A vacuum
maybe expensive but it is an investment you would want to make. This will not
only help you multi task but it is also necessary to keep the air circulating
in your house clean and fresh.
Vacuuming regularly helps reduce allergens in
the atmosphere like pollens, spores, molds and dander.
To get the
most out of your roomba
520, you need not only use it properly but you also
need to clean it regularly. The product’s user manual is a must-read before you
start using your vacuum. It is ripe with materials that can help you get to
know your machine better.
If you do not take good care of your machine,
it will break down. Getting it fixed by a professional will involve a lot of
money. Oftentimes, the amount you will spend to fix it is even greater than the
actual amount of the product.
There are two basic types of vacuum based on
the presence of a bag or lack thereof.
If you have a unit that uses a dirt bag, you need to check if the bag is
half full already from time to time. The logic behind this is, the more dirt
there is inside the bag, the slower your machine gets. This is because it will
have difficult time suctioning dirt plus the pores in the bag will be blocked.
The first way to check if the bag is half full
already is to rely on the touch and feel method. Another is through signs.
Sometimes, a dust bunny or a ball of lint is left behind when you are cleaning
up.
For bagless vacuums like the robotic vacuum, you will also need to
empty its bin every time it is half full to keep it functioning properly.
A common source of headache when it comes to
vacuums is their cord. It is either too short or too long. It can never be
enough. If you are planning to clean a room, the vacuum’s cord must be long
enough for you to clean all nook and cranny. However, extension cords are
dangerous to use for this kind of machine because of overheating. Just keep
your cord plugged in an accessible area so as not to yank it by accident.
There are also times wherein the cord may
tangle. Be sure to unplug it before you untangle it. Do not step over the cord or run it over with
the machine. Avoid getting it pinched by the door or heavy furniture.
Before vacuuming, clean off the floor or the
sofa from objects that might be vacuumed and can cause damage to the machine
like coins, nails, staple wires, screws, paper clips, thumbtacks and small
parts of the toys. This will likely be siphoned and will surely cause internal
damage.
Another tip is to let your vacuum rest at least
every 10 minutes. Do not overwork it or else it might overheat. For safety
reasons, do not let a young child ride on it while you are cleaning. This
machine is not built for that purpose.
