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beerad

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de-ordorize my supe j lux and ap280 lux?? The both are in mint condition woth strong ,sound motors, and they both smell like "OLD" out of the exhaust when running.

Any ideas would be very helpful.

thanks

Brad.
 
Odorific

I have tried Kirby odorfic II. Put it on a cotton ball. Drop it in the bag. I have also used dryer sheets in the bottom of the canister before I put a bag in. Install it like a pre filter. Works well too? Some time you just have to take it apart and clean everything. I don't like to do that because I never get everything back like it should be, but I do take them to the vac shop for them to disinfect and deodorize everything.
Tim
 
I usually take mine into the sauna or steam room with me. It sort of detoxifies the internal parts.......







Oh! LOL! After all these years, I STILL kill me!


Seriously Brad, I find the only way to completely de-stink a vintage machine is to completely disassemble it and wash the heck out of the fans, fan housings, motor, bag chamber, and the entire interior. I use purple power (available at automotive stores) diluted. Full strength it will eat your hands and loosen paint. Cut with warm water - it cleans anything, and it smells pretty good too.

Rick
 
Dis assemble it and!

Run it thru the dishwasher, armature field coils and all, everything but the carbon brushes, works great.
 
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: small;">NOW I know who they've been talking about when I've heard stories about the guy with the stinky vacuums in the steam room! Your reputation proceeds you....J</span>
 
give them a good steam bath and a scrub!!

Do it with a buddy. It benefits the the vacuum and both workers while saving on energy costs!
Rick B
 

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