Better Cleaning of the Dyson V-series Filter

This Instructable is very simple, and provides a method for a thorough cleaning of the V-series filters. In the process is saves a bit of water as well.

You'll need the following:

• a medium size ziplock freezer bag or a medium size plastic container with a water tight lid.
• Some dish-washing liquid soap

I'll be the using a ziplock bag.

Remove the filter from the top of the V-series vacuum and place it in the ziplock bag (or container).

Add 1 drop of dish-washing soap to the bag or container.

Add enough water to submerge the filter in the warm, but not hot, water.

Close the bag or container.

Shake the bag or container until you see the water become cloudy or dirty.

Empty the water from the bag/container and repeat the 'wash' step until the water is no longer dirty.

After the final wash, use cold water and no soap and rinse the filter thoroughly.

After dumping out the rinse water, remove the filter and shake the rest of the water out.

Then use a cloth or paper towel to pat dry the filter.

Dyson then recommends allowing 24 hours to let the filter dry completely, before putting it back in the vacuum.

I found this to work much better than just trying to rinse it under running water, and it probably saves some water by following this method.