The vacuum cleaner is one of the most helpful and convenient cleaning appliance in the American home. It is also easy to care for. Most vacuum parts such as bags and belts can be found in most hardware, appliance, and discount stores. Think of all it does. merely plug it into the electric outlet, and the vacuum pumps the dirt out of your carpeting quickly as you run it back and forth across the floor. You need to run the vacuum back and forth over a single spot a few times so that the vacuum’s suction can draw the dirt out of the carpet’s pile. It’s important to run the vacuum frequently to extend the life of your expensive carpeting to a long, beautiful life. Sand, in particular, is the worst enemy of your carpet. Each grain of sand has sharp edges on each facet of its crystal, and each of these sharp edges acts like a knife. Over time, the sand in your carpeting severs the strands of the pile, and causes it to wear out. But sucking dirt out of the carpet isn’t the only job of the vacuum cleaner. Most vacuums come with a long hose and an army of cleaning tools. Most vacuums leave behind the dirt at the very edges of the carpeting, along the walls and in the corners. To clean up along the walls you need to attach the hose to the vacuum and use the crevice tool. It is a long pointed nozzle that guides the vacuum’s sucking power into the corners. The small, round brush on the extending wand and the hose are just the tools to sweep the cobwebs from around the ceiling and lampshades. The oblong brush is another cleaning wizard. It can remove the dust from the upholstery of your couches and chairs. If you have carpeted stairs, this brush is also useful for vacuuming the stairs. You know how prone to wear the front edges of the steps are. For this reason, removing the damaging dirt is even more vital on the stairs. (more…)