How to Clean Dyson Ball Multi Floor

You have finally purchased yourself an exceptional vacuum cleaner to clean your home with little effort. 

A Dyson ball multi floor vacuum cleaner.

This vacuum cleaner has incredible suction power, an easy to maneuver cleaning head that adjusts to different floor types and heights.

The only thing you need to know now is how to clean dyson ball multi floor vacuum cleaners?

In this article, we provide you with steps to remove and clean the dirt container, filters and brush roller easily. 

No matter if you need to clean dyson multi-floor vacuum cleaners or if you want to clean dyson multi floor 2, the steps are the same.

Important things to remember before we begin with the steps to clean and repair dyson multi floor,
  • Always make sure that the vacuum is not connected to the power.
  • Never Hose Down your Dyson ball multi floor vacuum cleaner.

Using too much water to clean your vacuum cleaner will damage the motor. Instead, wipe the cleaner down with a damp cloth or use Clorox disinfecting wipes.

Part to remove for cleaning

The parts you need to remove from the dyson ball multi floor vacuum for cleaning are:

  • The transparent dirt container
  • The filters
  • The roller brush

Removing the transparent dirt container to clean

Cleaning the transparent dirt container as soon as the dirt reaches the “MAX” level marked on the container is a must. It ensures your vacuum cleaner continues to clean your home effectively.

  • Press the red catch on top of the carry handle to remove the container from the machine.
  • Place the dirt inside a trash bag and press the red button again to open the bottom portion of the container to empty the dirt.
  • Shake the container while inside the trash bag to ensure all dirt inside the container falls out.
  • Close the bottom portion firmly and place it to one side.

To clean dyson ball vacuum multi floor yellow, you will need to separate the container from the inner section. Press the button on the side of the canister to release the two parts and slide out the inner section of the canister.

Wipe down the inner section of the dirt container with a damp cloth to remove all the dust. The transparent outer section of the dirt container can be wiped down or lightly rinsed and dried.

Removing and cleaning the filters

The Dyson multi-floor and multi-floor 2 both have two filters and can be found in the same areas for both vacuum models. 

Removing the Filters

For the first filter, look near the top and in front of the canister for a clip that reads filter. Pop the clip open and pull out the cone-shaped filter inside the canister.

The second filter is inside the ball of the Dyson ball multi floor vacuum cleaner. To remove the filter

  • Lay the vacuum cleaner down with ball side with the blue cover facing upwards
  • Turn the blue cover anti-clockwise to release the cover
  • Turn the circular filter anti-clockwise to remove the filter from the vacuum cleaner.

Filter Cleaning

An important part of owning a Dyson ball multi floor vacuum cleaner is knowing how to maintain the machine. A properly maintained vacuum cleaner not only helps the machine last longer but also helps with the machine’s performance. 

It is important to learn how to clean dyson multi floor filters without damaging them.
  • Filters should be cleaned once per month with regular use
  • Wash both filters under cold water only (Do Not use a soapy cleaner of any type)
  • Squeeze the excess water out of the cone-shaped filter or pre-filter 5-10 times until the water is clear
  • Rinse the circular filter or post-filter until it appears clean and gently tap out the excess water on the side of the sink
  • Place both filters in a warm and dry area and leave them to air dry for twenty-four hours.

Drying the filters

It is important to keep in mind that you should never cut corners when it with your vacuum cleaner’s filters.

Do not try to shorten the drying time by placing the filters in clothes drier, microwave, or over a burning fire.
  • Shake or squeeze off excess water
  • Ensure you lay them flat on a dry surface
  • Always leave them to dry for at least 24-hours
  • Only re-insert them in your vacuum cleaner if they are completely dry

Once your filters are clean and dry, you can replace them in the vacuum cleaner.

Replacing the filters

To replace the pre-filter, open the filter section on the dirt container and slide it back in place. Close the filter cover and re-attach the dirt container to the vacuum cleaner.

To re-insert the post-filter in the ball of your Dyson multi-floor cleaner

  • Place the filter in the ball housing and turn clockwise to secure the filter in place.
  • Pick up and place the outer ball cover
  • To secure the cover in place, turn the dial clockwise until you hear a click.

Cleaning the Roller Brush

Next, we move onto how to clean dyson multi floor vacuum bottom roller by removing the brush roller head from the vacuum.

To remove the roller brush head from the rest of the dyson ball multi-floor vacuum, find the half-round red clip around the neck of the head. The dyson ball multi floor has a red half-round clip and dyson ball multi floor 2 may have a silver half-round clip. 

The roller brush is now exposed, making it easy to clean roller brush of the dirt and hair wrapped around the roller.

Carefully, with small sharp scissors, cut away any hair or other dirt wrapped around the roller brush. Once the hair is loose, pull the hair from the brush with your fingers until all is clear.

Use this opportunity while the vacuum head is removed to check the hoses for dirt and clean the blockage out.

Once all is clear, you can reassemble the cover of the roller brush and re-attach the vacuum head to the vacuum cleaner. Do note that you need to place the half-round clip around the neck first before attaching the brush roller head.

Learning how to clean dyson ball multi floor vacuum cleaner is easy if you follow the steps we provide. Remove the dirt container, filters, and brush roller head and clean each part separately for a clean vacuum cleaner.

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