How to Prevent Pet Hair from Ruining Your Vacuum

Pets are such noble creatures, living alongside us persons as our loyal companions and rightfully referred to by the title of "Man's Best Friend." If you own a pet, then you know that pet hair can be upsetting. Pet hairs are worst on carpets and floors, but they can also be found all over the home and on upholstery and furniture.

For that reason, many of us have bought the top-of-line vacuum cleaners to help us get rid of pet hairs.

But it is significant to do proper maintenance to prevent pet hair from destroying the vacuums.

Here are the Parts of a Vacuum Where Pet Hair Can Result in Problems:

• Filter –Pet hair can enter the vacuum filters and block them. This can lead to some problems with suction and could destroy the vacuum.
• Motor– When pet hair gets into the motor, it can make the motor overheat and stop working.
• Suction Power –More than any other substance, pet hair seems to be the thing that decreases the suction power of a vacuum. It can cause a lot of problems throughout the whole vacuum system.
• Hoses & Pipes –Pet hair can fill up and block the vacuum, particularly if it's not designed to tackle pet hair. This can result in added pressure on the vacuum, affecting the suction and making the vacuum cleaner prone to overheating.
• Brushroll & Cleaning Head – Pet hair will tangle in the brush roll or cleaning head of a vacuum cleaner, building up over time and preventing the vacuum from working appropriately.

Protect your vacuum cleaner with these effective ways of preventing pet hair from causing issues with your vacuum. This will maximize your vacuum's capacity and will extend the lifespan of your machine.

Ways of Preventing Pet Hair from Ruining Your Vacuum Cleaner

Do Appropriate Routine Maintenance on the Parts of Your Vacuum

• Vacuum filters– These are used to stop harmful particles entering the device, which might otherwise cause some problems internally. When pet hair blocks the filters of your vacuum, it may not work effectually. By replacing the filters more often than recommended, you will solve this problem. You can also clean "washable filters" frequently to remove pet hair and odors. Most of the vacuum brands recommend washing the filters every 3 to 6 months. But do it more often and leave it entirely dry for about 24 hours to make sure no moisture is left, before putting it back into the vacuum.
• Brush roll or Roller Brush– Overtime, pet hair will get caught around the roller brush, which makes it harder for the vacuum to work effectually. Once or twice a month, check the vacuum's cleaning head for any hair that has been twisted around it.

• Dust Cup or Bag – Vacuum cleaners function best when the dust cup or bag is half empty. It can get expensive having to replace vacuum bags more often, so we recommend getting a bagless kind of vacuum. That way, you can empty the vacuum after every use or when it is almost half full. This will also prevent undesirable odors from developing inside the vacuum.
• Hose and Wands – When you notice a loss of suction from your vacuum cleaner's wand handle, take away the wand and replace it with the hose. If the tube's suction is good, you might have some blockage in your vacuum's wand. You can do it on the contrary to check the hose suction. If this happens, it is an indication that you require to clean the hose or wand and remove any objects or pet hair that's clogging it inside.

Resources and References:

• Preventing Pet Hair from Destroying Your Vacuum