Surprising Uses Of Vacuum Cleaners You Might Not Know

khaldrogo · 19-04-2021 07:05:52

Regardless of your opinion about vacuum cleaners, there is more about them than just removing dirt and dust from your carpets and floors.

They are one of the most versatile household appliances. Since you already have on hand a powerful machine with strong suction that can capture a variety of messes, there are plenty of other uses for them around your house as well.

Most applications below require a typical upright or canister vacuum with some attachments or a portable handheld model. Check out the surprising uses of vacuum cleaners, and you will be pleased to know how valuable the tool you have bought is.

Remove Excess Pet Hair

Many vacuum cleaners can already gather pet hair tumbling along on your floors or sticking to area rugs. But they can also be used to clean the bedding of your pet and pick up any excess pet hair from bedspreads and quilts before you wash them in your washer.

This is a big deal as hair can cause big troubles to washing machines. It is known for problems like leaks or clogs and can lead to failures of water pumps.

Vacuum the bedding just like how you clean an area rug. Some attachments available for separate purchases can assist you in this job, brushing and picking up all the loose fur.

Insect Control

Some studies have indicated that frequent vacuuming can kill almost all fleas in a house. In their experiments, researchers planted adult fleas in a typical tightly woven carpet, and cleaning them with a vacuum cleaner killed about 96% of the fleas.

This is a less risky way to deal with those insects than harsh chemicals. Vacuum cleaners can also remove dust mites from mattresses, while crevice tools and hoses can help you reach ceiling corners and capture mosquitoes or even spiders. After picking up those insects, you can remove dust and cobwebs with the same tool as well.

Check other places that usually don't need vacuuming and give them a cleanup as well if they are home to insects.

Freshen Carpets, Pillows, And Upholstery

In addition to removing dirt, crumbs, and dust, your vacuum cleaner can brighten fabrics and remove odors with the help of baking soda.

If you have any plush items that your washing machine can't deal with (such as mattresses, carpets, or pillows), a vacuum cleaner and baking soda can solve it too.

Gently sprinkle some baking soda into your carpets, toss pillows, and upholstery with a mop or damp sponge.

Let the baking soda sit there for an hour and vacuum it away. Its slight abrasive nature can loosen the soil on the fabrics, and when a vacuum cleaner whisks it away, your carpets and upholstery will look much brighter.

Note: If you need to thoroughly clean your carpet once in a while, check out this guide “Carpet made easy: How to remove carpet”.

Remove Fire Hazards

Vacuum cleaners do a great job of removing excess lint from your dryer or washing machine, which is a major cause of house fires.

Unplug the appliance and attach the crevice tool to reach its vent area. If possible, open the housing and pick up any trapped lint inside as well. Use the brush attachment to clean the lint screen of your washing machine.

Remove Allergens

Strong suction power and an efficient filtration system can drive allergens out of your home.

Vacuum window panes and sills with a crevice tool regularly to prevent dirt and allergens from building up. Vacuum door screens and tracks with a brush attachment as well to remove dust and pollen.

Pick Up Crumbs

Catch crumbs in hard-to-reach places by the crevice tool of your vacuum. This is a situation almost everyone has found themself in when the crumbs fall into shelves of our fridges or get wedges under a toaster or stove's grates.

Get Dents Out Of Carpets

Some visible dents are a common sight when rearranging furniture. Besides the common solution of a blow dryer, you can also rely on a much cooler method to erase dents formed on your carpets.

Use the best way to remove carpet and place an ice cube on the dent. If you are dealing with a large area, put multiple cubes directly on the indentations.

Let the ice cubes melt, and don't rush. When the cold water gets fully absorbed into the carpet, it prompts the fibers to return back to their original shapes.

Wipe off the excess water with a sponge and then vacuum the area to bring it to the upright position.

Get Rid Of Odors In Your Home

Drop some perfume or essential oil into a cotton ball and place it into the cleaner bag of your vacuum. The machine will gradually release a pleasant scent and freshen up the air of your house, especially when you need to learn how to clean your bathroom like a pro.

Clean A Computer Keyboard

The keyboard is the part that gets dirty fastest in a computer, especially if you have the habit of eating in front of it.

Once in a while, you should give the keyboard a thorough clean. Dislodge the loose crumbs by flipping the keyboard upside down. Then vacuum it with a crevice tool to remove any remaining crumbs.

Wet a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and use it to clean areas between keys. You can use a toothpick for some stubborn dirt as well. Polish the keys with a dry cloth to finish the job.

Recover Items

There are several items you can pick up when they have been dropped into a hard-to-access place like between furniture.

When you need to recover small items like screws, nails, and earrings, attach and hold pantyhose over the crevice tool of your vacuum and secure it with a rubber band.

Aim the hose directly over your lost item and turn on the vacuum so it can suck the item into the mesh.

Clean Your Fridge

A vacuum cleaner can give plenty of common kitchen appliances a cleanup both inside and outside. It can't deal with grease, but dust and crumbs can be removed easily with your vacuum.

Turn off and unplug the appliance before you carry out any trick below.

Pull your fridge a few feet away from the wall and use your vacuum to clean built-up lint and dust on your condenser and coils.

They are located on the backside, making them hard to reach and get ignored by most people. But a thick layer of dust can cause your fridge to overheat, reduce its efficiency, or even shut it down. A regular cleaning routine will keep your fridge operating smoothly and efficiently.

Dernière modification par khaldrogo (08-12-2021 12:06:41)

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