Get ready to look at your vacuum cleaner in a whole new light!

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She explains that letting the dust container fill all the way up will strain the motor and filtration system.

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“This not only reduces cleaning effectiveness but also impacts indoor air quality.”

Not Cleaning the Brush Roll

Remember the brush roll we were talking about earlier?

It’s important that this piece of the vacuum is cleaned appropriately.

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To clean it off, grab some scissors and cut the hairs off as needed, he suggests.

Not Buying a Quality Vacuum

Vacuum cleaners can most definitely cost a pretty penny.

“Agood vacuum cleaneris a great investment,” Evans says.

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“They work faster, are quieter, and easily last 10 to 15 years.”

He reiterates that investing in a nice machine is even more important if you have pets in your household.