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What is database vacuuming?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Vacuuming removes dead tuples and reclaims storage.
Deep explanation
In MVCC systems like PostgreSQL, deleted or updated rows are not immediately removed. Vacuuming cleans up these dead tuples and prevents table bloat.
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