How To Clean Your Vacuum Like A Pro (No More Stinky Smell) 

My vacuum got this dirty after just a few months of cleaning jobs! 😅 Have you ever cleaned your vacuum?

My corded vacuum is just a basic bagless Dirt Devil (close to 10 years old, and cost about $50) and it runs great because I do a deep clean like this a few times a year. I do the same with my much more expensive cordless vacuum too, and you really notice the difference in the performance/suction. Maintenance is HUGE in keeping vacuums running at their best!

new viewer here! I service and repair vacuum cleaners, I have been doing it for almost 15 years. this is a very accurate video, however I want to give you and others a few tips from someone who has been doing this a long time. first. you can wash the base plate and the front wheels just fine it will not hurt them but the brush roller you are right about, just wipe it down with a damp cloth. one more tip, when your shopping for a vacuum cleaner bagged vacuum cleaners are generally easier to clean and maintain because all the dirt and dust goes in the bag and you just throw it out and dont have to clean a lot up after it plus you dont have to empty it as often, wait for filters to dry or clean it as much. plus the bag keeps 90-95% of the dust out of the motor which helps it last longer. great video! you explained everything just about how I would explain it to people 🙂

Finally someone explaining how to clean a vacuum without a second vacuum!

This is great, a "cleaning the cleaning tools" series could be fun :D

Thank you for this!! I have literally never deep cleaned a vacuum like this and i have lived on my own for 19 years......all i do is cut the hair out and empty the cannister......😮

Seam ripper - great idea!

You are blessed with a detailed mind, a strong work ethic, and the will power to put those qualities to use.

As with all of your videos, Brandon, three thoughts immediately come to mind - you have a seemingly infinite amount of patience, and your vids are both helpful and engaging. So thank you for that. But how does a guy who obviously loves keeping things clean always have so much disgustingly dirty stuff in his own home?!

I have a Shark Rocket ( at least 10 years old) that is still working perfectly, and perhaps it's because i clean it!. I bought replacement filters online that were very reasonably priced. I change them and then wash the old, dirty ones, as you have advised. I have to do this about every 3 months because I have pets.

I've always cleaned my filters a couple times a year. Seeing all this that I hadn't thought of before makes me want to do it monthly now lol thanks for the tips. I don't know why I hadn't thought about the hoses or blowing it out with the leaf blower

Can you please make a video on how to clean a handheld vacuum cleaner?

Thats why I like a bag vacuum. Keeps dust dirt in bag and less dusty clean up.

Very helpful video! Thank you so much 🙂

Thank You so much for these tips.. I basically do the same thing to clean my bagless uprights with the exception of taking it outside as I do keep an old Canister vacuum in my basement and I use that to clean the filters and other pieces before they are washed. The canister vac has a bag so I can just toss that when it is full..Keeping one clean does make it last longer, perform better and keeps down odors in the unit.. Thanks again for these tips..

I have a 15-year old Dirt Devil. I love it, but I am glad I am not the only person who tears it apart completely to clean it and get rid of odors.

Excellent video. I hate doing this kind of job which is why I will never buy a canister vacuum cleaner that doesn't use bags again. Kirby vacuum cleaners best vacuums ever made in last forever. Powerful suction. Bags are not cheap but easy to throw a bag in the garbage can instead of grossing myself out cleaning a canister vacuum

Great tips! I do deep clean my vacuum bc that musty smell is so gross. I used to feel nauseous at school when the janitor would vacuum bc of the dirty smell left in the air. I never thought about using my dryer vent brush to clean the hose & other difficult spots. Thanks! BTW, I like to put some essential oil on a cotton ball & add that to the vacuum so it’s really fresh smelling when I clean. New subscriber here!

I an old enough to be your grandma. Anyway, I do take my vacuums apart and clean just like you are doing. My husband just doesn’t think it’s necessary.

How is this possible this is amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you so much. I'm an older guy and I have never even thought about cleaning a vacuum. I have a Eureka Smartvac The Boss WideTrack. It's pretty big but it does have a bag. I am going to go by the tools that you showed and take my time cleaning it thoroughly. I don't have to watch any other videos this was extremely comprehensive and I am very greatful. Excellent video I don't have to watch any other. Huge help, thank you again. Wonderful 😊

Thanks Brandon, will be doing this today 😝

Not even kidding when I say, this is exactly how I clean the vacuums I use, get ready to sell or get to repair/ clean

Hold up.. I _have_ one of those 'vent' cleaners (marketed as radiator cleaners over here)... Can't believe I didnt think of cleaning my vacuum hose with that... :) ('Cause I have tricks for cleaning anything and everything else). Very good instructional video, man. You'd be surprised how many people throw away their vacuum cleaner because they simply don't clean the filters. I can find 2-3 vacuum cleaners every week within 500 meters (not half a mile) from my home. And 90% of them are perfectly fine - just dirty. (Literally 90%. And the other 10% are broken in such an obvious way, I don't even bother to try em) A simple way to see it: How well would YOU breathe through a pillow? It's hard, right? Clean the filters - there's always 2 (1 before the motor, 1 by the exhaust); sometimes 3 (hepa filter). If you only found 1, look harder :) *There are exceptions, but those are only on expensive vacuum cleaners (like Henry, the one with the eyes on it); most likely - yours has 2 or 3. **And always clean your cleaning utensils. (Some mops can be machine washed; microfiber towels / viscose towels can be machine washed; spunges can be made wet and put in the microwave for 30 sec to kill germs. Anyways - thanks for all the advice. I personally know a lot of this stuff already (had part time cleaning jobs for about 18 years), but I know most people don't.

Exactly why I only owned bagged Sebo vacuum. I take the bag out, throw it away, insert new bag and done. Change filters once every 2-3 years. No stink, no mess, no belts to change, 10yr warranty. My Sebo replaced a Dyson. The Dyson was such a disgusting way of vacuuming, and the filth... bagged is still better.

I took mine apart once and lost a screw. I had to call the company for a replacement. I’m more careful now😂

Thank you, great video. Im gonna do this.

Haha - yes - taking a picture before dismantling! I now have a Dyson cordless. Soooo easy to dismantle (and re-mantle) for cleaning! The only thing that bugs me is being unable to immerse everything that needs cleaned out. I end up putting a microfiber cloth over various kitchen implements to get into crevices - lol! An air hose would be great, but I don't have one. Seeing this video, though, I'll bet I could spray some all purpose cleaner on a cloth to do better than a 'just damp' cloth.

Finally someone else who cleans their vacuums and to same level I do too 😅 Only im still of the old Monica Gellar habit of using a different vacuum to clean mine but usually a bagged one 😅

I love having an extra filter too. They always seem to take longer than 48 hours to dry for me.

Excellent video!

Fantastic video. I was actually in the process of washing out my cordless Dyson.

Beautiful, thank you 🥹

Thank you so much for your videos! I have learned so much from your videos about how to properly clean my home and the things in it! I also find the rooms in the background of your videos inspiring. I try to keep my home as clean as your lovely home!

Thank you for this video, I was wondering how to clean the dirt tank and this answered my question! 10/10

Love Love Love this video !!! lol it was so satisfying to see the process 🤦🏾‍♀️! Definitely will be subscribing 😊

This was really helpful

Great video

Excellent video! Thank you, reminded me to clean filter on my new vac again and again…😮my old vac didn’t have a filter 💕💃🏻

Need tips on how to clean human hair from carpet and which vacuum can do it best ! A lots of videos on internet for per hair but none for human hair ! It will be really helpful!

excellent!

I have a eureka comfort clean oh vacuum cleaner. You helped me clean it out just like new. I just got it from Kmart, and it just stopped working before this video. Thanks a lot!! ❤❤

Motivation and reminder to clean my Dyson! I am glad that my Dyson doesn’t have that many parts though, wow 😮

So cool

Thank you so much! With 2 and sometimes 3 dogs with lots of hair (huskies 😅) our vacuum gets stinky!

Can you make a video on how to clean a carpet shampooer? :( I have the Hoover Powerscrub Deluxe (You influenced me in getting Hoover products lol!) and I'm scratching my head figuring out what tools do I need to buy or is there are a smarter and faster way of cleaning the parts. Thank you very much!

Great video 👍😊. I have also found that placing my washed parts in front of a box fan (set to high), ensures that after two days, those parts are truly dry,... especially hoses and filters.

Do you have any recommendations for adding something to a canister vacuum to keep it smelling fresher for longer?

Big fan of the guide you provide for cleaning. I have one question for choosing a vacuum cleaner. my home flooring is of tiles and I don't have a pet. which one should I buy

2:00 pay attention to belt that was on the roller

Do you get a kickback from Hoover? Surprised you don't use Dyson

A vacuuming man who even deep cleans the machine … will you marry me? 😂

3:33 THIS

I use Shark vacuums and the instructions say to rinse the filters out without soap do you know why that is?

I think you have 3 filters on that vacuum! Nice

This is my first time buying a vacuum, so I'm not familiar with the different features and capabilities that are available.and which model or brand to choose I'm looking for a vacuum that will last for many years and provide me with reliable performance. With so many different brands and models available, I'm feeling overwhelmed. I'm hoping that someone can offer me some advice or recommendations on the best vacuum cleaners available on the market."

Been trying to explain this to people. Went to a rental air bnb that, no joke had 5 vacuums so bad, the brushroll wasn't turning and the filter so full, it didn't suck on all of them. They were all bad. So bad.

How do I clean my AirPods that have lint stuck in them and it won’t come out

I've never had a vaccuum smell before. What are people vaccuuming up - food? I usually sweep my kitchen before vacuuming.

I suggested this very topic forever ago..

I used my bathtub to soak all the removable parts. It took 2 soaks but I didn't use any soap to soak, just vinegar. I always hate cleaning the hose because I don't have anything long enough to scrub down into it, and it takes 3-4 days for it to fully dry. *Pro Tip: never buy just 1 Hepa filter, they last longer than you think, and you never know when the filter will stop being in production. Our vac model was brand new from 2016 and now in 2023 I couldn't find any hepa filters for it. The vacuum is outliving how long the company decided to continue making filters for it. 🤷‍♀️

I thoroughly enjoyed that but am scared to take my vacuum apart like that. Whenever I take things apart, there is a good chance I will never get them back together properly.

I had a friend who was an engineer for Oreck vacuums and he always said vacuums don’t brake. People brake vacuums 😅 keeping tools maintained will always help them last longer. Great videos now I’m motivated to do mine today!

What’s your favorite vacuum.. bagged or bagless?

Bagged vacuums are 1000% better. I’m surprised you don’t use one

Oh my goodness. Your vacuum is very complicated. I couldn’t own one like that. I have a simple stick vacuum that’s so easy to clean. 2 in one. But I guess if one is a janitor you would need the complicated one ?? I never buy Hoover 👎🏼. Mine is a Bosch.