How do you clean the filter of your vacuum?
Get started with your vacuum filter
After going through these steps, you know how and how often you have to clean and replace your vacuum filter.
Step 1: check which filter you have
Step 2: clean the filter
Step 3: replace the filter at least once a year
Do you have a bagged vacuum? The vacuum cleaner bag serves as extra filter. Replace it once every three months to maintain a good filter result and suction power.
Step 1: check which filter you have
Your vacuum has multiple filters. Bagged vacuums have an exhaust and motor filter, and bagless vacuums might have an extra exhaust filter in the dust cup for example. They are different filters, but you clean them the same way. We distinguish between washable and non-washable filters. Check the manual of your vacuum to be sure if you can wash your filter.
Step 2: clean non-washable filters
It's actually quite simple to clean your filters. You knock off the dust outside or above the trash can. This way, you remove large and small dust particles, so the filter can 'breathe' again.. It's better to clean all filters too often than too little. That's why you should clean them at least once per month.
Step 2: clean washable filters
You can clean washable filters by knocking the dust off first, and then by rinsing them under the faucet. Let the filter dry for at least 24 to 48 hours. Check if the filter is completely dry before you place it back, otherwise your vacuum might break. To prevent your filter from frying out, you shouldn't dry it in the sun or on the heating.
Step 3: replace it 1 or 2 times per year
Do you maintain your filters well? In that case, you don't have to replace them often. Regularly knock the dust off. How often you have to replace your filter also depends on how often you vacuum. Keep the following in mind as a rule of thumb:
- Exhaust filters: 2 times per year.
- Motor filter: 1 time per year.
