Cordless vacuums are a contemporary marvel with one drawback: battery life. Here's how to make the most of it
The fight on wires is still going on. Despite the growth of wireless technologies, the modern house is utterly infected with them—power cords, Internet cables, HDMI cables, drawers and drawers full of odd USB wires we're afraid to throw away. Even our beloved Wi-Fi need a wire of some kind to get started. It's no surprise that we avoid using cables and cords wherever possible. Cordless vacuums were originally cool novelties that were rarely used, but they've come a long way. Today, you can clean your home pretty effectively with a cordless vacuum, and there are several reasons for doing so:
They're lightweight and portable, convert to a handheld dustbuster for brief chores, and the lack of a cable means you can swan around your apartment without stumbling over a wire or having to disconnect and plug the dang thing in every five minutes as you move from room to room.
Use the appropriate mode on your cordless vacuum
Most cordless vacuums have two or more "modes," which determine the force of their suction. The greater the power mode, as you may expect, the shorter your run time. Taking the time to think about what you're cleaning and how much power you'll need can help you get most out of your vacuuming session. Switch to the greater power mode only when necessary, and revert to the lower level when not.
Turn off your cordless vacuum
If your cleaning routine alternates between vacuuming and wiping down surfaces or organizing as you go, an easy and apparent approach to extend battery life is to turn off the vacuum while you're not, you know, vacuuming. If you're going to keep the vacuum running for more than a few seconds, turn it off to save electricity rather than letting it run down for no purpose.
Maintain your battery's charge
Most cordless vacuum batteries are lithium-ion (Li-ion), which means they don't have the "memory effect" that afflicted previous cells such as nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. That means you don't have to fully discharge the battery before charging it—and you shouldn't. When your vacuum's battery is at 0 percent, it has to work the hardest to recharge, and that stresses it, diminishing its lifespan and reducing the length of time it operates the vacuum's motor.
Charge the battery before it reaches zero. Shorter "partial" recharges will maintain the battery stronger for a longer period of time.
Maintain the cleanliness of the vacuum's filter
Your vacuum suckers in air—along with dirt, cat fur, and popcorn kernels—and filters it. Typically, there are two sets of filters: the filters in the motor that keep debris from clogging the works, and a secondary filter, such as a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, that collects microscopic particles like as pollen or pet dander instead of cycling them back into your home. Pulling air through these filters puts strain on the battery, and the dirtier they are, the more strain they put on the battery. Cleaning and changing the filters according to the manufacturer's directions will help your battery live longer.
Keep the cordless vacuum cleaner at ambient temperature
Finally, while the effects of temperature on batteries aren't as strong as they formerly were, they do have an impact on your battery's efficiency. Your best strategy is to keep your battery in a room-temperature environment, which means that hanging the charger on the wall of your unheated garage may reduce the length of time it can power your vacuum.
If you're on the market for a cordless vacuum right now, make sure you get one with a replaceable battery—and get an extra battery. This way, you can keep both charged and swap them out if one of them runs out of battery, because nothing is worse than going through most of your cleaning routine only to have your vacuum die. Taking a few simple measures to ensure your battery has the longest possible charge can eliminate one more little source of annoyance from your life.
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SOURCE: lifehacker
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