Changes of seasons (Autumn/Fall for example) are an excellent way to remember to clean and tune-up your central vacuum system.

This will help to extend the useful life of your system and optimize performance.  At these times, we suggest:

• Emptying the container (and bag, if your system has a liner inside the container).
• Spray the container and wipe it clean in order to remove potential bacteria build-up and/or unpleasant odors.  Note – Bacteria may very well be growing inside your container (or bag) especially when the temperature is warm.  Bacteria is likely present inside your container, no matter the time of year.  It is a constant an ongoing issue. Though this may sound like it makes sense, most folks are surprised to hear this.)
• The filter should be cleaned or changed. [How does a customer when to change a filter v. living with a cleaned filter?)
• Lastly, we suggest that you vacuum ¼ Cup of cat litter (believe it or not).  This will help to  remove build-up of debris in the hose and will serve to prevent the build-up of unpleasant odors until the next cleaning.
• Some people opt to use Hazel’s to address ongoing maintenance.  We are always happy to help you to have your vacuum serviced/cleaned and keep it well-maintained on an ongoing basis.

Another friendly post from our series “Maintaining and Cleaning Your Central Vacuum” from Hazels!