Vacuuming Carpet | Tips the Pros Use for the Cleanest Floor

Vacuuming Carpet LIKE A PRO!! You can either turn the carpet on and randomly move the vacuum back and forth, or you can learn how to vacuum in a way that will make your floors as clean as possible. In this video, I'll take you through the steps to vacuum like the pros including all the pro tips including how to get those amazing cut lines.
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Step 1: Make sure your vacuum is in good working order
Step 2: Plug in your vacuum closest to your exit point
Step 3: Start at the far end of your room and work towards your exit
Step 4: Vacuum slowly, move forwards then backwards, then move over, covering your previous line by 50%
Step 5: Turn and do the same area but working the opposite direction.
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[@vacuumlover1]

Hello! Vacuum collector and vacuum technician of 17 years. Be careful with using baking soda. Any powder/carpet powder/ sheet rock dust has the potential to dry out the bearings in your vacuum cleaner which can cause premature motor failure. You’re using a Kirby which means all of the dirt passes through a fan before it hits the bag. That means the powder will take much longer to wear out the bearing behind the fan. Clean air (like Dyson) where the dirt hits the refuse bag or bin before the suction fans, would suffer much worse under this regiment of baking soda for each vacuuming. Food for thought and happy vacuuming!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I did wear out a vacuum cleaner testing mattress cleaning methods, but it was older and a smaller handheld one (plus I vacuumed A LOT of baking soda). Great advice - too bad we can't have you as a guest on our channel!

[@johnsantiago4810]

What is the difference between fan first and direct air vacuum?

[@vacuumlover1]

@@johnsantiago4810 a direct air vacuum has dirt that goes through the fan and is blown into a bag. A clean air vacuum has dirt that hits the bag before the air hits the fan. So no dirt will the fan before it hits the dirt receptacle. Like a dyson vacuum. However a dirty air vacuum, like a Kirby, all the dirt passes through a fan before it hits the bag.

[@fracturedmind8124]

The Kirby is what is actually known as a direct air machine. The Dyson, and the vast majority of vacuums, are bypass or "clean air'' machines.

[@mattheviewer]

A number of vac dealers suggest avoiding Baking soda cleaners as they've repaired many vacs clogged or damaged by it (most bags/filters won't keep it away from the motor bearings!). It's also ridiculously hard to get out of the carpet! Better would be micro sponge "dry" carpet cleaners from Host, Sebo, Zep, etc.

[@jamesdavis8731]

As a professional carpet cleaner the NUMBER 1 most important maintenance step for carpet is to vacuum.NOTHING else is more important. And in most homes vacuuming every other day is the MINIMUM unless the room is not used much. Two to three times a week is the minimum for almost all rooms that are used and I would HIGHLY recommend vacuuming EVERY day in rooms that are heavily used on a daily basis. Almost 80% of all soil in your carpet is dry particulate soil - which is best removed by vacuuming.

[@tbc9096]

The biggest thing is to have a no shoe policy in the house to preserve the integrity of the carpet. I’m glad to see you don’t wear shoes in the house. Also, have you ever stepped on the vacuum cord with your bare feet? It hurts! 🤕 🦶🏻

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

This is Janet and that’s one reason we wear shoes in the house. To protect my feet! We took all the carpet out on our main floor and stairs. It’s way cleaner.

[@idontknow9648]

You may want to have house shoes instead, the oils on your feet are bad for the carpet & cause buildup 💗

[@tbc9096]

@@idontknow9648 I don’t have carpet. I have hardwood with a couple of rugs. And even still, I’m not that worried about it.

[@tinadorsette6333]

Thank you for the tip on how to be effective in carpet cleaning. Suggestion per carpet cleaners is to wear socks. Oil from our feet will be left on carpet and can attract dirt and dander. I thought wearing no shoes in the house was a great thing to do until the carpet cleaner informed me to wear socks or inside house shoes.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Interesting about the foot oil. I usually have house shoes, but want wearing them in this video.

[@mattheviewer]

Also, many carpets are trested with Scotchguard fluororesins which can cause dermatitis on feet, elbows .. whatever it contacts! Socks or house slippers will provide some potection!

[@Zaradikaresells]

All of these tips are great. The one correction I would make is that all carpet isn't laid in the same direction so instead of always going forward to lift the fibers, you may have to pull back depending on the direction the carpet is laid. Due to the shape of the room or how furniture is positioned, you may not be able to move in the direction you would like to.

[@michaeljoelpiano]

Your carpet looks amazing!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

My favourite job in the home . Thanks for sharing , nice to see you using a Kirby 👌👌

[@susieinthecountry4434]

every other day for just me and hubby. Very disappointed that Hoover does not have a self propelled vacuum anymore. Thanks for the tips, very helpful.

[@qwertyman9560]

Great video and tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@ArtificialGhost]

Just bought a Shark vacuum the other day and learned lots from your video today. Thanks for sharing!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Yay. It's always fun to get a new cleaning "toy" 😀 Thank you for your comment.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Sprinkling baking powder is a bad idea for most people because unless they have a high-airflow machine like a Kirby, the vacuum won't be able to pull it all out and no matter which vacuum that is used to do it, the backing powder clogs all the powers in the bag and/or filters which will reduce the airflow, which means a loss in performance. I'd only use it right before replacing bags and/or filters. It use baking powder on my mattresses, but only before replacing the bags on my vacuums.

[@Dewii-qo2ed]

Great Video Very Helpful Tips

[@everystuffsucker7446]

Amazing😍

[@cardinalsdd]

Thank you so much!

[@robinstpierre864]

I vacuum in the morning and before bed.

[@KayleeFarnes]

I have a dog that sheds everywhere, I love this video!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thank you. 😃 This will definitely help get up more dog hair from the carpet.

[@RebelAlliance42]

The best ammount of times to vacuum your floors is different for everyone. I used to live in a lovely house right beside a motorway, the cat door was in a window directly in front of a bark chip garden, and the carpet was a fluffy, light blue/green, so I had to vacuum multiple times a day. Now I live away from main roads, the cat door is in the front door with conrete and a doormat outside, and the carpet is a short pile, dark brown, so we only need to vacuum once, maybe twice a week.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I agree. It all depends on your situation. Wow though, multiple times a day? You are a champ 🏆

[@lisalopez1397]

I also feel like it's important to slow down and take your time when vacuuming

[@sheri2845]

My lady that teaches me about my pregnancy haha. Lots of love... ❤🎉

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Haha. Yup. You've discovered my second love.....cleaning 😍

[@magpie5710]

Hahahaha a multi mom AND an actress, too cute;)

[@vic82ism]

I vacuum everyday but I have five dogs and that dog hair is everywhere by tomorrow. Thanks for the tips😀

[@andie3131]

Same! 5 dogs, 2 cats and 2 birds plus a unbelievable 11 yo who makes a bigger mess than a toddler lol

[@CrustyUgg]

I vacuum daily as well! When I tell people I do that they think I'm crazy... I have a toddler and a pit bull.. and honestly even if I didnt I just enjoy vacuuming 🤷🏻‍♀️ I would do it anyway

[@mattjones7621]

Same here. I vacuum almost daily because I have four cats, a dog and four other people in my home.

[@LadyG1]

I vacuum every single day and I have no pets

[@fear_death7594]

Thanks for the tips! You should also wipe any table or window down before vacuuming.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Good point.👍 thanks fir the comment. I do this. I have talked about that in other videos as well

[@kieranwhiteside6645]

I've got a cat and a Siberian husky so everyday for me lol 😁❤and shark vacuums work very well on animal hair

[@paulporter590]

Thanks

[@lillianvazquez6672]

Thank you so much 😊 I’m subscribed

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Happy to help👍

[@dinahsoar6982]

How often should a home be vacuumed? Whenever it needs it, nothing more, nothing less...that determinant varies from household to household.

[@kw2080]

Baking soda clogs up my Miele so don’t use if your vacuum bag has fine pores. Also, vacuuming raises a lot of fine dust, even if it’s hepa, studies have shown in the real world just as much dust is in the air from the air on the vacuum blowing on room surfaces once the blowing air has left the vacuum. I turn on the air purifier and wait 20 minutes before allowing anyone in the room.

[@djr12345678910]

Thank you very much

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

So happy to help

[@josephnwankpa6152]

Yes. 🙂

[@andywagoner]

what about the baking soda? how long should it sit on the carpet?

[@samanthaskaggs2972]

Could you tell me the best vacumn for carpets? Thanks😊

[@seworley1]

question .... my brother uses the hose attachment to aggressively rub back and forth on the carpet .... his notion is that he is getting the dirt that he says is deep down .... I say he is rubbing the carpet way to hard with the end of the hose which results in ware and tear on the carpet .... like sanding a piece of wood ... is what he does OK ??

[@MrNguyendan17]

How long can I keep the vacuum on and running?

[@nightwolf883]

I have a Kirby sentria too, solid machine

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Very solid. Very heavy too haha

[@calebaleman23]

Have you ever used the sentria as a canister vacuum?

[@kelbywalker9643]

Kirbys are the best😊

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

They are heavy and a little bulky, but yes!

[@chrism364]

As needed

[@dantegotaro3368]

Best trick don't ever use carpet in your house is so much work to keep it clean and is bad anyways for most people with lung problems.

[@dagothodros641]

Yeah I'm fr done dealing with carpet

[@MrSpikeTV11]

I don’t use bags have a dyson 11 work great

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Dyson vacuums are awesome

[@houzeroze]

I remember when I first signed up to this channel years ago....YOU GUYS HAVE 60K that's amazing! I signed up when you guys had like I dunno? Less than a thousand! When you guys were two moms review and had the catchy song.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your comment and for being with us from the beginning!!! We were going to stop after Diana had a baby and we didn't make videos for 3 months. But it kept growing. So we chose to take KZbin more seriously and to focus. So we focused on cleaning, and that was over 2 years ago! It's been quite a ride. Your comment brings a tear to my eye thinking about how far we've come. And we have so much more to learn! If we ever get tshirts (it's on our to do list) we want to send you one. If you'd like that, could you email your size and mailing address to [e-mail] so we can do that?

[@houzeroze]

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe Yeah sure!!!

[@VacMaster2020]

I vacuum every day

[@lhuynh731]

I deep cleaned the floor to but it takes a whiled though.

[@StephEWaterstram]

I'm currently chisling out deep embedded dirt in My old berber weekly with a economic Dirt Devil Vacuum cleaner. Doin' My best.

[@DapperJeff]

Holy smokes I haven't seen a Kirby vacuum in a hot minute.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Haha. Yup🤣. We mostly use our Dyson cordless vacuum, but the Kirby leaves such nice vacuum lines, I couldn't resist.

[@Mother_daughter_adventures]

I vacuum every day.

[@illuminateme8182]

Personally I disassemble all of my machines including the shampooer and clean it. It all works like brand new.. also.. if your brushes don't spin on the vacuum then just check the belt.. if that brush doesn't spin then the vacuum will be extremely inefficient at picking microscopic debris up. If you try to shampoo with carpet that hasn't been properly cleaned you'll have fun cleaning the shampooer..... or you'll have NO shampooer. So check the belt! The best way to stay clean is to learn what each component does in those machines and how it's put together. Once you learn that.. you're set.

[@alrey3967]

Beautiful and feminine! Bless you.

[@donb1979]

I do ti daily I clean everything daily ocd lol.

[@tophergrallison]

Why? What happens if you walk on the carpet you just vaccumed?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Nothing serious. It just ruins the pretty vacuum lines 🤣🤣🤣

[@nmaczm2660]

Noooo baking soda. Not great for the motor in vacuums. Can wear them out rather prematurely. Instead in our home, after I vacuum the house and couches or beds, I have a spray bottle always at my ready with 70% isopropyl alcohol, nothing else added but you add lemon peels too if you like or orange peels. Takes the edge off straight alcohol smell. I take my spray bottle and mist every couch bed and all the carpeting in the house. granted you wanna do this with windows open. Exercise caution and keep away from heat sources. I find not only does it deodorize everything it also disinfects! Win win! The smell doesn’t linger, when it goes away you have a nice clean fresh house with no smells. And disinfected vacuumed furniture and carpets! I always have bottles upon bottles of the stuff at my ready. I use for everyday cleaning. It’s amazing.

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

I do try to get off as much as possible. It shouldn't leave much behind. Also most people aren't treating a large area. If I were to do this again I'd say to dust off as much as possible, or brush it off, or use a broom first. But I used a lot of the solution on a very terrible mattress and it was the last straw for my handheld vacuum. It was several years old and not an expensive vacuum. I've never had an issue with my handheld Dyson or central vacuum. But I do clean it out and if needed, get a new filter.

[@dagothodros641]

Old wives tale, been debunked multiple times

[@LuxAudio389]

Baking soda shortens the life of the carpet fibers by grinding against them. Most of the baking soda penetrates through the carpet and the under pad. Your vacuum unfortunately won't pick up the baking soda in the pad and below. When you have your carpet replaced you'll actually see all of the dust and baking soda left behind on the sub floor. It's better to just regularly shampoo the carpet if you have odors.

[@Pookielovesvacuums]

New Hepa bags don’t lose suction that much anymore

[@redwolfpiping5701]

At least you are using a Kirby, but you should upgrade to the Avalier 2

[@helenmak5663]

Do you find your upright vacuum heavy?

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Yes! Kirby vacuums are very heavy. But work well.

[@plltheoryfiles2000]

Everyday

[@robertk9936]

Once a year

[@parkenthecoolguy7330]

I bought the best vacuum I could find but this made it suck

[@whatthefox4274]

I have a different method

[@laurienordin2076]

care to share??

[@MrMcMuffinJr1999]

I think the best tip is not to cheap on a vacuum. Get one from a dealer and don’t fall victim to bs marketing

[@antiguasveryown]

But I live on tile and I live on a apartment

[@PaintARoom]

Vacuum twice a day with two dogs

[@black79montecarlo123]

Great tips and keep rocking them leggings 😉

[@MrSpikeTV11]

Every day have dogs inside

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

This will definitely help get out that dog hair

[@TonyStarSmif]

It’s so not fine....lol

[@frederick1230]

Of course lady's barefoot lol

[@TrueAVibes]

i wish you were my wife.

[@pamperez4638]

Get rid of all carpet. Mold spores love carpet.

[@lolzzperson1312]

This is lame

[@GreaterVisionFarms]

wow walking not using your arm is janitor hazing. Please don't tell people to put baking soda on your carpet it destroys the fiber. I must give you the second thumbs down because your so far off.

[@boofstain1508]

honestly I gotta tell ya these tips suck. hhhhHHHHHHHAH