HOW DO YOU CLEAN FILTERS ?
1306883
You only clean the blades. I clean them every three weeks. I use paper towels and Awsome Orange (from the dollar store). Squirt the cleaner on the paper towels and clean the blades.
1306884
I use an electrostatic cloth. Some of the other reviewers suggest using a damp cloth. The instructions in the box are to slide the rods up and down 3-4 times. For stubborn dirt patches, uses a cloth and warm sudsy water, rinse and let dry for 24 hours.
2235579
No, they are paper filters and cannot be cleaned-must be disposed of when they get filthy
1494314
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.
452016
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
942532
If you have good water in your area, you can clean by removing the filter, letting it dry it and wiping it clean. If you have hard water, you can clean by removing the filter, letting it dry, grab dry filter with both hands and letting it drop about 2' from flat dry and clean surface. This should be done a few times in order to remove any mineral content stuck in the honeycomb filter.
31677
Cleaning he filter is more than just running water through it. The way I do it is I fold 3 or 4 paper towels along side the sink and I put dish washing soap on the filter and scrub with my hands. After rinsing the soap from the filter I bang the filter hard against the towels to see if anything is left in the filter and there always is. Repeat the process until the is no more junk coming out of the filter. This will keep the water clear and clean.
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.
985489
I usually bang as much dust out of it as I can when I empty the bin. Then just vacuum the filter itself whenever it seems to be REALLY dirty. We've got 3 of the HEPA filters and just rotate them in and out.
474459
The replacement filters are tied on. With regular cleaning I've been using the same cloth filter for three months and going strong.
2172573
It was my understanding that the filters lasted the life of the machine. I clean it once a week with a vacuum cleaner...use the brush attachment.
370166
There are instructions on youtube. You basically use soapy water and wash the filter. Let it dry. Then apply a little bit of oil on the tips of the fins to collect the initial portion of dust and so forth. Different manufactures use different methods.
1571529
I use my vacuum to clean it, but my experience with these types of filters is to hand wash them in warm water and mild dish detergent. Just using your fingers. Inevitably the filter will degrade, so try not to wash them more than once a year. Also, these replacement filters are compatible with the BCL180W vacuum according to this web site: http://www.acetoolonline.com/Makita-451208-3-Pre-Filter-for-BCL180W-Vacuum-p/mak-451208-3.htm
985492
Clean the filter after each use, or when the Neato tells you to. As for replacing the filter, I purchased a set of spares and rotate the use of them, allowing me to always have a clean, dry filter in case my little "dumbot" fills up before finishing the job.
992046
They come with instructions on how to clean it.And there is not filter.Hopes this helps you..
1683926
I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
1457852
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.
985491
Depending on the amount of use, your filters should last 3-6 months easily. You can greatly extend the life of the filter by using a small hand vacuum or dust blower to clean the filter regularly.