12 common mistakes when working with vacuum cleaner
A Life / / December 19, 2019
1. Touch included brush
If in the process of cleaning you need to flip the brush something away from it, or even just to look, be sure to turn off the vacuum cleaner. Now brushes are powerful enough to pull out the hair from his head and torn clothing. Kids can even get a minor injury if the item will touch a finger. Explain to them the safety rules and be careful yourself.
2. Use the wrong extension cord
On extender usually contains its power, that is, the amount of current that it can withstand. Based on this need to see what it can be connected and what is not. Improper extension cords increase the risk of damage and fire. So you'd better check the instructions in your cleaner and pick the right one.
3. Pulling the cord
It is not necessary to move the vacuum cleaner over cord. Or pull out the plug by pulling on the cord when you're away from an outlet. With this address, he quickly damaged and the vacuum cleaner with a broken cord can not be used in any case, if you do not want to get an electric shock or a fire in the apartment. Therefore, once a month, check that everything was in order with the conductor, and always unplug carefully, only when the vacuum cleaner is turned off.
4. Collect vacuuming water
Conventional vacuum cleaners are not designed for this purpose. Sucked into a puddle of liquid, you may well get shock or seriously damage the unit. Even if you're lucky and it does not happen, then have to clean up agglutinate lump of mud from the container or bag.
5. Suck hard objects
Of course, you do not want to bend over a fragment of a pencil or a pebble on the floor, if you can collect them with a vacuum cleaner. But, hard and sharp objects may get stuck inside and result in serious engine damage. You might say it was so done and everything was fine, but it does not guarantee that the next time the vacuum cleaner will not break. Better play it safe and collect things with his hands.
6. Clean powders and other particulate matter
From a small amount of powder, the vacuum cleaner will be nothing. But if you drop on the floor jar of baby powder, it is better to sweep it with a broom. Otherwise it may clog the filter, and then the engine will overheat. With solids cope more powerful models designed for the street. If you do not have such a device, the estimate as much as possible spilled broom, and then apply the vacuum cleaner to remove residues.
7. Pass-by-wire brush
This is a big mistake, especially if the brush is rotating. It is so arranged as to draw the dust and dirt. If, however, often hurt her wireCan damage them topsheet. This may eventually result in a fire.
8. Vacuuming in only one direction
So you do not gather all the accumulated dirt. Move the brush in different directions in order to thoroughly clean a lot, and only then proceed to the next. This is especially important for areas where accumulate a lot of dust, dirt and debris.
9. Neglect different nozzles
They are made for a reason, and to make your life easier. Different nozzles cope better with different surfaces and areas. For example, a narrow nozzle convenient to collect dust from the slots and the spaces between the boards. So do not be afraid to experiment with accessories, and your house will be cleaner.
10. To fill the bag / container of the vacuum cleaner to the end
Even if your device has a light filling the tank, do not wait, when it will be packed to capacity. Replace or clean the dust bag when it is filled to three quarters - so the suction power will be better.
11. To wind up the cord at random
If you simply click on the minimize button, wire can get confused. And to the extent that the vacuum cleaner will need to carry in repair. Therefore, place your hand on the cord slightly when he pulled in order to avoid unnecessary problems.
12. Dispose of the vacuum cleaner if it has become worse than sucking dust
Do not rush to think that the vacuum cleaner out of date or broken. First of all check the bag: the device can not perform as well if it had accumulated too much dust.
If you change the bag (or clean container), but it does not work, see if something is stuck in the hose or in the place of its attachment to a vacuum cleaner. Check to see if clogged hair brush and thread. It is possible that the suction power is influenced by such minor problems.
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