{"id":16471,"date":"2015-08-15T03:17:36","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T20:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=16471"},"modified":"2015-08-15T03:17:36","modified_gmt":"2015-08-14T20:17:36","slug":"why-my-family-loves-our-central-vac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/why-my-family-loves-our-central-vac\/","title":{"rendered":"Why My Family Loves Our Central Vacuum"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For kids, cleaning and fun go together like water and oil. Chore time is often met with groans of\u00a0contempt, but that doesn\u2019t mean our children shouldn\u2019t feel a sense of responsibility when it\u00a0comes to household duties. In fact, HOW we present housework is just as important as the actual\u00a0jobs we\u2019re asking our kids to do.<\/p>\n

One way I get my kids motivated to pitch in around the house is to familiarize them with the\u00a0tools of the trade. For younger kids especially, adding some magic can be an effective motivator\u00a0(until it eventually wears off). I will use the example of my central vacuum because it has really\u00a0become the centerpiece for cleaning my home. Is that a dust attachment? Nope, it\u2019s a magnetic\u00a0wand that makes tiny dirt disappear like magic. What about that hose slithering out of the wall? \u00a0Actually it\u2019s a dirt eating snake that lives in the wall and feeds on crumbs, cat hair and shoe dirt.<\/p>\n

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By turning household tools into living things, my younger kids have embraced cleaning time\u00a0more than if just presented with expected duties.<\/p>\n

Of course, I understand that there\u2019s going to be missed crumbs and undusted surfaces, but that\u2019s\u00a0OK, because it\u2019s more important to familiarize them with the routine than to get perfect results.<\/p>\n

In some households, cleaning is a game with rewards for effort, efficiency and best results. In\u00a0other homes, it\u2019s a coordinated effort set to music where everyone has a job and the family\u00a0functions as a team. In all cases, it\u2019s about teaching responsibility.<\/p>\n

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The Efficiency and Cleanliness of the Central Vac<\/span><\/h2>\n

The beauty of a central vacuum when it comes to kids is the convenience and simplicity. With\u00a0tubing that comes right out of the wall and connects to various attachments, there\u2019s no need to\u00a0lug an unwieldy power unit around, which can be tough for small arms.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also no frequent\u00a0emptying of dirt bags or canisters so clean up time doesn\u2019t involve complicated vacuum\u00a0maintenance. Central vacuum systems like my Vacuflo with Hide-A-Hose are also great for quick isolated messes\u00a0because the hose comes out of the wall, does its job, and retracts back with very little effort.<\/p>\n

With three to five times more suction power, a central vacuum can remove more dirt, dander,\u00a0dust mites, pet hair, and pollen from your home than any robot or lightweight lifestyle vacuum.<\/p>\n

This results in improved indoor air quality and because there\u2019s no exhaust, there\u2019s no irritating\u00a0\u201cvacuum smell.\u201d Air quality is critical for families whose members suffer from asthma or\u00a0allergies. A central vacuum removes even microscopic debris from carpets, floors and walls, and\u00a0captures them in the canister away from your general living space, or exhausts them outside.<\/p>\n

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I also like that Vacuflo central vacuum canisters and power units can be installed in a closet or\u00a0basement. This reduces the amount of motor noise, which dogs are not a fan of.<\/p>\n

Central vac systems\u00a0definitely cost a bit more than a run-of-the-mill big box store vacuum, but I appreciate the\u00a0convenience and health benefits it affords my family and that it adds resale value to my home.<\/p>\n

Choosing a central vacuum system<\/a> starts with installation basics; will this be installed in a new\u00a0home or retrofitted into an older home? Both options allow for a quick install and can be best\u00a0completed by a technician.<\/p>\n

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Central Vac Types<\/span><\/h2>\n

Next is deciding which type of central vacuum system is best for your\u00a0lifestyle. The bag option requires changing one to two times a year and is good for homes that do\u00a0not have outside venting.<\/p>\n

Bag-less canisters<\/strong> with inverted filters let dirt funnel around the filter so it does not cling. This\u00a0requires emptying every three to six months. Filtered Cyclonic<\/strong> canisters will filter small particles\u00a0out and needs to be emptied every two months.<\/p>\n

Finally, All Cyclonic<\/strong> lets dirt move freely so\u00a0heavier particles fall to the bottom and smaller particles are vented outside. This requires\u00a0emptying every three months depending on usage. Central vac pricing ranges from about\u00a0$1,000.00 and up.<\/p>\n

For convenient access to the vacuum, outlets for hoses are installed in the messiest rooms or the\u00a0most centrally located. Children can simply pull the hose out of the wall and attach an accessory\u00a0for on-the-spot cleaning without plugs or heavy equipment.<\/p>\n

Kids can also stay in charge of\u00a0grooming the family pet, cleaning up the hair from pet areas or sucking up unwanted guests like\u00a0spiders and other creepy crawlers. With a central vac system, cleaning can be quick and efficient\u00a0so families can get back to their busy lives. There are also central vacuum accessories<\/a> designed\u00a0exclusively for kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms, and workshops.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more on how to incorporate a central vacuum system into your home or\u00a0accessories that that will make cleaning up daily messes simple and easy for children to get\u00a0involved? Check out the Vacuflo<\/a> and Hide-A-Hose <\/a>website to learn more.<\/p>\n

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