Cleaning the filter on a vacuum.

RE: Cleaning the filter on a vacuum. Post By Marian (Guest Post) (02/26/2005) I have a bagless vacuum cleaner (Bissell). The dust canister can be removed. After vacuuming I remove the filterand the little canister and wash them both in warm soapy wter. I make sure they`re both thoroughly dried before replacing them into the vacuum Been doing this with this vac for over 2 years & it`s fine. There is a HEPA filter as well on the side and this is for cleaning the air. I`ve replaced it just once so far as I vacuum it aftermy rooms etc. are cleaned. RE: Cleaning the filter on a vacuum. Post By Amanda (Guest Post) (05/14/2004) Since the vacuum is used, you could try to find the manual online on the company's website. It might say it might be able to be washed. I can wash my Kenmore's in warm soapy water (yes, it's paper-I thought they were nuts, too.) Try banging it outside (it makes a mess!) good luck RE: Cleaning the filter on a vacuum. Post By Melissa (Guest Post) (05/08/2004) Remove the filter from the vac, take an old toothbrush and brush through all the cracks. Then lightly bang it on a hard surface to remove all the dust and dirt. If you really want it cleaned, take some dishwashing soap, squirt it on the outside of the filter and with a water hose that has a sprayer attached, clean the filter from the inside out. It will look like a brand new filter. RE: Cleaning the filter on a vacuum. Post By acraftycat (Guest Post) (05/07/2004) I do what Jenie & Linne suggeted in addition to brushing it with a dust broom the soft kind you can buy at the dollar store. Liz RE: Cleaning the filter on a vacuum. Post By Linne Dodds (Guest Post) (05/06/2004) If you can take the filter completely out I would try taking it & a blow dryer outside .Hook the blowdryer up to a strong outside power cord & try blowing the crud out.No or very low heat & Highest speed of blowing. I had to use a blow dryer outside when I carelessly left the van window open & it Poured down rain,UGH. If this ever happens to you,soak up some of the water with weighted newspapers & or towels first. RE: Cleaning the filter on a vacuum. Post By Jenine (Guest Post) (05/06/2004) I bought a new bagless vacuum cleaner with a filter in the canister. I just unscrew the top and pull out the round filter and take it outside and bang on the grass. It saves alot of money--otherwise it cost around 22.00 for a new one. Hope this helps you.