Any tricks to cleaning out & removing the filter above the canister without completely DUMPING dirt all over the vacuum & floor?
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.
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(
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The bag serves as the filter. Another thing to consider. The part of the canister that holds the bag is attached by a twisting motion on the vac. I have had a lot of problems with the canister simply popping open while using the vac. It is a real annoyance. The vac has plenty of power, but with the canister constantly popping apart while in use, I find it practically useless.
481299
Since I have owned this vacuum, I simply use a brush to remove the dust and dirt. It is also safe to run it under some hot soapy water and let it thoroughly dry before placing it back onto the vacuum. Just handle the filter carefully while cleaning it. This method will save you lots of money in the long run, as replacement filters can be costly. Take care!
1403096
I think what it does is funnel the crunchy debris/dirt into the vacuum part - or somewhere that the vac can suck it up. Update on The Bailey (my name for the Neato) I can't imagine keeping up with the dogs/cats/dust/dirt without this guy. Even running it every day, I have to clean the filter in the middle of a run.
31882
Slide the red button on the side of the canister. The bottom will open and then you can dump the dirt.
2278506
Please note there is a non-removable, cup-shaped, mesh screen inside the canister that gets clogged easily and is a BEAR to clean. If it's not cleaned regularly the vacuum will lose suction and make a lot of noise.
915900
There is a filter in the back...use your vacuum to clean it off. There is a filter in the front...take it out and rinse it...let it dry and return it.. That easy.
1235149
Pull off the back by hand.The filter pulls out easily.Then vacuum with soft brush using your regular vacuum cleaner. Takes about 1 minute.Then follow instructions on resetting the indicator light.
1893843
Yes, it is a bottom dump cannister and the filter does have to be cleaned occasionally. I want to go back to a bag vacuum cleaner...not as messy!
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! ;-)
942531
Unscrew the black screen and take the filter out. I put t over a bin and smack it a bit then brushed it with a dust cloth.
774607
I remove the regular filters and put them in the slots where the regular filters go, put it all together and run. Then I throw away the blue spring cleanup filters that are soooooo dirty when it is finished running. Hope this helps.
110909
I just vacuum the vent. Changing the filter... I think we need to ask Dyson.
1403282
I bought replacements w the vacuum but I haven't had to use them yet. Instead when I go to empty the vacuum, I also clean out the filter (I use gloves and a face mask, I def wouldn't do it without those things).Otherwise, I'd probably switch it out every month or so (I use it to vacuum my studio).
997105
I have had this canister for six months. Each time I empty the dirt, I use a soft brush to clean the filter. I have not cleaned the filter yet, but plan to this month.
2057798
Try using some silicone grease on gasket and edges of canister filter this should help.
1893842
It is a bottom dump. You just open the trap and release the debris. No filter cleaning unless you're super ambitious. I've used my vacuum quite a bit and just looked in the filter...it was very clean.