A vacuum cleaner is one of the prized equipments any home owner has. Not only is it efficient enough with its different attachments to clean without you having to get into those nooks and crannies but it also posses the required suction power to pull out all those bits and pieces of dust and dirt collected over a period of time.
Most residents in Melbourne that own a vacuum cleaner tend to use it daily. A good point to note would be that a vacuum cleaner that is maintained performs as good as a new one.
One might think that maintaining a vacuum cleaner can become quite tedious a job to do; on the contrary it is rather simple if you know what are the key points to taking care of your vacuum cleaner. Listed below are 7 key points that should help you in easy and efficient maintenance of your vacuum cleaner.
Some vacuum cleaner come with bags to collect the waste that the vacuum picks up while some come without bags but just dirt containers. One of the few important points to remember in order to maintain your vacuum cleaner would be to check the waste compartment frequently/ routinely – don’t let it fill fully up.
In some vacuum cleaners a certain marking on the container helps you know if the waste compartment is full or not; however it is always better to empty the waste container even if it is not yet full as it avoids the clogging of dirt and a buildup of waste.
Bagged versions of vacuum cleaners need the suction air to flow through all the collected dirt and waste which makes it more difficult to vacuum while the bag is filling up or almost full. This means that your vacuum cleaner is not cleaning to its full potential. Once you start noticing dirt not being sucked in immediately a good guess would be that the bag is almost full and must be emptied/changed.
For the vacuum cleaners that have a bag you must ensure that you always choose the correct one for that model.
Once you determine the correct bag for your machine, buying bags in bulk would be a smart choice. Becoming a pro at attaching the bag to the machine can take a while based on the type of machine and difficulty level.
After attaching the bag spend a few minutes to check that the bag is attached correctly without leaving any gaps or spaces for dust and dirt to find their way into the machines body damaging it.
As all brushes and especially the roller brushes, the brush roll is an attachment that consists of a whirling brush that is used to clean out the dirt from carpets.
You know your brush roll needs cleaning when you find threads, hair and other fibers and particles hugging onto it. A really messed up brush roll can even result in it being caught up and tangles to perform its basic spinning function and result with the brush being damaged.
A beginners cleaning of the brush could involve you using your fingers or a pair of scissors to detach the dirt while the brush is still connected to the machine.
If you intend to go pro on the cleaning you can always detach the brush by following the instructions by the manufacturer to clean it completely most models have a plate that holds the brush in place. It would be a smart move to ensure you know how to fix the brush back before you remove it.
The brush roll is held in place and driven by a belt. You can always check the state of the belt by comparing it with an unused one. If the belt is far gone it will exhibit signs of being frayed and melted in portions making it appear narrower.
This makes it quite simple to draw the conclusion that the belt is worn out and needs to be replaced which is why it seems to have shifted away from the drive shaft. A good maintenance requires the belt to be changed every 6 to 12 months; however that too depends on how often the machine is used.
Usually The instruction manual holds a step by step process of how to make the change for the belt making it quite easy for you.
Some vacuum cleaners especially the newer models have filters embodied in them to capture particles of waste or dust. One can always confirm the existence of the filter using the manual for your machine.
A filter that is built from plastic or foam can be easily rinsed to be cleaned while filter made from paper or fabric need to be tapped out of shaken gently to loosen out the caked or collected particles. Though cleaning out the filter might not seem that important, the cleanliness of the filter does have an impact on the air you breathe.
Owners of vacuum cleaners with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters need to be all the more cautious. Where the filters are not of the self cleaning type they will need to be replaced on a fairly regular basis.
A ball of fur, a little sock or a tiny shoe of a doll, does an excellent job at blocking the hose resulting in lack of suction. You can always confirm you aren’t facing the same by looking down the hose using a lean object such as a broomstick or garden hose to gently detach the object. While doing so one needs to make sure they do not puncture the hose.
A common occurrence is that of running over the power cord with the brush which all the same needs to be avoided even if you are in haste. Major safety hazards include the tugging of the power cord or running the cord till it is yanked out of the power outlet. Switching off the power before performing any cleansing or maintenance on your machine is a must.
Volta Ducted Vacuum Systems are just the place to contact for you to replace any parts of the vacuum system. Whether replacement of parts or repair work, with their skilled technicians they will be able to guide you to perfection.
Most residents in Melbourne that own a vacuum cleaner tend to use it daily. A good point to note would be that a vacuum cleaner that is maintained performs as good as a new one.
One might think that maintaining a vacuum cleaner can become quite tedious a job to do; on the contrary it is rather simple if you know what are the key points to taking care of your vacuum cleaner. Listed below are 7 key points that should help you in easy and efficient maintenance of your vacuum cleaner.
Examine the waste container routinely
In some vacuum cleaners a certain marking on the container helps you know if the waste compartment is full or not; however it is always better to empty the waste container even if it is not yet full as it avoids the clogging of dirt and a buildup of waste.
Bagged versions of vacuum cleaners need the suction air to flow through all the collected dirt and waste which makes it more difficult to vacuum while the bag is filling up or almost full. This means that your vacuum cleaner is not cleaning to its full potential. Once you start noticing dirt not being sucked in immediately a good guess would be that the bag is almost full and must be emptied/changed.
Make certain the bag is attached appropriately:
Once you determine the correct bag for your machine, buying bags in bulk would be a smart choice. Becoming a pro at attaching the bag to the machine can take a while based on the type of machine and difficulty level.
After attaching the bag spend a few minutes to check that the bag is attached correctly without leaving any gaps or spaces for dust and dirt to find their way into the machines body damaging it.
Cleansing the brushes
You know your brush roll needs cleaning when you find threads, hair and other fibers and particles hugging onto it. A really messed up brush roll can even result in it being caught up and tangles to perform its basic spinning function and result with the brush being damaged.
A beginners cleaning of the brush could involve you using your fingers or a pair of scissors to detach the dirt while the brush is still connected to the machine.
If you intend to go pro on the cleaning you can always detach the brush by following the instructions by the manufacturer to clean it completely most models have a plate that holds the brush in place. It would be a smart move to ensure you know how to fix the brush back before you remove it.
Checking the belt for turbo type brushes
This makes it quite simple to draw the conclusion that the belt is worn out and needs to be replaced which is why it seems to have shifted away from the drive shaft. A good maintenance requires the belt to be changed every 6 to 12 months; however that too depends on how often the machine is used.
Usually The instruction manual holds a step by step process of how to make the change for the belt making it quite easy for you.
Changing and cleaning of the filters
A filter that is built from plastic or foam can be easily rinsed to be cleaned while filter made from paper or fabric need to be tapped out of shaken gently to loosen out the caked or collected particles. Though cleaning out the filter might not seem that important, the cleanliness of the filter does have an impact on the air you breathe.
Owners of vacuum cleaners with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters need to be all the more cautious. Where the filters are not of the self cleaning type they will need to be replaced on a fairly regular basis.
Checking the Hose
Be mindful of the power cord with portable vacuums
Volta Ducted Vacuum Systems are just the place to contact for you to replace any parts of the vacuum system. Whether replacement of parts or repair work, with their skilled technicians they will be able to guide you to perfection.
