The quick answer is it depends on the type of vacuum. Learn which types of vacuums can safely be used to vacuum glass and other recommended methods to get rid of every tiny piece of glass. Many vacuums have powerheads with beater brushes to help loosen dirt embedded in carpet fibers. The beaters or rollers can cause the glass shards to scatter even further or the glass can become embedded in the roller.
How to Vacuum Glass With a Handheld Vacuum
How to Vacuum Glass With a Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
A wet/dry shop vacuum that can handle water and metal shavings can also vacuum glass. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for operation and follow these tips for any brand of shop vacuum:
How to Clean Up Broken Glass Without a Vacuum
Layer three sheets of paper towels and fold them into a square. Dampen and press the square onto the glass shards. They will stick to the paper towel for easy disposal.Press a slice of fresh bread onto the glass shards. Be sure to dispose of it promptly (no one needs to nibble on that bread).Wearing gloves, wrap some duct tape around your hand with the sticky side out. Press the tape on the glass and then carefully toss it in the garbage bag.Use a sticky lint roller to pick up the glass. A roller designated for pet hair removal has a stronger adhesive and will do the best job at picking up the glass.
