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How to get the most from your RYOBI Cordless Stick Vac

Stick vacs are great at removing all types of dry messes from carpets, rugs and hard floors. But what else are they great at?

RYOBI TEAM Tue, 08/26/2025 - 17:35
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Curtains and blinds

Stick vacs are awesome at cleaning curtains while allowing you to keep both feet firmly on the ground. The dust brush attachment can be really handy across the top of the curtains or pelmets. While you’re looking up, grab the crevice tool to get rid of any spider webs or mozzies lurking on the cornices.

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Remove excess pet hair (at the source)

If your pet isn’t scared of the vacuum, the crevice tool can be used to remove loose hair from many breeds of dog. Just don’t apply it directly to the skin. Lots of dogs enjoy the sensation, like having a bit of a scratch. Good dog!

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Furniture

Remove the extension wand and connect the power head straight to the unit to make it quick, accessible and easy to clean all your fabric-covered seating areas. Use the crevice tool to get between cushions you can’t remove. House rules … any loose change you find is yours!

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Bedding (don’t forget the pillows)

Freshen up your bedding, like your mattress and pillows with your stick vac. While the sheets are in the washing machine, sprinkle baking soda over the mattress and pillows and leave for a couple of hours. Then, go over the entire surface with the vac to remove the baking soda (and anything else), leaving everything clean and refreshed.

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Finding small things in hard-to-reach places

Lost a ring behind the bed or can’t find that needle on the floor? Place a stocking or tights over the end of your stick vac and anything you suck up will get caught there, making it easy to retrieve.

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Create wardrobe space

Grab a couple of vacuum storage bags and stuff them full of all your out-of-season clothing. Then, attach your vac nozzle and shrink them to a size that comfortably fits in an empty suitcase. Then stow that away. That way you’ll free up valuable wardrobe space for all your new purchases!

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