5 Fast Ways to Damage A Vacuum Cleaner
Vacuum cleaners are great for keeping homes clean and picking up after a big mess, but they are not super machines and there are some materials that they just cannot handle. Although it seems like magic when they suck up everything in their path, there are a few things that you should never vacuum.
The Foul Five For Vacuums
Fine Dust
Extremely fine dust or minuscule particles will quickly clog the tiny holes in a vacuum’s filter or bag. This can cause damage to the machine and may even cause it to shoot out dust at a later time.
Ash
Ash is an extremely fine material that will also clog a vacuum. In addition, ashes can trap heat which may cause damage to the interior of the vacuum.
Broken Glass
Broken glass has sharp edges that can puncture bags, rip filters, or get caught somewhere in the system. Simply use a broom to clean up the large pieces, or a wet cloth to collect small pieces of glass.
Coins and Other Small Objects
Don’t be lazy when it comes to picking up small objects or coins. Not only are you throwing away money, but the hard objects can easily get stuck or break a component of the vacuum.
Heavy Wet Materials
Unless you have a wet/dry vacuum, don’t try to vacuum vomit, wet food, or a spilled liquid. It simply won’t work.
Three Unexpected Vacuumable Materials
Dry Food
Some food like crushed cereal, smashed chips, and bread crumbs can easily be sucked up by a vacuum.
Human and Animal Hair
Hair is no problem for a vacuum cleaner, but make sure that it is not getting tangled anywhere in the system.
Gravel and Dirt
While there is obviously a limitation in size, small bits of gravel, rock, and dirt can be sucked up quickly by a good vacuum cleaner.
If you want to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner, it is necessary to avoid vacuuming these and any other similar materials.
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