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And this level of maintenance will ensure your vacuum lasts a lot longer.

Remember, even thebest vacuum cleanerscant clean themselves.

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You may be asking, Why has my vacuum cleaner lost suction?

If you leave it too long, itll stop working altogether.

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How often should I clean my vacuum?

So, keeping up with cleaning your vacuum should be a monthly practice to ensure its performing efficiently.

Brush cleaners can also be used for extra dusting the inside of the suction wand.

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He says for cordless vacuum parts: Separate your vacuum bin and wand.

Remove the filter from the top of the bin and remove the cleaner head from the wand.

Remove the inner brush bar from the cleaner head and remove any hair from the brush bar.

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To clean the head, bin, and wand he advises: Dampen a cloth with warm water.

Begin wiping down the cleaner head, bin and wand with the cloth until clean.

The bin can also be rinsed under warm water.

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To dry, he adds that you do so with a new cloth and lay flat to dry.

Exhaust filters typically require replacement after a given time, which will usually be specified by the manufacturer.

A fine dust filter is usually cleaned when saturated, however cleaning may differ between manufacturers.

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Regular cleaning of the filter is important, using the instructions provided with your make and model.

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