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How to Use a Portable Vacuum

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Sometimes a portable vacuum cleaner is the best for the job. These objects are much smaller and more easily manipulated than their standup counterparts. They get into smaller spaces than the large vacuums and there are particular jobs that can only be completed through portable vacuum use.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Survey the area you need to clean. Decide how to attack the dirt. Keep all of your vacuum hoses and attachments in easy reach.

  2. Step 2

    Pull out your appliances and vacuum behind and under the freezer, washing machine, dryer and refrigerator. Use the crevice tool to get to areas you can't easily vacuum.

  3. Step 3

    Use the brush tool to go over your furniture. Couch and chair cushions deserve a little love and care. Just go over the area under them with your portable vacuum and get the crevices and corners as well.

  4. Step 4

    Take the vacuum to the car. Get the dirt under and in-between the seats. The floor mat area can do well with a good vacuuming, and the hose with no attachment could just be what is needed.

  5. Step 5

    Dust everything in site. The brush attachment will do a good job on your drapes and over window and door frames. Try to get into the corners where cobwebs occur as well.

  6. Step 6

    Pick up concrete chips and fine powders with a powerful, industrial strength portable vacuum cleaner. The portable shop vacuum is a great tool to use to pick up wood and aluminum shavings from the shop area as well. This heavy-duty but compact machine has great suction and a drop down dustpan for waste removal.

  7. Step 7

    Utilize a special portable vacuum for cleaning up liquids, grease and other spills in areas where food is prepared as a business.

Tips & Warnings
  • Aluminum shavings can be a fire hazard if picked up by a normal portable vacuum. Do not use a standard household vacuum for any type of industrial usage.

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