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

[@CleanThatUp]

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

[@rateryx]

Once a month I clean all the filters!

[@TiredMomma]

Vac was new in 2016. Only thing I wish I could make look like new is the hose. I've put our (removable) showerhead on jet to try to blast out the dirt, watching as the water spirals down. However I have to hold the showerhead with one hand, hold the hose in my other, and try to use a foot to pull down the hose so the gaps open up to get more dirt out. There needs to be some type of invention made to help stretch the hose for easier cleaning. I've soaked ours in the tub 3 times for deep cleaning since 2016. *And Bissel no longer has the hepa filter we need in production.

[@zacharysnyder5325]

@@TiredMommaDid you check your local vacuum store for the filter? Maybe they have an off brand version that will fit your model that’s usually what I have to do before I went to a bagged system

[@TiredMomma]

@@zacharysnyder5325 I checked the company's website of the vacuum brand we use, to see if they sold them. I didn't see them being sold, but I did ask if they were just out of stock, or no longer sold. They said the filter for our model was stopped in production.

[@ytwatcher2021]

Hey Brandon I was wondering if you ever considered/have a wet/dry shop vac for those very nasty areas or somewhat wet messes. If you do what one do you like/recommend

[@MollyT119]

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!

[@scottyoung7414]

I used to work in an office that shared space with a maintenance building and my office wondered why they were buying vacuums once a year because they were “broken” All it took was cleaning filters and wiping it down and all of sudden they lasted for years

[@MamaBaer54]

So glad I found your channel. I have always been a lousy housekeeper but vow to change in 2024. Knowing how to clean things easily and properly is going to help me a lot. Thanks and Happy New Year.

[@BLITZYT0]

$50 is such a scam price

[@nathanielaranda8407]

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 🙂

[@CleanThatUp]

Thanks for the tips and watching Nathaniel!

[@granjmy]

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

[@maelysgenoud503]

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

[@callmeKalipso]

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

[@pamelap.123]

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.

[@DonivanCurtis900]

Another tip I have is if you can't get rid of all of the bad smells or just want the vacuum to have a really good smell to it, you can vacuum up some laundry beads and it makes the vacuum smell great! Cleaning it out is super important to make sure it lasts, I have several machines that are 20 or 30 years old and still work great, in fact I use a Fantom Fury from 1998 as my regular vacuum!

[@liledfreemon4673]

Just set it outside on a sunny breezy day it will remove the odors

[@thriftymama3786]

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......😮

[@peterbenson2287]

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?!

[@CleanThatUp]

Good question! Owning a cleaning business gives me access to pretty much unlimited dirt/dirty things. Many of the items I clean come from clients or are clients homes. 🙂

[@nancie7487]

I have been house cleaning for years, and at the end of the day, you don't want to come home to clean your house, especially if no one you're living with will help you!

[@KellieDTravis]

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

[@djnick59]

I really liked the seam ripper for cleaning hair off the roller! I have used scissors, and they are less efficient. Thanks!!

[@venus1269]

i’ve been trying to teach myself how to fix simple household items so i don’t have to waste money replacing them. my vacuum started making a super loud sound and i knew it was something i could look up and fix. thank you for showing us such an easy and simple way to fix a perfectly fine vacuum! 😌

[@0110x]

i had my vacuum over 10 years, only ever emptied out the dirt and clapped off ONE of the filters. i have pets. it wasnt working well anymore. i just cleaned it and ive never seen so much dust and pet hair in my life. i even took apart more than in the video, removed a lot of screws. its like new. omg, thanks i love you.

[@divahasse]

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 😊

[@jandkhilbert]

Seam ripper - great idea!

[@vivianhudacek1556]

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!

[@Sir_Corgerus]

I recommend quality bagged vacuums especially because of how excessively dirty it is to clean a bagless vacuum (even dysons have this issue, i repaired many of them). Yeah there is a recurring cost with buying bags but the cleanup will be easier and with HEPA bags and filters, they usually leak less air which reduces the bad smell. The best overall vacuums will be bagged ones. Having a shop style vacuum with a bag and filter installed is very useful for cleaning other vacuums like the one shown in the video and for sucking up all kinds of crap that regular vacuums don't fare well with.

[@RodneyCaulder]

Thanks for the video. It inspired me to clean my old vacuum. I didn't realize how dirty it can get. My pre-filter turned to dust when I removed it! :) I've ordered new filters for it. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@darkhallucination]

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.

[@daedae3398]

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

[@Iheart2cook]

I also drop some essential oil on the filter after cleaning the filter. Works great to freshen the room!

[@vikki-333]

thank you. I never realized how much i didn’t learn from my family about the proper cleaning process of everything. Good to learn now!

[@toriarmstrong31]

Thank you my vacuum smelled a little less than fresh. Now it has no smell and is running well. My only advice is hang the hose vertically to dry. Mine was still damp after 2 days lying flat and started getting moisture in the vacuum when I turned it on. So I stopped washed it again and lightly taped it to a broom to dry next morning it was nice and dry 🎉Thanks Brandon !!!

[@MunimCompany]

I knew I could pick up SEVERAL valuable tips here! You, sir, never disappoint👍💥

[@carriesparks9839]

I actually enjoyed watching this. Excellent explanations, perfect timing and editing. Can’t wait to clean my vacuum!

[@jjgreen8155]

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 😅

[@bigDtex79]

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

[@sebastienmolano]

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!! ❤❤

[@geofffikar3417]

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.

[@vacuzman]

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..

[@MissLinda777]

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!

[@WhiteTiger333]

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.

[@iggysixx]

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.

[@deborahgeorge3238]

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

[@annabelleh7793]

So glad to know that I am not the only one that does this!

[@Morgan0216]

Was just thinking about replacing my vacuum because of a weird smell (I clean it, but was never taught how to deep clean) this might save my wallet 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GreekGirl28]

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

[@tmcdgreen]

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

[@charmyers5461]

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.

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

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.

[@Ama.921]

That’s an awesome idea! I usually would just leave the filters sorta tilted to air dry but they still stink… I’ll try a fan next time 👌

[@kathrynp7595]

Thanks Brandon, will be doing this today 😝

[@dolores2716]

Me too.

[@user-ku1np8bs8n]

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

[@chilipeprsandi]

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

[@lyndacrockett2863]

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

[@NikunjNakum-b2e]

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

[@chantalle7340]

I love my Miele vacuum. I’ve got an all tile home.

[@Virtuousmom1983]

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

[@liledfreemon4673]

I have a Dyson I purchased back in 2007… people are blown away when they see the vacuum . It looks brand new and over those years I cleaned up daily after 3 large labs and a Doberman.. the vacuum has NO smell and I never used any chemical or baking soda in my carpeting I just Simply took the time to always take care of it of something that I knew I’d have for 20-40 years… so taking care of your belongings (mine is due to OCD and ADHD) And nothin less than perfection is acceptable.. not to mention I have a upscale home detailing business I do all work myself and customers know they better have their vacuums cleaned and ready for me to use cause ur house is only as clean as the tools u start cleaning with..

[@Alicia_Hummingbirdz75]

Very helpful video! Thank you so much 🙂

[@Betherz15]

Thank you so much! Doing this today 😊

[@coltonsvacuumcollection]

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

[@pace1195]

Note: That is not a "canister" vacuum. It is a bagless upright vacuum. Upright vacuums usually have only one motor with the handle sticking upright from the rotating brush head. Canister vacuums have a motor in a wheeled body pulled by a hose with a power nozzle (rotating brush) or attachment tools on the other end of the hose. The hose is usually electrified to power the rotating brushes in the power nozzle (aka power head)

[@CordlessUprightHetty]

No. It is not. I called those vacuum that pulled by the hose is cylinder vacuum cos my country is a former British country. He meant the dust container that he called it canister. The bagless upright or cylinder vacuum have a dust canister

[@CordlessUprightHetty]

It is another name for bagless vacuum. Why not follow like what did UK and all these former British countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong called all these vacuum that pulled by the hose cylinder

[@pace1195]

@@CordlessUprightHetty Because I live in America, and we don't do anything the rest of the world does. I don't know when other countries started calling the two motor vacuums with a hose "cylinder" vacuums, but those have always been called "canister" vacuums on this continent. I know the presenter in the video called it a canister vacuum after the clear plastic bin the dirt goes into. He seems to be American, and he is wrong here. Originally, to differentiate themselves, they were called "bagless" vacuums because every previous upright vacuum had a paper bag to collect the dirt before the bagless vacuums came into existence. I know most of those bagless vacuums are manufactured in places like Malaysia and China, but they are marketed here as Upright Vacuums (with a bag), Bagless Vacuums (with an open and dirty clear plastic bin), and Canister Vacuums (two motor system with a power nozzle/head and canister (usually bagged) with an electric hose in between.

[@carterwilliams4807]

When he blew the filter, that was funny😂 detail wipe water

[@juliebruce1114]

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

[@n.g.l.]

Beautiful, thank you 🥹

[@sunithamallareddy6575]

Thank you,expaining in detail

[@breeze5378]

Great video

[@katibuggg1]

Thank you, great video. Im gonna do this.

[@urbanmiss26]

Can you please show us how to clean the Hoover smart wash too?

[@sharonlatour6230]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@trinaroe5132]

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

[@lauriecook3015]

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

[@lovethosebudgies]

Excellent video!

[@AOECGB]

3:33 THIS

[@MansiPatel]

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!

[@missanthrop0cene]

We have the same one, that tube and clear plastic piece comes off! 😂

[@Macsrus5]

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

[@dplj4428]

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

[@rishavm8628]

So cool

[@lukeparsons1187]

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

[@bertmjones4399]

What size of container did you use to soak those parts

[@lukefitt56]

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!

[@stahpjenny]

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!

[@MicahRion]

This was really helpful

[@Niababii585]

How often do you do this?

[@peepla7]

I never heard of a dryer vent brush, I thought you was going to use a bottle brush.

[@DoctorsSong]

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

[@heatherjolly8389]

I think you have 3 filters on that vacuum! Nice

[@Rite1010.]

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.

[@AH-ux6kk]

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

[@ziautumn]

excellent!

[@sabrinaamjad-yk5gl]

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."

[@TravelingDude420]

I'm looking for someone to get even more detailed- my bristles have trapped dirt and dust. What can get them clean?!?

[@WhosWicho]

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

[@amandaadler1860]

Omg why have I never thought of the seam ripper!!!?? Duh!!!

[@Lloggz]

why do you only use hoover products just asking

[@CleanThatUp]

Hoover has been my family and I's goto vacuum for our homes and cleaning business for 40+ years. I love the way they work!

[@Lloggz]

@@CleanThatUp nice

[@CreativFarmGal]

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

[@CleanThatUp]

A lot of times it’s pet hair and dander.

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

Oh, you can definitely smell that dusty smell if you aren't cleaning your vacuum. Just take out your vacuum right now and take a whiff inside that dust bag or canister area - and if you can't smell anything, unless you have a perfectly clean vacuum like our host just showed us - you have become immune to that aroma, but like those Febreeze commercials show, your guests can smell what seems normal to the homeowners.

[@TiredMomma]

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. 🤷‍♀️

[@PotentialofHydrogenClean]

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.

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

For any repairs/disassembly project, I take photos on my phone to use as reference. I take a photo of how it looks before I do anything, and then a photo after each step of the way. This way you have an easy reference for getting it back together correctly. #yougotthis

[@jstretch]

I suggested this very topic forever ago..

[@cleaninggirl-2000]

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

[@dipikaupadhyay5156]

You don’t have to keep buying bags and bagged vacuums lose suction faster than bagless

[@CatskillsGrrl]

That vacuum is obviously NOT HEPA. The dirt was falling out of the canister and filter before you even took it out.

[@loopy6689]

Now you have to clean your bath. Why not just use a hose if you have access to one 😅

[@Mazzacassa101]

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.

[@CleanThatUp]

⁠@@VacMaster1991Another reason I love Hoover! 😊

[@AnandaAtHome]

The beginning of Fall is my last chance to deep clean the carpets and my car, so I’ll definitely be cleaning my vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaner afterward. I clean them every few months anyway, but it snows here. IYKYK This video let me know that I’m not missing any steps, so thank you. I’m going to get a seam ripper specifically for the vacuums instead of using box cutters (I know, I know!🫣 Or scissors.)