How to Clean a Eureka Allergy HEPA Air Filter

Many vacuum cleaners are equipped with HEPA filters as a way to reduce allergens in the air. HEPA filters clean the air discharged from the vacuum and remove mold spores, tiny particulate matter and other allergens from the air. Eventually, the HEPA filters can become clogged and need to be replaced. In some cases, you can clean the filter rather than replacing it. Consider checking the HEPA filter and cleaning it between filter replacements.

Things You'll Need

• Nylon scrub brush
• Canned compressed air
• Garbage can

Instructions

1. Remove the dirt cup from your Eureka vacuum cleaner and empty it into the garbage. Set the dirt cup aside.

2. Step on the handle release lever and lower the vacuum handle to the floor. This gives you better access to the HEPA filter door.

3. Open the HEPA filter access door and remove the filter. You may need to remove the foam filter and frame from the dirt cup in some models before you can access the HEPA filter door.

4. Hold the HEPA filter over the garbage can and brush it gently with a nylon scrub brush to knock loose any dust that has built up since the last cleaning. You can also used a can of compressed air to blow loose particles from the HEPA filter.

5. Reinstall the filter or install a new replacement HEPA filter. The filter is designed to be replaced every six months and is available at most home improvement stores. Check your user manual for the correct part number.

6. Close the filter access door and reinstall the dirt cup assembly. You can now plug in the vacuum and use it safely.

Tips & Warnings

• The HEPA filter is not designed to be immersed in water and cleaned like some of the other filters in the vacuum.

References

• HEPA Filters
• Eureka User manual: 8800 series
• Eureka User Manual: 3270 series