How Often Should You Vacuum? Here's What Experts Say

Richard Baguley has been writing about technology for over 20 years. He has written for publications such as Wired, Macworld, USA Today, Reviewed.com. Amiga Format and many others.

Keeping your home clean is about finding the balance: minimum cleaning work for the maximum cleaning effect. Vacuuming is vital to this routine, as most of your home's dust, dirt, hair and other gunk eventually finds its way onto the floor. How often should you pull out your vacuum cleaner or set your robot vacuum to clean your floors? That depends on the floor's surface, size and any special cleaning needs your family has.