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NOTE: The extension cord and
caddy may not be used by your
company—especially if you clean
mostly newer homes that have
plenty of electrical outlets.

The ideal outlet is also as close to your starting point as possible
while still allowing you to vacuum the entire house without
replugging. This also means that most of the cord will be behind
you as you vacuum, which is faster than working toward the
cord. Take the time to keep the cord behind you and untangled.

Take the vacuum and extension cord (on its
caddy) to your starting point. Unwrap the
vacuum cord and connect it to the extension
cord only after tying them together in a simple
knot. This is important because it will keep
them from pulling apart the first time you give
the cord a little tug. Next, unwrap most of the
extension cord in a neat circular pile that won't turn into a giant
knot later. Unwrap and lay the last section of cord in a straight
line to the electrical outlet you selected. The cord in front of you
is in a straight line and is much easier to maneuver out of your
way, since you can move it from side to side a few inches with
the beater head of the vacuum without bending to pick it up.

The above applies to wall-to-wall carpeting without
modification. If there is exposed hardwood flooring, put the
extension-cord pile on the hardwood floor nearest to where you
will start vacuuming the rug. Otherwise you'd have to pick the
pile up to start vacuuming.

Floors
Start vacuuming in the room where the Duster started, and work
toward the right. Vacuum systematically, so you don't overlook
an area or do it more than once. Usually you can do a living
room in three fairly equal parts. Use furniture in the room as
landmarks to divide the room up so you don't overlap or skip
areas. Vacuum with one hand, keeping the other hand available
to move furniture or other items out of your way while

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