How Do You Clean A Vacuum Filter With Water?
Vacuum cleaners that use filters are popular because they do not require the purchase of bags that get tossed when they’re full of debris. However, although filters must be replaced far less frequently, they cost much more than bags. You can prolong the life of your filters—and save money in the process— by cleaning them with water. The only trouble is that, according to Consumer Reports, “Emptying the dustbin and cleaning a filter can be messy, and handling it can expose you to dust and other allergens.” Fit an allergy mark snugly around your mouth and nose. Snap loose and slide out the dirt-collection bin of the vacuum cleaner. Remove the large dust bin. Hold this compartment down inside the trash bag and shake out the dirt. Locate the filter cup. Look for it attached somewhere inside the large dust bin area, perhaps hanging from the ceiling of the main compartment slot. Untwist the filter cup and remove it. Shake the dust out of the filter cup and into the trash bag, keeping it
