[Nfb-krafters-korner] cleaning up after crafting

[Zimmer, Cindy]

A great alternative for the lost beads and earrings is to put a piece of nylon panty hose over the end of the vacuum hose.  Secure it with a rubber band.  The hose will stop the beads and earrings from going into the vacuum.   Get them up first, then take it off and vacuum.

Cindy Z.

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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] cleaning up after crafting

Hi all,

Oh my, I sure didn't mean to start a discussion on vacuuming! But when Jill mentioned cleaning out her Dyson vacuum it reminded me of all the times I have cleaned out my own Dyson and the problems dropped crafting items have caused to my vacuum.

The biggest culprit is yarn. seems like after every other vacuum I find yarn rolled around my vacuum brush. This makes it impossible for the brush to turn so here I am vacuuming and picking up nothing, simply wrapping that yarn tighter and tighter. The only solution is to unplug the vacuum and unwind the yarn. <sigh> of course next time I usually remember to feel around on the floor for yarn before vacuuming. 

Jewelry cord is another similar problem, and I just don't know how many beads I have provided to my vacuum for its dinner. Twist ties and rubber bands are also unpleasant. one of my worst experiences was reaching into the vacuum brush and sticking myself with a broken beading needle.

My advice for what it's worth is the clean the brush and if it's a Dyson, empty the canister after every vacuuming. And of course get down and search the floor.

Now ladies, do have fun!

Cathy F
 


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