How to: Miele Blizzard CX1 Maintenance +

This video will show you how to clean and maintain your Miele Blizzard CX1.
One method is what you should do after each time you use it - aka. the more mild/frequent cleaning.
The second method is what you should do to deep clean this vacuum, which should be done every 2-6 months depending on how often you use it.
Following these methods will make your Miele Blizzard work like a new machine and keep it in that condition. It will prevent odors from coming out of it and allow it to function like it did when it was new.
NOTE:
This video is a shorter version of the 3-step intensive cleaning video series. Those videos feature me cleaning out my Blizzard (intensive method) while I explain each step in detail, the do’s and don’ts, pro’s and con’s, etc. Check out the order of those videos at the very end of this video description. (Scroll down)
If you have any questions about how to do any of this after watching this video in its entirety, please check out the 3-part video series. There is more information included in those videos than this one, and should answer any question you may have left. Always refer back to these tips or consult with your owner’s manual, authorized Miele dealer or with Miele directly before proceeding with anything you are not 100% for sure about. These are investment-grade appliances and should be used with caution to avoid unnecessary damages.
Order of 3-Part Intensive Clean Video Series:
Part 1: Preparation and Air Compressor
Part 2: Washing the filter(s), scrubbing & drying parts
Part 3: Re-assembly and final touches

[@Dana97]

You are THE ONLY ONE who showed taking that screened filter out!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bevpryce4596]

I wish I'd found this upload sooner! At 3.20 into this video, you showed me exactly what the manual doesn't which is how to remove the filter frame (which insider the dust canister). I am so heavy handed and didn't want to break anything. I have 2 long haired German Shepherds so am using this vaccum every single day (two - three times per day when they're blowing their coats!). Working out how to remove this piece has been driving me mad - thank you, thank you, thank you! Greetings from the UK btw!

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Thank you for the kind words. Removing it makes cleaning the dust bin much easier.

[@clinten3131]

I've been using it for a few years and didn't know about the cylinder filter. It was completely clogged with dirt. lol So glad I found this video. Thank you

[@Cleaning_Hero]

You may want to dip the filter in a solution of warm water and heavy-duty degreaser a few times. I use “Dawn Heavy Duty Degreaser.” It’s not the dish soap, or the dish soap power wash spray, it’s a cleaning spray for counter tops and stoves, and I’ve only found it at Lowe’s. But, it removes all the residue from the filter. Soak it in water and vinegar after that to remove any degreaser residue and then soak in water only after that. Then rinse. Should come out white and restore the suction/airflow. Rinsing it in water only doesn’t do much unless it’s already relatively clean. Let it dry in front of a fan or draft of air for 48hrs. It’s also a good time to tear down the dust bin components and wash them, and wipe out the area the dust bin slots into.

[@clinten3131]

@@Cleaning_Hero Thankyou for the tip very kind of you

[@SarahHorner]

It’s true. I didn’t read the manual. V happy you made this video. I didn’t know about the filter in the black “can”. It was rammed. 😱. Also I didn’t know that corner filter could be taken out - sweet! Also had to clean the filter on my Miele washing machine this week. First time in over 20 years. Bit yuck, but also, easy! Now I have a new hobby. Also taking Miele’s apart doesn’t go kill my soul like the Dyson did. ❤

[@rachelnelson8707]

Omg the little filter was driving me crazy! Thank you 🙏

[@huwevans9875]

Very useful video. Didn't know how to get the filter out, manual was useless and I was scared to keep tugging in case I break something as a lot is just flimsy plastic. Comfort clean would keep coming on every 10 seconds, driving me nuts. Emptied and cleaned the filter and voila. Never buying a vacuum with this CC feature ever again.

[@susanhollander711]

Thank you so much! I just watched about videos on how to clean the filters, and you’re the first one to show how to release that triangular filter in the corner! There was a lot dirt trapped behind it. Thanks to you, I can now stop watching KZbin and get back to vacuuming! 🎉

[@normajean2855]

Same Susan i think i haunted YT until i found this... one lady said there was a little button..damned if i could find that little button it took me to see this video to get that triangle bit out..

[@philangell1403]

Just watched this to get the filter out which was driving my nuts. Thanks!!👌

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Happy to help. Thank you.

[@normajean2855]

Thanks heaps I had no clue on how to clean my miele, and i couldnt get that little filter out too.. thankyou for sharing...

[@gamzetemizkan366]

Thank you!!!!

[@pamelagosline7015]

Thanks for this cleaning information. The manual was difficult to follow. I paid more for this than any vacuum I’ve ever owned so I want to maintain it. I’m sorry I did not get the bagged version after your explanation. I agree it’s quiet and powerful.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Hey Pamela! As long as you rinse the washable filter under cold water every 2-3 weeks, it should last you a long time. I personally prefer to wash the dust bin at the same time, but it’s not necessary. The bare min maintenance is to rinse the washable filter and cut hair off of the brush roll, as well as check for clogs. You can drop a penny from one end of the hose and see if it comes out the other end. If it doesn’t, you’ll know you have a clog.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Miele came out with a new bagless which has filters that can all be replaced at a reasonable cost, even the exhaust filter. The only downfall with the new one is that it does not come with an electric power nozzle, and it isn’t compatible with them. The closest thing you can get for it is the Miele air driven turbo nozzle. It’s air-driven brush roll instead of using an electric motor; but the whole machine is much easier to maintain. It’s also a lot lighter and easier to maneuver. It’s called the Miele CX1 Boost.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

My Miele dealer recently taught me how to clean the filters an even better way. With water only, they would still be dirty. Instead, he taught me to soak them in a dilution of warm water and Dawn heavy duty degreaser overnight. The next day, rinse them out with warm water, then soak them in distilled white vinegar and water for an hour, which gets tide of any remaining chemical residue as well as deodorizes them. Then rinse them again to get the vinegar out. This actually returns them to solid white like when new, and restored the suction a lot better. It does not ruin the fibers. He did say not to use a brush on the washable filter, but that’s about it. I let mine dry in front of a table fan for 24 - 48 hours and it ends up like new.

[@albertobotti245]

thank you very much! i wasn't able to pull out the "triangle" filter from the dust bin.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

You weren’t able to after watching the video or you weren’t able to before watching the video?

[@marissariolino2390]

thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this helped us so much (:::::

[@Cleaning_Hero]

You are welcome! Here is one more tip that my Miele dealer recommended me to do to the washable gore filter, to get it super clean and restore airflow: - Go to Lowe’s and buy “Dawn Heavy-Duty Degreaser.” It is not the dish detergent liquid and it is not the PowerWash spray. It is for cleaning greasy ranges, counters, etc. - Spray the filter off with cold water, or blow it out. - Then soak it in a warm solution of warm water and that Dawn Hd degreaser. It removes all the dirt and gunk that wont come off with blowing it out or water-only. Do this 3 times, about 30 mins to 45 mins each. Rinse with fresh water between each soaking. - Then soak it in distilled white vinegar and water. This removes any chemical residue or otherwise from the fibers. - Then soak in water-only for a few minute to remove all the vinegar. - rinse it off really well after that, and let it set for 48hrs near a fan. Helps it dry really fast. - During the 48hr period, it is a good time to rinse our the dust bin and wipe down the area the dust bin goes into. Pledge works well for wiping it down.

[@alys604]

How wet can you get the dust bin when cleaning? Is it okay to put it in a sink of water?

[@johnm871]

at the end of the video you show a black side filter, where i guess thE HEPA goes. In spite of regular cleaning, there is a cheap piece of black fabric that has a strong odor, how to remove this piece?

[@Cleaning_Hero]

I’m not sure what you mean by black fabric. The fabric filter in the video is white. The other filters are mesh screens.

[@ilrimpianto]

What is your favourite? Bagged or bagless vacuum?

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Bagged, but part of that is because I haven’t found a bagless that checks out all the way.

[@ilrimpianto]

@@Cleaning_Hero I totally agree and its just a preference.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

@@ilrimpianto I think there will be one day a bagless I will really love. I actually liked the CX1 Boost but it isn’t available with a power nozzle. I’ve learned that pre-motor and exhaust filters clog very fast on bagless vacs that rely on once cyclone. However, the filters on the Boost are easy to access. They don’t require disassembling the machine, and are much less expensive to purchase. The system seals on the Boost were of a better design. I guess my Rainbow is the closest thing I have to a bagless vacuum that I own and feel comfortable recommending to the right person. There isn’t a vacuum that is perfect, or for everyone. I think the Miele C3 is a close contender.

[@ilrimpianto]

Hi. You say in your one video that you blow out the filter of the Miele and the Dyson take days to dry... I have a as-seen-on-tv bagless and the filter also takes 24 hours to dry. With a bag they tend to smell

[@kindandhelpful1658]

How can I clean the lifetime HEPA filter

[@Cleaning_Hero]

There isn’t a way to clean it without damaging it. The only option is to replace it, and it is expensive. Both the premotor and exhaust filters are expensive on the Blizzard. They are much less expensive in the other Miele models, including the Boost. If the Boost had an electric power nozzle, I would have bought it. The Miele C3 is a superior machine and maintains suction whereas my Blizzard lost its suction, noticeably, and I could not get it back without replacing both filters.

[@Cleaning_Hero]

If you are inclined to replace the exhaust filter, you can buy it on the Miele website. You can find step-by-step tutorials on how to disassemble the motor unit to the point you can replace the exhaust filter. I sold my Blizzard a long time ago and now I mainly use my Miele C3. It is much less expensive to maintain, has way more suction, and is easier to maintain. US part numbers for my Miele Blizzard’s pre-motor filter and HEPA exhaust filter are as follows, taken from the online Miele spare parts catalog. HEPA-13 EXHAUST FILTER: 9739495 | Air shield HEPA-Lifetime H13 | $139.36 WASHABLE PRE-MOTOR FILTER: 907998 | Fine Dust Cartridge Assy | $109.64 To find the online spare parts catalog, go to MieleUSA website > support > spare parts > scroll down to “full spare parts catalog” > enter model number or keyword Blizzard CX1 > click on diagram “060 Fan Cable Reel” For now, here is a link to the US-spec Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog: www4.miele.de/msd/MSD#/device/47329/dashboard