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Monday, October 13, 2008

A vacuum cleaner primer

I checked my vacuum cleaner bag recently, and found it full. I was out of bags, and had the good fortune to go into my local mom-and-pop vacuum cleaner shop, and got some great information on how to care for my vacuum cleaner.

First, my bag was full to the very top. The guy in the shop cringed when I told him, and said the bag should never be allowed to be more than half full. It causes the vacuum to be less powerful, and also can make it wear out faster. I noticed on my new bags there is actually a full line, so you know when to change it. Second, the filter on your vacuum should be changed after every 4-5 bag changes. I had no idea! I never knew my vacuum had a filter, so it is probably overdue. I'm sure it came with a manual when I bought it many years ago, but that was in my apartment living days and I wasn't as concerned with such things so I probably never read it.

Take care of you vacuum and it will work better and last longer.


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