We all like to have our house spotless, and the vacuum cleaner is an essential ally to achieve this cleanliness.
The feeling of seeing our home sparkling is wonderful, even if it requires prior effort... (or precisely because of that).
Vacuuming is an easy task. Everyone knows how to do it... or not?
We all know how to move the device (with greater or lesser skill), but perhaps we do not do it as well as we could.
At Mi Aspiradora we tell you what to do (and what not to do) to get the best cleaning.
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Organization is the previous step to better cleaning
Organization is a matter that will save us time and money, and will help us clean better.. With the same work, we will be much more efficient and effective, we will obtain better results. Let's see how.
Plan the cleaning
Decide how often you are going to clean the house. You can do deeper cleanings every week and lighter ones daily, do it in areas... it's up to you. Take into account the time you have and dedicate what you need.
Many people prefer to dedicate a little time to it each day, so that it does not accumulate, while others prefer to organize it on the weekend, when they have more time to do it. Choose the style that best suits you and your circumstances.
When you get down to it, try to dedicate the time you had previously estimated., without falling short, but also without lengthening yourself too much. If you stick to a schedule, you will be more efficient.
Clear the area you are going to vacuum
If the room you are going to clean is full of furniture, it will be more difficult for you.. You will have to move them aside as you go, and you will run the risk of being unplugged - if it is a cable - and could even cause a short circuit.
And by leaving more room to work, you'll prevent your vacuum cleaner from colliding with furniture (which could cause damage).
Discover how to keep your vacuum cleaner like the first day:
Clean from top to bottom
Once the area to be cleaned is cleared, do I start vacuuming? No, not yet.
It is important that you clean from top to bottom, this way you will avoid getting dust on areas that you had already cleaned..
Therefore, it is better that you start by cleaning lamps, door frames, blinds, the upper area of the furniture and objects that you may have on them (vases, photo frames, etc.) and the baseboards.
Curtains should also be cleaned or washed periodically, as they accumulate dust and mites over time..
To clean dust, you can use a slightly damp cotton cloth or a microfiber cloth.
How to use the vacuum cleaner
Help your vacuum cleaner
Once we have cleaned the top, it is time for the floor. The vacuum cleaner will make our work easier, but we must also make it easier for it.. We offer you a couple of tips below:
- Check the area you are going to vacuum.
- Remove any objects that could be sucked. With this, you will avoid missing things that you would not like to lose, you will help take care of your vacuum cleaner, which could be damaged or clogged in some cases if it absorbs hard or sharp elements.
What vacuum cleaner to use
As you know, there are different types of vacuum cleaners, so the first thing would be choose the right vacuum cleaner.
There are those that They work best on parquet and hard floors, others that work better on rugs and carpets, or those that work well on all terrains (see the energy label y Look for a 4A vacuum cleaner, if you want maximum efficiency in all sections).
On the other hand, if you have allergy problems, you may prefer a vacuum cleaner with a water filter or one with HEPA filter H13 or H14.
If you want comfort, you will opt for a robot vacuum cleaner or a broom vacuum cleaner, and for a quick job, maybe choose a handheld vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum correctly
To properly use the vacuum cleaner, you must take into account a series of considerations:
- Don't let the bag fill completely: If the bag is too full, the vacuuming will not be efficient, the vacuum cleaner will have a harder time doing its job and, in some way, its motor is being forced unnecessarily.. If the vacuum cleaner is bagless, apply the same reasoning, and empty the tank with sufficient frequency to prevent it from filling too much.
- Filters: You should also make sure to clean and check the filters, since if they are dirty, clogged or damaged, they will not do their job well.
- Use power well: most vacuum cleaners have some power regulation system, either continuously or at various predetermined levels. The maximum power is not always the most appropriate (in the case, for example, of upholstery and curtains, or even carpets, it can be counterproductive).
- Use an appropriate brush: many models have different brushes, each one specialized in a specific use: for carpets, for parquet, for upholstery... By using them correctly, you will gain efficiency and avoid problems (scratches on the floor, damage to upholstery or furniture, etc.).
What is the proper way to vacuum?
Often, we tend to move the vacuum cleaner in a W shape, back and forth at an angle, to finish faster. However, it is not the most efficient way to do it.
- According to experts, It is best to move it backwards to vacuum, and forwards only to place or reposition it (with which we will finish in less time).
When passing the rugs, you can do it first in one direction (along the rug) and then perpendicularly (across the width), to achieve greater cleaning.
What is the proper position to vacuum?
Another very important aspect when handling the vacuum cleaner is the posture we adopt. Sometimes, We tend to bend over excessively or pick it up incorrectly..
According to Guide to back care from the Mapfre Foundation, it is important to move the arms and wrists, avoiding straining the trunk and moving the waist, while keeping the back straight.
For its part, the Spanish Network of Researchers in Back Diseases also points out that You have to keep the column in a vertical position, and move the vacuum cleaner as close as possible to the feet, slightly bending the most advanced knee.
If you have to bend down to vacuum under furniture, it is best to rest one of your knees on the floor, and not bend your back.
In the graph, you can see how to do it.
Another possible way to do it that can prevent back pain is to arch your back backwards., generating a lordosis. In the video you can see how it would be done.
