Deep Vacuum
Vacuuming Tips
You've likely heard that it's good to vacuum on a regular basis. Here you will learn the answers to these common questions: "How often should I vacuum?", "Is there a proper technique?", and "Why is it so important?"
Why is vacuuming important?
The obvious reason of why it is important to vacuum is because it removes dirt, dust and debris from your carpeting. This is important because the longer that abrasive particles remain in your carpet (or upholstery!), the more they will cut the fibers, causing premature wear and fiber damage.
The less obvious, but equally important reason is that you will have cleaner air in your home! There are some schools of belief that say that incorporating more hard flooring into a home will be healthier, yet a little known fact is that homes with more carpeting often have much cleaner air to breathe! This is because carpeting works as a very large horizontal Air Filter. As air moves through your home, carrying dust and dander, carpeting pulls it out of the air! With hard floors, it just accumulates and is redistributed into the air as you move around.
As long as this large 'air filter' is emptied regularly (by vacuuming), your air quality will be improved dramatically.
How often should you vacuum?
This depends on how much traffic and dust is in the home (obviously it will be needed more frequently if you have several kids, pets and a remodel project). Generally it's best to vacuum once or twice per week. Also, don't forget to vacuum your upholstery! Often overlooked, furniture will also remove dust and debris from the air, as well as from contact with clothes, skin, etc. Vacuuming your upholstery once a month will also help improve indoor air quality, as well as extend the life of your home furnishings.
Is there a proper technique to vacuuming?
Yes! When vacuuming carpeting, the most important movement is when you are pulling the vacuum back towards you. It doesn't matter how fast you push it forward, but it will pick up significantly more dirt and dust if you pull it more slowly back to you. This is because the vacuum's brushes are designed to lift and separate the fibers as it is pulled toward you (you will feel more resistance) allowing the suction to penetrate more deeply into the carpet pile and remove more debris. Also, make sure the height of the brushes is adjusted correctly. If there is little or no resistance as it is pulled towards you, lower the height of the brushes [most vacuums give you a selector switch, with a hard floor setting on one side, and a deep pile setting on the other]. Likewise, if there is too much resistance, raise the brush height a little.
While vacuuming alone is not all that is needed to keep your carpet and upholstery clean, following proper vacuuming technique on a regular basis will result in carpet that lasts longer, and air that is cleaner to breathe. And an insider's tip to keeping them even cleaner: make it a habit to leave shoes by the front door. This will make sure that pollutants that adhere to shoes during the normal course of a day never make it into your carpeting.
And don't forget to have your carpets professionally cleaned! Thorough vacuuming with a good vacuum cleaner is effective in removing much of the dust and surface debris in carpet. However, carpeting needs to be periodically and professionally Deep Cleaned to remove spots, organic matter, pollutants such as tar and smoke (often brought in from outside), dust mites, allergens, and to break up matted fibers and restore the carpet pile to it's original condition. Carpet manufacturer's recommend, and often stipulate as part of warranty validation, having carpet professionally cleaned once every year. It's easiest to have your preferred cleaning company put you on a maintenance schedule, so it's once less thing for you to think about. Also, make sure you read this Consumer Awareness Message before you hire a carpet cleaning company. You will learn 7 costly misconceptions about carpet cleaning, as well as 8 questions you should ask a carpet cleaner before you invite them into your home. You can also listen to it toll free at (800) 758-2416.
Happy vacuuming!
[Learn more about carpet cleaning and spot removal at http://www.BelmontClean.com/carpet-cleaning-snowmass-village.html]
About the Author
I have worked as a professional in the carpet cleaning industry since 1997. I am an IICRC Certified Technician. I also trained with my father, Charles Belmont (who founded and presided over the Certified Cleaners Association) for over a year. I am constantly attending training seminars to stay on top of the latest technology and cleaning methods. The system we use is a unique 5-step low moisture process, that offers the most thorough and advanced cleaning available today. We are the only carpet cleaner with a Five-Star rating on www.EthicalServices.com (a nationwide watchdog featured on ABC's 20/20) in Aspen, Snowmass Village, Woody Creek, Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, CO. Learn more about carpet and upholstery cleaning at www.BelmontClean.com
what kind of deep cleaning vacuum should i buy?
I have a chihuahua that pee's on the floor and its starting to smell. I am buying a deep cleaning vacuum but just not sure which one to go with. I don't want to spend more then 150 dollars though. So, I need to know what vacuum works the best to get the stains and smell out.
Yeah go with the Dyson
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