How to Vacuum Vaulted Ceilings

Use a vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment to clean vaulted ceilings.

Trying to remove cobwebs from vaulted ceiling corners is a definite challenge. Using a step stool simply won't do the trick. Using a ladder or setting up complicated scaffolding isn't necessary, and can be dangerous. Mrs. Fix It, a do-it-yourself home repair website, suggests a simple method for cleaning the corners of vaulted ceilings--even when they are several feet above your head.

Things You'll Need

• Vacuum cleaner with hose attachment
• Measuring tape
• PVC pipe
• Duct tape
• Protective eyewear

Instructions

1. Measure the distance from the top of your vacuum attachment to the vaulted ceiling corner using a measuring tape. Measure the attachment piece of your vacuum cleaner. Purchase a piece of PVC pipe that long enough to reach the ceiling and is slightly larger in circumference than the vacuum cleaner's attachment hose. Cut the PVC pipe using a handsaw if it is too long.

2. Attach the PVC pipe to the hose using duct tape. Wrap several layers of duct tape over the seam where the vacuum cleaner and PVC meet so the PVC pipe stays in place.

3. Put on protective eyewear. Turn on the vacuum. Hold the pipe up to the vaulted ceiling corners to remove all dirt and cobwebs. Don't forget to clean dust from your ceiling fans and light fixtures. Vacuum the floor in case any dirt and dust fell and was not vacuumed up.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask the store where you purchase the PVC pipe from if they will cut it down to size.

• Do not carry a vacuum cleaner on a step stool. Always leave the canister sitting on the floor.

References

• Mrs. Fix It: Cathedral Ceilings
• Mrs. Clean USA: How to Clean Your Ceiling Fan