The quick answer is that it depends on thetype of vacuum.
Read on to learn whichtypes of vacuumscan safely be used to vacuum glass and how to properly do so.
Sweep Up Large Pieces
Include this important step whenvacuuming hard floorsin addition to flat-woven or low-pile carpets.
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Vacuum up Glass
Vacuum away shards of glass with ahandheld vacuumthat does not use a flexible hose.
Use a bright light to locate pieces in the fibers.
Use only either a handheld vacuum or shop vac to pick up what’s left.
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Sweep up the large pieces.
Use only a handheld vacuum or shop vac to grab small glass pieces.
Never touch broken glasswithout wearing protective gloves and footwear.
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Instead, use a separate, thick paper bag or heavy-duty plastic bag to contain the glass.
Bag up the broken glass, secure the bag, and take it immediately out to the garbage.
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