If you want to keep your house as clean as possible, you know that vacuuming can’t be skipped. However, knowing how frequently you need to vacuum can get a little tricky as there’s no single answer for all houses.
In this blog, you’ll learn the different factors that affect how often you should run your vacuum cleaner so you can create a schedule that works for you!
How frequently should you roll your vacuum across your floors?
Different floor types call for different levels of vacuum TLC, depending on how much dirt they attract or how busy they are with foot traffic. Check this out and stick with the plan:
- Hard flooring (like vinyl and tile). These floors’ smooth surfaces don’t give much room for dirt to stick to. Hit them up once a week, dialing up the suction for the best results. Grout can complicate things, so do a quick sweep before vacuuming to loosen the dirt.
- Hardwood. Finished floors keep dust from creeping into nooks, so a weekly vacuuming session is the best. For unfinished floors, amp it up and vacuum at least twice a week, following the grain to catch all the dust.
- Carpeted. Carpet strands gather great amounts of dust, so a vacuum meet-up three times a week is needed—especially if you’ve got a high-pile carpet. In low-traffic zones (or with low-pile carpets), twice a week should do the trick.
Vacuum and upholstery need vacuuming, too
Yes, even mattresses and upholstery need a little vacuum care from time to time—even if you’ve put covers on them.
For instance, mattresses gather dust, which is mainly comprised of dead skin, attracting creepy dust mites. Keep the dirt and the nasty bugs away with a vacuum session twice a year—spring cleaning and October (end of dust mite season) are prime times!
Upholstered furniture also collects dust over time, but there’s a difference. Less-used pieces like headboards only need a monthly vacuum cuddle, while your everyday couch and cushions crave a weekly dust-off.
What if you’ve got pets?
Pets throw a curveball into your vacuum plans, as their fur ends up in the weirdest places. When you’re constantly dealing with pet hair, a quick daily vacuum session becomes the golden standard.
If time is tight, a thorough vacuuming two or three times a week will do the trick, depending on your pet’s shedding habits.
Don’t neglect the ceilings and walls!
Ceilings and walls might not be on your vacuuming radar, but they need some care every now and then to keep them dirt-free.
Don’t go vacuuming them from end to end like you’d do with floors. Instead, focus on those dusty corners, sneaky cobwebs, and the spots behind frames and wall art. Give them the vacuum treatment monthly or quarterly, depending on how much dust your digs accumulate.
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