Written by Levi
Edited on
8 May 2023
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07:55
4 tips to improve the suction power of your canister vacuum
It's important that your canister vacuum has good suction power. When the suction power of your vacuum decreases, the vacuum doesn't pick up fine dust anymore. You also can't vacuum your floor in a single motion. That means good suction power can save time and effort. You can read how you can improve and retain the suction power of your canister vacuum in this article.
Get started with the suction power
Good maintenance is important to improve and maintain the suction power of your vacuum. Get started with the following tips. This way, you can extend the lifespan of your canister vacuum.
Tip 1: check and empty the dust collector.
Tip 2: clean the filters.
Tip 3: clean the floor attachment.
Tip 4: check the vacuum tube for blockages.
Tip 1: check and empty the dust collector
The dust collector of a bagless canister vacuum is often transparent. This way, you can easily estimate when to empty the dust cup. The more often you empty a bagless vacuum, the better. This way, dust can't build up. You don't have to throw away the vacuum cleaner bag of your bagged vacuum after each use. It's enough to replace it every 3 months.
Tip 2: clean the filters
If dust collect in the filters of your vacuum, they reduce the suction power. It's important that you regularly clean the filter. Knock the dust off the filter, clean it with another vacuum, or brush it down. It's hard to estimate how often you should clean a filter. That depends on how often you vacuum and the filter type. Clean the filter at least once every 6 months.
Tip 3: clean the floor attachment
The floor attachment of your vacuum is the first to touch the dirt. Pet hairs and dust bundles are especially stubborn and can block the floor attachment. This reduces the suction power. Check the floor attachment regularly for stuck hairs or dust and remove it.
Do you have a turbo brush with rotating bristles? You can carefully remove stuck hair and dirt with a blade.
Tip 4: avoid blockages in the suction tube
The tube of your vacuum is pretty narrow. This way, items like toothpicks and LEGO bricks can get stuck. This blocks the air flow and reduces the suction power. That's why you shouldn't vacuum items if you're not sure they fit through the tube. Does something get stuck? Detach the vacuum tube and prod the stuck item loose with something long. Be gentle, so you don't damage the vacuum tube.
Article by Levi
Vacuum Expert.
