How I "refurbish" bagless vacuums

[mark40511]

Thanks for the info

I have no problem maintaining my vacuum. The only problem I've ever had with my shark was a rip in the hose where it meets the handle......from just wear. Everything is washable but I have two sets of filters so I rotate them. The cord is also fraying so it's electrical taped in a spot on the cord. Recently, it's getting a burning smell upon initial startup of the vacuum, but it goes away and no burning smell after a few seconds.. I'm not sure, but I'm thinking the motor life might be coming to an end. That's fine. I've used the hell out of it and taken care of it. I'm talking daily, not once or twice a week, over 4 years time. What upright would you recommend that has all washable filters...? I've read some people say that multi cyclonic vacuums are a pain to clean because it's hard to clean the cyclones. I guess that's what I'm worried about.

 

[vacuumdevil]

Usually when fixing Vacuums at my place I put them in the dishwasher. I find this to be fast and effective.
If I have to hand scrub something it will be with laundry detergent in the sink. Followed up with an enzyme bath afterwards to deodorize.
Some video examples of me washing bagless machines.

 

[tlfinland]

WD-40 can also be used getting adhesive residue off. Nobody mentioned that yet.

 

[huskyvacs]

@tlfinland

It's because WD-40 leaves everything with a very oily residue that is tough to wash off and it can permanently stain some types of plastic.

 

[gregvacs28]

WD-40 can also splatter and it smells.


 


Old trusted residue remover: either soaking surface in water, usually over night if really gunky.  


 


Also, baking soda in a shaker container to control dispensing, and vinegar in a spray bottle.  These two when combined will literally sizzle.  Cover the resently dispensed with plastic saran wrap or a bag to keep it moist and it will sink right in.


 


Other must have's lemon oil and rubbing alcohol.


 


 

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

My experience.
My wife bought a shark navigator. It's about 4 years old. She stopped using it.
Sifde story we bought another shark pro model at the thrift store for $5.00. I took it apart and cleaned exactly like you did. It came to life and ran like a champ.
My wife wanted me to throw the navigator away. She said it didn't suck. I cleaned everything no clogs cleaned up nicely. The filters I took a shop vac blew out and washed foam ones.
I told her to try it see how it runs. She was like wow it's like it's brand new. It goes to say they last longer if you maintain them.
One last note bags are great. I drop a lot of scresd and random shiz. The shark picks them up not ruining vacuum. My Kirby's royals, riccars, sanitairre could cause Dame I love them.
Les