The Importance of a Clean Gutter Vacuum
Keeping your gutter vacuum in good condition is essential to prevent issues down the line, including loss of suction power and even motor damage. By keeping a strict routine to clean your vac, you keep it running for longer and extend the product lifespan! Here is the skyVac definitive checklist for vacuum maintenance:
It’s important to look the part when arriving at a cleaning job. This doesn’t just go for how you are dressed or how your van is decked out, it goes for your cleaning equipment too!
Onsite Maintenance
- Always have a bucket of water to hand to suck through your poles and hose. This clears any potential blockages before they set.
- When emptying the waste from your vacuum drum, quickly check the entry port to ensure it is debris-free.
Offsite Maintenance
Once you have returned to base, finish cleaning down your equipment to be ready for the next job. For example:
- Use a hosepipe to wash all the poles and attachments to clear any dirt build-up.
- Wipe your poles with a cloth to remove any grit and spray some silicone inside the ends to prevent them from sticking or locking together.
- Wash out the vacuum drum and entry port.
- Check and clean the filter and fit a spare filter while it dries. Our filters are available to buy on our website.
- Unscrew the plastic filter housing, clean the grill and float inside, dry and replace.
- Wipe down all the bags, inspection poles, cameras and monitors.
TOP TIP:
If your vacuum is getting tired and losing power, then get it booked in for a service! Our specialist skyVac technicians will get your vac fighting fit for their next round with the gutters.
Conclusion
By keeping your equipment clean, you not only ensure a professional appearance for your customers, but you also prevent the risk of operational issues such as loss of suction and motor failure.
