one room done than move forward to the next. Use the attachments to your vacuum!

2. Start with the wand attachment to get into the corners of the ceiling. Add the brush attachment to clean the ceiling fan or the ceiling light fixture. Once that is done, go hit up the curtains or the drapes or whatever other window treatment you have.  Don’t forget the window sill!

3. Table lamps are next; shades seem to attract dust because they do! Use your vacuum brush to give them a good once over.

4. Once everything above is clean it is time to get below way below, you still have your wand attachment on, so go ahead and get under the furniture get all the way into the corners.

5. Now scan the room and make sure all the big items are picked up. Bobby pins, paper clips, socks, small toys get them all up before trying to vacuum.

6. Remove the wand and put it back into its storage place on the vacuum. It is now time to vacuum the floor. Start at the furthest corner from the doorway and make a couple of passes over each section, overlapping as you go to make sure you do not miss anything.

Before moving on to the next rooms check the bag or on bagless models the container that holds the dirt. Empty it if need be, you might also want to bang out the filter.

If you can stick to this regimen once a month it will keep your space free of dust and debris and will make everyday pick up a lot easier.  You will also breathe easier once all the dust and dirt is out of the space.

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