How To Deep Clean Shark Rocket Ultra Lite HV301 Corded Vacuum Cleaner

[@AllyBMc]

I found this vacuum at goodwill today for $12. I used your video to deep clean it and got new filters on Amazon for $9. It’s working perfectly! Thank you for being so thorough in your instructions!

[@anatoliyignatyev2680]

Owner of video has BRAINS and GOLD HANDS!!!!!!! Thank you A LOT for your job. RESPECT!

[@geraldholland5872]

This is an amazing viedo. It has convinced me to not deep clean my shark. Thanks

[@induprabhu10607]

Me too

[@melaniewhite9778]

Same! 13:26 "It appears there's only... 4 screws holding this in... but I don't know if there are any going into the unit [from the canister]" and another 2 on the front would make it 6. 3 minutes later and we're already up to 9! 20:28 "That should be the final screw." (My count is at 13 for this part, but I may be off by 1 in either direction- at this point in just watching to see how many screws there actually are!)

[@shizueleighhicks6174]

It has convinced me NOT to BUY a SHARK.

[@frederickfaubus242]

Ha !!!!! You took the words right out of my mouth !! I’m just going to clean the dirt chamber with a a lug nut brush and spray some winder into it, then take the sprayer on very, very low flow and rinse it out more or less with it upside down. But before I do, I’ll take black heavy duty duct tape, and wrap it around the center intake nib so very little water can make it into the motor area. Or I might even use a children’s balloon, and just tape the rim down. As long as it will stay on there long enough to clean it. Right ? Ha! Ha! And I looked in my top filter area. And it’s not even very dirty at all. And the beater bar,,, there’s no need to take that apart, unless the ends of the bar fails or the belt breaks. Or worse case scenario, the motor dies and needs replaced. Just take an exactonknife and run it down the provided groove and gently remove the string and hair. I can do all three of mine in 40 minutes flat. This guy spent about 7 hours for something he didn’t even need to do !!! But I’m glad I got to see how these things come apart. My dad always use to say; “Don’t fix it, if it ain’t broken.” Boy ain’t that the truth !! Ha! Ha! Just thought I’d give you very good ideas. Faubus

[@kimberlymcdaniel8097]

So funny! Definitely don’t need to take it completely apart to clean. 😂 Still one of my favorite vacuums for hardwood, tile, or rugs along with Kirby & Oreck (when I had carpeting).

[@mrcl92rs]

So I saw my lady had thrown this vacuum in the garbage, I got it out when I found this video. After 26 minutes I gonna sneak it back in the garbage 😊

[@NelsonReyesJr]

25 minutes into the video I decided not to deep clean it. I will just clean it the best I can

[@pamelagay12]

hahahahaha

[@NelsonReyesJr]

Without doing all that disassembly, I took a baby bottle brush and was able to clean mine just great. I got the brush everywhere it was supposed to go.

[@joshmiller8921]

How bout by the vacuum motor above the filter???

[@Jonnywigs1365]

I watched this video then hired a house cleaner

[@michaeld5770]

There is no way I am unscrewing all those screws. 🤣

[@anissakear7487]

This video seriously saved my vacuum! I was just as frustrated and sweating along with you! I also somehow ended up with an extra screw at the end and just like you, I said I’m not taking this thing apart again 😂 I got most of them in and that’s what matters! Thank you so much for your helpful video and putting in the work for the rest of us to learn 🙏🏽

[@ellainamason]

I use dawn dish soap and hot water on the filter and it really helps too if anyone wants to try that

[@jonmarden6683]

Great instructions for take apart and clean NOTE: I ordered replacement brush. It comes with square plastic plugs as original, and is easy to remove/replace. Just gently pry out square plugs at either end, then slide brush to one end and it comes right out. Easy

[@MsHarasan]

They should’ve made it so the canister could be removed to clean

[@woof3598]

didnt even know about the noise filter, many Thanks

[@mrcl92rs]

I’m okay with taking all the screws out, my problem will be remembering where each one goes 😢

[@Ashlea87.614Columbus]

MOST HELPFUL VIDEO I HAVE SEEN SO FAR! Shark does have great vacuums, they do however make them so damn difficult to take apart bc they don’t want u fixing it…😢They want u to buy another one instead 😂 like they go outta their way to make it almost impossible!

[@ninabisutti109]

Love the video but I will never EVER do this! This man is a trooper.

[@abc-wv4in]

I wouldn't want water to get into the motor parts. Replacing or cleaning the filters is something I would do.

[@Amethyst3R]

WOW …… that’s what I call a DEEP CLEANING. I TOO am very impressed with this SHARK ROCKET. Was SHOCKED how solidly made it was. Although I ran across one that lower hose had to be replaced. That apparently is a design flaw . Hose spits ( short hose )…. May be just a cheap hose. ..?????

[@pieandpeas8929]

Instead of dismantling the head, I use a damp disposable cloth which has been dipped in a kitchen cleaner and manually feed it in by rolling the brush roller by hand. More than good enough and takes just five minutes or so.

[@keeylyme]

This video was eye opening. I guess i'll just continue to "shallow" clean my unit. 😄 I just realized that maybe a straw cleaning tool that I have may be able to get in the rounded corners where I can't get my fingers to clean it.

[@VacMaster2020]

No you had it right the first time with the filter the big t filter Goes after you put the little felt filter in

[@m1k3p-38]

Thank you for making this video, it is the only one I have seen for this older model. Also I was quite entertained watching you say "this is the last screw" as I had taken all those out but was stuck on the hidden one under the switch I was not aware of. This is one of the most resilient vacuums I have had (this is 2nd one). Also WTH were they thinking not making the canister removable?! Anyway thank you and stay handy sir!

[@stinald]

Thank you so much for this video. Thank heavens I had not yet attempted to take this unit apart and deep clean it myself. After seeing this video, I will be satisfied to clean it gingerly in the future and save myself the headache.

[@sharles10]

Just wanted to say thank you!! 🙌 I vacuumed up kitty litter, and then somehow vacuumed up a bit of water. And it created a disgusting mess inside my vacuum. The only way to clean it was to take it apart completely, like this!

[@TorrentPerformance]

glad it helped

[@NancyDelgado709]

Thank you for your detailed video! I felt so confident taking my vacuum apart and giving at the deep clean it needed!!

[@TorrentPerformance]

Your welcome nancy, glad this video helped. This vacuum should last you a long long time if you deep clean it like this once a year.

[@julesa8365]

Thank you so much for this video! My grandma gave us one of her old vacuums (she smoked😅) and this tutorial helped us make it functional again!

[@nancypahl7755]

My "new" Shark was previously owned by a dog lover, and it's reeeeally stinky. I'm going to clean it, sweep up some arm n hammer pet... and stick a dryer sheet in the dust catcher. 🤞

[@grvsmth]

This was very helpful! i didn't need to deep clean the whole thing, but I did need to take the roller brush assembly off, and you showed that once you get all the screws out, you just need to keep gently pulling!

[@karencrawford5997]

Great video , I have never clean the big filter. Had no idea it was even there. Saved us buying a new vacuum cleaner. I did notice you put the filters in wrong. There is a tag on the small thin one that states put in first this side up. Just thought you should know. Thanks

[@carolinagirl104]

I just looked at the manual and you are right, the thinner filter with the tab goes in first, then the foam on top the way that he had it.

[@thomasbigler-w5r]

Hinge on dust bin broke where the pin goes through it. No way to repair it so I had to replace entire bin. I lucked out finding a replacement on eBay because Shark doesn’t sell replacement bins. Without your video I wouldn’t have found all those hidden screws. Man, what a pain!

[@melaniewhite9778]

My goodness! Thank you SO much for doing this video!! 27 screws just to get the cup off! That's crazy!! Can we get a video of the "lazy way" you mentioned at around screw 6? I keep the crud from building up too much by giving it a couple of solid taps- on each side of the cup when it's open over the trash can for emptying, kind of like knocking on a door, and then close the bottom and carefully tap the base flat against a firm but lightly padded surface before emptying again. As long as everything is *bone dry*, vacuuming up some uncooked rice can also help knock the built up crud off the nooks, too. For the brush roller, if anyone is fighting longer fibers, hair, string, etc, one of those cheap plastic letter openers with the razor blade in the crook is great. The plastic guide slides along the groove in the brush head, going under the fibers wrapped around the roller, and the razor cuts right through them so they're easy to pull right off.

[@homesbynataliecastro]

I could not finish watching this video, my heart hurts to see all that precious water being wasted away.

[@judithmorrow6919]

I will never clean my vacuum this deep but thanks for the video. I've had my rocket for 7 years and I will never get rid of it

[@abc-wv4in]

I think the thinner filter goes on the bottom, below the thicker foam filter. I just ordered the HV301 and have watched many review videos. Very thorough, but I'd never let that much water get near the motor, nor would I completely disassemble the thing.

[@Galactec_Fire_Tees_n_Tatts]

you are hilarious! I had already gotten mine apart😐 and i was looking to see how the wires line up cuz...well, nvrmind anyways 😐 u were totally crackin me up! Whew!! wow! that was great! so down to earth! thx!

[@TorrentPerformance]

Omg!!! the first person that actually gets it. If i need shirts ill think about you next time.

[@Galactec_Fire_Tees_n_Tatts]

@@TorrentPerformance woohoo!! anytime bro!

[@Kygrl8]

Im sure Shark made it where it was probably not even supposed to be taken apart. When the vacuum messes up...the average person will get so far and say screw it..(no pun intended lol) and just buy another one.

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Its a joke

[@hrhbear]

I just took my leaf blower and the unit out side and blew all the dust out of the motor area without having to take the whole thing apart so I guess I dont understand why you are going through so much work?.......

[@TorrentPerformance]

Omg!! This is the best comment on any of my vacuum vids. Shoot a tutorial and put this on your channel please.

[@markentress1286]

i use the leaf blower on my table saw and other tools - never thought of it for this...great idea - the trade off for time / quality is fantastic even if you did it this way several times in between a "deep clean"...and might be enough on its own?.

[@idkfortheday]

Awesome thanks for sacrificing your vacuum for the sake of instruction

[@nathalieisneon]

This video has convinced me to not deep clean and and to get another brand of vacuum when I replace this one. Thank you for doing it so all of us don’t have to 😂

[@Princealice53]

So what you're telling me is that I bought the wrong model of the Shark vacuum last year. 😅 Bless you for disassembling this monster!

[@sandratimmons9243]

Are you cleaning or taking it apart to repair? Did the manual say take it completely apart to clean? Do they really expect the average user to do all of that. I would never get it back together. If this is how to clean it, I'll take mine to a professional shop. You're good.

[@sharonscaletta2417]

I used Dawn on my spongy filter and it got so clean and white.. also did it on the felt one sparkling clean and fresh smelling

[@MsCanadianAngelxo]

What Torx screw # did you use to take the security screws out of the power head to remove the brush roll? I don't know what size I need for my Shark Rocket Lightweight HV300.

[@pieandpeas8929]

It is a number 10 security torx.

[@kellyguilford3460]

Please help where is the micro micro switch located on the on the shark model HV301 located brush will not spin

[@lynnewyre3440]

Can you name the type of screwdriver needed for those two tiny screws to remove the beater?

[@eileenattar527]

any substitute for the glass cleaner foam?

[@TorrentPerformance]

scrubbing bubbles make sure everything is dry before use.

[@irinakozina2987]

Thanks for the video. I will continue cleaning it the lazy way until the vac dies and then buy a new one. BTW, why not use soap to clean the filters?

[@pamelagay12]

The the two filters...the one with the pull tab says to put in first....

[@Nailahh17]

Thank you for making this video! now I'm inspired to clean my vacuum lol wasn’t sure how

[@gregposton1784]

I cannot believe you spent 1½ hours on this project. I cleaned mine nearly as thoroughly as yours in less than five minutes with no screwing around. First, make sure its unplugged Second, empty the canister and pull what debris from the screen filter you can Third, just simply and slowly flush hot water down the spout and back flush the screen filter using care not to submerge or soak the electric parts with water with my flexible hose at the sink, I could flush out most of the tank, job done. Finally, just let it sit in the sun and dry out while your filter dries also. Just realize, after all the work you went thru to have every facet of the tank sparkling clean. You are going to fill it back up with dirt, dust, pet hair and all other sorts of allergens and it will look nasty very soon. My cleaning allowed good suction to return as the clog was removed and great airflow restored, job well done. No problem, no cussing needed to accomplish, and no tools required, and no letter drafted to Shark for my frustration. Try to apply the KISS principal on projects like this, Keep It Simple & Sweet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKfEYpKrn917aJo

[@meaca7]

This comment took longer to read than you cleaning your vacuum

[@kimberlymcdaniel8097]

Btw, I just opened my vacuum for its first ever cleaning and the filters were in the same order as when you opened yours up originally. You put it back together in the wrong order. The felt filter goes into the unit first and then the sponge filter goes in last. I hope this helps!

[@Paula-vr5rm]

I agree with you , not sure why mine keeps getting stopped up in the bottom so i think my dust is flying through out my home, very disappointed in my vacuum

[@rcole6679]

Wow! I guess this great for those who are able to do this themself, but except for cleaning the filters and brush head, I wouldn’t do the rest. Too bad you need to disassemble the motor unit to just get the dust bin off. That’s something I’d want to wash out. Great video though!

[@jonathangloster640]

Thank you for the video is very helpful just bought the same model Shark vacuum today

[@JPitt1070]

I just had to replace the cord on one of these for my friend and this helped me figure out how to take it apart. Thanks!

[@darlenemccormick195]

What had type is your screw driver?

[@GaryCorns]

Did you ever do a video removing the head unit housing? I'm trying to replace a defective cord and your deep clean stopped just short of that info. Thanks for the great video.

[@anthonyranzie5352]

I clean mine spotless never had to go threw all of that

[@djboyd94]

Please share

[@عراقيةفياسطنبول]

Thank you.. I clearly learned how to clean it

[@anooshkhajavi638]

Thanks a bunch this is an amazing video

[@djboyd94]

Oops I did not disassemble mine I just sprayed out dust cup. Water didn’t appear to go anywhere but cup so I hope it still works lol I wiped it out and gona let it air dry over night

[@josemarin2253]

You put the filters upside down my friend

[@aaronsmith5433]

Don't twist your fi!ters , it shortens their life, use paper towels for final dry, keep the damp paper towels to wipe dirt out of the plastic parts of other dirt pick and throw away.I Liberally spray tire foam , "Something Better" or other plastic enhancer/preserver when reassembling clean plastic parts to keep them strong and shiny and to avoid cracking as they age. Screw holes get juiced up too so screws go in easy and don't strip.

[@Amethyst3R]

Filters are CHEAP. I JUST bought a set of three. Not too much. Like $13…three complete filters at once. Each time you replace the complete set. The thin felt filter says right on it. Put in first this side UP (BTW) on 2021 models. 😘🦋

[@Justmodit]

Is there led lights on this model?

[@jeffnelson1970]

I can’t thank you enough for this video. I have the same unit. Had the exact same problems. But after 4 hours 30 screws and a lot of cussing, she sucks better than ever. And like you…I have 2 extra screws left. 😆

[@TorrentPerformance]

LOL a small super chat as a tip would be nice.

[@jeffnelson1970]

My recommendations would be to use a magnetic tip screwdriver and put the screws in small labeled Dixie cups.

[@bestmichael1]

Mine was rounded out too in that spot

[@RileySaraa]

I will be deep cleaning my vacuum as you did butttt from now on a little wipe down after each use to avoid all the hassle is also going to happen 🙃 😅

[@infpsych]

Seriously dude 😮

[@ksoblv]

My issue is that even after using my multimeter the motor must be shot because led turns green but brush does not spin. 🙈

[@charlenegates1711]

Not cleaning mine either. I will ta😅ke it to be done.

[@frederickfaubus242]

Hey man, Nice video. But I wouldn’t have done all of that, unless it wouldn’t run. I’d wrap the the center intake in the dirt cup with a balloon or duct tape. Then take a lug nut 3 pronged brush and put it in the sink and scrub it down with foam spray . Then brush it up good . Then turn on the sink sprayer on very, very low flow/pressure,and then rinse it out, but while doing it upside down. And as far as the top filter chamber, you cleaned it good enough with the damp rag to start with. I’m glad I watched this though, incase something fails. Like the beater bar ends, belt or motor. Or in the main unit. But after watching this, if it blatantly failed I’d probably replace it. I would like to know where to order more top filters for it though. Love Ya Man ! Faubus

[@vanessakeever1587]

Thanks for sharing this! I got a used one from someone that gave it to me. But I have to change the filters

[@hagen1305]

I hate this vacuum. I can’t clean the rollers. It’s way too hard to get it apart

[@ibrahamapodaca6859]

It's not hard at all for me,I just clean the dust bin with sanitary wipes and a skewer. I just simply cut the hair and gently remove it.

[@jenniferflores9967]

Thank you this was a great idea my vacuum now works like new!!

[@VacMaster2020]

Have you ever heard of the workhorse

[@TorrentPerformance]

No I haven't

[@Skook-gk5re]

HOLY MOSES !!! JUST too CLEAN?????

[@taniagallardo9876]

Thank you 😊

[@utumven]

Well done!

[@be28ans]

Thank you

[@Seemsayin]

Like yourself.... I'm wondering why the roller housing is so difficult to remove, after unlocking the cover, and removing 10 screws. This is insane. Of all the vacuum cleaners I've fixed over the years, this is, BY FAR, the most difficult machine to work with. I feel sorry for the young girl, who thought the belt would be an easy item to replace. This is turning into surgery! You literally gotta tear the whole damn thing apart! Don't take the screws out, unless you absolutely have to. If the roller is gunked up... cut the (whatever) off the roller.

[@jennya.ocasiofigueroa3364]

I will never do that cleaning!!!

[@toddsmith1617]

Just get a can of air and blow the dirt out. Takes about 5 min.

[@joshmiller8921]

Didn’t wanna show how to remove that top piece by the power button huh

[@319J039]

1] This IS a good vacuum BUT the build design is poor from a cleaning and reuse standpoint. 2] As per comments This video outlines how cumbersome and tedious and time consuming normal maintenance is to clean a soiled unit. AND it is very discouraging. 3] The leaf blower guy (comments) has a clue ...HOWEVER: compressed air with proper mask and eye protection would be an initial cleaning tool/ procedure, without complete disassembly and need for a dedicated work area. 4] The video is a learning tool. Most interesting points are especially when the host is surprised and bewildered; i) the redundant mounting housing, motor & shroud fasteners ii) the mini -board and connector in the powerhead- iii) pressed in beater-brush-roller 'bearings' [nylon ] iv)The familiar build design as compared to the more recent cordless Shark units [esp power-head] Helpful but too long. You may need to figure FF editing if you haven't already. And Thank you. this is a youtube video that does more good than bad and I appreciate the 'endeavor to persevere'

[@fredsanford336]

Sharks will bite. Be careful

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Great Vacuum, horrible canister design. Can not clean it.

[@319J039]

Agree! the cup is too small and vulnerable to debris build-up in unseen nooks. and the motor build makes the dust cup not removeable so silt accumulates.

[@lornajamroziak9307]

You got farther than I did,

[@emiliachristine-y7o]

okay but is he married ?

[@fredsanford336]

"I have other things to do today!!!" Then do it! Your videos arent that important. And take a midol