What are the 10 uses for a vacuum cleaner?
Whatever you think of your vacuum cleaner, it can do much more than remove dust and grime from your floors and carpets. Because you have a machine that employs suction to catch mess, here are eight surprising uses for the activity of your vacuum cleaner around the house.
Instead of a simple upright floor vacuum cleaner, you’ll need a canister or upright vacuum with a hose and many attachments, or a detachable portable handheld vacuum. A smaller portable vacuum will also work nicely for some chores in couch cushions.
Refresh Your Living Room
The vacuum cleaner may be used to eradicate odors and brighten the décor in your living room. With your vacuum cleaner, remove any crumbs, dust, and filth from your furniture, pillows, and carpets.
Sprinkle baking soda liberally over your furniture, cushions, and carpeted surfaces. Work the baking soda into the cloth with a moist sponge or mop. Allow this to sit for one hour. After that, suck up the baking soda with your vacuum cleaner. The clothes will appear considerably brighter, and your living room will appear cleaner.
Remove excess pet hair
A vacuum cleaner’s function is to collect all of the pet hair that is stuck to carpets and tumbling over hardwood floors.
However, you can also use it to vacuum your pet’s bedding and remove pet hair from blankets and bedspreads before washing them. Excess hair in a washing machine is one of the leading causes of blockages, leaks, and water pump failure.
You may also buy accessories to assist in grooming your dog by brushing and suctioning away all of the loose fur, but never do anything that makes your pet feel uncomfortable. On a wood floor, the vacuum cleaner head captures extra pet hair.
Apply insect control
According to research, consistent vacuuming kills 96 percent of fleas (adults and larvae) in the household. A vacuum is also an excellent tool for removing dust mites and the human skin cells that dust mites feed on from mattresses.
A vacuum hose and crevice tool are also useful for reaching and capturing spiders or mosquitos that congregate in ceiling corners. After the insects have been removed, use a rubber band to secure a clean white cloth to the tool to catch cobwebs and dust.
Refresh the upholstery, pillows, and carpeting
Aside from cleaning dust, crumbs, and filth, a vacuum and a box of baking soda may do wonders for odor removal and fabric brightening. Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the furniture, pillows, and carpets. Apply it sparingly with a moist sponge or mop.
Allow the baking soda to sit on the surfaces for at least an hour before vacuuming. You’ll be surprised at how much brighter your fabrics may seem since the baking soda’s little abrasive nature helps remove grime and the vacuum whisks it away. You can also vacuum under door tracks and remove carpet dents with ice cubes.
Preventing Home Fires
A vacuum cleaner is an excellent way to remove extra lint from your dryer vent system and the dryer itself, which is a primary cause of home fires.
Always unplug the dryer and switch off the gas line if applicable before using the crevice tool to access the vent area and below the appliance. Open the exterior casing at the back of the dryer and vacuum away any trapped lint if you are handy.
Reduce Allergens in the Home
Vacuum frequently to prevent allergens from building on window sills and in the cracks between outside screens and window panes.
Use the dust brush attachment to remove pollen and dust from windows and doors. Don’t forget to check the drapes and any window coverings as well.
Small Item Recovery
Grab your vacuum if you have dropped something small, such as an earring, nail, or screw, under a difficult-to-move piece of furniture. Rubber band a piece of mesh or old pantyhose to the end of the crevice tool.
Aim for the missing object, and the suction from the vacuum will trap it against the mesh, allowing you to retrieve it.
Prevent the Spread of Dust
Before you do any extra cleaning, use the vacuum’s dusting brush attachment to collect dust on lampshades, books, light fixtures, blinds, and even plant leaves. Remove the dust first to avoid streaks and stains.
Disinfect kitchen appliances
No, your vacuum will not clean out your refrigerator or remove oil from your stove, but it will assist you in the kitchen. Before attempting any of these techniques, always unplug the equipment.
Remove dust from the refrigerator coils and condenser with a vacuum cleaner. Your refrigerator will run more effectively, keeping temperatures cooler and more consistent.
Using the vacuum crevice tool, decumb the crevices between appliances and counters. Keeping crumbs under control will aid in the prevention of pest infestations.
Avoid minor fires by vacuuming crumbs from unplugged toasters and toaster ovens. After completing an automated oven cleaning cycle, vacuum up any ashy residue.
Electronic keyboards that are clean
Deep clean your electronics’ keyboards using a vacuum cleaner. If you’ve already cleaned your computer or tablet keyboard, use your portable vacuum to remove any crumbs or dust that has gathered between the keys.
Use the crevice attachment on a bigger vacuum to suck up any residual food.
