Vacuum cleaners are undoubtedly a blessing for everyone who owns a house! It makes cleaning easy and is a time saver. However, no matter how handy vacuum cleaners are, one certainly needs to follow safety measures to avoid accidents. Many people are not aware of the fact that using a vacuum cleaner without care will expose them to a lot of allergies and germs.

Following the following safety tips will not only keep you safe but will also ensure the durability of the appliances.

#1 Do not Vacuum without Slippers

Irrespective of whether you are using a corded or cordless vacuum cleaner, make sure you wear slippers when you are cleaning your house. There are times when you vacuum too fast when you are running out of time. 

There is a high possibility of your toe getting stuck in the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner. Hence, to avoid injury, you need to take ample amount of time to vacuum properly and not in haste. Such things when hurried can not only hurt your feet but also the result might turn out to be sloppy and unfinished. 

In case you are vacuuming the carpet, remember that the carpet needs to be lifted to avoid injuries.

#2 Keep Children and Pets at a Safe Distance

If you are working in an office or are concerned with a public space to be cleaned, then this tip may not be useful for you. However, if you have pets or small children around, you need to take certain extra precautions while using the vacuum cleaners. 

Pets and small children may not have the understanding to keep away from vacuum cleaners. They have a natural curiosity for all appliances they come across. Leaving the vacuum cleaner unattended in their presence can result in severe injuries. Always switch off the appliance when it is not being used.

It is advisable to keep your children and pets out of the room while vacuum cleaning.

#3 Avoid Picking up Large Objects

One common mistake people make while vacuum cleaning is try to pick up large and heavy objects with the vacuum cleaner. 

It will not only damage your vacuum cleaner but also end up harming your body, sometimes even fatally. Vacuum cleaners are only meant to pick up dust, dirt, and other small particles that one cannot see or pick themselves.

#4 Store the Cords Safely

The most common accidents occurring due to vacuum cleaners are tripping over cords. You need to make sure to loop the wires properly before you store the vacuum cleaner. When you buy a vacuum hose or purchase a vacuum cleaner, make sure there are minimal knots and that they are not tangled. 

#5 Avoid Flammable Materials

Especially in a home with kids, One needs to avoid using the vacuum cleaner for cleaning inflammable or hazardous materials while vacuuming the carpet or couches. As vacuum cleaners run on electricity, cleaning inflammable or toxic material is likely to cause fire and will harm you. Next time you are out purchasing a steam vacuum cleaner for carpets, make sure to check the safety protocol and keep your kids away from it!

Conclusion

Moving into a new home can be daunting! The excitement and thrill of being in a new space can trump the need to be safe. Hope, now that you’ve read the article, you know that you must proceed to clean your home with caution. 

Let us know how the home vacuuming is going for you!