Keeping your Shark vacuum clean is essential for maintaining optimal performance and suction power. A key part of this maintenance involves regularly cleaning the vacuum's filters.
Cleaning Shark Vacuum Filters
Based on maintenance information, your Shark vacuum is equipped with important filters that require periodic washing. These include two premotor filters and a HEPA filter. Regularly cleaning these filters helps remove dust and debris that can build up and restrict airflow.
Here's a general process for cleaning these filters:
Steps for Washing Filters
- Access the Filters: Locate the filter compartment on your specific Shark vacuum model. The reference highlights the need to "lift out the foam filter," which is one of the premotor filters, indicating where you might start.
- Remove Filters: Carefully remove the filters. You will typically find:
- Two premotor filters (often one foam and one felt).
- A HEPA filter (usually located elsewhere, often near the motor).
- Wash the Filters: Wash the filters under running water. The reference specifies that these filters "need to be washed periodically." Use only water – do not use soap or other cleaning agents, as residues can damage the filters or cause odors.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Continue rinsing until the water runs clear from the filters. Gently squeeze or tap them to remove excess water.
- Allow to Air Dry: This is a crucial step. Filters must be completely air dried before being placed back into the vacuum. This can take up to 24 hours. Putting damp filters back can damage the motor.
- Reinsert Filters: Once fully dry, place the filters back into their proper locations in the vacuum.
Regularly washing these filters, as highlighted by maintenance guidelines, is a simple yet effective way to ensure your Shark vacuum continues to perform at its best.
