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10 Things You Should Vacuum – You might be surprised about what you’re missing!

SPOILER ALERT! 
This article will be hijacking the tips laid out in one of our most fun YouTube videos! If you’re a visual learner and could use an educational entertainment break – STOP READING – and click on the video link below to watch 🙂 Otherwise, continue below and enjoy this nutritious mental snack the old fashioned way – then watch the video later!

In this particular video, Rachel demonstrates 10 things you SHOULD be vacuuming – but probably are NOT!  

“Starring Rachel, her beloved Miele S7 upright vacuum cleaner and adorable cat, Chanel, learn about the surprising things you SHOULD be Are you vacuuming the things you should? vacuuming to keep your home clean and allergen free – without much effort! Also protect your furnishings and other household items by cleaning them correctly without causing damage. Learn what some of your vacuum’s attachments should be used for as well as why a Swiffer” can be deadly to your floors!”

In case your device can’t load the image, here’s the LIST:
 
1) Pillows, couches and chairs (upholstered stuff)
2) Bare Floors (forget the Swiffer, it’s limited and can cause damage!)
3) Live and Silk plants*
4) Keyboards, remote controls and select electronics* (don’t do static-sensitive items like computer guts)
5) Vents…dryer, fridge, etc
6) Heat/AC air ducts and heat registers
7) Wool Coats & Jackets
8) Mattress
9) Pets* (Some dogs and cats love this, but certainly not all. Loosen excessive fur, critters and dander at the source! Use a specially-designed pet massaging tool with very low vacuum suction. The noise will be less and it won’t risk sucking to their skin.)

10) your Vacuum itself! (it gets dusty too, you know)

10 things you should vacuumNOTE the asterisks (*)! You’ll see that the tips in the video are prefaced by an “equipment check”…   In order to correctly and safely vacuum the majority of carpets, above floor surfaces, electronics and other delicate surfaces you must have a high-filtration vacuum with VARIABLE SUCTION, and use it on a low setting! You also must attach the correct tool such as dusting brush, crevice or upholstery tool. Cleaning is achieved by an appropriate balance of suction PLUS agitation. Think about your washing machine… water is used to suspend dirt particles. It’s the agitation that really loosens debris and boosts the effectiveness. Similarly, in your vacuum, air is used to suspend dirt. The air simply moving (i.e. suction) helps loosen quite a bit of dust, but agitation provided by a bristled attachment or spinning brushroller loosens more! You also know that some clothes belong in the delicate cycle only…apply similar logic to certain household surfaces.

Why on earth would you want to go through the “trouble” of vacuuming all these things? Dust is sneaky, destructive and prolific – it is everywhere! Dust-clogged electronics can prematurely short out. Ducts get filled with dust and spew into your family’ breathing air. Uncleaned mattresses and pet beds can become a breeding ground for mites and other unsavory critters. A bad, leaky, over-powered vacuum can do more harm than good to your home than you’d imagine. Torn up rugs, scratched wood, dingy-dusty upholstery and polluted air will wear down your home’s value as well as your quality of life.

So stop in to Queen Vacuum…we’ll help you select the correct quality, high-filtration, variable-suction vacuum for your home. Our selection is huge and prices unbeatable! And not only will we be able to service and maintain it for life, but we teach you how to use it. Top that, internet or big-box store!! Then, occasionally check in on our social media outlets like YouTube to pick up handy new tricks to make quick work of your housecleaning chores. Have fun and see you soon!