How Do I Keep My Vacuum from Clogging

Vacuuming with an empty canister or bag.Not vacuuming up anything large (clog), wet (will kill the vacuum) or tiny (e.g. drywall dust with a non-Shop Vac)

How do I stop my vacuum from clogging?

Grab a mesh bag — the kind that oranges come in — and cut it in half. Then, secure it around the end of your vacuum hose using a hair tie, string or a rubber band. The mesh will let hair, dirt and small particles get sucked up, but larger things will get stopped before they can cause a problem.

How do I keep my hair from tangling in my vacuum?

Unplug your vacuum and get comfortable with it on the floor. You may want to do this over an old sheet or section of newspaper. If possible, use the screw driver to remove the bottom plate from the vacuum and then use the box cutter or seam ripper to carefully cut the hair off of the roller.