Repair Vacuum Cleaners Instead of Replacing
Looking closely at the mechanics of my machine, I made a simple discovery. My vacuum cleaner's inner workings were filthy, although I had maintained it according to the manual! Suddenly a light bulb went on.
I spread newspaper in the kitchen for disassembling removable parts. Spraying the paper with a fine mist of water prevented dust from drifting throughout the house. (Keep the sprayer nearby to keep dust down.)
Hoses, tubes, the dirt receptacle and filter covers were presprayed in the sink, then power washed in the dishwasher with the heater turned off. Meanwhile, I used a soft brush to loosen caked dust from accessible areas around tubes and vents.
I turned the machine upside down to cut matted long hair and thread from the beater bar, only to discover the area behind was choked off. Filters were cleaned by beating on the floor, then wiped with a damp microfiber. (There was a dustpan full in my HEPA filter, alone!) Finally, I washed the entire case with oil soap and water. After. I rested with a cup of tea to let the pieces dry before reassembling everything.
The reward for about 2 hours of work? 1. A new looking vacuum cleaner that works like it IS new. 2. Cash savings of at least $100. 3. The house smells fresh and clean when I vacuum, no more vacuum cleaner odor!
For real thrift, there is a good chance that similarly detailing a thrift store vacuum cleaner will net you the same fine results - around here, such vacuums sell for $10!
By MikiStewart from Wyoming
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