A. burning smell from a vacuum cleaner.

Don’t be tempted to vacuum broken glass that’s combined with spilt drink or other fluids.. Large Pieces of Glass Can Damage Your Vacuum.While small shards of glass (probably) won’t damage a modern vacuum cleaner, big shards or large quantities certainly can.

A few of the potential risks include:.Ruin the motor..While this is unlikely if the filters and bags are properly installed, any glass that manages to enter the motor could cause permanent damage.. Damage the filters.

Shards of glass can shred the foam filters of your machine.This could reduce the effectiveness of the machine’s filtration..

Glass could tear the bag, allowing dirt and other debris to directly hit the filter.

This can cause clogging and may damage the filter.. Cut the brush bar bristles.The combination of HepaFlo bags and TriTex filtration removes most allergens from the air, while the bagged design makes it more hygienic to empty.. Make Sure You Buy The Correct Size.

Numatic sells MicroFresh filters in two sizes: 11″ and 12″.It’s important to choose the right size for your vacuum, as the wrong size filter won’t be compatible..

Check the label on the vacuum to find the model number.On Henry, Harry or Hetty, this is located under the handle.