If your vacuum cleaner is clogged, it’s high time to clean it. In this practical tip, we will show you the best way to do this.
Clean clogged vacuum cleaner properly - that’s how it works
You should clean your vacuum cleaner from time to time. If it’s already clogged, you’ll need to clean it properly to regain full suction power.
- First of all, look at the obvious. So turn the floor nozzle around and see what’s caught there. Hair likes to get caught here and thus ensure a clogged vacuum cleaner. Pull everything out and if necessary go over it with a comb to pull everything out. Then wipe the floor nozzle with a damp cloth.
- Next, you should take a closer look at the tubes of your vacuum cleaner. Take off the floor nozzle and look into the tube. If you see something, try to get it out. Use a stick to help. Then soak the pipe in the bathtub and then rinse it with running water. Do not reinstall the element until it is completely dry.
Vacuum cleaner clogged? Clean like this!
Also, clean the vacuum cleaner filters
Depending on the vacuum cleaner model, you will find very different filters. You should also clean them thoroughly and regularly.
- Rinse the central or HEPA filter of your bugless vacuum cleaner under lukewarm water to wash them out. It can sometimes happen that you have to replace the filter after a while. Consult the user manual for your vacuum cleaner.
- You should also regularly clean the exhaust air filter and the possible motor filter of your vacuum cleaner with a bag. You should always check the filters when you change the vacuum cleaner bag to prevent problems.
Vacuum cleaner cleaning: Operating instructions clarify open questions
If you are unsure, you should always consult the operating instructions or check with the manufacturer. Your particular vacuum cleaner model may require different care.
- In any case, you should also regularly clean the outside of the vacuum cleaner. Wipe the plastic parts of your vacuum cleaner with a slightly damp cloth and a little cleaning agent.
Video tip: What you should pay attention to when buying a vacuum cleaner
If your best vacuum cleaner doesn’t work even after cleaning, you may need a new device. Watch the video to find out what to look out for when buying.
If you are looking for a new vacuum cleaner, you will find out everything you need to know about buying a vacuum cleaner in another article. We also present the best vacuum cleaners in the current test. When buying a vacuum cleaner, don’t just look at the price, because cheap vacuum cleaners often don’t suck very well, as Stiftung Warentest shows.
