Vacuum in a zigzag shape to remove more pollen
The pollen season causes many people to often experience itchy eyes, sneezing, sore throat or headache, even when indoors. According to sanitation experts, one of the simplest ways to reduce the amount of pollen accumulated in living space is to change the vacuuming technique.
Mr. Alessandro Gazzo - an expert at Emily's Maids cleaning service in Dallas, USA - said that vacuuming in a zigzag shape can help clean carpets more effectively.
According to him, when the vacuum cleaner moves diagonally, the carpet fibers are affected both vertically and horizontally, thereby helping to remove a lot of dirt, pollen and allergens deep inside.
Alessandro Gazzo said that he himself is also allergic to pollen and usually vacuums his house at least twice a week. He noticed that sneezing symptoms decreased significantly after cleaning the floor and carpet thoroughly.
This expert also recommends vacuuming many times in the same area instead of just one time, because pollen and fine dust often stick quite deep in the carpet fibers.
Combine multiple vacuum directions and use appropriate filters
Mr. Alex Varela - General Director of Dallas Maids cleaning company in Texas, USA - believes that zigzag techniques will be more effective when combined with other vacuuming methods.
He recommends that after completing one cycle of vacuuming in a zigzag shape, users should continue vacuuming in a forward and backward line. Each cycle should be stacked on about half the width of the previous cycle to avoid missing dirt.
According to Alex Varela, the most effective way is to vacuum in a vertical direction first, then do another horizontal turn. Applying to carpet fibers in many directions helps to better remove fine dust, pollen and allergens.
In addition to vacuuming techniques, choosing the right equipment is also very important. Vacuum cleaners equipped with high-performance HEPA air filters have the ability to retain microscopic dust particles and pollen, limiting them from spreading back into the indoor environment.
Experts note that carpets are places where a lot of dirt, bacteria, dust mites and pollen accumulate. Therefore, regular vacuuming, especially during the pollen season, can contribute to improving air quality and reducing the risk of allergic symptoms.
In addition, when vacuuming, it should be done slowly instead of too quickly. Moving the vacuum cleaner slowly helps the device have enough time to collect dirt and allergenic particles deep in the carpet fibers, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.
