Did you know that dirty filters will cause dust to collect in the motor and be ejected into the room? If your vacuum is not doing its job, it doesn’t have to end up in the landfill. Repairs are often simple, fast and economical.
The vacuum cleaner industry has developed many types of vacuum cleaners for a variety of surfaces which need to be cleaned. Wooden, vinyl, and ceramic tile floors need a floor brush with soft bristles and concentrated air flow to pick up small grit and particles.
Did you know that floor buffer pads are color coded to indicate which pad will work best on which floor? The general rule is that the darker the pad is, the flatter and more aggressive its cut will be. Maroon pads contain additional abrasive materials woven into its fabric as well.
If you vacuum loses suction even if you've just put in a new bag, don't despair. There are several repairable conditions that can lead to poor air flow. For example, you may have a blocked hose or dirty onboard filter system.
When you have carpet that has a lot of foot traffic, daily vacuuming will extend its life. The grit that is tracked in works its way to the carpet base, and then acts like sharp teeth to slowly eat the fibers away. When people walk on it, the carpet away even more quickly.
John Thurman of Missouri received a patent in 1898 for a machine called a "pneumatic carpet renovator." This machine was motorized, but dirt was blown into a receptacle instead of being sucked up from a surface.
The vacuum is a machine that creates a partial vacuum, by using an air pump, to pick up dust and dirt. The dirt can be collected into a bag or cyclone to be thrown away later.
When it comes to investing in a vacuum cleaner, quality is important. Machines that are underpowered will not be able to remove embedded dirt from your carpet, and you will end up having to replace them sooner rather than later.
If on the rare occasional there is clogging in the tubing with debris such as needles, hairpins, toothpicks or other similar objects, you may want to contact the installer and have them professional assess the situation and help remove and repair the system.
Care to guess the main cause of a vacuum cleaner overheating? If you guessed forgetting to change the bag, you're right. Most vacuums use the bag for dirt storage as well as preliminary filtration. When air flow is restricted by dirt buildup, it causes overheating and potential equipment failure.
Did you know that James Spangler created the first handheld vacuum cleaner in 1907? A janitor in Canton, Ohio, Spangler needed a carpet cleaner that didn't kick dust up into the air, so he rigged a portable electric vacuum that collected dirt in a pillow case.
When you want to use a central vacuum system all you have to do is attach the hose with the cleaning attachment to the inlet on the wall. When you connect the hose to the inlet, it’ll turn on the system. However, some have on/off switches on the hose attachment.
Today, there are many different types of vacuum cleaners. Some use filters and others collect dust through cyclonic separation, some can even collect liquids. Some varieties are plugged into the mains, while others are hand-held and powered by batteries.
If the floor care machine you are using runs on batteries, be sure not to let their power run out, as this will damage them in the long run. Instead, charge them when at roughly ten percent of their health.
When you’ve made the investment in an upscale vacuum model, it’s natural not to want to replace it until you absolutely have to. If you’ve started noticing that it’s not cleaning as well as it once did, remember to bring it to us for service.
The two types of collection areas for central vacuums are to have a bag or canister system. This comes down to personal choice, to either dispose of a bag regularly or take a canister out and empty it. It is truly up to you!
Cyclonic systems are one of the two types of central vacuum systems. They use a tornado type force along with gravity to split up the debris from the air being brought in, and then the debris is deposited into the canister.
If you’re relatively new in the floor care business, you may have tried to get by with the floor cleaning equipment meant for residential use. Since that type of equipment won’t last long in your line of work, our team is always happy to help you explore the professional equipment options.
Did you know that a major cause of vacuum malfunction is moisture? If water gets inside the vacuum, it can cause dirt and dust to cling to the side of the hose, resulting in clogs and reducing suction. Moisture can also lead to mold and mildew, which cause odor issues.
Quality floor cleaning equipment not only performs better, but it also saves on labor costs. When you have equipment that can do more with less, your overhead is lowered significantly, and your cleaning teams deliver a better final product.
When vacuuming, don’t forget to pay special attention to those areas where people normally sit and shuffle their feet. To reduce premature wear, you can vacuum these areas with a crisscross pattern of overlapping strokes.
If you want to be able to use your vacuum for cleaning delicate items like draperies and small area rugs without damaging them, then you’ll want a model that gives you variable suction so that you can adjust as needed, depending what you are cleaning.
