Can the vacuum be used for more than just general house cleaning?
If I asked the question “who knows what the vacuum is used for?”, most people would look at me like it was a silly question, and then answer correctly by saying “for vacuuming floors.” However, if I told you that the vacuum actually has many more uses, you might not know what all of those are. The one that I’m focusing on today is that the vacuum is, without question, one of the best and most effective tools for dusting.
If you have maintain your dust levels and don’t let them get too far, a feather duster and microfiber dusting towel are fine to use. Unfortunately, if you are like most people, you’ve likely let the dusting get away for various reasons. In this case, the vacuum (with a good brush attachment) will become your best friend. The type of vacuum you are using will dictate what is available for brush attachments, including where you can purchase them and how much they’ll cost.
One of the reasons that a vacuum is a great piece of equipment for dusting is because all of the dust that you are collecting goes right into the vacuum, as opposed to it just flying through the air and landing back on the items you just dusted off. Additionally,vacuums are effective because of their suction. As I said, if you haven’t kept up on dusting, you are going to need a stronger solution to make up for lost time. Using the suction of the vacuum will take an otherwise overwhelming project and simplify it for you.
The drawback to using the vacuum for dusting is that it is going to take more time than just using a feather duster or microfiber dusting cloth. Unfortunately, this is the price you pay for not keeping up on the work of dusting. On the flip side, when you are done using the vacuum, you’ll have full confidence that all the dust is gone. Areas that were once problems will be easy to maintain. You’ll have no more worries about baseboards or hard-to-reach ceiling fans that are covered with dust.
If the dust in your home is overwhelming and you don’t have a vacuum that can be used with a brush attachment, you can’t afford to miss my next post, where I’ll share a technique that can answer your dusting needs. I’ll be honest though; it is going to be the technique that will require the most effort, most detail and most amount of time. If you have any questions call Total Cleaning Plus to get all your answers.
