HOW TO CLEAN A DYSON ANIMAL CYCLONE | DC 66 UPRIGHT BALL ANIMAL VACUUM | EASY STEPS |ONE TOOL NEEDED

In today's video, i'm going to share how to clean a Dyson animal cyclone. The steps are very simple and require one tool. This is not a full disassemble of the entire cyclone but it will definitely do the trick to help remove hidden dust and debris inside the cyclone. The demonstration is being performed using a DC66 Upright Ball Animal Vacuum.
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Disclaimer: Messes with Michelle is not a professional vacuum technician or specialist. The information shared in this video are personal opinions and steps how to maintain a Dyson cyclone. Always read and refer to the all manufacturer owner manual/instructions and cautionary markings in the manual and on the vacuum before attempting to clean the Dyson vacuum and cyclone.

[@MesseswithMichelle]

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[@greggolden307]

I called DYSON a few years ago. They deny that the inner parts can be cleaned-- yet I can SEE all that dust built up in there. Anyway, every three months, I've gotten to the first part of getting the cyclone out of the clear plastic bin, washing it with water, and letting it dry. LOTS of clumps of dirt and dust came out. Now, perhaps I will go the full route based on your instructions. (My 5 year warranty ended this year.) Thanks for the lessons.

[@thensley3624]

Thank you so much - the instruction manual is limited and I now have a very clean Dyson!

[@jennifer14256]

I cannot thank you enough for this video. I had no idea that one could even clean the inside of a vacuum and turns out it is the cyclone giving off odor. So easy to follow your instructions and I am not a handy or coordinated person.

[@jennifercrawford2856]

Holy cow! Your videos are very thorough and easy to follow. Had no idea there were this many parts to clean. I think you even said this wasn't a full disassemble which means there's more steps for a full cyclone clean!?!

[@chipgooding]

How do you get the spring back in on reassembly?

[@thedanielarivera]

Oh my god my roommate vacuumed water using my dyson!!! The inside had MUD. This video saved my life thank you

[@BigKokka]

You could totally disassemble cyclone

[@snaccmanjones6142]

Same. I had mud that smelled like a dead animal in there. I disassembled and soaked everything with water. It's clean but let's see if I can put it all back

[@peggyharris7849]

Thank you! I used to prefer bagged vacuums because all this mess didn’t seem worth it, but my Dyson D65 Animal is a real beast - best vacuum I’ve ever owned. It’s worth it to me to go through this process, and I’m not constantly looking for the bags when I need them most.

[@MesseswithMichelle]

You’re welcome! I also prefer bagless vacuums. My previous vacuum used a filter I needed to replace every 6 months. It was such a pain to find one. I like the fact the filter in the Dyson can be washed. Thanks for watching.

[@bainjohn]

On balance I'd say you do less damage to the cyclone by flushing it with water and letting it dry completely than taking a flathead screwdriver and prying it open. You can probably only do that about 10 times before you're going to snap one of the ports. On the other hand if you flush it with water, you can just place it over one of your heater vents in your house and it will be dry within the day. For what it's worth, I've been doing this for a while now and it hasn't caused me any problems yet! Your mileage may vary, of course. 😃

[@fireflamesization]

No I’ve taken mine apart loads and not broken yet you just have to be careful.

[@tracycash7065]

I probably could have figured this out on my own, but the video was helpful in saving me some time! Thank you!

[@lisaa2581]

This was exactly what I needed! I never knew how to take it apart. Thank you. Mine looked exactly like yours, before & thankfully after. I did, however use water to clean the parts & let it dry outside. Great video & explanations!

[@bilbo75]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it and helping all of us out.

[@jeannegrover2071]

Thank God for this video. My Dyson stunk so badly I wanted to heave it out. The Cure!!!

[@RUF911]

Thanks for posting this video, now I’m fully convinced why Miele Vacuums is the way to go

[@LisaHarrison]

Yes. I have a Miele. Definitely head and shoulders above my Dyson but I keep the Dyson for the basement :)

[@sarahthieben810]

God I wish I would have known that before buying a Dyson. Hate mine. @@LisaHarrison

[@alicewells5834]

Great tips and video.nice to see you back .

[@lisashenton9056]

How the hell do I get the spring for the grey catch to go back on !!??

[@thensley3624]

I never got mine to stay on - did you figure something out?

[@user-ic5rz5tr3x]

Great video, excellent information. Followed these instructions and I have an awesomely clean Dyson. Very very helpful. Thanks

[@wolfrahmphosphoros5808]

thank You, this looks very helpful. now I just need to do it. I'm scared to do it, I worry that I'll screw up something. how often does this need to be done? I've not found Info how to clean the cyclone in the instruction-manual, so thank You ever so much!! best regards.

[@keithroy]

Good video! Where does the small spring go and how do we get it back in? Mine fell out, but I can’t figure out how to get it back in

[@LisaHarrison]

Same problem. I have the spring but I can't seem to get the piece back on with it in place?

[@tammybell6876]

Thank u so much for uploading this video it helps me a lot so thank u so much appreciate your patience for braking it down Step by Step

[@chrishartley7493]

I did full rip down and washed wirh soap and water. Let it dry for a few days. Just like new.

[@shazziep5567]

Fantastic tutorial Michelle 🤩🤩🦋

[@Dallas-GTR-86]

So satisfying to watch your amazing thanks alot for this video it helped alot

[@markwhites9989]

Thanks for this info. Really helped.

[@Mudboob]

Thanks for helping me work up the courage to pry open the cyclone. However, I couldn’t imagine getting into the cyclone piece and not running hot water through it till the water runs clean (the inside of it is where the dust really is). It’s just a piece of plastic… Did the same with the screen part in there and sprayed with pinesol and wiped down afterwards. The only piece I don’t use water on is the roller piece that always needs hair cut out of it. Has electrical components so I play it safe and just spray the pinesol on that part.

[@MesseswithMichelle]

You’re welcome! It took me a bit of time to take the plunge and open the cyclone but I’m glad I did. It was very satisfying to clean the built up dust lingering inside the cyclone. I didn’t realize how much dust is hiding inside. Thanks for watching!

[@tracykym9972]

Dyson actually recommends using COLD water so that your rubber seals don't stretch or crack. Saw that on a more in depth video today. Cold water is absolutely safe and should clean it a bit more than a cloth and brush. Of course just make sure it's dry before putting it back together. But since your not dealing with any fabric that shouldn't take long.

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

It is all washable opening and closing the tabs will wear off soon. Wait till it’s summer wash the whole thing with a hose. What you have done is good if it’s really badly caked up with dust.

[@pickledawg]

Thank you! This was super helpful!

[@michelleeaston5229]

Thanks! This was perfect

[@sharifsircar]

Thank you so much! Folks that very likely have a shop vac if you own that, use the brush attachment and switch to blower mode for the rest outside.... It'll turn this into 5 minutes messless affair instead (This video is cut down).

[@terrangelica3505]

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!!!

[@MesseswithMichelle]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@solosida]

Thank you so much. Much appreciated ❤️

[@Kovidkillermalinois]

I can't stand when vacuums are dirty. I take ours apart and wash these with hot soapy water. We leave the components to air dry. I have another canister to swap out for the dirty one. It seems a bit extreme but we have 2 Belgian Malinois.

[@tracykym9972]

I saw another saying to use cold water because hot will stretch and crack any seals. Unless you remove them of course. But apparently the entire thing is "supposed" to be washed with cold.

[@jennel360]

Any advice on how to get the spring back in place? Might need a video on that alone! :)

[@josephflahiff5236]

Yah but how do you put the spring back in the sliver button

[@karenpiotrowski]

how did you get that little gray button spring back in?

[@nitallianto9407]

thank you so much for your video helps me a lot 🤗🥰

[@MesseswithMichelle]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@Thissandthat]

👏🏼 nice work! Like new. More people need to take care of their dyson’s like you do. Definitely wear that mask, or have a fan or breeze blowing the opposite direction of you 😷!

[@MesseswithMichelle]

Thank you! I’m glad I was able to get inside the cyclone to get out all the hidden and lingering dust. It was pretty dusty cleaning out the cyclone. Next clean out I’m definitely going to go outside or in the garage to avoid the dust floating around the house.

[@wolfrahmphosphoros5808]

yours is DC66, mine is DC40. should the procedure still be the same? thank You. regards.

[@wolfrahmphosphoros5808]

can I just remove the mesh, without removing the entire thing? regards.

[@BigKokka]

Well...Many people criticize vacuum cleaners with a water filter, but in the end you still wash any vacuum cleaner with water to give it a good clean. but when you wash the canister of a vacuum cleaner with a water filter, you are not breathing dust.

[@gncc600]

This is exactly why I prefer a nice bagged vacuum. Don't want to mess with all that. My Miele stays clean and I don't have to spread all that dirt or breath it when I empty it.

[@ashton583]

What do you recommend?

[@gncc600]

​@@ashton583 depending on how much you want to spend but id say Sebo, Miele, or Riccar. On the low end a hoover bagged model or an oreck.

[@tracykym9972]

Imo this really isn't difficult. But to each their own I guess. I like that this one comes apart so easily so that you actually CAN deep clean it all.

[@alexron2023]

This is the method that I have been using for years without any problems : I remove the inside filter and wash it with water , take the hole cyclone outside and wash it with the water hose (or run your tub water inside if you want to wash it using warm water) wash everything and let it dry overnight. Next morning put everything back together and Voila! Using your method with time the plastic will brake and replacing parts form Dyson is almost as expensive as buying a new machine. Sorry I don't recommend your smelly and dangerous method of disassembling the entire cyclone.