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The DIYer’s Handbook to Crafting a Vacuum Cleaner from Scratch

"Keeping our homes clean is a constant headache for many of us. So, let's join Bach Hoa XANH in making a homemade vacuum cleaner to tidy up our living space!"

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13 July, 2024

The process of creating a vacuum cleaner from a plastic bottle is an innovative and fun project to undertake. In this guide, we’ll take you through the simple steps and tools required to build your very own homemade vacuum cleaner. So, let’s get started!

1 Materials

1 empty 1L plastic bottle – the foundation of your vacuum cleaner.
1 thin metal sheet (15 x 10cm) – this will be used to create the fan blades.
Basic tools: scissors, a marker pen, a screwdriver, and a ruler – for measuring and cutting.
1 pen refill – an essential component for the motor assembly.
1 piece of gauze – acts as a dust filter.
Adhesives: double-sided tape and a glue gun – for securing various parts.
A section of flexible conduit – for the suction hose.

2 Creating Your Vacuum Cleaner

Step 1 Prepare Your Materials

Start by gathering your materials. Take your empty 1L plastic bottle and thin metal sheet (15x10cm). Ensure the bottle is clean and dry before proceeding.

Cut the plastic bottle in half

Prepare your metal sheet by cutting it to size, if necessary.

A thin metal sheet is essential

Step 2 Craft Your Fan Blades

Using your ruler and marker pen, carefully draw a circle on the metal sheet that matches the diameter of your plastic bottle. This will be the base of your fan blades.

Craft a circle from the metal sheet

Divide the circle into 8 equal parts by drawing 4 intersecting lines. This will create the fan blade shape.

Divide the circle into equal parts

Create a hole in the center of the metal sheet to attach to the motor.

A central hole is essential

Cut along the drawn lines about 1 cm from the center hole to create your fan blades.

Cutting the fan blades

Bend the fan blades gently as shown in the image to give them a curved shape.

Bend the fan blades with care

Step 3 Assemble the Motor

Take the refill from a disposable pen and attach it to your motor. This will act as the shaft for your fan blades.

Utilize the pen refill creatively

Cut off any excess pen parts and attach the fan blades to the motor, securing them firmly with glue.

Secure the fan blades in place

Step 4 Attach the Fan Assembly

Draw a circle on the bottle that matches the dimensions of your motor assembly. This will be the cut-out for the fan to sit in.

Draw a circle for the motor

Create multiple small holes at the bottom of the bottle to allow for airflow and secure the motor in place.

Small holes aid airflow

Carefully cut out the drawn circle and place your motor assembly inside the bottle, securing it with glue.

Secure the motor assembly

Step 5 Craft Your Dust Filter

Take the remaining top part of the bottle and place it upside down. Using this as a guide, draw a circle on your piece of gauze, about 1-2 cm larger than the bottle’s diameter.

Draw a circle on the gauze

Attach double-sided tape around the rim of the bottle and fix the gauze in place to create your dust filter.

Secure the gauze with tape

Use your glue gun to secure the two bottle parts together, ensuring a tight seal.

Join the bottle parts

Step 6 Create the Suction Hose

Cut a large circular hole in the bottle cap. This will be the attachment point for your suction hose.

Modify the bottle cap

Secure the capped end of the flexible conduit to the bottle, creating your suction hose.

Attach the suction hose

For the suction nozzle, you can use a small plastic bottle or a lip balm container.

Craft a suction nozzle

Step 7 Final Touches

Decorate your vacuum cleaner as you wish and connect it to a power source. You can now enjoy your very own homemade vacuum cleaner!

The final product

Frequently asked questions

You’ll need an empty 1L plastic bottle, a thin metal sheet, basic tools like scissors and a marker pen, a pen refill, gauze, adhesives, and a flexible conduit. First, prepare your materials, then craft your fan blades from the metal sheet. Assemble the motor using the pen refill as a shaft. Attach the fan assembly to the bottle and create a dust filter with the gauze. Create the suction hose by modifying the bottle cap and attaching the flexible conduit. Finally, decorate your vacuum cleaner and connect it to a power source.

It’s an innovative and fun project that allows you to create your own homemade vacuum cleaner. It can be a great way to upcycle plastic bottles and learn about the inner workings of a vacuum cleaner.

You’ll need a thin metal sheet that is 15 x 10cm in size. You can use a ruler and a marker pen to draw and cut out the fan blade shape. The metal sheet should be thin enough to be cut and bent easily.

Take the refill from a disposable pen and attach it to your motor. This will act as the shaft for your fan blades. Cut off any excess pen parts and secure the fan blades firmly to the motor with glue.

The gauze acts as a dust filter in your vacuum cleaner. It is attached to the top part of the bottle with double-sided tape, creating a barrier that traps dust and debris as air passes through.

Cut a large circular hole in the bottle cap and secure the capped end of a flexible conduit to it. This will create a hose that allows your vacuum cleaner to suction dust and debris from surfaces.

Absolutely! You can decorate your vacuum cleaner however you like. Get creative and make it reflect your personal style or the theme of the room it will be used in.