Things You'll Need:
- Dyson Animal Vacuum
- Sink with running water
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Step 1
To clean the cyclone component, remove the clear bin and cyclone component, just as if you were emptying a canister of dirt.
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Step 2
Make sure the bin is empty, and separate it from the upper cyclone component.
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Step 3
In a large sink, run lukewarm water over the entire grid of small filtering holes, spinning the unit to allow rinsing of each section of holes until the water runs clear.
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Step 4
Next, spray or pour water into the main hole at one end of the unit, pour it out and repeat until the water runs clear.
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Step 5
To make sure you've gotten everything, fill the unit again part way, cover the large hole with one hand, and gently shake the unit to agitate water inside the cyclone. This rinses any last patches of dust or dirt from the interior. Pour it out and repeat until the water runs clear.
Comments
samfragello said
on 7/6/2009 I posted an article with pictures due to all the people who requested it. If you can't find it, just search for me on members search then select the article. It will show where smell is coming from and how to get to it.
samfragello said
on 5/23/2009 and spinaltap27....IF you are speaking of the dc-14 model, then you are describing the motor filter not the vacuum filter
samfragello said
on 5/23/2009 Are you guys talking about the dc-14? I'm nuts about cleaning my dc-14. I would think dyson wants you to, since they make it so easy to disassemble. I must have 15 pcs on my table drying after I clean it. I disassemble and rinse out the cyclone along with the long retractable hose and everything else. Never had a problem and I use my dyson for business. I can't see how you guys have this smell and bad odor that you are discribing unless you aren't cleaning it right and there is wet dirt sitting somewhere. And as far as you guys and your warranty paranoia, please. All plastic. Nobody said to dunk the motor in the bathtub here. If anyone wants me to describe in steps what I do along with pics, then post here and I'll start a new article.
fatcontroller said
on 5/21/2009 This is about how to clean the cyclon component, NOT the filter. Any idiot can figure out how to clean the filter. Over time, the cyclone component gets very dirty, and smelly if you have pets. Mine does require cleaning.I know my manual states not to get any components wet. The cyclone component is all plastic. I do not see the problem with getting it wet, as long as you clean and dry it properly such that there is nothing left to go festy.I am dubious about following the method described here, as I would suspect that the only way to be sure it is properly cleaned would be to disassemble it.I love the dyson, but really, they could have made it easy to disassemble and clean out the cyclone. I would love to hear from anyone with a good experience of cleaning the clyclone, and how they did it.
spinaltap27 said
on 4/27/2009 Congratulations... if you followed this advice, you just voided your warranty. DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT SUBMERGE ANY PART OF THIS VACUUM IN WATER. The filter is the only thing that you can get wet. It is not housed in the part of the vacuum that you empty eacy use (the canister). The filter is under the canister. Remove the entire clear canister, as if you are going to empty it. Put the canister aside and do not get it wet. On the bottom of where the canister sits, there is a round compartment. Inside this is the filter. You are looking for a large, white, hockey puck shaped filter.... not the canister and ESPECIALLY not the cyclone component.see dyson.com or call the support # if you cant find the filter.