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The Vacuum Cleaner That Fits You

by Andrew Washington on May 6, 2009

Vacuum cleaners are one of the best modern inventions because you now spend less time cleaning, and more time doing something productive. You'll spend less time vacuuming and achieve better results when your machine sucks up and bags dust and dirt efficiently. Efficiency happens when you use common sense and occasionally inspect the machine to ensure all components are working properly.

Maintenance doesn't always involve tipping the vacuum cleaner over and removing parts. Following is a quick checklist for what to do (and not do) before and during vacuuming:

Check the bag before each use. Keep it emptied, or discard it, once half full. At that point, the pores in the bag are clogged enough to reduce suction by nearly half. Reduced suction means more back-and-forth strokes to clean a carpet or rug, and it increases chances that dust will be blown back into the room as you work.

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