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Why does my vacuum smell sweet after collecting carpet powder?

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Carpet powder fragrance heats on the motor or filter; empty and clean the vacuum and replace loaded filters rather than vacuuming more powder.

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What might explain the problem involving my vacuum smell sweet?

Carpet powder fragrance heats on the motor or filter; empty and clean the vacuum and replace loaded filters rather than vacuuming more powder.