This means there’s less risk of particles dragging across your floor and leaving micro-scratches.

Untangle hair that’s caught around the brush roll.blockages in the hose.

or entrance to the dust canister.Replace worn or torn filters.Check the wand for clumps (if your vacuum has one).

Clean the dust canister if you have a bagless vacuum cleaner.Empty the vacuum before it’s completely full.

The longer you run your vacuum, the more chance there is of it overheating.

Especially if you have lots of thick carpets to clean or you’re vacuuming on maximum power..Check the hose for blockages whenever you’re cleaning your vacuum.

Start by looking for visible clogs at either end of the hose, then gently push a broom through to dislodge any blockages.Never use a sharp object or too much force for this.. Floorhead intake.

The opening from the floorhead into the wand or main vacuum body is another common location for a blockage.. Dust canister entrance..If you have a bagless vacuum, check the entrance to the dust canister, as this can sometimes become blocked with debris.. 5.