In today’s article, we will breakdown how to deep clean Dyson Animal vacuum cyclone components.
Whilst it is not the most glorious of tasks to complete, keeping your vacuum cleaners is one of the most important ways to increase its lifespan and continue to keep its performance as high as possible.
Maintaining optimal suction power and performance will ensure that your surfaces remain clean and free from dirt, debris, and dust.
How To Tell If Your Dyson Animal Vacuum Cyclone Component Needs Cleaning
We know that Dyson is one of the most popular choices for cleaning homes, and can often be extensively used to clean all types of surfaces, from carpets to flooring.
This is even more relevant so if you have pets and need to ensure that you remove a lot of hair yeah.
Yet, some telltale signs indicate that your vacuum cyclone component needs a bit of care.
First off, and most obvious of all, is if you begin to notice that your Dyson Animal Vacuum is no longer picking up dirt, debris, and hairs, and it takes a few times before it manages to pick it up.
You may also notice that your vacuum is starting to make an odd sound, and if you notice any changes to its performance then it is worth investigating further.
This is the same if you notice a strange smell emitting from the air as it is blown out of the vacuum cleaner.
How To Clean Dyson Animal Vacuum Cyclone Component
Here are the easy-to-follow steps to clean your Dyson Animal vacuum and ensure that it is restored to optimal performance:
- The first step is you will need to remove any pre-existing dirt or debris. In order to do this first step, you will need to empty the bin. In order to do this, simply empty the dirt bin in your vacuum by removing it from its casing and transporting it to either a garbage bin or an item you wish to dispose of the debris.
- Once the canister has been emptied, you can then take out the cyclone components which will make the team process super simple and it won’t take long at all.
- For this step, you are going to need to transport the cyclone component to a large sink. Begin to run lukewarm water all over the component, ensuring that all areas of the components are soaked in water. Take your time with this step to ensure that you do not miss any spots, and for the most effective cleaning method, you can spin the unit and rotate it to ensure it is fully covered.
- Ensure that water enters the main haul of the units by spraying into one of the ends after pulling it up and towards you. Let this process sit for a few seconds and ensure that plenty of water enters the hole.
- Next, ensure that the water is poured out. This process needs to be repeated with all of the holes until the water begins to run clear. This will ensure that all of the dirt and debris are removed from the holes in the cyclone component.
- What’s worth highlighting is that it is likely that some dirt or debris may remain inside the holes, and these stubborn will need some extra attention to remove. To do this, ensure that the water level is sufficient enough that it can fill the entire cyclone.
- Cover one of the holes with one of your hands as this will prevent any water from exiting out of the unit. Gently shake the cyclone components which will help any water clean the stubborn dirt and debris that has remained.
- The final step is to simply remove this dirty water by lifting your hands off of the hole and letting the water exit out into the sink. You will need to briefly run fresh water into the whole again until the water runs clear.
This final step is important as it will ensure that the stubborn dirt and debris are removed from the cyclone components.
This is helpful because it means that you will not need to clean the cyclone again for a while, and if you do not fully clean it then performance may be compromised a lot sooner than anticipated, meaning you need to clean it a lot sooner than desired.
Do I need To Clean Dyson Animal Vacuum Cyclone Components?
We strongly recommend that you pay attention to your cyclone component as it will simply make your life a lot easier and reduce the number of times you will need to provide your vacuum cleaner with maintenance.
Nobody wants to have to vacuum for longer than is necessary, and due to reduced performance and suction power, it’s in your best interest to look after the cyclone components to ensure you’re not wasting more time on unnecessary things.
Not only do you lose overall performance and suction power, but you may also risk damaging the motor of the vacuum cleaner as well as the belts, it may also result in a split in one of the hoses or the seals, and long-term blockage of the cyclone components can result in filter damage.
For whatever reason, you have followed the steps highlighted above and the performance of your Dyson is still underwhelming, you may need to examine the ducting for any potential damage or blockage.
Another common reason that you are losing performance and it’s not down to the cyclone components, could be down to a split in the hose, a tear in the seal, or you simply have a belt or motor issue.
If so, refer to your instruction manual or seek to speak to a Dyson representative for further clarification.
Final Thoughts
The steps above should be fairly straightforward and ensure that you are able to effectively clean your cyclone component without too much trouble.
This will enable you to focus on the important things, such as maintaining a clean and tidy home, without causing too much stress.