Gluesticks Blog

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • DIY
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • DIY
    • About Me
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Home & Garden » Cleaning & Organizing

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room +Free Printable

    May 13, 2015 By Brandy 7 Comments

    Get the most out of your vacuum by following these quick tips! Then organize your week with a free to-do list printable!

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    My favorite household chore is vacuuming. I love to vacuum! Why? It is the one chore that gives instant gratification. If I know company is coming the easiest way to give the downstairs a quick face lift is to vacuum. Those nice lines give the entire room a clean feel without taking much time!

    After we got a dog I went from vacuuming once or twice a week to vacuuming almost every day. He doesn't shed as much as most dogs, but combined with the crumbs and dirt from having 4 children, it was enough to make me step up my game.

    A quick once over with the vacuum in the evening is usually good enough to keep the house tidy, but once a week I will thoroughly vacuum. What does that mean? I'll show you!

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    If you have a bagless vacuum like me it is easy to see how much dirt you are getting. A quick vacuuming of your floors will get a good amount of dirt in the canister, but a thorough vacuuming will get even more.

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    I start out by utilizing the crevice tool that came with my vacuum. It works great for getting hair and lint that end up in the corners and baseboards in the room.

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    A perimeter cleaning will get a lot of dust, hair, and dander that the main vacuum wouldn't be able to get.

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room

    Then I switch back into "floor" mode.

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    I vacuum one direction (vertically or horizontally) starting at the far corner of the room.

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room

    THEN I go back the opposite direction, vacuuming the entire room again. By starting in the far corner I end up with nice lines by the time I finish and work my way out of that room.

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    That extra pass will rake up your carpets in a different direction, collecting even more dirt and hair than vacuuming in one direction would have. Take a look in your dirt canister, you'll see what I'm talking about!

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    It is amazing what ends up in the carpets. I do a lot of sewing so after a project there is always a good amount of thread that ends up in my roller bar. I also have a ton of long, curly, hair that seems to constantly end up in the vacuum. This is a photo of my old vacuum. I was the poor soul with a pair of scissors, painstakingly cutting that tangled mess that caused my roller brush to jam up.

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    Last week my new vacuum arrived and my life has forever been changed. LOOK at that roller brush! It isn't just clean because it is a new vacuum, my Eureka Brushroll Clean™ with SuctionSeal® removes any tangles with the touch of a button. I simply turn the vacuum on, then press the Brushroll Clean Pedal for 10 seconds. Hair gone. Thread gone!

    How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room
    Then I push the retractable cord button and my cord instantly winds up. I shouldn't get this excited about a vacuum, but this is the life I live. I am a busy mom and love it. I also love anything that makes keeping up with the household chores easier!

     

    How would the Eureka Brushroll Clean™ with SuctionSeal® make vacuuming easier for you?

    One more thing on my ever-growing to-do list that is DONE.

    To Do List Printable
    I found this mini clip board at Walmart and thought it would be a great to-do list holder on my refrigerator. This printable prints two on a page.

    Printable To Do List
    "Today I will Be Amazing!" Yes. Sometimes I like adding basic things on my list like showering or making dinner because it feels so good to mark them off. Don't judge.

    To Do List Printable
    You can download a copy of my "Today I Will Be Amazing!" to do list here!

     

    You might also like...

    Free Printable 2015 Planner

    FREE 2015 Printable Planner

    disclosure

    #CleaningUntangled #CollectiveBias

    Share
    Pin

    More Cleaning and Organizing Tips

    • 3 felt baskets with school supplies in them
      Felt Nesting Baskets for Storage (+ Video)
    • 15 Ways Being a Minimalist Can Improve Your Life
    • Small Closet Organization Ideas for a Clean and Clutter-Free Home
    • family recipe book sitting upright on table
      Cookbook Printables: Make A Family Recipe Book

    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Kim Chance says

      May 16, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      I need this vacuum! I have 2 kids and my current vacuum just doesn't do a very good job even though it is relatively new.

      Reply
    2. Owen's Mom says

      May 15, 2015 at 12:12 am

      Love the printable! I also enjoy lists and checking things off. It gives me a lot of satisfaction to really see how much I accomplish each day. #client

      Reply
    3. Wendi R says

      May 14, 2015 at 11:43 am

      wow this would be amazing!!! we have a dog and I feel like I always need to vacuum

      Reply
    4. gina lovejoy says

      May 14, 2015 at 4:16 am

      the cleaning of the brush is wonderful. I have thread every where

      Reply
    5. Tera B says

      May 13, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      I need this! I have long curly hair, too, so I know what you mean about it getting everywhere, including the vacuum brush roll!

      Reply
    6. Tiffany says

      May 13, 2015 at 11:14 am

      I would do it just for the cord. My least favorite chore is putting away the cord.

      Reply
    7. Lori Matteson says

      May 13, 2015 at 10:20 am

      I would love to have one of these.. My husband and I both have long hair, I craft allot, I have two long haired cats and two long haired dogs. My life would be so much easier!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Welcome!

    I'm Brandy! I love to create and share my ideas through easy-to-follow recipes and tutorials.

    More about me

    As an Amazon Associate, I make a small commission on qualifying purchases.

    sew with me kids sewing book
    My Book

    Latest Posts

    • To Die For Blueberry Muffins
    • mini s'mores pie on white plate
      Mini S'Mores Pies
    • slab pie on white plate
      Peach Slab Pie
    • baba bar on spatula
      Frosted Banana Nut Bars

    Seasonal

    • M&M Cookies piled on top of each other
      Soft M&M Cookies (Soft and Thick) + Video
    • red, white and blue shortbread cookies
      Patriotic Shortbread Cookies (Video)
    • star shaped cookie with frosting and fruit
      Red White & Blue Mini Fruit Pizzas (Video)
    • Simple and Inexpensive Patriotic Wreath Tutorial

    Footer

    ↑ Back to Top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Gluesticks Blog