From coffee grounds to glitter, when it comes to cleaning up these messes, skip the vacuum.
The vacuum is one of the most important tools when it comes tocleaning a home.
When glass breaks, reach for a broomand leave the vacuum behind.
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Sticky Messes
Sticky messes will make a, well, sticky mess of your vacuum.
Spare your vacuum and use a broom for the bulk of the work.
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Cords
Talk about a tangled nightmare!
But it’s worth taking the time to remove cords from the floor before vacuuming to protect youandthe vacuum.
Pick up small desk supplies like paperclips or thumbtacks before vacuuming to prevent damage to the machine.
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Ashes
Ashes fall into the fine particles category, and should not be vacuumed up.
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