Any tricks to cleaning out &amp; removing the filter above the canister without completely DUMPING dirt all over the vacuum &amp; floor?
1386831
Have the same problem, too, but I just have one of those plastic grocery bags underneath (after taking the canister out, of course) and most just falls into the bag! That's the only filter I remove because it's washable & only know of 1 other filter, the hepa filter, but have never changed it... :o(
470942
I usually shake the filter out in the outside trash can and get as much lint and dirt off as possible then wash out in warm soapy water, you can let it soak and rinse with cool clean water and air dry completely before reusing.
2110098
Sorry I just took out filter and wiped it. Did you call company. I was surprised it wasn't dirtier because I think that the dog hair around room is so much better since I got purifier.
1966423
Through a hole. I personally didn't like this vacuum because after the filter gets clogged with dust you have to dust the filter out before continuing. you pretty much have to do this about three time while vacuuming. this vacuum is good if you just want to do some lightweight cleaning of a few specs of dust nothing more than that. The power also diminishes when the filter is clogged with dust so you will notice that the small piece of paper on the floor doesn't get picked up when you try to vacuum it.
2016135
i make sure i clean the filter before i vacum the pool and after..you can try that
1338754
There is a HEPA filter in front of the vacuum, you lift the door from the bottom and you can take it out and wash it. and then you lift the canister out from the base ( like you're emptying the canister of dirt.) You will find 2 foam filters there. lift them both out and wash those too. Just dont throw in washing machine or dishwasher. I use dish detergent and wash them off in the sink. Just make sure they are completely dry before putting them back on the vacuum. After a dozen or so washings they will break down ( you will know this ) extra filters can be purchased on EBay or Amazon or other websites. I usually clean the foam filters when they are a very dark brown or gray color,then i also wash the HEPA filter also. Good luck! Here a PDF file that tells you all about the shark vacuum .Page 13 & 14 tell you how to clean the filters . http://prcind.com/user_manuals/NV351-FS.pdf
1943289
Turn it off, remove the filter, clean it (I use a little dustbuster or a regular vacuum on a gentle setting), put it back, turn it on, and press the filter button (the light will go off). voila!
2140208
The Hepa filter is in the front of the vac, as you can see from the picture, and I think you can rinse it out. There are two more sponge/cloth filters that rest in the vacuum outside and under the canister that can also be rinsed out. There is also a filter inside the canister that can not be removed, however the canister itself removes easily and rinses easily.
1586116
I use a canister vacuum. I have heard where other wash them in water but I have never tried that.
389525
Hi! I recently experienced a similar problem! I had removed all the filters (there are three removable ones - two foam and one white paper), washed them all, cleaned everything off the beater bar/roller, shook out the tube/hose, even unscrewed the bottom and cleaned out whatever I could find there too! Still, as soon as I turned it on, it was going to red! Grrrrrr I FINALLY found the problem. You might have already checked this, but just in case, sharing it here. It might help you or someone else. When looking at back of the vacuum, on the right side, BEHIND the main tube/hose, you can see the tube attach to the black vacuum base which feeds into the clear body where the dirt goes in. I could not see any clogs anywhere. BUT - this part of the tube/hose COMES OFF - it is easy to overlook, but it twists and releases. I did that as a last resort, and found my problem! There was a piece of paper in there, and all kinds of dirt and hair (we all shed some and have two cats) were packed pretty solid behind the paper! It took a tool like a crochet hook to get it all out and unpacked! (I have a metal "tube turner" for sewing, which is what I used, but anything super thin and long can work, as long as you do not go THROUGH the hose.) I took an amazing amount of junk that had not come out when shaking the hose, cleaning things, even taking the rest of the vacuum apart... it hides in that last curve of the hose! I hope this helps someone else, because this is a great little powerhouse of the vacuum that is perfect for our little townhouse. But the clogging does happen sometimes, and I've now found the FIRST place I'll look, instead of the dead last! ;-)
1643072
Yes. The canister simply unscrews. There is a removable filter basket inside that unscrews but usually I just take a round vacuum brush attachment from my big vacuum and simply brush off the filter while standing over a big wastebasket or garbage can. It takes about a minute or less to clean. Extra filters are sort of expensive so I usually just brush off the existing one.
43844
What I have done is first vacuumed the foam filter, then take out the two perm filters and use the brush attachment on my Kirby... It has enough suction to get out almost all the collected dust... I also have a unit in another room to reduce dust in my apt... Hope this helps...
1229809
You can buy the filters at Lowes, they're about $16 OR you can buy them on amazon obviously, just look up the info in product description ( I forget the size ), I also threw out the vacuum, it is a nightmare to empty the canister, loads of dust and dirt flies out of the cup as soon as you open the lid and lift the filter out AND when you actually vacuum with it, the fan in front, blows the dust onto the furniture and walls etc. The vacuum is cheap for a reason.
1403955
I have found that the only safe thing to do is to take out all of the filters (all three) either in the garage or just accept the fact that dust happens. I am glad to deal with inconvenience as part of getting all that dust and hair off the floors.
539444
There is a release button on the top of the canister that you press and lift the canister off the vac. Then there is another button at the bottom of the canister unit that looks just like the release button. Press it while holding it over a trash can and the content should fall out.
452016
I just snap it apart and into empty in the garbage. If it's really dusty I'll just wipe it with a rag. I'm sure you could probably wash it if you like. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the filter. That seems to work really well
1692820
Emptying the container is easy. I just hold it over my garbage can, push a button the door opens and the dust falls into the trash.I would suggest that every once in a while you rinse the filter. That is the way to keep it running with maximum suction.