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

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A smelly vacuum can be a real bummer. Whether it's food messes or everything our pets leave behind, your vacuum can pick up lots of stinky odors and spread them all over your home! Today we are deep cleaning a vacuum so it can work its best and last a bit longer too!
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00:00 Today's solution
00:26 Disassembly
03:48 Remove dust outdoors
05:03 Soak removable parts in soapy water
05:16 wipe down all surfaces
07:30 Wash and rinse removable parts
09:08 Allow all parts to dry completely
09:50 Reassembly
11:36 The Results
#vacuum #cleaning #cleaningmotivation

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@granjmy]

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

[@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.

[@jandkhilbert]

Seam ripper - great idea!

[@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

[@Iheart2cook]

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

[@user-ku1np8bs8n]

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

[@daedae3398]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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..

[@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.

[@aaaaeeeeffffeeeekkkkssss]

This is the way

[@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 😊

[@deborahgeorge3238]

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

[@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!

[@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 😅

[@Alicia_Hummingbirdz75]

Very helpful video! Thank you so much 🙂

[@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

[@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!! ❤❤

[@bigDtex79]

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

[@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.

[@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 💕💃🏻

[@Virtuousmom1983]

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

[@tmcdgreen]

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

[@katibuggg1]

Thank you, great video. Im gonna do this.

[@lovethosebudgies]

Excellent video!

[@GreekGirl28]

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

[@kathrynp7595]

Thanks Brandon, will be doing this today 😝

[@dolores2716]

Me too.

[@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.

[@n.g.l.]

Beautiful, thank you 🥹

[@Macsrus5]

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

[@breeze5378]

Great video

[@ziautumn]

excellent!

[@juliebruce1114]

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

[@MicahRion]

This was really helpful

[@trinaroe5132]

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

[@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!

[@user-iu3qb7kq4m]

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.

[@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 👌

[@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!

[@rishavm8628]

So cool

[@lukeparsons1187]

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

[@AH-ux6kk]

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

[@lauriecook3015]

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

[@heatherjolly8389]

I think you have 3 filters on that vacuum! Nice

[@dplj4428]

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

[@AOECGB]

3:33 THIS

[@DoctorsSong]

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

[@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.

[@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."

[@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. 🤷‍♀️

[@100KSUBSWITHNO-PFP]

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

[@jstretch]

I suggested this very topic forever ago..

[@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.

[@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

[@user-el9mn9fi8e]

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

[@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!

[@OnjelieMarie]

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