Summer Holidays – that time of year when the vacuum cleaner is your best friend

None of us look forward to vacuuming the house. Let’s face it, it’s still a daily chore that someone has to do rather than head to the beach or park, have another long lie in, watch reruns of Gossip Girl, have a marathon gaming session or catch up with friends in the pub. But it has to be done.

Here’s a few top tips from the team at PHC Vacuum Service on how to ease the vacuuming pain and make it more fun, faster and less of a grind for all involved.

Share the hard work and do it as a team
Divvy up the responsibilities and take a day each. Most homes have some kind of routine to handle vacuuming tasks so when each family member has a specific day for carrying out all the vacuuming chores at home it makes it much simpler. If you are in the same position then finding a helping hand could be a great option for the whole household. Invite some friends or family to help with cleaning and bribe them with tea & cake and that way it can be the best way to make your vacuuming tasks a lot more fun.

Tackle just one room each day
Does your home have a lot of rooms? That can be a key reason why you get bored and tired with the house cleaning chores and who can blame you? The best solution is to clean the house in smaller chunks that are easy to manage. It will help you share out the duties and still ensure that your home stays lovely & clean most of the week. Each time you have one new sparkling room it will motivate you to tackle the next one the following day but not overload you or the rest of the family.

Let’s talk bribery and corruption with a bag of donuts
Giving yourself (& your vacuuming team) rewards and treats after doing heavy-duty vacuuming tasks can motivate all of you into doing it faster and better. It doesn’t have to be something big, maybe the temptation of a glass of wine or a box of chocolates will do the trick. With a little added incentive everyone involved will be keener to help and all the work will take place with a smile on their (& your) faces whilst you vacuum!

Turn the vacuuming tasks into a workout session
Doing cleaning tasks at home can be a great way to get fit. You can stretch your body, do push-ups on the floor or lift the vacuum cleaner up and down while cleaning. In fact, anything you can do that will make the vacuuming task sweaty and using a bit of extra muscle power will make it part of a great workout session (& save you the cost of a gym membership in the process).

Let’s add some fun to the vacuuming jobs around the house
Cleaning a home is a daily task for some people and one of us many don’t like very much so we tend to avoid facing it for as long as we can. Leaving your home dirty for long periods of time makes it unpleasant to live in and no fun for any of you. It also becomes more tedious and time-consuming when you do finally decide to clean the house. Take your pain early and keep your house vacuumed as you go along. Turn on the music, the TV, put on a podcast, an audio book or dial into a new language on Duolingo and you can accomplish two tasks in one and make it way more enjoyable.

Sounds of the 80s or 90s in your ears & vacuuming is a whole new pleasure
Another excellent way to make vacuuming less of a chore is by listening to your favourite music while cleaning. It can be through your smartphone, audiobook, or favourite TV show or chat with Alexa as you zoom your way through the house and listen so some long-forgotten tunes that make you smile. Music is one of the best mood and emotion influencers there is and helps lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. Music makes you feel relaxed and happy. Vacuum like no-one can see you and dance your way through the home. Now that will make it a whole lot more fun!

What if my vacuum cleaner breaks and I can’t do any of the above?
Then it’s time to call the team at PHC Vacuum Service and ask one of their professional field engineers to come and take a look at your vacuum cleaner for a service and/or repair. They come to your home at a time and day to suit you for as little as £34.99 and assess and fix your vacuum cleaners if they are ones made by Dyson, Miele, Sebo, Oreck, GTech, Kirby or Oreck. Give them a call on 0333 533 7220 or drop them an email at enquiries@phcservice.co.uk

And what does all this mean for you and your home over summer?
Turning your home into a welcoming clean space should never be boring! With the above tips on making your vacuuming more fun, you will enjoy cleaning your home a lot more than before. You can try any of the above vacuuming tips on keeping your home looking lovely and feel free to check out more of the PHC Vacuum Service blogs for tips, inf & insights into the world of vacuum cleaners. Happy hoovering.