With the change in temperature and spotting fresh buds bloom, one knows that spring is just around the corner. But so is the allergy season! Pollen, animal hair, shedding skin and open windows all contribute to household’s dust collection during spring months. To save the day, Tom McVey, Associate Principal Engineer, Dyson shares tips on vacuuming to help boost your spring-cleaning regime.   In general, dust particles are mechanically and/or electrostatically ‘stuck’ to surfaces. A vacuum cleaner needs to apply force to the particles, for certain time, to dislodge them and entrain them into the machine.   The force is supplied by airflow from the machine, the brush bar and cleaner head. The force can be increased by changing to higher suction settings, whereas ‘time’ can be increased either by moving slower or completing more passes over an area.  However, different machines perform differently depending on the surface. Owners always need to balance the performance they want with the time it will take to get an optimum clean.  Some general tips one can use when using vacuum:  Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. For example, some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets. Choosing right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home
Use the right settings: Most machines have options depending on your floor type and user preferences to optimise performance. On Dyson V12 Detect™ Slim Total Clean, for example, Boost mode is designed for ground-in dirt and debris, Eco mode is designed for general cleaning. Auto mode, however, takes this decision out of your hands and intelligently adapts to floor type you’re using thanks to in-built micro-processors