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Post# 212307 , Reply# 1   1/2/2013 at 23:43 (4,123 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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I soak all of my parts in laundry tub. Depending on how dirty I usually use a disinfectant like Lysol Wild Berry's multipurpose disinfecting pourable cleaner. Armstrong citrus floor cleaner works good. I disconnect hoses from machines and just swish water through those, doesn't matter if its electrical or straight suction hose, I wash them all. Then I hang them to dry for about 72 hours to make sure they're completely bone dry, no water droplets hiding anywhere before reconnecting. I always waive them around a little during drying process to shake water out of any hiding areas. Some dish soap or glass cleaner with water works well.
Any parts of vacuum that can't be washed gets windex and a rag. Wiped thoroughly. Once the machine is reassembled with washed or new filters and new bag, a scent tablet goes in the bag as well. Ensure to break tablet into about 4 pieces so the scent really infuses well. |
Post# 212320 , Reply# 3   1/3/2013 at 05:38 (4,123 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)   |   | |
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If the motor smells, I run the machine without any filters, bags or dirt cups for a while, or if its a canister just run it with its hood open I also change the bag and filters, that helps a lot. Finally I wash the dirt cup or any other components which have had dirt in them |
Post# 212407 , Reply# 4   1/3/2013 at 19:21 (4,122 days old) by kirbyeureka95 ()   |   | |
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thanks for all the advice! ill do some experimenting and see what works out :) |
Post# 212434 , Reply# 5   1/3/2013 at 21:20 (4,122 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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Most vacuums I get I disassemble and clean. After the electrical parts are removed, plastic parts are washed in hot soapy water in the sink. While still damp, I buff with a towel to remove scuffs and light scratches. Nonelectric hoses get washed in soapy water in the bathtub and rinsed until no black water comes out. New bags and filters help a lot at removing odors. If the filters are washable I give them a good wash too. All of this will go a long way in removing odors.
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