This tool’s rubber fins are rotated by the vacuum’s suction, to agitate carpet fibres and pick up more hair and dirt.. It’s a shame the tool is suction-powered rather than motorised, as this reduces the power and makes it quite noisy.

(don’t use too much force.).Rinse the hose with cold water.

submerge the hose.in a few inches of water with washing up liquid.. Re-rinse the hose.thoroughly with cold water..

Allow the hose to.for at least 24 hours.. Why Cleaning Your Vacuum’s Hose is Important.

Most people don’t regularly clean their vacuum’s hose.

This is a mistake, as even a partial clog could have the following effects on you vacuum:.If the bar isn’t spinning correctly, you’ll probably notice a significant decrease in cleaning performance..

In most cases, it’s easy to see what’s causing a vacuum brush to stop turning.Large clumps of tangled hair, string caught around the brush, and larger objects (such as a hand towel) that are blocking rotation are the most common issues..

If there’s nothing stopping the brush from physically turning, then you should check for a broken drive belt.Replacing the drive belt is usually easy, although you’ll need to find the correct belt for your model.