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Emily Smith

Why does my room smell when I vacuum? Cleaning experts reveal what causes this unpleasant occurrence

Picture of vacuum cleaner on carpet .

Have you noticed an unpleasant musty smell that seems to linger when vacuuming a room? Well, it turns out there's a really simple reason why it happens, and luckily, it's super easy to fix.

It can feel disheartening when you've bought one of the best vacuums on the market, and after a while, it begins to leave a lingering 'dirty' odour as you vacuum your rooms. As one of the best ways to get rid of dust in your home, vacuuming is meant to leave your space feeling fresher and cleaner than you found it not worse. But fear not, it's easy to stop it from occurring.

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