You can have the best vacuum cleaner, powerhead, and tools, but if you’re not vacuuming your house properly you’re leaving dust and dirt in your home. One of the keys to a clean home is taking your time to slowly and thoroughly clean every area. Don’t rush the job because casual vacuuming won’t remove enough dust and dirt. Learning some quick tips will leave your home cleaner, especially for those with allergies. Let’s get started with 5 great ideas:

• Vacuum under things
• Clean window sills
• Vacuum the stairs
• Clean the blinds and ceiling vans
• Vacuum intake and ceiling vents

Tip 1: Don’t Forget To Clean Under Things

One of the biggest mistakes we make is forgetting to clean under tight surfaces. For example, you might think the living room floor looks fine, but have you looked under the couch lately? Do you know what’s lurking under the skirting? There’s nothing worse than having company over, and watching in horror as someone sees a field of dust bunnies underneath. You may have this on your mind for the rest of their visit. As you clean up for any event you’re having at home, do the dusting first. Wait for 15-20 minutes in each room before vacuuming. Next, move the furniture first and vacuum underneath the couch, the chairs, the entertainment center, and everything else. Don’t forget to clean behind the curtains for good measure. You never know where dirt might be lurking, and you don’t want to find out at the worst possible time.

Tip 2: Clean The Windowsills

TIP: Remember that dust and dirt accumulate on all horizontal surfaces no matter their height in any room. Commonly forgotten areas to clean are the windowsills. While this might seem like a job for a damp rag and a bottle of cleaner, start by using a crevice tool. A lot of dust and debris can accumulate in the space between the inside ledge and the outside of the window. Open the window, run the vacuum, and make sure it’s all sucked out. Next, clean up what’s left with warm water, an old toothbrush, and a rag. This is an area that cannot be overlooked in dry, windy climates because dust and sand find their way into your windows.

Tip 3: Get The Stairs Thoroughly Vacuumed

The stairs in your home see a lot of foot traffic and you need to make sure they are being cleaned properly. Start with the crevice tools and vacuum the corners and back of each step. Follow this up with going along the edges of any trim along the steps. Add an extension or telescoping wand to reach the higher steps. Vacuum cleaner powerheads and brushes can really make all of the difference in cleaning steps. Remove the crevice tool and add the above attachment to clean the steps as usual and the back of the step (riser) in an up and down motion. Once you reach the top, vacuum your way back down for thoroughly clean steps. Remember the corners accumulate a lot of dust and dirt. Vacuum all your steps every week and more often if you have children and pets that use the stairs frequently. To prevent excessive wear in the middle, ask everyone to occasionally walk on the outer edges of stairways.

TIP: Remember that dust and dirt accumulate on all horizontal surfaces no matter their height in any room.

Tip 4: Vacuum the Blinds and Ceiling Fans

Blinds and ceiling fans attract a lot of dust and dirty air because they are horizontal surfaces that serve as dandy landing surfaces. Clean them on the tops and bottoms with a handy tool made for the purpose. After vacuuming them, you may need to wash with water and/or a mild cleaning solution to remove any sticky residue. Be careful when cleaning blinds that you don’t bend or break part of the slats. Wood blinds are sturdy, while think metal or plastic ones are more fragile. The same goes for ceiling fan blades because if you damage one of them the fan won’t be balanced as it turns. Stand on a sturdy small ladder to be safe and take you time to thoroughly clean blinds and fans. Here are some professional tips on cleaning window blinds.

Tip 5: Clean the Intake Vents

Another area that is often overlooked is intake vents for the HVAC system and ceiling fan vents in the bathrooms. We typically don’t realize their importance for recirculating air or removing moisture from bathrooms. Many vents are made of thin metal and you must be careful to prevent injuring your hands. Use the proper tool picture here for a thorough cleaning job. Vacuuming vents also include the floor or ceiling registers that distribute the cool air from the air conditioner and the warm air from the furnace. If bath ceiling vents have long been neglected, you should remove them, vacuum from the backside, and wash clean. If they are clogged and someone leaves the fan running for an extended time, your house may catch on fire. Cleaning vents every three months should be sufficient to keep them open and clean. Review these home vacuum tips from some experts. View our website for the best vacuum cleaners, tools, attachments, accessories, and parts. Our prices are competitive and our service is excellent at ThinkVacuums.com.

Sources and References

• Cleaning Tips
• Clean Blinds