Has anyone used this with fine dust like bird dander? Can the filters be cleaned or how often do you replace them?
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Q1: I can't answer about bird dander, but the suction is very good and the debris holding compartment is very secure. It's a very well built vac. Q2: It doesn't require filter replacements. You just open a compartment and shake out the debris into your trash can. There are two removable, reuseable cylindrical filters in this compartment that You can easily pull out, shake, wipe or brush anything that sticks to them, and reinsert them. It's very simple to do and you don't have to buy filters or, worse yet, get stuck with a vac that you can no longer get filters for. I've had my vac about two years and the filters still look like new. Q1: I can't answer about bird dander, but the suction is very good and the debris holding compartment is very secure. It's a very well built vac. Q2: It doesn't require filter replacements. You just open a compartment and shake out the debris into your trash can. There are two removable, reuseable cylindrical filters in this compartment that You can easily pull out, shake, wipe or brush anything that sticks to them, and reinsert them. It's very simple to do and you don't have to buy filters or, worse yet, get stuck with a vac that you can no longer get filters for. I've had my vac about two... » Read More Q1: I can't answer about bird dander, but the suction is very good and the debris holding compartment is very secure. It's a very well built vac. Q2: It doesn't require filter replacements. You just open a compartment and shake out the debris into your trash can. There are two removable, reuseable cylindrical filters in this compartment that You can easily pull out, shake, wipe or brush anything that sticks to them, and reinsert them. It's very simple to do and you don't have to buy filters or, worse yet, get stuck with a vac that you can no longer get filters for. I've had my vac about two years and the filters still look like new. « Show Less
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Q1: I can't answer about bird dander, but the suction is very good and the debris holding compartment is very secure. It's a very well built vac. Q2: It doesn't require filter replacements. You just open a compartment and shake out the debris into your trash can. There are two removable, reuseable cylindrical filters in this compartment that You can easily pull out, shake, wipe or brush anything that sticks to them, and reinsert them. It's very simple to do and you don't have to buy filters or, worse yet, get stuck with a vac that you can no longer get filters for. I've had my vac about two years and the filters still look like new.
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Yes, the filter is easily cleaned...haven't used on fine dust but is in frequent use in classroom and one young fella is enjoying getting rid of all the dust he finds! I haven't had it very long so don't know how often to replace them.
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I don't know about bird dander but it does a good job on cat hair. I don't have any instructions to tell me how, but I clean the filter gently.
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Mine lasted less than a year :( NO, thats right NO battery replacement!! worked great but it's a throw away unit DONT bother with it!
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I have never done bird dander. Changing filters depends on how often you use it. I change mine about ever 6 months. I do clean the filters and let them air dry. They aren't perfect but can be used again.
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I've used it for everything with no problem. Not using a filter and no problem. Just clean out dust bin.
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I use it to scoop up spiders & cobwebs.........When I turn the vac on all the spiders in my home start hiding....This is a real bonus not found in the instruction book !!
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I have a feather-lite too & I am very pleased with these filters. I brush off the obvious dirt, dust & dog hairs and wash the filter leaving it to dry. I bought the pkg of 2 filters so I always have a clean 1 to use.
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Not at all. That's precisely what this kind of filter does. There will be no dust. Just make sure that you change the filter at least once a month.
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I clean them after every use with a toothpick and by tapping them to loosen the dust (outside). They don't wash well. To me water just make the dust cake on the filter. The toothpick method is a little time-consuming but works for me. They will last 3 or 4 times of vacuuming the entire house.
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you can only clean the outer liner that protects the active carbon as a dust filter.....as for the active carbon it is not intended to be serviced is my understanding.
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I just snap it apart and into empty in the garbage. If it's really dusty I'll just wipe it with a rag. I'm sure you could probably wash it if you like. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the filter. That seems to work really well
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I just cleaned my filter after over a year(Dyson says every 6 months, whoops) and it was as clean as a whistle. I don't know how you come to your conclusions, but I find their vacs to be quite well engineered. You can take most of the air passageways apart using a dime in a slot provided, meaning you can unclog the unit yourself instead of paying to have it done.I'd buy another one without hesitation.
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I've been testing my new Botvac80 the past couple days. On the first few cleaning runs the dust bin fills up and I have to take it out and clean it (very quick and easy) plus clean the filter and possibly the brush (takes 5min or less) Shouldn't be expensive to maintain if the filter lasts several months with regular cleaning, but only time will tell. Right now extra filters are not in stock and it might be quite sometime before the price comes down on them too. Hopefully the brush and battery will last a long time too and not need expensive replacement, but that too only time will tell.
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It is subjective. If you use it in an enclose area definately the grey sponge filter at the bottom will be very dirty. To clean the filter you just need to wash it with water and hang dry. Unless the filter is damage else you should be able to use the duster for a few years or until the sponge material wear and tear.
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I have 3 dogs and totally understand the dusty, believe me! :) I have two of these and have had them about 3-4 months now. I can definitely tell some difference in how much dust there is. Granted, I still have dust, just less of it. Just to see how well they were working, I checked my filters a few days ago (remember, I have only had these 3-4 months) and they were jam packed full of dust and were in need of changing. I have new filters on the way! I will be changing them way more frequently then they suggest, that's for sure. Now, I'm thinking that MAYBE if you don't currently use a purifier, that maybe that because of all the yucky stuff in the air that it's pulling out for the first time, maybe the first filters should be changed much sooner, and maybe after the initial air cleaning you can go longer between filter changes. At least that's what I am hoping. We'll see. I hope this helps with your question! :)
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I use mine in a wood shop. I replace the filter when it has a noticeable coat of dust (the noiceable coat-like a layer of sweepable dust on the workbench) on it.
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I have pets and live in an area that is dry and windy which equals lots of dust. I replace mine every two to three months depending on my usage.
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I have had no issue with dust and small water spots. I use a "pen." One end has a fine brush to remove anything that is loose, and the other end a fine dry pad that is used to polish. There are several brands. I have been lucky so far and have not gotten a greasy fingerprint or major goop like salt air from the beach. They are trouble no matter what! But then, that is what this filter is for. Mess it up too bad, and just accept replacing it. Better than replacing a lens!
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There are two ways that I keep this duster clean. I usually vacuum it to remove the dust. It also hand washes up very well.
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The filters can initially be vacuumed, but at some point they do need to be replaced. We have been quite satisfied with the performance of our units. When one (we have five units) failed, the unit was replaced without a problem.
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So long as you don't vacuum damp material that could permanently attach itself to the filter, you should be able to clean and re-use it for a time period comparable to any competitively priced product. After vacuuming drywall dust, I noticed a significant loss of vacuum performance. I removed the filter and cleaned it with compressed air. That solved the problem. I normally use the FB for dog hair and I've had no such performance problem, but I plan to clean the filter from time-to-time anyway. I prefer this unit over my heavier Hoover that has brushes and a BAG!!
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The carbon filter on the front of the filters collect a lot of dust. I vacuum it clean once in a while. For your question, I would say yes.