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" Step 1: Clean the bag or canister and filter. Check to make sure the bag or canister isn&amp;#039;t full and that the filter isn&amp;#039;t dirty. By replacing bags when they&amp;#039;re about 3/4 full and cleaning the canisters and filters on a regular basis, you can prolong the life of your vacuum and keep the air moving through the machine so it picks up better. Step 2: Check the hose. If you&amp;#039;ve cleaned everything and there&amp;#039;s still no pickup, check the hose for a clog. Remove the hose from the vacuum and drop a coin down one end. If it doesn&amp;#039;t come out the other end, you&amp;#039;ll know you have a clog. Remove the debris by pushing a broomstick through the hose. This should remove any blockage. If the above steps don&amp;#039;t work, it may be time to invest in a new machine. Read our vacuum-buying tips and our picks for the best lightweight vacuums before you hit the store. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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