March 31, 2022
Confused by all those vacuum cleaner attachments? Learn How to use vacuum attachments:
Purchased a brand-new vacuum?
Several attachments in all shapes and sizes fall out, and you realize you have no idea what to do with them.
You’re probably scratching your head, examining each piece, and wondering,
What is the purpose of each different vacuum attachments?
Well, think of it as an added bonus to your purchase. Vacuum manufacturers include attachments to help you make the most of the vacuum.
These specialized attachments will help you achieve a better clean,
Alowing you to use the vacuum for several different tasks.
How do you use vacuum cleaner attachments properly?
What’s the right or wrong way to clean with them?
Keep reading to learn all that and more.
Common Vacuum Cleaner Attachments
These vacuum attachments are the ones you will see the most with standard vacuums.
If you Know each tool is used for will help you maximize your vacuum’s potential and eliminate dust.
Dust Brush
The dust brush is a small, round (sometimes rectangular) attachment lined with a ring of long hair-like bristles.
The long bristles are soft yet sturdy, which means they won’t scratch surfaces.
You can use the dust brush on everything from furniture to blinds, lampshades, shelves, windows, or even the dashboard of your vehicle.
Wand Extender
The wand extender extends the length of the vacuum hose and can be paired with another vacuum attachment.
We recommend using the extender for getting to those hard-to-reach areas. Think of using this tool to reach your ceiling fan,
behind furniture, under the fridge, and the top corners of your walls.
Crevice Tool
The crevice tool is one of the most useful and versatile vacuum cleaner attachments.
It’s a small piece that features a narrow, flat, angled nozzle.
It fits perfectly in tight spots and corners, perfect for baseboards and sliding doors.
You can use the crevice tool to suck up dust along the edge of baseboards, air vents, cushions, etc.
Textile Brush
The upholstery attachment (aka textile brush) is a small rectangular piece with a felted fabric surface on one side.
It may look approximately five inches long, featuring a removable row of nylon bristles.
Do not confuse this brush with the dusting tool, the bristles are firmer on this attachment and are used to clean upholstery- think couches, cushions, mattresses, curtains, etc.
Use the smooth side for leathers and delicate fabrics, and save the bristles for removing hair and “brushing” fibers.
Carpet Tool
You may have noticed a vacuum cleaner attachment with no bristles at all.
This carpet tool is a long rectangular piece with a smooth scalloped plastic edge.
You should not use this accessory to clean deep pile carpets or hardwood floors.
Floor Brush
The floor brush attachment has the ability to remove fine debris and dust from floors.
The difference here is that this brush features a row of nylon bristles along the edge.
Use this tool to clean hard floors and title.
Rotating Floor Brush
Your vacuum may come with a small and large rotating brush.
These tools hand powered brushes, helpful for deep pile carpets and hard to clean carpeted stairs.
Rotating floor brush attachment is best used for its ability to remove pet hair from couches, floors and curtains
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