How to Clean Hardwood Floors With a Vacuum
A broom can scatter dust and debris in a room, causing dirt to accumulate on hardwood floors. If you leave dust and debris on the floor, it can be pressed into the cracks and crevices of the hardwood floors and make them more difficult to clean. A vacuum cleaner will remove the dirt successfully, but it needs used properly to prevent scratching the hardwood floors. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Pick any rugs and items off the hardwood floors. Move furniture with the aid of furniture gliders to prevent scratching the hardwood floor.
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Examine the vacuum cleaner carefully. Check to see if the vacuum cleaner has a hardwood floor setting. The vacuum may have a setting to adjust the height for carpet piles as well. Set the height to the tallest setting to prevent the brush from hitting the hardwood floor. The vacuum may have an option to turn the brushes off as well.
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Empty the contents or replace the vacuum bag if it appears full. Locate the filter and screens and ensure that nothing appears to block them.
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Place the hose attachment onto your vacuum. Remove large debris with the hose and use it to remove dirt and debris from hard to reach corners. Vacuum the perimeter of the room to remove the dust.
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Vacuum the hardwood floors in small sections. Move the vacuum slowly horizontally and vertically until you successfully remove the dirt and debris from the floor.
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Tips & Warnings
Always read the instructions that come with your vacuum cleaner to ensure that you use it properly to clean hardwood floors.
Always examine the brushes to ensure that nothing appears stuck to them. Any debris lodged in the brushes can scratch the hardwood floors.
Avoid vacuuming the floors if you cannot turn the brushes off or set the vacuum to the appropriate setting. The brushes will scratch the hardwood floors and damage them.
References
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