A vacuum cleaner is a must have home appliance…especially for those homeowners with carpets. They not only remove dirt that is visible but also all of those hidden allergens that are not. These include dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and even mold spores. And to keep them cleaning as good as when they were new you need to do some periodic maintenance of the various components that trap the dirt.
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Get Your Home Ready For Your Robot Vacuum
Robot vacuums are all the craze lately. They clean your home on a regular basis, and most of them have ‘Smart’ capabilities so you can control and program them via an app or smart phone. These types of vacuum cleaners work best on smooth or lower pile carpets, and especially well in more open rooms. You could describe them by using the words Convenient or Time Saving, especially if you have pets running around your home.
So you have decided to buy a new robotic vacuum but before you bring it home there are a few things you can do to get the rooms ready. These would include removing small items or cords and moving certain things out of the way to give it the best chance at thoroughly learning and cleaning each area. Here is a quick video that goes into detail of the things you can do for the most success. It is by Shark and geared towards their IQ Robot but it is applicable to really any smart capable brand.
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Lithium Ion Batteries Are Changing The Game For Cordless Vacuums
Technology improves at a rapid pace in just about every industry and one of the best examples is home cleaning. When you buy a new vacuum cleaner you can expect it to be able to clean any surface in your home in a much more efficient manner than those offered just a few short years ago. And while full sized corded vacuums have improved quite a bit, it’s the improvement in battery technology that has propelled cordless models forward.
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Best Professional Carpet Cleaning Tips
It can be very bad to have dirty carpets. Dirty carpets do not help the look of any room. This is why it is important to get them cleaned professionally. What are factors you should consider when looking for a carpet cleaner? Continue reading to learn tips on doing this.
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The 3 Best Vacuums For Shag Carpet
Shag carpets are a type of rug that is thick with a deep pile, having the appearance of being shaggy which is where the name came from. In the 1970’s this type of carpeting was quite popular but it fell out of favor in the years after. Recently however, shag or very high pile carpet has become popular again with homeowners as it is very soft to the touch. Walking on it with bare feet is a complete joy and even though newer style shag carpeting can have a lower pile it is still typically higher in density. This can present problems when it comes time for cleaning or vacuuming. Dust mites and small dirt particles can easily hide way down in the fibers so you need the right vacuum or more specifically attachment to pull them up.
Since a shag rug is very thick with long fibers you don’t typically want to use regular upright vacuums with high spinning brushes. This sounds counter-intuitive since you would think the brushes would agitate the dust mites so they could be pulled up. However, a brush will quickly tangle with the fibers and either ruin your vacuum cleaner, your rug, or both. This is not ideal.
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