The Dyson blog: Escaping the Devil's Snare: Pioneering sustainable and innovative approaches in construction

In some cases, a Vax may overheat simply because it’s been used for an extended period of time..

Wash the canister in water with washing up liquid, before thoroughly rinsing it with cold water.. As always, make sure the bin is completely dry before you reattach it!.This step is much easier if you have a bagged vacuum, as you’ll just need to replace the old bag with a new one.

The Dyson blog: Escaping the Devil's Snare: Pioneering sustainable and innovative approaches in construction

It’s still a good idea to wipe down the compartment holding the bag though..Never use a bagged vacuum without a bag, unless the manual says this is fine.The bag acts as the primary filter in a bagged vacuum.

The Dyson blog: Escaping the Devil's Snare: Pioneering sustainable and innovative approaches in construction

Without it, the pre-motor filter will become clogged much faster, and the motor may be more exposed to dirt..Step 5: Clean the Vacuum’s Interior and Remove Clogs.

The Dyson blog: Escaping the Devil's Snare: Pioneering sustainable and innovative approaches in construction

This step can be performed throughout the cleaning process, but it’s easiest when the dust canister is removed and drying..

Whenever you notice any clumps of dirt or dust inside the vacuum, use a brush or cloth to wipe it.due to its tiny 0.25L dust capacity.. Fortunately, Shark has made it very easy to empty the WV200UK – although there are a few potential issues to avoid.

Here’s how to empty it.. 1.Hold The Vacuum’s Canister Over a Bin.

As you can see from the image above, the Shark’s bin is found in the middle of the main vacuum body.When the release button is pressed, the bin flips down from a hinge (on the right hand side of the image), allowing dirt to fall into a bin.. For this reason, it’s vital to hold the vacuum so that the dust falls.