How do you preserve the beneficial bacteria when you clean the filter?
180175
I take turns on cleaning the sponges, but if its really dirty i clean both but not thoroughly and only taking 10% of the water.
180176
Use room temp bottled water (not tap water) to wash the ceramic media. Tap water may contain flouride and/or chlorine. Hot water kills the beneficial bacteria.
180177
Clean the filter when you do a water change. Keep the water you got from the tank in a bucket. Clean the filter in that water
547659
I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
100704
Hello, I have had my Neato for about 1 year. What I do with the filter is, I have a soft brush, I think even a toothbrush would work. Every time I vacuum, I take the filter out and I brush it into the garbage. I don't do anything else. It still works like new. I am sure one day I will have to change filters, but not yet! I love my vacuum, and would never get any other kind. Hope this helps. I think you could wash it, but I haven't had to yet.
501451
Point of use is best and install a small inexpensive moisture and dirt trap with an automatic drain in front of the unit. This will help extend the life of the filter.
1494313
I've had the same filter for years. I clean it with an old toothbrush and knocking it against something (outside). I didn't know I could wash it, till I came here to see about a new filter and saw all the comments about washing them.
386605
Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
945461
The instructions say to not wash the filters. A 24-48 hours of running mine the smell was gone
1502802
You can clean the filter yourself and use it over and over again. I can't foresee ever buying another filter for it.
1815539
I have two of these and the filter pads are rinse and reuse sponge only type. I have pushed them down and added biohome filter media. I might cut them in half to make more room. You could also purchase filter floss/polyester quilt batting and cut it to shape to add an additional layer or layers. The more types of filter layers the better the cleaning.
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Cleaning is very easy. If you rinse the filter basket under the faucet, each time you refill, it will last a very long time. Every few refills, thoroughly rinse the container and wipe down the base (I do this almost every refill). Occasionally, rinse and wipe down with a mild bleach solution, to avoid or eliminate mildew, and then thoroughly rinse. Be careful not to get water inside the base.
985494
You can wash the filters. I wash them in warm water and let them dry for a couple days. Buy the hepa Filter.
2038226
I would think of perhaps using a bag that would screw onto the filter and empty into the clean water container. It won't be fast but it will work. I have used this method before.
236063
We suggest letting the filter dry as much as possible. You can then put in your refrigerator between uses to help prevent any bacterial growth. Place something under the filter in case some residual water drips out.
1338752
I put the thick, top foam filter in the top rack of my dishwasher then leave it out to dry. I've been doing it that way for over a year and it's never been damaged because of it!
201131
Cleaning isn't required or possible, since the unit burns mold particles rather than filters air. Ours seemed very effective. We use it to reduce molds that come in from the open window. Our first unit lasted 2.5 years before burning out this past weekend. We'd already bought a second unit for a different location. I'll be buying a replacement for the one that just died.
2054165
The filter that comes with the unit is cleanable and reusable. Just clean the filter with a spray nozzle on a garden hose. Bon chance.
1232171
I use a bottle brush or you can open the filter at top and use air spray it works well. I take it outside if I use the air spray.