Insights on Industrialised Construction with Jaimie Johnston MBE and Amy Marks | Built Environment Matters

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As a general rule, you should only use water on components that you can verify are completely plastic without any electronics (e.g.the dust canister).. With that out of the way, here’s how to clean the main body of your Dyson V7:.

Carefully rinse the dust canister in cold water to remove dust and dirt.You can also use a damp cloth to wipe it down.make sure you don’t get the two electrical contacts on the upper rim wet..

Allow the dust canister enough time to completely dry (at least 24 hours), otherwise dust will just re-stick to the sides as soon as you switch the vacuum on.There’s also a risk of moisture getting into the vacuum motor..

The main body of the vacuum, containing the motor, battery, and post-motor filter should not be cleaned with water.

Instead, use a soft brush to get rid of any debris that’s built up around the inlet.. Use a soft brush to clean all around the outer shroud of the cylinder and the air inlets.It’s just as effective and has a more neutral aroma.. 4.

Check for Blockages.Blockages can form almost anywhere inside a vacuum cleaner.

If the blockage is caused by a build-up of grime or smelly material, then this can cause a bad smell whenever you’re cleaning..While you should check everywhere for a blockage, here are some of the most likely locations:.