How to clean the Dyson V6 / DC59 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 

I'm 80 years old. My vacuum looked very very dirty all over. I looked at your video last night and followed your instructions carefully. This morning I put the whole thing together and lordy lordy it looks like new and works perfectly. Thanks for saving my sanity.

I do like someone doing the cleaning in their best business shirt. Nice touch

I called Dyson to find a service center than still offers cleaning services and they don’t have anymore but they said they would email me some step by step videos to take it apart and clean it. The videos were so unhelpful so I came to RU-vid and MAN your video is so awesome! Dyson should pay you and send your link out not the nonsense they sent me

The air compressor idea mentioned in the comments worked very well. I also used it to clean up cleaning head. This video was helpful to show me how to get the brush out of the head. When I did that, I discovered there was a piece of paper clogging the intake tube. I would also encourage you to take the cloth part of the removable filter off the plastic frame when you rinse it out. I had been rinsing it as demonstrated in the video. However, when I removed the cloth part of the filter, I discovered there was caked dirt inside it as a result of rinsing. Once I removed the clump of dirt, let the filter dry and removed the paper and dirt clogging the intake tube the machine works like new.

I followed the tutorial for my one year V6, as i never took the deeper part off. He's now running perfectly like i bought it yesterday. If you do this carrefuly, no need to be worried about. Thank you for the great video !

This whole time I would take a paper towel and try to get the extra crap out I never knew pressing the button down more releases the entire tube. Thanks!

Who are the 1600 people who dislike a simple cleaning video?? What were they looking for?! 🤦‍♂️

Thank you so much. My Dyson had been stop starting. Had cleaned out the bin and head before watching this, and it still did it. I even made sure I cleared every little bit wrapped around the head part and still nothing...but u mentioned the filter part which I didn't even consider! (Still quite new to Dyson) and once I did this it is now working like a dream 👍👍

Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to post this incredibly helpful video. I would never in a million years have had the guts to remove that inner blue part without seeing you doing it. While I was struggling with getting it removed from all of the clips I could hear your voice in my head saying "be careful and have patience".

Thank you for posting this video. I recently purchased a second hand Dyson V6 which had been fairly well used and plenty of caked dust up around the inner bin and dust cover. Decided to go ahead and follow this video to do my own cleaning with no prior experience or great engineering knowledge, just this video and common sense with a few small make up brushes. Took my time and used blunt plastic pry tool rather than metal head screwdriver to reduce wear and scratches. All went smoothly no problems at all, removed all dust and used alcohol solution to clean non electrical parts and dried with microfiber. Put everything back together and it's good as new. I agree with comment about repetition of this process may well weaken the plastic and allow gaps for greater dust intake. Parts for this are relatively low cost now though on ebay due to the age. Worked for me thanks 👍

Thank you so much for a clear and very useful instruction video. My 6 year old Dyson had begun stopping intermittently and we thought it might be the filter but on taking it to bits there was a lot of dirt trapped in various areas. Thoroughly cleaned apart from taking the (pink in my case) large head to bits as it just wouldn’t move and I was scared to break that. Everything else cleaned, filter, brush head etc etc and now drying overnight. Can’t wait to see how my very clean Dyson works tomorrow. Thanks again.

CORRECTION >>> The cloth filter wasn't rinsed correctly in the video. You need to turn the cloth filter up-side-down to rinse. Otherwise, the fine dust and small debris will get washed down into the bottom tip of the cloth filter and get collected there. And in a few years the filter might clog up and the motor could start whining in high pitch noise and burnout. So turn the filter up-side-down, tap out the dust first when the filter is still dry, and then rinse with water after.

I have looked at several videos of people cleaning Dyson vacuums of various models and what is interesting is that Dyson's instructions do not show or recommend detailed cleaning of this sort! I believe Dyson underestimates just how dirty their machines become and one can only clean them by disassembly which Dyson does not endorse at all! Thanks for showing this.

This has made me very self conscious about the state of my vacuum when I cleaned it. I can’t even imagine a life where my dirty vacuum would ever look as clean as his dirty vacuum haha

Thank you for a great video, you saved my Dyson from sure and certain threat of being thrown down the garden! I stripped it, clogged up, all clean and now the battery time has increased massively!

Really good tutorial! No time waisting, all valuable steps and information. Well done!

A million thanks for this easy to follow tutorial. The user manual is nearly useless because it's oversimplified and there are way too many release buttons on this vacuum. And all the plastic is intimidating because I think I'm going to break something.

Brilliant - no more pulsing and its like having a new cleaner - many thanks for taking time to help us all out.

A very clear, concise and demonstrative Dyson dc59 cleaning video that solved my problems in less than an hour. You are an excellent trainer, communicator and problem solver. Thanks so much for the money saving tips.

Thanks for showing this I couldn't figure out why my dyson was hesitating, Once I cleaned that filter it worked great.

This was very helpful! My Dyson V6 is working so much better. I did go a bit further in removing parts, just needed a long handled T10 torx screwdriver. This has solved my problems of the motor cutting in and out endlessly. So much fine dirt//dust in the innards. Also saw that my motorhead brush was worn down to nothing and after your simple tutorial, was able to remove/clean it while awaiting a replacement brush from Amazon. Many thanks!

Thanks, very useful. Re the removal of the semi-conical portion starting at 2:26, after using a screwdriver for the main tab as per the video, I found it easier and safer (less chance of damage) to use a plastic bicycle tyre lever to finish the job of prying off the smaller tabs all the way around.

OMG! I was WONDERING how on earth to get one of those pieces open for years. Lol. I was afraid I’d break it. You did do well instructing and are pleasant to listen to.

Great video, thx. I give my Dyson a deep clean once/twice a year. For anyone having a fluffy head few tips... the detachable rollers on the Fluffy are machine washable, really brings them back to life. For the main plastic housing vacuum out the dust, then use wipes and the back of a spoon to dig into all the nooks and crannies, really lifts out all the dirt... just be gentle, especially around the motor and you'll end up with a Dyson as good as new!

I’ve cleaned mine today after having had it for 3 years...I have cleaned the bits it tells you but it always still smells awful, I disassembled the cyclone as you have shown and it now smells brand new... I have been contemplating buying a new vacuum because of the smell. A new rear plate and brush for the bottom and my work here is done.. 🙏

Great Video, Thanks. I would recommend removing the T-8 screws to clean the inner section. Mine was packed with fine dust.

thank you for this video on cleaning the purple filter. I had previously contacted Dyson about this and the guy said that the filter can come off but he wouldn't recommend me trying. Then I saw the Dyson being demonstrated in a store and I asked that guy did he know how to clean it and he told me there was a video on RU-vid but it was not an official video. I decided to follow your video. I was very nervous. I put matchsticks in the gap as I went round trying to lever off the filter. Eventually I got it off. Dust everywhere! There is no doubt that I have made little dents in the plastic edge of the filter, but as long as it goes back together (I haven't got that far yet!) too bad. I used a pastry brush to get in all the nooks and crannies. It is now as new. I am going to write to Dyson about this problem (not mentioning what I've done!) and see what they say. It's a really bad fault that this can't be cleaned properly.

I liked that you didn’t “talk to fast” thus I was able to follow along easily. I could also stop the video when ever I needed to re step by step. 🙏.

Ideally you need a set of plastic pry tools for doing this job. Also, as already said by Jeff Wilson you can remove the whole Cyclone assembly from the motor body. To do this remove the waste bin then look between the Cyclone top and the motor body you'll see a white plastic clip (well the two ends of it anyway). You'll need a pair of long-nosed pliers or something similar to squeeze these together while wriggling the Cyclone free.

7 years later at you just saved me a headache. Thanks!

Thank you for making the cleaning the vacuum cleaner job so easy. I've had my Animal for years but always struggled to get the bin back on. You have shown me the (secret) clip at the front! I have now mastered my Dyson vacuum cleaner!

This was recommended to me by my physical therapist. I have a very bad back and cannot deal with heavy canister or uprights. This Dyson V6 very lightweight, the head maneuvers around and into the smallest areas, and the accessories just pop in and out like a kids toy. Wonderful design.

FYI regarding rinsing and cleaning the filter, the dirt is actually collected inside the filter and not the outside surface. You should hold it upside down while running it under warm water. Continue rinsing and gently squeezing the filter until the water runs clean. Turn off the water then lightly tap and gently squeeze the filter to remove excess water.

To avoid invalidating the warranty by taking the filter off, just take the small filter and bin off and clean as per this video , and then take it outside and tap the filter on a flat surface, not much force is needed, just gentle tapping and lots of the fine dust comes out in a pile, just keep doing it until it stops releasing the dust and give it a good blow 😜 to just get the small amount that remains off. Warranty isn't affected and you don't risk breaking it..unless you bang it too hard of course 😜

I thought all the matted hair attached to the brushes inside was part of the brush itself. When I saw your's I realised I had a lot more to clean than you did in yours. Thanks for the instruction, was really helpful!

Thanks for your great RU-vid video. My Dyson vacuum cleaner stopped working a few months ago, so I used your video. Since then it's worked fine. It's recently stopped working again so I used your video a couple of days ago. It's now all back together and working fine. It takes around half an hour to do the clean but certainly worth it!!! Thanks again

Thank you for showing us how to clean the Dyson V6 vacuum cleaner properly

Very helpful, there are mor places to clean than you’d think. Had enough fluff out of mine to make a robin’s nest, and it now works fine. Big ££ saver here. Mikko

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! To answer one person, you MUST pry down that part of the head because it is FILLED with dirt! I used a couple of screwdrivers to get it down. Yes, it was difficult to pull down that piece, but follow carefully, and it will come down will gentle pulling. I I have a cat and don't know whose hair is more in the unit!!! This guy has told it well. Do it once, and it will be easier the next time. It takes over a half hour to clean the unit! That's the bad part of the Dyson, but it's a great cordless! I followed your video before, and it worked wonderfully. I just did it again, and I don’t know how to thank you enough for your wonderful tutorial.

OMG! I've always cleaned the filter but had no idea that outer portion could come off. Yes, I also had a clog and was able to clean the filter from the outside to the inside. Thanks!

Video shows the cone filter been cleaned upside down. The dirt is in the inside. By cleaning it this way, the dirt will just gather at the bottom of the cone. Dyson say to hold the cone with the skinny end up and the open end down. That way the dirt can flow out of the filter.

To clean the purple filter use the hard sprayer on your sink if you have one. Hold it at an angle at the bottom and spray the water through the element to push the dirt out. This works very well for me. In wintertime, to dry all of the components after washing, place them on a floor heat register. They will be dry in a jiffy. In summertime just set them outside.

Thank you from California! I have a V6 handheld. Your instructions were very easy to understand. I had gotten stuck when it comes to the part where you need a screwdriver. Now I'm confident I can get the unit cleaned up. Thanks again.

Very helpful tutorial and I successfully did both of our power heads after watching tips here. Firstly, I do suggest it is better to remove the purple and white filter and carefully push in the plastic tabs so the filter bag can be removed from the plastic frame and then turn the inside of the filter bag inside out to properly clean it. You will be surprised with the amount of crud you will likely find inside that fabric bag. See RU-vid video by Honest Dad how to clean Dyson V6 filter. IMHO washing the exterior under the tap as demonstrated does not properly clean the filter. Secondly, getting that screen off is a very difficult chore but can be done with time and plenty of patience as it can be frustrating as you get one side loosened and the other side relocks itself. I suggest using a medium size flat screwdriver as it has more leverage than a small flat screwdriver and keep working around the perimeter of the plastic top. Be careful as you don’t want to damage the plastic.

When you clean out a vacuum cleaner, you turn into a vacuum cleaner 😮😮😮

I followed your instructions and now my Dyson V6 are working again , thank you that was great !

I know I already thanked you for this video. It saved me from buying a new one or, worse yet, a vacuum cleaner that uses bags. The filter around the central unit was extremely dirty and dusty and. I cleaned everything out really well using a toothbrush and warm water. Let everything dry for two days. And it worked. Before, it had said it was charged though it only ran two strokes before saying the battery was dead again. Thank you again so much.

This is the reason I like Dyson Hoover's. Any one from a certain age will remember the Hoover paperbags "messy and smelly" and they never lasted long enough🤔 and they would rip open as you tried to empty it, and you would pumpe the stagnant smell of the paper bag you have just emptied back into the house 🤯. Thank you Dyson everything nice and clean and fresh 👍🏿👏🏿🤗.

Hey the bin can be a bit finicky to put on and off I figured out a fast easy and damage free way of putting it back on , so you place the empty bin on a table or the kitchen counter , then you aim the front notches up when you firmly press down the unit clicks perfectly into place :) super easy and simple method hope that helps because me discovering it just now it’s going to save me some headaches trying to finagle the bin back on ;) hope it helped

The first top filter actually unclips from its plastic cone shaped holster . Dirt clogs inside on plastic inserts plus it is then easier to clean , I use a an old toothbrush with soapy water to give it a good clean . Thanks for the information .

Totally agree with the others. This is a great video. I had no idea how I was going to get that dust bin really clean, didn't know that continuing to push on the empty tab would release the whole thing. Bravo! Very helpful

My machine hasn't been working properly for a week or two and finding the serial number to contact Dyson with is so hard but with this link about cleaning it is sooooo simple and hopefully I won't have to contact them again, Thank you

Thank you you have brought my dyson back to life!!

Thank you so much, easy clear and uncomplicated instructions, I followed to the letter and even I managed it.

Thank you. I followed step by step and now my Dyson looks brand new, inside and out.

You do a magnificent job of illustrating how to clean the vacuum. Thank you so much!

Great tutorial. Thank you so much for the effort on putting this together.

I've found using a can of air duster saves you having to remove the inner cover with a screwdriver. you can blast all the dust off with a blast of air and any fluff caught in the rubber seal at the top

Thank you for this. Just watched it and have successfully taken myV6 to pieces and cleaned it. I’ll be back in the next few days to say whether I got it back together again and it worked!

FINALLY , A video of someone who talks and explains wtf hes doing , while taking a part a Dyson v6. Thank you so much .

Note: Once the top filter is removed, the outer covering (the purple and white mesh), shown at 37 seconds is removable with a small screwdriver. It’s essential to do this every few months as the internal structure holds onto a massive amount of dirt, plus when you rinse the filter gauze this dirt gets wet and never really dries. You’ll be surprised how much it hangs onto.

You have a very calming voice

If I can suggest a brute-force American approach that has worked well for me for years: 1) Remove the dust bin and filter as per normal. 2) Remove the two screws securing the battery pack (one in the back of the handle, the other at the bottom-front edge of the battery pack), then remove the battery pack. 3) Rinse the entire centrifuge upside-down with hot running water, trying to keep the motor slightly elevated so water won't flow into it. 4) Shake vigorously to remove any excess water. 5) Set in the sun, or set in front of a dehumidifier, or set in front of a fan if you don't have either a dehumidifier or a sun handy, until the entire unit is completely dry. 6) Reassemble.

Thank you so much! I was having a problem putting the canister back on til I watched you do it. Thank you , again!

I found using a second hoover to clean through the mesh works well, and i also stick it up the bottom to clean out in there.

This is brilliant. Easy to follow, worked exactly as shown. And yes, you need to do upkeep on appliances now and then to get the best life out of them. Kind of like people ;).

Great video! Thanks for the help. One thing I would change is that the parts you do with a brush, they are much better to take outside and use a pressure attachment on an air compressor. Obviously not everyone has a compressor but if you do it gets every little bit of dust blasted out of there.

Thanks so much. I really needed that. Couldn't figure out how to take it apart but definitely loved the complete visual instructions. Great job making this video too.

Great walk through, I was able to clean the machine and remove the long-running foul smell from the dust and filter. I almost gave up and bought a replacement before I found this video.

Awesome, this cleaning breakdown finally got rid of that foul smell that was permeating from the vacuum

I love how this Dyson looks almost brand new 😂 we’ve had ours since 2016 and it’s a state. Maybe I should give it this makeover!

Great video, I keep an old Filter Queen canister vaccum set on 'blow' and simply air dust and or wash most parts outside [rather than disassemble]. The small paint brush is also useful. I do the same for our larger Dyson floor models. Sooner or later [depending on use and how much lint/fine dust you vaccum] you will clog most of the small air passages [holes] and lose efficency and add a musty/dusty odor.

You don't need to take the inner filter shroud off, but if you must do it, then use a spudger or a guitar pick rather than a screwdriver to avoid chewing up the plastic around the edge. To deal with smells without disassembling your machine, with an empty bin, dump some Shake 'n' Vac on the floor and vacuum it up, leave it in the bin.

If only I would have seen this years ago! Thank you!

Great video but the top centre filter will separate easily from its cradle and you won’t believe how much dust will be inside around the cradle

Wow your main tool head looks almost brand new compared to mine! great video. One thing I noticed from a Dyson video, is when you release the bin, to twist it slightly to the side after depressing the red button the 2nd time.

Got one and am generally quite impressed with its performance, but this model does need continuel cleaning and unclogging, especially the brushhead which tends to clog up the hole through which the dirt goes, you can tell when this is happening, it stops picking up dirt and the motor sound gets noticeably louder. Have to agree that some of the plastics used do feel a bit "brittle", so be careful taking it apart, it obviously was designed not to be.

Thanks for the explanation! Small tip: If you don't want to open the internal filter (with the screwdriver), I found you can clean it quite effectively by just blowing through the filter. Preferably outside ;-)

Excellent video. Clear and comprehensive. Removing the clipped-in filter ring would be a scary process without your explanation. Thanks

Thank you. This is an excellent video. It didn't take me too long to clean the machine although I baulked at undoing the Torx screws and opted to clean out the insides with a compressed gas spray and long flexible tube.

Great, thorough overview of how to clean the V-6. Thanks a lot!

Thank you for helping me get my mothers dyson working again!

Very useful. Aren't they just beautiful! I dropped mine once and the bin came off. I struggled a bit to clip it back on, so it'll be much easier now I know how.

This is the most thorough explanation on how to clean my dyson. Thanks so much!!!

Great instructional video. After doing this myself, I'd recommend using a face mask (and possibly even goggles) while doing this, or perhaps under the vent hood on your stove or next to an air purifier. The dust particles are incredibly tiny and carry lots of allergens. I was sneezing and my eyes were scratchy. My cat sneezed too. Dysons are great for people who like taking things apart and putting them back together.

Safety first when you clean out Dyson vacuum cleaners, because water and electricity don't mix. I watched my dad remove the brush bar from the orange Dyson DC24 ball upright vacuum cleaner this year in the spring and observed his sanitation skills. He's never seen that much hair in his life.

This video just saved me from buying a new one. My kids used it to suck up wet cat litter, and I thought it was done for. Thank you so much.

Finally got in to clean out the purple assembly, loads of dust caked in there. Thank you for good instruction

This was MUCH better than Dyson's paint by number owner's manual. Thank you!

Thanks so much for this - it also worked for our V8 Animal. You have really saved the day!!

I done this today with the help from your video,just hung the cone filter on the line to dry,everything went smooth,only small bit extra I done was remove the bottom rubber gasket (it was wet from cleaning) wiped n dried it,thanks mate,I can do this now anytime I need to....

Great tips ! Thxs ! First time I watched it I could not go through the tricky unclipping part, I was too afraid, but I did it today, my Dyson looks like brand new ! People who broke them are not enough cautious, you must be very slow and gentle.Thxs again !

Thank you. 👍👍👍. This is more work than the conventional vacuums with paper bags.

I just made my wife very happy. Thank you

Thanks mate, appreciate the help on this. I would also like to add that after you remove all parts of the vacuum, there might and will be dirt inside as well, so hit it with a brush or something (so you don't break it) and a lot of dirt will come out of it (came out of mine)

Driven mad with frustration with all the pulsing and trying with all the "bits" with no success so far - but was SO glad to find this clear, step by step video. This is the sort of thing Dyson should be including as a matter of course - after all these are not cheap vacuums (and there are other more efficient ones available nowadays). Hope your'e listening Dyson!! I fact if I finally manage to sort my Animal - I shall contact Dyson to get in touch with you!! Thank you

5:51 the round/circular top end of the brush bar comes off and you can remove the individual brushes to get them super clean, then clip it back on afterwards. Great video, thank you kindly!

Best to empty the bin outside into a wheelie bin. Otherwise dust gets into the air indoors. When you dusted the inside down with the paint brush loads of dust was released into the air in your house! Also the manual says to use cold water to rinse the filter.

Excellent video I've had mine for 2 weeks and wondered how to get that filet off to clean , thumbs up for a clear instruction video

Great help saved me getting it repaired, managed to fix the issue myself ! Thanks again .