I know a lot of people that suffer from asthma or allergies, and I bet you do too (or better yet you're one of them). If with asthma, things are pretty clear, with allergies is not always black or white: they can be developed over time, and healthy people may end up sick. Humans live and breathe in environments where millions of airborne particles accumulate. This report doesn't target these. The main focus of this guide is on particles laying on the floor which are picked up by the airflow produced by the vacuum cleaner and are exhausted back into the living space. A lot of dirt, dust, debris, pet hairs and tiny particles are lifted off … [Read more...]
How to Unclog a Vacuum Cleaner?
No matter how well you safeguard it, dirt, dust, hair and other forms of debris will progressively find way into your vacuum cleaner and this contracts its suction power with time. Whether you have the upright model or canister vacuum cleaner, the process of unclogging is awfully similar because it involves accessing the clogged area and cleaning all the debris. Here is a do-it-yourself guide that will take you out of the mess of buying another vacuum cleaner. Step #1: Power the appliance Turn your vacuum cleaner on and adjust the settings such that the appliance makes use of the hose. If you experienced a drastic drop in its suction … [Read more...]
Why you should vacuum your home at least once a week
I would like to take this opportunity to talk about the reasons behind vacuuming. Besides the obvious, I've tried to sum everything in this infographic which I hope you'll love: You can embed this infographic on your site using the code bellow: <img src="https://www.vacuumsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vacuuming-infochart.png" alt="10 reasons why you should vacuum your home"><br/> by <a href="http://www.vacuumsguide.com">VacuumsGuide.com</a> Vacuum Cleaning Your Home is Essential for Good Health If you feel like most of us then vacuum cleaning your home is an arduous chore and time consuming task. There are a … [Read more...]
How to find and repair a vacuum cleaner leak
The vacuum cleaner is one of the most common household appliances, and our main focus here, on VacuumsGuide.com. It is normal that, over time, vacuums will go through wear and tear, particularly in their hoses. Over time, the hoses can form tears, cracks and holes that rob the cleaner of suction power. As the leak worsens the vacuum will perform more and more poorly. If your vacuum has lost some of its cleaning power, a leak in the hose is most likely the culprit. Follow these steps to find and fix that leak. Step 1 - Get ready First, you'll want to gather the necessary tools and materials. You might not end up needing all of them, but … [Read more...]
Carpet Cleaning Techniques
The best way to ensure your carpet serves you for a long time is to take proper care of it, and this entails cleaning it regularly. A while ago I've made a definitive guide to carpet cleaning, which I'm sure you've already read. It covers everything your need to know in order to clean your carpet by yourself. However, there are cases when you have to leave this job to specialists. I've listed here the main carpet cleaning techniques used by these, in order to get a bigger picture of what is to be expected from them. Understanding what each is all about will help you choose the most suitable method. These techniques include: 1. Steam … [Read more...]
Pet owners’ definitive guide for house cleaning
Litter boxes, dander, and fur are common issues you have to deal with if you have pets. Being a pet lover, you get used with this. But it can add you a lot on your schedule when it's coming the cleaning time. It is not impossible to keep your house with pets clean. All it takes is to respect some rules and add a bit of extra work. Cleaning up after your pets does not need to be complicated and you really need to create a healthy environment in your house. With the tips provided in this guide, you will be able to keep your home fresh, clean and healthy. A few rules 1. Bath your pets It is recommended to give your dogs a bath at least once … [Read more...]
How to find motivation for a home cleaning session
It's summer and everybody wants to relax, enjoy a movie or go out. Nobody wants to clean or do stuff around the house. Cleaning has been a challenge to most people, and perhaps it was the last item in the list of everyday activities that you had to execute at the age of fifteen. Twenty years down the line, the scope of work has doubled because you have a house, or at least more than one room. Does this sound like a familiar situation? Well, finding the motivation to clean your home is an art which you learn with time. Do you understand some of the basic reasons as to why you should live in a clean environment? Besides showing off to friends … [Read more...]
Definitive guide to carpet cleaning
Remember the days when houses were made from wooden slats and clay? No? Well, how about when the only options for flooring were wood or concrete? Rather unlikely. In this modern age, flooring options are practically endless. We can install anything from oak, pine, maple, birch or bamboo to slate, granite, marble, limestone or sandstone. How about vinyl, linoleum, laminate, cork, ceramic or porcelain tile? Such a boundless sea of flooring opportunity! Yet the one enduring option to grace family homes from decade to decade is that foot-warming, cozy, timeless material that is carpeting. More often than not, at least some of the rooms … [Read more...]