A vacuum cleaner is one of the hardest-working machines you use in your home and is a key element to keeping your home clean and your carpets looking brand new. Your vacuum cleaner can significantly help you preserve your carpet in good condition for years to come; that is why you should invest some care and attention in its maintenance.

Here are some maintenance practices that can help you maximize the effectiveness of your vacuum, prevent damage and excessive wear, and keep your machine working great for as long as possible to prolong its lifespan.

1. Research

If you have not purchased a new vacuum yet, it will help to select the best vacuum cleaner for your home. Do some research about vacuums best for pets, the type of flooring that you have, etc.

2. Bagged Vacuums: Regularly Check and Replace Bag

Vacuums with bags store dust, dirt, and debris that has been collected from the floor. The bag in the vacuum performs like a filter. Some machines have a second filter to act as an air purifier. Inspect your vacuum to see how full the bag is, and make sure to empty of it once it starts to get full. The machine becomes less efficient as the bag gets fuller.

3. Bagless Vacuums: Empty Before Every Use

A bagless vacuum cleaner stores the dirt in a removable bin that is built into the front of the vacuum. Typically, the bin is transparent so you can see exactly how full it is. We recommend emptying the canister before every use which will give you optimal efficiency at the start of your cleaning session, and also reduces the risk of built-up dirt and debris from harming your device. Make sure to occasionally rinse the removable bin, which prevents dirt and debris from building up and sticking on the side of the container.

4. Clean or Replace Filters

It is essential that the vacuum filters be cleaned or replaced regularly. The filters catch the very fine dust that you may pick up from your floor by trapping it in their fibers. Without the filters, the finer debris would escape the machine, return to the room, and devastate the quality of air in your home. The collection of dirt over time makes the filters less effective.

5. Clean Vent Covers

Cleaning the unit is a best practice of vacuum cleaner maintenance. This is especially important when it comes to the vent covers. Vacuums have a couple of vents in place to allow dirt and dust to move through but will stop larger objects, such as pieces of debris, coins, and plastic. Over time, these vent covers may start to become clogged with this larger debris, which will make your vacuum cleaner less and less efficient at cleaning your floors. It can also cause your vacuum cleaner to overheat and possibly burn out.

6. Remove Debris From Roller

The spinning device in a vacuum is called a brush roller. It comes in contact with your carpet and helps to pick up debris and dirt that is embedded within your carpet. The roller usually has bristles attached. As these bristles get full of hair and dust, they can no longer pick up debris as well as it used too. Not only does this prevent you from getting a deep clean, but it may also make your carpet dirtier as it is merely spreading the dirt around your carpet.

7. Professional Carpet Cleaning

After a big party or event at your home with heavy traffic on your carpet, you’ll want to bring in a professional carpet cleaner to do a thorough deep cleaning. This will save your vacuum the wear and tear of using it all year round. We recommend having it professionally cleaned once or twice a year or as needed.

By following these tips, you will be able to clean your home faster and more thoroughly plus extend the life of your vacuum.

Give Auburn Carpet Specialists a call at 770-867-7541 for a free inspection and estimate to clean your carpeting.

Auburn Carpet Specialists are the area’s premier carpet cleaning service company, family-owned and operated, that has earned a solid reputation for premium quality service and customer satisfaction. With more than 20 years of experience, we can truly call ourselves ‘Auburn Carpet Specialists’. We are located in Auburn, Georgia. Contact us today for a FREE Inspection and Estimate or call at 770-867-7541.