How to Clean a Bagged Vacuum Cleaner
Make sure that your vacuum cleaner is not plugged in., Look for bag in the area where the hose is connected to the body of the vacuum cleaner., Look for a button around this area., Once you have opened the cleaner and located the bag, closely...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure that your vacuum cleaner is not plugged in.
Any accidental power-on can cause big troubles.
The fear of an electric shock is there nonetheless. -
Step 2: Look for bag in the area where the hose is connected to the body of the vacuum cleaner.
It will be located right underneath the area where the pipe enters. , In most cases, it requires you to push a button or lift a latch. , Different vacuum cleaners have different mechanisms for pulling out the bag.
After you have pulled the bag out, it is time to see how full the bag is. , If no air can pass through the bag because of too much dirt in it, the vacuum cleaner will not properly perform its job.
If the bag is half or more than half full, it is the time to change the bag.
An important thing to consider while buying a new bag is the right size. , Check it by tugging and pulling gently a few times to make sure that it is perfectly secured. , The brush roll is located at the bottom of your vacuum cleaner and in most cases to the front of the bottom. , This will give you an idea of which side you must insert the roller back into its position after you have cleaned it.
Look for any push buttons or latches that might require you to pull the brush roll out. , Use a pair of scissors if there are too many strands of hair and threads stuck in the brush. , You will find a lot of dirt in this area too. ,, Right where the air exits the vacuum cleaner, you will find the filters to capture any particles that might not have been caught in the dirt bag.
Clean the filter by gently shaking it or replace with a new one if needed. , Wipe it down.
If anything is clogging the hose, use a straight piece of metal bent at one end to pull out the offending items.
Make sure you don’t puncture the hose. , When you vacuum is clean and dry, plug it in and test it out.
Your cleaning power should be improved! -
Step 3: Look for a button around this area.
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Step 4: Once you have opened the cleaner and located the bag
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Step 5: closely examine the mechanism to take the bag out.
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Step 6: Decide if you need to clean or change the bag: It is always highly recommended that you clean the bag if it is a quarter full.
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Step 7: Put the new or cleaned bag inside and make sure it is properly in place.
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Step 8: Close this area and now go for the brush roll.
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Step 9: Look carefully at which side the belt is looped around the roll.
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Step 10: Gently remove the belt and clean the brush with your fingers.
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Step 11: Lubricate the bearings if required and wipe the area where the brush roll is housed.
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Step 12: Push in the brush roll now.
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Step 13: Look at the filter.
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Step 14: Put everything back into its place and now go for the hose.
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Step 15: Put everything back together.
Detailed Guide
Any accidental power-on can cause big troubles.
The fear of an electric shock is there nonetheless.
It will be located right underneath the area where the pipe enters. , In most cases, it requires you to push a button or lift a latch. , Different vacuum cleaners have different mechanisms for pulling out the bag.
After you have pulled the bag out, it is time to see how full the bag is. , If no air can pass through the bag because of too much dirt in it, the vacuum cleaner will not properly perform its job.
If the bag is half or more than half full, it is the time to change the bag.
An important thing to consider while buying a new bag is the right size. , Check it by tugging and pulling gently a few times to make sure that it is perfectly secured. , The brush roll is located at the bottom of your vacuum cleaner and in most cases to the front of the bottom. , This will give you an idea of which side you must insert the roller back into its position after you have cleaned it.
Look for any push buttons or latches that might require you to pull the brush roll out. , Use a pair of scissors if there are too many strands of hair and threads stuck in the brush. , You will find a lot of dirt in this area too. ,, Right where the air exits the vacuum cleaner, you will find the filters to capture any particles that might not have been caught in the dirt bag.
Clean the filter by gently shaking it or replace with a new one if needed. , Wipe it down.
If anything is clogging the hose, use a straight piece of metal bent at one end to pull out the offending items.
Make sure you don’t puncture the hose. , When you vacuum is clean and dry, plug it in and test it out.
Your cleaning power should be improved!
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