Rinsing a Dyson Shroud

[atrac]

Bad idea? I know the manual specifically states not to do it, but I have and the amount of dirt that drains out is staggering. It also takes many cycles to get it all out.

Is there a coating on the plastic that the water damages? Or is there fear from Dyson that a person won't let the shroud fully dry, thus possibly causing damage to the motor from the moisture?

I let mine dry for days before I use it. Haven't noticed any performance deterioration yet. In fact in my case it definitely helps. I have DC11 that really needed it and it the process rescued it.

Just curious...thanks!

 

[sarasvacshack]

Dyson Shroud

Are you referring to the Root Cyclone? We wash all of ours thoroughly before selling them, using a (rather strong) antibacterial cleaner and water. Never had any damage come from it, but if you do not let them dry....look out! Even "stink" will say it stinks!

 

[atrac]

Oh yes, by "Shroud" I mean the Root Cyclone assembly. Thanks!

 

[gsheen]

You need to dissasemble the cyclone system first , its easy on a dc14  it comes apart with just a few screws and then some tugging , other models it is eather very easy or very difficult , the only one you cant get completely apart is the dc07 as its glued together .


 


I never recomend rinsing them , as the dyson repair agents for SA we see some pretty bad things. the biggest problem is that if you do not disassemble it you don't get all the dirt out and you end up with damp dust even if you let it dry for a few days. it will start to smell. 


 


I would never use any form of anit bacterial or cleaning agent either as most of these carry some sort of degreaser and the cyclones have Rubber seals which will dry out and crack if you do this renderng the machine useless.


 


We use a pressure washer with a 4o jet to clea them. we also treat all the seals with a silicone spray.


 


If you have a dc07 remove the shroud and the top handle then wash out each individual cyclone with a pencil jet . these et clogged over time when customers over fill the machine. 


 


email me with your model and I can send you a diagram of how to disassemble the cyclone.


 


Gareth 

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

I have rinsed the cyclone assembly on my DC14 many times and it's always just nasty in there.... I let it dry out completely for about a week, and sometimes take a blow drier to it. I've never had a problem.

 

[gsheen]

do your self a favour get a tourx 15 screwdriver and undo the screws that are ubder the filter , remove that part and the white flange that sits ontop, then grab the mini cyclone and then the shroud and pull hard. you will now see all the dried mud you have in the machine clean that out and the machine. 


 


I will see if I can post some pics latter 

 

[mrb627]

Rinsing

I used to clean out my Dyson machine twice a year. Running hot water through the cyclone unit. And boy would it run black for a while. When it would begin to run clear, I would put my hand over the lower end of it and give it a good shake then go back to rinsing. Took about 15 20 minutes or so to get most of the gunk out of it. Then I would let it sit in the garage for a week before putting it back together. I think that is the only reason I got 10 years out of it. YMMV.

Malcolm

 

[thissucks]

you CAN do it but take your time and be careful, once apart rinse it with warm water and a cleaner if you want (mild ones only)

let it dry all the way.

oh yeah, do this outside, you WILL get covered in dirt.

 

[gsheen]

Ok so here is how to do it properly


dc14 ,0r 15 cyclone 


 


start by unscrewing all the torx screws under the filter 

 

[gsheen]

Lift it off and remove the cyclone top cover

 

[gsheen]

next with a tug pull the shroud of the mini cyclones , you may need to tug hard 

 

[gsheen]

next remove the funnel , there are 3 tags that hold it in , push on them gently and it will come off, You can gently heat it to remove it with ease ,USE a hair drier NOT a heat gun 

 

[gsheen]

Now your cyclone is apart , as I have said wash with water and be careful of detergents , they have grease removers in them and dry out rubber seals fast ( I am speaking from experience here) 


 


if you have take it apart like this it will take about 20 min in front of a cool fan to dry 

 

[lunchboxsean]

Boy isn't that bagless/cyclone/no loss of suction/whatever thing awesome?!?! I sure hate my Kirbys where you have to like change the bag every now and then and maybe wipe out the power head. And lemme tell you, when I clean it out I can't vacuum for like 10 minutes!!! You guys sure are lucky that your vacuum is only down for A WEEK!!!

 

[baglessball]

I dont have to pay a ridiculous amount on bags and belts so I am happy!

 

[gsheen]

This is a hotels machine , dc14 its used every day and is 4 years old , I sold it to them and its the first time its in for a service, they just had extensive building work done so it was time , Its used by cleaning staff so its not well looked after.


 


You need only do his if you have bought the machine second hand and you don't know if the previous owner looked after it.


 


I do my own machine once a year when I service it  

 

[lunchboxsean]

Yeah, 5 bucks for 3 bags and 2 bucks a belt... OUTRAGEOUS!! You know what's ourtrageous? $600 for a vacuum that doesn't clean any better than a $200 Hoover Windtunnel... Though I prefer $50 for a 10 year old Kirby that will last another 50 years.

 

[lunchboxsean]

OK... So I've just realize that my last comment sounded kind of rude. I'm not trying to be a d*&$, just trying to spur some good conversation. My apologies if I offended anyone.

 

[gsheen]

Hey Sean 


 


Its not offensive, I have a windtunnel aswell . the thing with a dyson is that its suction stays stronger for longer than other vacuums, yes they do clog if you do not take care of them but I've been working on and designing vacuums for a long time and I've yet to find another vacuum thats suction stays constant like a dysons for under $1000.00 


 


many people compair dysons to kirby's or rainbows but you can't here in SA we can buy 5 top model dysons for the same as a basic Kirby or Rainbow.


 


Gareth


 


If you read James dysons book he did't want a niche machine like a Kirby or Rainbow but wanted his machine to sell whit the eureka s and hoovers of the world. Yes the prices are a bit higher than the hoover or eureka but not in the bracket of Kirby.


 


But like with any vacuum abuse it and it will break.


At the moment in my shop we have 4 rainbow's and 7 kirby's in for repair all damaged thru misuse