....and the start of another work week for many of us. Ever get the Monday blues? Seems like the weekends just aren't long enough. Oh well, we just have to dig in and go to work anyway.
Hint of the day: Ever feel that your vacuum cleaner just isn't sucking up stuff the way you think it should? Did you know, that it might be something as simple as a stretched-out belt? Most people totally ignore their belt on their vacuum cleaner, until it finally breakds. But most manufacturers recommend that you change your belt once or twice a year. Why? Because they stretch, and without the tight tension, your roller brush won't spin as fast. Stuff you pick up won't have the velocity to get into the vacuum, and often falls right back out on the floor. Here's a way to check to see if your belt is stretched, without taking the cleaner apart. Lean the vacuum backwards so that the roller brush isn't touching the floor. Turn it on. The brush should spin fast. Then, lower the brush to the floor. The brush should still sound the same. If it slows down (and you can tell by listening), it's time for a new belt. Many people just assume that their vacuum cleaner is worn out, when in fact, a belt change is all they need.
Have a great day!
Cathy
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