How to clean Vacuum Filters

By Guest Blogger Jennifer B.

How to clean Vacuum Filter

 

A vacuum cleaner is a great asset in the house. It will allow you to finish your cleaning tasks faster, maintain the condition of your carpets and remove allergens. But have you ever started to use your vacuum only to find that your house stinks? Chances are you don’t know how to clean vacuum filters properly and efficiently. This will not only make the air smell so much worse. It can also shorten the lifespan of your vacuum.

Whether you are using a small handheld vacuum for smaller chores or the best vacuum for stairs, you need to make sure that the filters are always clean. Clean filters will maintain strong suction. This means less cleaning time and better results. Clogged filters can damage the motor of your vacuum cleaner regardless of its size.

How to Clean Vacuum Filters?

It is crucial to know that if you don’t know how to clean vacuum filters properly, you can actually damage it. You must refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or the user’s manual to make sure that you are following the right steps.

  • Most vacuum filters should be cleaned after 3 of 4 uses, depending on the intensity of the debris your machine is picking up. Failing to clean your filter on a regular basis can cause the dust to settle on the interior of the machine, damaging it on the long run.
  • Remember that different machines will have different filters. Refer to the manual to understand how it should be removed. Don’t try to wash the filter if the manual doesn’t specifically mention that it is washable.
  • After you have removed the filter, trapped dust will probably spread. This is why you should probably try to do this outside away from your furniture. Hold your filter on top of the garbage can and gently tap it. Most of the dust will fall into the can.
  • Before thinking about how to wash vacuum filters, you should refer to the manual to see what it is made of. Paper filters can’t be washed. It is advisable to replace them instead since they are quite cheap. If your filter is made of plastic or foam, you can easily give it a good wash using water and soap.

When Do I Need to Replace my Filter?

You need to understand that even with regular cleaning; your vacuum filter will not last forever. If you are not 100% satisfied about the suction power of your vacuum then it is probably time to have the filter replaced. You will find information about how often you should replace it when you refer to the user manual. However, these are rough figures that will greatly differ depending on a number of factors.

For example, if you don’t use the vacuum every day, you will probably get away with using your filter longer. Moreover, if you are using it to clean low traffic areas, it won’t be picking up much dust to begin with. By the same token, you will have to replace your filter frequently if you use your vacuum in high traffic areas. This is also true if you have a big family of kids and pets in the household.

Understanding how to clean vacuum filters will improve the quality of the air in your house. This means less allergies and health problems for the entire family. It is a crucial part of maintaining your vacuum, you furniture and your carpets. Make sure that you read the user manual before you attempt to clean your filter for best results.

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