Ever wonder if your vacuuming is making any difference in your overall cleanliness of your NJ apartment? Sometimes worry that you’re just shuffling around the same dirt and dust? Here are a few quick and easy tips to ensure your living space is free of dust bunnies and dirt piles.
- Dust THEN vacuum
Think about it: when you dust, particles that don’t stick to your cloth or wipe fall to the ground, right? So, avoid the double clean-up and vacuum post-dust.
- Clear the course
Ever feel like half the battle of vacuuming is moving around everything? Idea: move all of your furniture out of the way before you start so you can easily maneuver the machine—and avoid the dreaded cord-trip.
- Use those muscles
If your vacuum is portable, try carrying instead of dragging it. You’ll find you have more control this way, and plus, you’ll avoid any collisions.
- Work your way out
For the best result (and to eliminate any do-overs), start from the inside of the room and work your way out towards the room’s entrance.
- Long and narrow
To get around every angle of your carpet’s or rug’s fibers, be sure to vacuum in long and narrow paths forwards and backwards—this way, you’re catching all the collected dirt and dust and not missing any key contributors to the build-up.
- Scoop as you go
It’s no secret that a vacuum can’t suck up everything, so it’s best to make sure you pick up anything you can that you think might be too big. It’s better to dirty your hands for a few minutes than dump tons of money into your device’s repair.
- Dump it halfway
For the ultimate vacuum care, keep your eye on your vacuum bag’s—it’s best to replace it when it’s around halfway or three-quarters of the way full.
- Don’t forget about the little guys
You know all those gadgets attached to your vacuum? They’re actually useful and can hit tight corners, narrow areas, and can even brush really fine rugs.
- Set the routine
All it takes is doing something a few times in a row to develop a habit. Once you set this mentality, vacuuming won’t seem like a chore—it’ll just feel like a part of your weekly routine!
Who ever knew there were so many vacuuming tips? Your NJ apartment will be dust and debris free in no time!