More and more people are becoming happy owners of new vertical vacuum cleaners. The Dyson vacuum cleaner has won the special love of housewives - powerful, lightweight, controllable. You can also clean it from dust with one movement of your hand. But superficial cleaning is not enough. Periodically, the device must be disassembled and the parts washed under water.
How to disassemble and clean a Dyson vacuum cleaner
To clean the Dyson vacuum cleaner, you need to make sure that the device is not energized. All Dyson devices have elements that require cleaning:
- removable container for collecting garbage;
- several types of nozzles;
- cyclone;
Additionally, some models are equipped with:
- corrugated hoses;
- telescopic or solid tubes;
- filters before and/or after the engine.
How to clean hair and fur from attachments
In order to clean the vacuum cleaner brush, it is disassembled and the roller (or rollers) of the nozzle are released. Use scissors and tweezers to remove long hair and fur. All other debris from the roller and nozzle is swept away with a brush, then the parts are wiped with a napkin.
Using the TangleFree mini turbo brush allows you to efficiently remove animal hair and hair, while the cleaning process of the nozzle does not require the use of scissors. Debris is easily swept away with a brush. For high-quality and quick cleaning of the mini turbo brush, you can use the crevice nozzle.
Cleaning the filter
If you need to clean a vacuum cleaner with a cyclone mechanism, you need to determine which filter it is equipped with. The package may include:
- washable pre-engine filters;
- washable microfilter located after the engine;
- HEPA fine filters.
Washable filters, after removal, are cleaned under running cold water, with gentle tapping to speed up the cleaning process. After washing, the filter should be carefully squeezed out and left to dry completely for 1-2 days.
When washing and drying filters, the following must not be used:
- hot water;
- any chemical dishwashing detergents;
- dishwashers;
- washing machines;
- hair dryers;
- microwave ovens.
Exposure to high temperatures and aggressive substances can compromise the integrity of the structure and lead to premature failure of parts.
Hepa filters are maintenance-free, cannot be cleaned, and must be replaced at the end of their service life. The design of these filters allows you to retain microparticles that go through all the preliminary stages of purification.
With proper use and regular cleaning of washable filters, the service life of HEPA filters is approximately 7 years.
Washing a Dyson vacuum cleaner
After several years of using a Dyson vacuum cleaner, even if you follow the instructions, the suction power of the device decreases. Is it possible to wash a Dyson vacuum cleaner? The fact is that the manufacturer prohibits opening the upper cup, including the aerodynamic cone system, during the warranty period. This is where the cone can become clogged or the gasket or rubber seal can break. Even service centers are wary of disassembling this unit, explaining that it is not repairable. You can visually see compacted dust in the labyrinths, which reduces hydrodynamics. Nobody forbids washing the bowl or container with a fine filter. It is important that there is no moisture left in the assembly, which will short-circuit the motor winding and become a breeding ground for bacteria.
You can watch the video about how and why you may need to wash your Dyson vacuum cleaner. Slowly and clearly, the author disassembled the cyclone unit down to the screw and showed the problems after 4 years of operation of a household cyclone vacuum cleaner.
How to wash a Dyson vacuum cleaner without violating the manufacturer's requirements? For washing, use cool running water without detergent solutions. Surfaces must first be cleaned as dry as possible. Any operations on the device are carried out after the battery capacity is exhausted or disconnected from the mains power. Of course, from time to time you need to wash the receiving bowl, the vacuum cleaner canister in which the glass with the HEPA filter is installed, and the filters themselves with running water. With the top cover and drainage hatch open, this is easy to do. Transparent structures are washed until shiny using a high-pressure water jet.
When washing the pipes, you must remember that even a wet aerosol entering the engine will cause expensive repairs. Is it possible to wash a Dyson vacuum cleaner under water? This method will lead to the closure of wet contacts, soggy dirt in the cyclones, bricking up the holes and nipples of small cyclones.
Cleaning the cylindrical HEPA filter installed in the center of the cyclone of the Dyson vacuum cleaner is prescribed in the manufacturer's instructions. After repeatedly washing the soft seamless fiber, it is dried like a regular cloth, flattened for two days. The motor filter of a Dyson vacuum cleaner is more difficult to remove. It is installed under the canister or in the ball, a tool is required for disassembly. A solid plate in a rubber frame is washed with water under pressure, with sharp shaking. The plate is also dried for 48 hours.
During water procedures, you need to pay attention to the integrity of the rubber seals, plastic cone and glass. If necessary, replace defective components.
The outer side of the structure is cleaned with an antistatic cloth to remove static charge, which prevents the removal of electrified dust and hair. There is no need to wash the body with water to prevent drops from getting inside. Wipe the corrugated hose with a damp cloth and make sure that the drainage chambers are clean, or remove the contents with a small spatula and brush.
After all water and alcohol procedures, the disassembled vacuum cleaner is left for ventilation, assembled and put into operation after 48 hours. Nozzles and brushes are cleaned dry using a toothbrush, a flat hard brush, a knife or scissors, or a textile tourniquet.
How to increase the efficiency level of a home appliance
A device selected taking into account operating conditions will work effectively. Dyson produces 2 types of devices:
Cordless vacuum cleaners can be selected to clean home spaces of any size. A set of accessories allows you to vacuum any type of coating:
- hard;
- carpet;
- delicate, including parquet;
- carpet
This device is suitable for pet owners, especially long-haired ones. The quality of purification of the air entering the cyclone allows people suffering from allergies to lead a normal life.
Compact dimensions allow you to use the device in a car.
Cylindrical ones are not intended for cleaning delicate surfaces, and they are inconvenient for vacuuming cars.
In order for a household device to work efficiently, a number of rules must be followed:
- Choose the right vacuum cleaner from the proposed model range, taking into account all the tasks that need to be solved with the help of the device.
- Use recommended attachments to clean the surface.
- If there is a suction power switching system, adjust it depending on the type of cleaning to be done.
- If you need to provide clean air for a child or a person suffering from allergies, then with low suction power, Hepa filters are more effective.
- Do not allow moisture to get inside the device. Dry all washable parts thoroughly.
- Do not allow household appliances to be near an open fire or heating device.
- To ensure safety, do not use a vacuum cleaner on wet surfaces.
How often can you wash a household appliance?
Cleaning a Dyson vacuum cleaner depends on the frequency of use of the device and the type of debris being removed. After treating surfaces where flour or other small debris has been spilled, the filters must be washed immediately.
The waste container is emptied when it is filled to the Max level. But it should be borne in mind that the remains of wool and household waste are a favorable environment for the proliferation of microorganisms. If the vacuum cleaner will not be used for a long time, it should be washed thoroughly.
Unique Apple-like design
What can we say - Dyson has its own signature style. When you walk through a consumer electronics store, your eye always stops at vacuum cleaners of this brand. They look among ordinary vacuum cleaners like a spaceship in a medieval port. Very cool - turbines, metal, shine. Usually, when disassembling such devices, you get the impression that you are looking at a short stump of something larger. But this particular vacuum cleaner is very cool even without the pipe, turning it into something like a scooter from Star Wars.
When the V8 hangs in its base on the wall, the resemblance to a spaceship only intensifies. Who would have thought that such a prosaic device as a vacuum cleaner looks like a rocket on the launch pad?
However, not a single element of the Dyson V8 stands out. The design and appearance are laconic. Harmony of technology and design, in a word. It seems that the company's engineers have a connection with the Cupertino developers. In my apartment, where the iPad and iPhone are the basis of style, the Dyson V8 looks great. I can't imagine anything cooler.
Pairs perfectly with Apple technology. With any modern technology.
Recommendations for proper cleaning of the vacuum cleaner
A person washing a Dyson vacuum cleaner should follow the following algorithm:
- De-energize the device by disconnecting it from the power source.
- Remove the nozzle and, having disconnected the roller, clean the brush from the vacuum cleaner. Then wipe it with a damp cloth.
- Inspect and wipe the hose or tube, remove blockages.
- Empty the contents of the cylinder into a trash bag.
- Remove the container of the Dyson vacuum cleaner, rinse with cold running water and, after wiping with a napkin, leave to dry.
- Remove the filters and, after washing them under running cold water, place them to dry.
- Inspect the gaskets and carefully rinse the cyclone with running water without immersing it in water.
- Dry the parts for 48 hours. The occurrence of an unpleasant odor can be directly related to increased humidity of filters and internal parts.
- After inspecting all components for damage, reassemble the device in proper order.
Sometimes the question arises why the Dyson vacuum cleaner does not suck up debris. The cause may be a blockage in the cyclone; this is most often accompanied by heating of the device and its shutdown.
In this case, you should carry out extraordinary cleaning of the device. The Dyson mechanism is different in that the suction power does not depend on the level of debris in the container and is constant throughout the cleaning process.
If your Dyson vacuum cleaner runs jerkily, the reason may be that debris has gotten into the restrictor valve hinge. Simply disconnect the hose and manually remove the blockage.
How to disassemble and reassemble the device
Before opening your Dyson vacuum cleaner, you should read the instructions. It will help you understand the nuances of a particular model, for example, how to remove the filter on a wireless device or how to remove the dust collector on a vertical one.
You can remove and assemble the Dyson in a few steps:
- Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the outlet.
- If necessary, check the nozzle and hose. If objects are stuck inside, they need to be pulled out with a long ruler or wire. You can blow things out of a hose or clean them with a stream of water. You can find out about the problem by a knocking sound during cleaning, loss of power or overheating of the motor.
- Next, a compartment with a dust collector opens. Typically, this requires pressing the locking button on the lid. The container is removed, shaken out or washed, then thoroughly dried.
- The filter is usually located near the dust container. It can be removed following the diagram in the instructions and replaced or washed.
- Once every few months you need to remove the back cover to wipe the accumulated dirt from the equipment inside. To do this, you need to unscrew the bolts, remove the cover and the fabric gasket.
- It is also occasionally necessary to disassemble and clean the nozzles, in which dirt remains from the inside.
The vacuum cleaner is assembled in reverse order.
What tools are needed for this?
To disassemble equipment at home, no additional tools are needed. All parts that can be removed are secured so that the user can open them and remove them, clean them and put them back in. It is not recommended to disassemble the motor manually.
Note! If the part is fastened with screws, it was not intended to be removed at home.
How often can you clean a household appliance?
The device is equipped with a dust container, which should be emptied every three cleanings, even if it is not yet full. If, after using the device once, a lot of debris has accumulated in the dust collector, be sure to shake it out.
Wired and wireless models are equipped with two preliminary and final cleaning filters: the first product must be washed at least 1-2 times a month.
Fine filters, depending on the material they are made of, can be:
- Reusable - made of fluoroplastic fibers filled with activated carbon. Such devices can be washed as they become dusty.
- Disposable - made of paper, fiberglass with antimicrobial impregnation. You cannot blow air or place the filter in water to remove dirt - the product will be deformed and lose its properties. If dust accumulates in the device, it should be replaced with a new one.
IMPORTANT! Disassemble the device and remove dust from its internal surfaces at least once every six months. If you often use a vacuum cleaner, carry out this procedure once every three months.
How to wash the outside and inside after cleaning?
The algorithm for cleaning cyclone devices is similar to cleaning other vacuum cleaners:
- disconnect the device from the power supply;
- disassemble the vacuum cleaner after studying its operating instructions;
- wash all removable elements;
- remove the rear engine cover, remove dust from the engine;
- assemble the device, turn it on and check its operation.
IMPORTANT! It is strictly unacceptable to wash the parts of the vacuum cleaner with hot water and hard sponges. It is also prohibited to use preparations containing acids or alkalis to remove contaminants. Abrasive products can damage plastic components of household appliances.
Cleaning the attachments from hair and fur
The brushes of the vacuum cleaner can work due to the force of the sucked air (the quality of cleaning with the nozzle in this case depends on the power of the cyclone device) or from an electric drive that rotates the roller in autonomous mode.
How to disassemble
Disassembly is carried out taking into account the design features of the device, the diagram of which is displayed in the operating instructions. You can disassemble the Dyson vacuum cleaner yourself as follows:
- The compartment in which the dust container is located is opened. There are no problems with this, since in most models the lid opens by pressing a key or other locking element.
- Removing the container to collect dust and debris is easy. In most cases, fixation is carried out with a special device, so the entire procedure takes only a few seconds.
- You can gain access to the motor and other elements of the device only by separating the main part of the structure from the base. Such work is carried out in order to clean the device from dust and other contaminants.
Fastening of elements that should not be dismantled is carried out using screws and fasteners. If you disassemble the device, remember the sequence and location of the fasteners.
Recommendations
The internal surfaces of a household appliance are also susceptible to contamination over time, so clean them every six months using a dry soft cloth or a disinfectant wipe.
In case of significant accumulations of dust in the device, wash the surfaces with a neutral detergent (soap solution), then wipe the treated areas dry and leave the device to dry disassembled for two days.
Also regularly wipe the outer sides of the case and the handle with a dry cloth , and wash it with a mild detergent every six months or a year (depending on the intensity of the formation of dirt).
ATTENTION! Before the cleaning procedure, soak a cloth in the product and wring it out so that a large amount of moisture does not get into the device, which can lead to oxidation of the conductive contacts and damage to the device.
How to increase the efficiency level of the device?
- If the suction properties of the vacuum cleaner deteriorate, check how full the dust container is and remove debris from it. Also, the need to clean the container is indicated by a change in the noise emitted by the device during operation.
- During the cleaning process, take short breaks in the operation of the device to prevent possible overheating of the engine (the equipment should operate continuously for no more than 2 hours).
- Do not put pressure on the tube and the brush attachment, pressing it to the floor: this will limit the access of air into the vacuum cleaner and the motor may overheat.
When using a vacuum cleaner, strictly follow the operating rules of the device specified by the manufacturer in the instructions.
If your device is not equipped with a dynamic load sensor system that automatically adjusts the engine speed, set the required power mode to clean different types of surfaces (smooth floors, carpets, rugs).
Useful video
This video will show you how to disassemble and clean a Dyson vacuum cleaner:
Any instrument requires care to remain functional. When using a Dyson vacuum cleaner to clean your home, you should know how to clean the device from the collected dirt. The internal labyrinths and cavities are gradually clogged with a thin suspension, and the suction power decreases. Systematic care of the device will extend its service life.
Cleaning a Dyson vacuum cleaner
In the process of collecting garbage and separating it from the air at high speed, solid particles are electrified by friction. Dust settles on internal surfaces and is difficult to remove. How to clean the inside of a Dyson vacuum cleaner after cleaning? When routinely removing accumulated debris from the bowl, the manufacturer advises leaving a thin layer of adhered dust until general cleaning. No housewife will tolerate her instrument having sticky hairs or being covered with a layer of gray dust on the outside. That's right, wipe the tool after each use.
How to clean a Dyson vacuum cleaner after cleaning?
The device must be cleaned regularly. After each use:
- Place the dust container above the trash can.
- Press the button that opens the bottom cover.
- If not all dirt has come out of the reservoir, use a wooden stick or pencil to shake it out.
- Lightly tap the case to release any remaining dust.
The latest models of Dyson vacuum cleaners have a rubber “skirt”, thanks to which all dust is removed without leaving a trace.
