How to Clean a Dyson Vacuum Cleaner
A Dyson vacuum is what you get when you’re serious about cleaning: they’re efficient, powerful and even chic, but they tend to be quite expensive. You want to keep it in working order, and that means you need to clean it properly. Here’s exactly what you need to do to keep your Dyson running well.
How to Clean a Dyson Vacuum Filter
If you only clean one part of your Dyson vacuum, let it be the filter. At least once a month (and more often if you notice a lack of suction or vacuum a ton), remove the filter from the end of the Dyson. It should be fairly easy to spot and remove, as it will be a different color than the car and somewhere on the end of the device, but if you’re not sure, check the manual or Google your specific model.
Tap the filter on the trash can to remove excess dust. Then rinse it under running water, gently rubbing it with your fingers to remove debris. Do this for a while to make sure it’s wet and you’ve removed everything, but don’t use any detergents. It’s only water. When you’re done, put your hand under one of the sides with the hole, fill everything with water, cover the other side with your other hand, and shake it well. You may have to do this several times until the water runs clear. When this happens, turn off the water and shake the filter vigorously to remove excess moisture.
Leave it somewhere with good ventilation to dry for at least 24 hours, longer if you can. You won’t be able to put it back in the vacuum unless it’s completely dry to the touch. It needs to be air dried, so it cannot be placed in a dryer, microwave or anything like that.
Grab a replacement filter ($29.99) compatible with your specific model so you can continue cleaning while the other one is in the wash and dry process (or just replace it entirely if yours gets dirty and can’t be redeemed).
How to clean the rest of your Dyson vacuum cleaner
To clean the outside of your Dyson vacuum cleaner, simply use a damp microfiber cloth. Just as you should never put chemicals inside your car , you shouldn’t use them outside either, as they will break down the plastic. Any removable parts you have can also be removed and washed under water, but make sure they are dry before reattaching them.
If you’ve collected too much dust and it’s scattered inside, Dyson users have a few solutions : use an air compressor to blow it out, or another vacuum cleaner to suck it up. Particular attention should be paid to small openings and vents on the bottom of the machine, which can become clogged if they become too dirty.