Handy Tips for Prolonging the Life of your Vacuum Cleaner

Having a vacuum cleaner comes with many benefits that we now are accustomed to in our everyday lives; from cleaning our floors and carpets from dust and dirt that we are unable to see, to cleaning the dirt that we are able to see on our hard floors.

Owning a vacuum is an essential part of modern day living, and the countless number of makes and models currently available to buy is practically never-ending. Purchasing your vacuum isn’t the issue, but choosing to fix or repair it when it breaks, may not be quite as easy.

A vacuum cleaner can keep going for a very long time, which is a relief when a decent model can cost you anywhere between £100 and £200.

Maintain

To keep your vacuum cleaner functioning for as long as possible, keeping it maintained is key. Knowing its functions and how the vacuum works will help keep your vacuum in the best possible condition and keep it working for a very long time; this means that you won’t need to buy a new one. Proper maintenance can help to avoid a fault from occurring and will lower the likelihood that it will break or need a repair.

Repair

Instead of getting rid of a faulty or broken vacuum, choose the option of repair it. This is a must more cost effective solution and will help to prolong your vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaner spares for vacuums are easy to source, and most retail suppliers can help you with any questions that you may have.

Specialist

Due to the numerous technological advances now featuring in the build of most vacuum cleaners, looking for advice from a specialist would be the best thing to do. They’ll be the best people to ask and will know what parts your vacuum will require, the best way to install the parts and the best way to source them.

Price

If you think that a vacuum repair will be too costly, do not opt for cheaper repair option solely on the price of the repair. Simply because a store suggests a cheaper service, this shouldn’t mean that the repair will be good or even if it will last any length of time.

If the vacuum cleaner that you currently have needs repairing, it is advisable to seek out the options that are available to you before you make your final decision. 

Understand the Jargon with Vacuum Cleaners

Many household appliances seem to always use jargon like words and phrases, and vacuum cleaners are no exception to this. Without the knowledge of these words or phrases, you risk buying a vacuum cleaner that either doesn’t meet your cleaning requirements or over exceeds your cleaning needs. To help those not well versed in the language of vacuum cleaning, below contains a list of the most popular words and phrases that are frequently used so that the next time you go out to buy a new vacuum cleaner, you’ll know exactly what to expect.

Bag Full Indicator – letting you know that the bag needs replacing as it is now full. Failure to replace the bag when indicated could result in the vacuum not working as efficiently.

Bagged/Bagless – A bagged vacuum cleaner requires that you use a vacuum bag and a bagless vacuum does not need a vacuum bag.

Brush Roller/ Beater Brush Bar – this is the revolving brush on an upright vacuum cleaner that makes it easy for the likes of hairs to be picked up much easier.

Cord Rewind – this is a feature that allows you to retract the cord of the vacuum into the body of the vacuum cleaner.

Cylinder – this is a compact and easily controllable cleaner ideal for small spaces.

Filtration – This is used to describe the filtration system, the system in which dirt particles are sucked up and clean air is pumped back out.

HEPA - (High Efficiency Particulate Air) Great for allergy suffers as it has a very good filtration system.

Microfiltration – microfiltration can retain very fine particles.

S-Class filtration – safe to use with allergy sufferers, as it has an extremely good filtration system.

Standard Filtration – a standard filtration system most often found on cheaper models.

Telescopic Tubes – attachments that can be altered to the length that is needed

On Board Tools – the amount of tools that are incorporated within your vacuum cleaner.

Lifetime Filtration - filtration that will last the lifetime of the vacuum and does not need to be renewed.

Self Adjusting Head – the head of the vacuum that stays close to the floor despite the how vacuum is angled.

Upright – an upright vacuum cleaner that uses a rotating brush as well as suction.

Now that you are aware of the jargon that is used when describing vacuum cleaners, you’ll be better armed when you next visit the shop to purchase your next one.

Why should you use a Floor Scrubber?

Many industries that see an extraordinary amount of traffic across the floors of their store or place of work, know that the maintenance in keeping a vast surface area looking dirt free and clean can be very time consuming and a real challenge.  There are two approaches to take when keeping a floor clean; one approach being the mop and bucket method, and the other is the floor scrubber. 

Mop and Bucket

There are a few downsides to using a mop and bucket.  When there’s a wet surface on the site of any business, both the staff and customers will not be able to use that space until the floor is dry. Health and safety regulations require that you put out a sign that displays the warning ‘wet floor’, and failure to do this may result in your business being accountable for any harm caused due to the floor being wet, which could cost a business money in pay-outs.

The method of using a mop and bucket also has the result of not cleaning floors very well, in actual fact the mop moves the dirt around rather than cleaning it up, then is rinsed in cloudy water and used to clean the floor again.  The grime from the floor does not go anywhere and this is can be seen once the floor has dried. A water marked and muddy looking floor is what you are usually left with.

Floor Scrubber

The better option for cleaning a dirty floor is the industrial floor scrubber. The floor scrubber will start by spraying the floor with a part water and part cleaning chemicals mixture, and then it will begin to scrub the floor, breaking up any filth or spillage. Finally, with a squeegee-vacuum combination, the used water is then sucked up, leaving the floor completely clean and dry.

Floor scrubbers are not challenging to use.  They are intended to be quite easy to move around so that it will not harm your back and doesn’t need much maintenance.  The only components that you will need to make it work is, water, chemicals and remembering to empty the cloudy water after each clean.

Two Options

When buying a floor scrubber there are two options for you to choose from; a propane powered scrubber or an electric powered one. They’re both easy to use, the only difference is that one has a cord attached and the other does not. 

If you are looking to purchase a floor scrubber, you may want to seek advice from a trustworthy seller.  They’ll be best able to recommend a make and model that will best meet your needs, guaranteeing that you’ll choose a floor scrubber that can match up to all of your cleaning requirements.

Choose the Best Cleaning Machine for your Need

There are many options to choose from when you are faced with the task of cleaning a floor. You may require a machine that needs to handle industrial, commercial or domestic messes and spills, and it’s easy to find a cleaning machine that can swiftly and successfully clean a floor, removing dirt and grime with little effort.  Listed below are some of the most widespread cleaning machines, each one with its own precise task that it implements the best.

Vacuum Cleaners

Primarily used for the household and general cleaning, a vacuum cleaner is now an essential in every household.  Used for cleaning any and all surfaces such as carpets, hardwood floors and tiles, the everyday vacuum cleaner sucks up the unwelcome dirt in a matter of seconds and can be effortlessly stowed away when not in use.  Today there are numerous selections obtainable on the market, from upright to hand held, each with a diverse level of suction.

Industrial Vacuum Cleaners

Somewhat bigger than the standard vacuum cleaner, an industrial vacuum cleaner is made for clearing away large debris and large spills on a regular basis on a commercial premises or industrial factory.  The additional capability permits for a greater area of floor to be cleaned at one time and can be used on an industrial location without anxiety that the machine may become blocked.

Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners

A wet and dry vacuum cleaner cleans and dries a sizeable surface area instantaneously with little effort.  Before vacuuming up any dust or dirt, the surface is first cleaned, meaning that you have saved valuable time by completing two tasks at once. As the cleaner’s capacity is much greater than a normal vacuum, you will not find yourself constantly emptying the large container that holds all of the dirty water.

Scrubber Dryers

Large in size and typically found in places like stores and industrial places of work, scrubber dryers are regularly used on hard floors and need a power source.  Some scrubber dryers require expert training, as it is a fairly sizeable machine to use.

Selecting the best machine for your cleaning desires can be complex. So before beginning your quest, consider first asking yourself the ensuing questions:

·       - What materials do you need cleaning most frequently?

·      -  How large is the area of flooring that will need cleaning?

·       - Will your cleaner require industrial waste to be cleaned?

·       - How much do you have to spend?

Before purchasing any of the above cleaning machines, seek guidance from a professional who can best advise you on what machine will best meet your requirements.  It is best to take your time, so that you can be confident that the machine that you buy will be the best one for the job.