Think your vacuum cleaner is just for getting dirt off the floor? Think again! The humble vacuum cleaner has many different uses when it comes to keeping your home clean from top to bottom and generally making your life easier.

Before you put it to work, you’ll want to make sure your vacuum cleaner is in top condition and you have all the accessories you need. From carbon brushes for vacuum cleaners, to a vacuum hose hook and generic vacuum bags, having everything on hand makes the whole cleaning process a breeze.

Here are a few things you probably didn’t realise you can use your vacuum cleaner for:

  • Inflating air mattresses: Some vacuum cleaners come with attachments that connect to the exhaust filter which can be used to blow up or inflate an air mattress if you don’t have a pump handy.
  • Removing fleas: Fleas can come into a home from cats and dogs and take up residence in your carpet. Once they do this it can be tempting to use harsh chemicals but vacuuming regularly can be just as effective to get rid of both the fleas and their larvae.
  • Fixing dents in the carpet: If you’re moving furniture around you don’t need to be left with those annoying dents in the carpet. Just place ice cubes over the dents and wait for them to melt. Once they are melted you can just vacuum over them and they will disappear.
  • Doing your child’s hair: Achieving the perfect ponytail is easy with the help of your favourite appliance. Place a hairband over the end of the (clean) hose, suck the hair into it and then secure.
  • Brushing pets: Depending on your individual pet, they might really enjoy being brushed with the soft brush attachment from your vacuum cleaner and you can keep extra hair off the carpet, lounge, bed and just about everywhere else.

With uses that vary from cleaning to personal grooming, the vacuum cleaner has to be the most versatile household appliance in existence. By making the most of your vacuum cleaner you can clean faster and more effectively, and deal with a number of common household problems with the minimum of fuss.

Keeping well stocked up with bags, filters and other accessories is important if your vacuum is going to work at its best. Vacuum Spot has all your vacuum cleaner accessories and supplies in one convenient place.