How much cleaner do you use to clean a filter?
1387196
I would say approximately 1/4 of a bottle to clean 2 filters. Its dry mix you mix with water.. Action is quicker with hot water.
1387197
My filter is 8"x10". I use 1/2 cup in a 5 gal bucket. Start out with warm warm/hot water and let it soak overnight. I made up a nozzle that concentrates the water spray about 2" across the filter pleats and wash out the yuck. I rotate filters to let one dry out so it goes in like a new filter.
547659
I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
651774
I use only water. I dampen the mopping cloths slightly, and fill the channels with water. The cloths will show how much they clean up.
44427
I have two 306 filters.One is about 3 years old, the other a few months old.I clean them and replace some filter media about one every 2-3 months.So the one that is 3 years old has at least 15 cleanings on it.I have never had anyone leak on me.Make sure the black rubber gasket around the motor housing is seated in the correct spot. also another good thing is to put a drop of baby oil on your finger and lube up the gasket.Sometimes the gasket can get brittle.
935399
easy enough to clean filter, however if you forget it could mess up the unit..it is really not meant for a dusty area...I used it while I was finishing the apartment I was building and the dust build up was considerable..i did clean it every day ...took out filter and vaccumed it..
386460
Cleaning takes about 5 min. I usually do this in the evening and let the filter sit overnight to dry. I will oil it the next morning/day. The oiling only takes a minute or two.
985491
Depending on the amount of use, your filters should last 3-6 months easily. You can greatly extend the life of the filter by using a small hand vacuum or dust blower to clean the filter regularly.
347842
I just take out the little filter bag and shake it over the trash or use a whisk broom to get it cleaner. I've had mine for over a year, and I haven't needed a new filter yet.
675642
I haven't changed the filter yet. I have used it about 20 times. The filters in the canister can be washed and reused. I am only cleaning hardwood floors and not any rugs and so nothing gets very dirty real fast. The dust cup has to be emptied very frequently, though. As soon as it gets a little full, the cyclonic thing stops revolving quickly and jams up.
731114
You use the green scrubby part of a dish sponge to scrub the outside of the filter. Mine clogged in 24 hours and cleaning didn't help. They sent replacements but
663702
All I have ever used for are the Malitta #4 cone filters (brown or white). There is no mess or cleaning when all you do is throw away the old filter.
1617817
Typically they come with two of the actual filters. When the one in the unit gets too much stuff in it, turn it inside out and use a soft bristle toothbrush to scrape most of the filtered mess into the trash. Then put the clean one in the unit and throw the dirty one in your next load of wash (still inside out). When the load of wash is done just hang out the filter to dry (not to insult your intelligence but don't try them in the dryer.)
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There are two filters...one is a sponge filter at the bottom of the plastic cover; I clean this often...wash it out and dry.The other filter is at the base below the plastic cover; I just shake it clean and have never replaced. To answer your question, filter lasts a long time. I love the sweeper because it is lightweight and gets the job done with little maintenance other than cleaning the filter by getting rid of the dust.
1200782
Also depends on how often you are running your system. In the mild Pacific Northwest, I probably use it 20% of the time I did in NC. Annually or more frequent if the filters look dirty.
2046915
1. Easy. Just make sure you release the vanished button inside the trash can to contain the dust and dander. Take less than 10 seconds. 2. They recommend it to be cleaned every 3 months. Typically these vacuums don't new a replacement filter for a quite a long time. But that also depends on your use of it. I wouldn't worry about a filter replacement for at least 4 years if you are washing it every 3 months.
294752
The filters will last for many years. Scrub them clean with the scrubby side of a sponge on a regular basis is all you need to do. I would NOT suggest using chemical cleaners on the filters.
2069568
I have 3 dogs and use my vaccuum twice a day. Im on my third filter in 6 months. But i also clean my filter with shopva c too.