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Jennifer Oksien

7 reasons why your vacuum cleaner smells, and how to fix it

Robot vacuum cleaner.

You'll need a fully functioning, non-smelling vacuum cleaner to keep the house clean. But what happens when the vacuum does start to smell? The (bad) odors could be anything from smelling like damp dogs or rotting foods to a distinguished burning aroma. 

It's an issue that can affect even the best vacuum cleaners, from stick vacuums to canister and upright vacuums to robot vacuums. A lot of the stink comes down to what you're actually vacuuming, but then there's the aftermath: how you remove the debris and what preventive measures you take to prevent it from happening again.

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