Get the Most Out of Your Vacuum Cleaner With These Tricks
Vacuum cleaners suck! Rather, problems arise when they stop sucking.
Because there are so many moving parts that can become clogged with dirt and dust, vacuum cleaners often quickly lose their power. The video above shows simple ways to unclog a vacuum hose, detangle hair from rollers, and freshen the air while cleaning.
But wait! There’s more!
If you’ve ever felt like your vacuum cleaner is too powerful, there are also ways to hack it (trademarked by Lifehacker.com, 2019) to pick up small items you may have spilled or dust off tiny areas like a keyboard and plugs.
This article was originally published on August 14, 2019, and was updated on July 15, 2021.