How to clean a vacuum cleaner at home in 2020

Few housewives nowadays give preference to ordinary brooms and other cleaning devices - a vacuum cleaner copes with this task much more conveniently and efficiently. It is this device that is the main assistant in cleaning, so you should take care that it works as long as possible as if you just brought it from the store.

Let's find out how to clean the vacuum cleaner correctly, what is needed for this, and what subtleties of this procedure you need to know in order to perform cleaning at home quickly and efficiently.

What is needed to clean the vacuum cleaner?

Before you start cleaning the vacuum cleaner after cleaning, make sure that you have everything you need at hand:

• latex gloves;
• apron;
• detergents;
• clean cool water and a large container for it (basin, bucket);
• sponge;
• Trash bags.

What are the filters

Types of filters used in modern models:

• synthetic or paper bag - can be disposable (thrown away after each cleaning) or reusable (can be washed);
• cyclonic - is a system of a large container for collecting dust, large particles of debris and several plates, sponges designed for filtration;
• modern highly efficient fine filters (HEPA), which purify the air from contaminants, allergens by almost 100% - such filters are used in cyclonic and simple models, can be disposable and reusable;
• aquafilters (water) - during cleaning, dust is moistened with water and collects at the bottom of the container.

Cleaning instructions

Regardless of the model, in order to clean the filter in a vacuum cleaner, the following steps must be performed in the first stages:

1. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
2. Place the appliance on a smooth surface (tiles, linoleum, parquet), avoiding carpets, so as not to litter during cleaning. Use a spray bottle, so the dust will be less airborne.
3. Wash the cord and use the automatic winding function, or twist it gently yourself.
4. Disassemble the structure using the instructions. On some models, you must first unscrew the hose to get to the internal components.
5. Remove the filter to be cleaned and follow the instructions below. Further steps depend on what kind of cleaning system is used in your device.

Important! Regular procedures will help clean up the odor that most often comes from the dust bag. This is due to the accumulation of invisible bacteria contained in the dust.

Synthetic / paper bag

If the bag is disposable (this should be indicated in the instructions), in no case try to clean it and reuse it - it is not designed for this. Just remove from the fasteners and discard, and replace with a new one (you can do this yourself). The reusable bag is most often made of synthetic fabric. Gently shake its contents into a trash bag, then wash with powder, detergent and dry thoroughly before reinstalling. You can immediately place it in water to prevent dust from flying in the air.

What to do if the bag is torn, because such cases are quite common? The main thing is to carefully and thoroughly clean all parts and filters from dust.

Cyclonic

It is not difficult to clean a cyclone vacuum cleaner - it has a common plastic container, inside of which there are several sponges, plates and other devices necessary for cleaning the air and surfaces. After you have taken apart the container into its individual parts, shake out all debris and rinse each part with water, and then dry thoroughly.

Fine filters

If the filter is disposable, it is not worth cleaning it, because this way you will only damage the structure, which will not give any result. The reusable filter can be cleaned! The filter of the vacuum cleaner should be washed under a strong pressure of cool water without the use of brushes or detergents. However, you should not assume that such a procedure will make the HEPA filter eternal - it has its own service life (a year or two), after which it must be replaced.

Tip: Some models have filters that cannot be removed by yourself. However, you should not forget about cleaning them too, so try to regularly blow and wipe them, and also change them as needed.

Aquafilters

To clean your vacuum cleaner, simply rinse the container and filter contained in it with water. This procedure is required after each cleaning. You can immerse the hose in a deep container of water together with the nozzle and run the device for 10 minutes, and then drain the dirty water.

We clean the brush and hose of the vacuum cleaner

The hose also needs cleaning. If you notice that the vacuum cleaner is not picking up debris, large particles of debris are likely clogging the hose. If there are no contacts and switches on it, you can place the hose in a container of water (for example, a bathtub). If there are such elements in the structure, then you should simply wipe the hose with a sponge. If there is a blockage inside the hose, try removing it with a long piece of wire.

How often to clean the brush - it gets clogged very quickly, and you have to clean it even more often than the hose. The fact is that the villi and wheels all the time collect on themselves not only dust, but also threads, hair and other debris, which clogs into the structure and can interfere with the normal operation of the device. For example, there are turbo nozzles that rotate while cleaning. Do not allow them to clog too much - the nozzle stops rotating, the suction power deteriorates and there is an additional load on the motor. You need to regularly clean the turbo brush for a vacuum cleaner from hair and other debris. To do this, you can disassemble its structure by unscrewing the small bolts.

How often to clean the vacuum cleaner

How often to clean the vacuum cleaner depends on the type of appliance and the degree of soiling:

1. The bag-shaped dust collector should be emptied and washed after use. If the device is used in a small area, then you can perform this procedure after every third cleaning.
2. If the device is equipped with a cyclone filter, then it must be cleaned after each use, otherwise it is fraught with odors.
3. Check the condition of the brush and hose carefully before each use for debris, or better yet, remove it after each cleaning.

Why is the vacuum cleaner clogged?

If you find serious blockages in the structure, or, as mentioned earlier, the vacuum cleaner does not suck up debris well or buzzes and heats up, then you should not blame anyone but yourself. What can cause severe blockages:

1. Arranged general cleaning after completion of repair work in a house or apartment? A lot of dust, small and large debris must have collected on the surfaces, and this is too much load on the device. Most likely, you will have to clean the vacuum cleaner from construction dust several times directly during the cleaning process (at least empty the bag or wash the container).
2. Before cleaning, do not be lazy to inspect the floor covering for staples, buttons, hair clips, or other small items that could damage the dust container.It is better to remove them before starting the device.
3. It is not recommended to save on dust bags, buy cheap bags, try to wash disposable dust bags. As a rule, they are of low quality, and debris in the motor can damage it.
4. Sometimes forgetfulness is the reason for clogging up the device - make sure you put the bag in the device.
5. Check if the hose is firmly attached to the structure of the dust container. If there are any gaps, then dust will get on the internal parts and you will have to clean the inside of the vacuum cleaner by disassembling its body and small parts.

Conclusion

Now you know why you need to clean the vacuum cleaner from dust, and how this procedure is performed correctly for various models of devices. It is quite possible to clean a vacuum cleaner at home on your own, and it takes a little time. Instead of regular cleaning, you get a serviceable, effective assistant for cleaning your home, which will last for more than one year.