Things you should never vacuum

There are things, which might be tempting to vacuum, but you will regret it after that. This cleaning advice will be useful and you will be aware of the things you should never vacuum. If you think that you can use your vacuum cleaner as universal tool for cleaning - you are wrong. There are a few items you will need to clean up another way, otherwise you could damage your vacuum cleaner.

1)      Large pieces of glass – These pieces of glass could damage you vacuum. They are dangerous and could puncture the bag, scratch up the interior of the vacuum or get lodged in the hose, so use a broom instead.

2)      Fine dust – fine dust could clog the bag or the filters, use a more durable machine (like a shop vac) instead.

3)      Wet food or anything moist – your vacuum is not meant to clean wet food or even a spill. Use a paper towel instead or towel for big jobs.

4)      Fireplace ashes – Do not suck them with normal vacuum because these ashes trap heat. Leave them for a couple of days and when the ashes are cool – use a wet/dry vacuum to clean up the area.

5)      Coins, paperclips and other small items – These items could get stuck in the rotating brush or break off something inside, so use a broom instead.