How to Keep Your Bagless Vacuum in Great Shape

Taken from my article on ezinearticles.com

Many people prefer bagless vacuum cleaners instead of bagged units. They figure that they will save money on bags and wont spend too much on the vacuum itself. Many bagless units will not last as long as a traditional bagged vacuum cleaner. Dirt is more likely to get inside the motor than on a bagged vacuum and who wants to change a motor on a $50 machine? What people usually do is just throw it out and buy a new one. You're not only throwing out a vacuum but you're throwing away money.
I'd like to share a few tips with all you bagless vacuum owners out there to optimize the life of your machine. Follow these simple steps to keep your machine up and running.

Number One:

Clean the filter. People's mindset is "I don't have to buy bags!" but what you don't know is that you'll have to spend money on filters which may cost more than a package of bags. Take the filter out of the dust cup and I'd tell you to do this outside because it can get messy, bang it against a hard surface. You will see the dust fly out of the filter allowing for better suction. The cleaner the filter is, the better the suction will be. Filters can range from $6-$15 depending on your machine.

Number Two:

Check the belt. I can't tell you how many times people have thrown their machine away because it stopped picking up dirt on their carpet. If you turn the machine on and the roller brush is not turning, you most likely need a new belt. When you take out the roller brush make sure the brush is spinning freely and fairly quickly. Hold the brush on both ends and spin it. If it doesn't spin then DO NOT put on a new belt because it will burn right up. If it doesn't spin then you can get the roller brush repaired or replaced. Belts can range anywhere from $1 to $10 depending on your machine.

Number Three:

Clean out your roller brush. A lot of times things that are picked up such as hair or even rubber bands may get wrapped around the brush. You can take a blade or knife and cut through the hair on the brush. By cleaning it out, it will pick up better and you can avoid damaging it and then having to replace it.

Number Four:

Keep it clean! Because your vacuum doesn't have a bag, dirt will get all over the place. In the dust cup and pretty much all over the place. Think about when you dump the dust cup out in your house. Most of the dirt will just fly back into the air. It can - or should I say WILL get messy. Rinse out your dust cup once in a while. Take a wet cloth and wipe down the rest of the machine. If there is dust all over the place, you may run the risk of dirt getting into the motor and that's when you will encounter problems.

Follow these simple steps to keep your bagless vacuum from breaking down sooner that it needs to.

This article was written by Franca F. who has experience with vacuum cleaners and cleaning supplies from working in a family run business.
You can read more about the family business at Vacuum World or if you'd like to see their products for sale, visit their online store.
They specialize in vacuum cleaner sales and repair and janitorial supplies for homes and businesses.

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Miele S6 Canister Vacuum Cleaners

The Miele S6 series is a fairly new set of models that came out not too long ago.  They differ slightly from the S2 and S5 models and I'd like to explain a few details on why.

First, let's take a look at a picture of an S2 model and the fairly new S6. 

 

As you can see, the S6 model on the right is slightly smaller and more compact.  Also, the 2 silver areas on either side of the machine is more prominent on the S6.

One feature that the S6 has which the other models do not is the one touch automatic cord rewind.  What that means is all you have to do is press the cord winder button once and the cord continues to go in on its own.  On the other Miele models, you have to keep the button depressed until the cord goes all the way in.

But remember one thing.  On ANY Miele vacuum cleaner that you choose, you will always have Miele's strong 1200 watt vortex motor.  The S6 motor is developed and produced in the Miele factories in Germany.  Optimal usage of power through the airflow. The result: great cleaning performance with superior dust intake.

There are many S6 models and options to choose from. 

Here you have the Miele Red Velvet.

The Miele Quartz

The Miele Onyx

And the only Miele S6 canister with a power nozzle, the Miele Topaz