To really get a deep clean and an all-around fresher home, make sure you’re vacuuming the right way with the following hacks:
Freshen Up
Let your vacuum do double duty as a deodorizer by first sprinkling the carpet with baking soda, then letting it sit for several hours to allow the baking soda to absorb any odors. Then simply vacuum it up!
Use Aromatherapy
Dip a cotton ball in your favorite essential oil, then pop it into your vacuum’s canister. This will diffuse the scent throughout your house as you vacuum.
Remove Dents
You may find dents in the carpet to contend with, left behind by the legs of the table or chair you’re moving. To undo a carpet dent, place an ice cube in the spot and let it melt. Soak up the water left behind, then vacuum the spot to lift the dent out.
Rescue Jewelry
If you’ve dropped an earring back or ring on the floor, place an old stocking over the nozzle of your vacuum, then secure it with a rubber band. Vacuum the area where you dropped your jewelry and it will cling to the stocking.
