How to Clean a Purple Dyson Vacuum

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How to Clean a Purple Dyson Vacuum

Get ALL the dirt out of your inner workings!

Jeff Seal

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WARNING - I have no idea if this voids any warranty with the manufacturer. Having said that, I personally feel much better having cleaned this.

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Remove the cyclone sucker from the Dyson chassis and empty as much filth as possible.

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Pry open the lid on the top here to get to the filter.

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Inside you will find the filters. For some reason I think you should responsibly clean these every six months or so. Mine may have gone a little long. I'm guessing 18.

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Rinse filters in cold water and let sit in the evening sun casting long shadows for dramatic effect. Then wait about 24 hours to dry all the way.

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But what about all the nasty hair and effluvium still stuck up in the filter where you can't reach? And what about the fine particle build up inside the cyclone cylinder? Read on intrepid adventurer!

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Start by pressing this little lever with your finely suited precision grip hands and remove the clear plastic housing from the cyclone filter.

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This heinous scene is what was trapped up in the cylindrical housing and the cyclone factory.

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The main canister I had to let soak to loosen the fountain of filth.

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To proceed you must arm yourself with one of these crazy tools. I'm using a T15 top.

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Now we dig in by removing the screws holding the secret inner workings hidden from us common people.

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Loosen or remove them all.

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Next we are really going to supply an enima to the bowels of the sacred inner sanctum! Arm yourself with a good power washer and lets get dirty!

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I sprayed into the holes trying to force out or loosen all the lint, hair and dirt.

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Next I vigorously cleansed what must certainly be the colon of the device. Lots of fine dirt gets stuck in here. It feels so good knowing it's now gone!

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Closer look inside. Eww.

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Next I turned it over and sprayed into the center, forcing caught debris out of the small holes. Also this is a cool picture.

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A close look inside of the top that I sprayed clean.

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REASSEMBLE WHEN DRY!

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The chassis ready for action. *note: does not work on lawn.

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Put the cyclone back together by carefully replacing the top seal.

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Then replace the cap.

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Screw back on the top lid and then get your dry filters

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Place the filters back in the top and close the lid.

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Prepare to be amazed at the renewed power of your Dyson as shown in the next photo!

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A vacuum so strong you can use it as a weapon in the next zombie apocalypse!

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Thanks! Let me know if anyone has some better tips for this process.

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Jeff Seal

Salt Lake City, Utah

hypepypestudio.com

Starting my own graphic / web design company has me working from my home office AND assuming more domestic duties. I love it! Any design needs, let me know!

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I am anxious to finish my cleaning job so I put the 2 filters on top of the heater vent on the floor to speed up the drying process........will this work?

Karen Purcell 3 months ago

Oops....cont....I have vacuumed several times and being 47 years of age I am well aware that when a vacumn begins to "stink" while vacuuming, it's time for a cleaning and not being familiar with her Dyson and the cleaning process I decided to Google. I managed to get through all the steps on my own except for (which I was wondering how in the world to get into the "guts" of the canister and although I haven't located a screwdriver as of yet, I am ever so grateful for your instructions and illustrations for my finally cleaning step. Very well done! Now let's see if I can located a screwdriver. Thank you ever so much!

Karen Purcell 3 months ago

I temporarily moved into my sisters house last week and have taken over the household chores due to an ongoing medical condition she has been suffering from after having a cancerous mass and most of her one lung removed

Karen Purcell 3 months ago

Great guide! Got our Dyson cleaned up!!! Easy! Thank you.

Jose Luciano last year

Who knew cleaning something designed for cleaning could be so fun? Well done on a great guide.

Kate Davies last year

Awesome guide. Nice work!

Gregory Hart last year

David there is a good chance your Dyson will cough up a hair ball. Be prepared!

Jeff Seal (author) last year

I'm going to try this over the weekend. My Dyson Animal has consumed one, perhaps two, missing house cats that haven't been seen in three years. Never has one of the cats reappeared after I've cleaned out the dust bin.

David Foxx last year

Hi Barbara. I don't have a yellow one so I have no idea if they are the same. I would guess they must be quite similar.

Jeff Seal (author) last year

I have the yellow dyson is it pretty much the same process?

Barbara Moore last year

Brenda... I bought my purple Dyson at Bed Bath and Beyond in February.... It was 40 percent....

Erik Vaquerano last year

Omg. Have you priced? I can get a used one for same price. What to do? Love the purple guy! Maybe he will will more multi colored with changeable parts.

Brenda Christian last year

I have this same vacuum and now I finally know how to clean the damn thing! Out of curiosity do you have issues with getting the pole in the handle to go up when you want to use the hand held part? I might have broken that part on mine... Whoops.

Korianne Berry last year

@brenda - well the good news is your new part will already be nice and clean!

Jeff Seal (author) last year

Was ready to try the clean and my release clip and a part of the the cyclone top broke. Only way to fix is to order the entire clone part. Eek! Got it tied together with wrapping ribbon. Lol. Who cares about clean at the moment. When I get it fixed I'll tear it apart.

Brenda Christian last year

Great job... Wish everyone would put humor into step by step instructions... Can't wait to try this out on my Dyson

Debie Sterling last year

Outstanding!

Charles Magid last year

Haha! Good stuff. :)

Jeff Seal (author) last year

OOOPS!! Hit the wrong button... Hubby & I took it apart alittle... NOW SINCE YOU HAVE shown us, we r def gonna do it all over again!!

Amy Prim-prijatel last year

Your AWESOME! We have one, we have had it for almost a year & I was like dang, it's not working so well anymore! My hunby

Amy Prim-prijatel last year

@Brian - I agree, now my Dyson really sucks! ( in a good way )

Jeff Seal (author) last year

Nothing better than knowing you helped someone smile somewhere during their day :)

Jeff Seal (author) last year

I coincidentally figured out how to do this 2 weeks ago and was fully freaked out as I tore my Dyson apart. But it works so much better now! And your guide is perfect at describing the steps required that will increase the vacuum's efficiency while simultaneously not destroying your only weapon against the undead. Bwahahaha! You're hilarious.

Brian Hoopes last year

Lolling the whole time... :)

Kremithi Watashi last year

Okay whoever you are, I wish I knew you irl; you seem quite fun. Hahaha love the guide. (:

Natalie Bondy last year

I like the idea of completely taking my dyson apart but it also scares the bejeezus out of me

Sylvia Shephard last year

@brenda Haha! Nice :)

Jeff Seal (author) last year

We all have this problem and the imminent cleaning of zombies (cat hair) is crucial. I won't be so afraid of my tools.

Brenda Christian last year

Thanks for the kind feedback everyone :)

Jeff Seal (author) last year

Nice work Jeff!

Gavin Seal last year

I wield this vacuum like Excalibur quite often. It's good to know your equipment has a keen edge come domestic battle time.

Jeff Seal (author) last year

George you are on it! My Animal Dyson can dispense of just about anything. Thanks for the tips

Mona Treat last year

Very well done guide. I too, do not have this vacuum, but very much enjoyed - and could understand - your steps. I look forward to the next thing you decide to dismantle and Snapguide about.

Michele Zlatunich last year