Vacuuming is something we all do, but many of us probably don’t think too much about it. However, there are some tips and tricks you can remember to ensure you vacuum more efficiently and keep your house cleaner for longer.
1. Slow Down
Firstly, whether you are using a Miele C3 or another type of vacuum, you need to slow down when vacuuming. While it isn’t the most enjoyable chore, taking your time with it can make a world of difference.
This is especially true if you have carpets, as vacuuming too quickly can often lead to dirt not being picked up. Instead, slow down, take your time, and aim to be thorough and not try to finish as soon as possible.
2. Vacuum in Multiple Directions
Another mistake many people make is treating every surface the same when vacuuming. When vacuuming tiles and wooden floors, going in one direction is typically enough to clean them.
However, when cleaning carpet, the carpet’s nap will determine where dirt is held and how it is retained. Therefore, you need to vacuum carpets in different directions to ensure you pick up all of the dirt.
3. Logical Vacuuming Methods
While this may seem like a small change, having logical vacuuming methods does have its benefits. For instance, starting at the furthest corner of the room and vacuuming back towards the door will stop your feet or shoes from picking up dirt and spreading it across areas you have already cleaned.
Another benefit is that having a vacuuming pattern will ensure you don’t miss a spot, and also ensure you don’t go over the same spot over and over again, and waste your time.
4. Use All the Attachments
Another thing to do is not to underestimate the power of all the attachments your vacuum comes with. Once again, it is one of those things that many of us don’t use because it is simply too much effort to chop and change attachments all the time.
However, something like the crevice tool is ideal for cleaning in hard-to-reach places around your home. The brush tool is also perfect for cleaning furniture, blinds, and curtains. Use all of these attachments to not only make cleaning easier, but also longer-lasting.
5. Vacuum Height
Another trick to remember is to adjust your vacuum height depending on what surface you are cleaning. The height of the vacuum matters because it determines how much suction it applies to the surface you are cleaning.
Therefore, when cleaning floors like tile and wood, drop the vacuum lower to the ground. However, when cleaning carpets, raise the vacuum height. This will ensure you vacuum effectively and efficiently.
6. Vacuum High-Traffic Areas Often
Always pay attention to the parts of your house that experience the most foot traffic and where your pets go most often. This will often be passageways, your living room, bedrooms, etc.
These are the areas that will have the most dirt and grime and should therefore be the areas you vacuum more often. For instance, a routine of vacuuming the high-traffic areas once a week is typically enough.
7. Dust First, Then Vacuum
While not vacuuming exactly, a cleaning tip that makes a world of difference is to dust before you vacuum. Simply put, dusting puts a lot of dirt and grime into the air, and it quickly settles on your floor.
Because of this, doing a quick dust before vacuuming will ensure you pick everything up when vacuuming.
8. Don’t Forget Furniture
Another thing many of us often overlook is vacuuming our furniture. Couches, beds, tables, etc, can all be cleaned and vacuumed to some degree. When you throw the brush attachment on, you can give your furniture a relatively deep clean.
While this isn’t the only thing you should do to clean your furniture, it should be part of your routine to keep surface grime and dust to a minimum.
9. Maintain the Brush Roll
The brush roll on your vacuum is arguably one of the most important parts of the vacuum that you need to maintain. It can quickly get filled with hair, dirt, dust, etc, and will stop working efficiently.
While not the most fun job, cleaning the brush roll before you vacuum will allow you to clean your carpets better and quicker.
10. Clean Your Vacuum Regularly
Finally, always be sure to keep your vacuum clean. This includes the filter, the tube, and the dirt storage barrel or container. There are two main reasons to keep your vacuum clean; first off, a clean and empty vacuum is far more powerful at picking up dirt.
Secondly, when a vacuum is too full and used too often when full, there is more of a chance of destroying the motor and ruining your vacuum.
In conclusion, these are some of the best tips and tricks to remember when vacuuming. As mentioned at the start, it isn’t the most fun chore, but these tips will not only help you vacuum more effectively, but will also speed the process up and cut down on the amount of time you need to spend cleaning.
