How To Clean A Bissell Vacuum Cleaner [Quick Guide]

As you use your Bissell vacuum for a while, you will need to clean it. Here’s a quick guide on how to clean a Bissell vacuum cleaner . . .

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How To Clean A Bissell Vacuum Cleaner Brush

Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell vacuum cleaner properly . . .

Step 1. Turn your Bissell vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet.

Step 2. Pull the front of the brush roller cover to disconnect it from the vacuum cleaner.

Step 3. Take the brush roller cover out and set it aside.

Step 4. Take the brush roller out of the vacuum cleaner and slide it out of the vacuum belt.

Step 5. Wash the brush roller and the brush roller cover with warm water.

Step 6. Clean the brush roller chamber with a dry piece of cloth or paper towel.

Step 7. Leave the brush roller and roller cover to dry for about twenty four hours until they completely dry.

Step 8. When the brush roller is dry, put it back in its place in the vacuum cleaner then slide it through the vacuum belt.

Step 9. Put the brush roller cover back in its place. You can tell that the brush roller cover is properly secured when you hear it lock in place. You can start using the vacuum cleaner again.

How To Clean Bissell Vacuum Filter

Follow the steps below to clean a Bissell vacuum cleaner filter . . .

Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet.

Step 2. Press the release button on top of the vacuum cleaner canister to disconnect it from the vacuum cleaner.

Step 3. Take the vacuum canister out of the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.

Step 4. Pull the filter tab up to open the vacuum cleaner canister.

Step 5. Take out the foam filter at the top of the vacuum canister (this is called the pre motor filter).

Step 6. Wash the filter with warm water and detergent and leave it to dry for about twenty four hours.

Step 7. When the filter is completely dry, put it back in its place, then put the canister lid back on and reconnect it to the vacuum cleaner. You can tell that the vacuum canister is properly secured when you hear it lock with a click.

Step 8. You will see the post motor at the bottom of the vacuum canister. Pull the filter cover out then set it aside.

Step 9. Pull the post motor filter from the vacuum cleaner.

Step 10. The post motor can’t be washed with detergent or with water. To clean the filter, simply tap it on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.

Step 11. Put the post motor filter back in its place.

Step 12. Put the filter cover back in its place. You can start using the vacuum cleaner again.

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How To Clean A Bissell Vacuum Hose

Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell vacuum cleaner hose . . .

Step 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off then unplug it from the power outlet.

Step 2. Disconnect the upper hose from the vacuum cleaner. Also disconnect the lower hose from the vacuum.

Step 3. Check if the upper hose has dirt stuck in it. If you find anything in the hose, use a long pole to push it out.

Step 4. Clean the lower hose using the same process.

Step 5. Reconnect both hoses to the vacuum cleaner. You can start using the vacuum again.

How To Clean A Bissell Vacuum Cleaner

Follow the steps below to clean different Bissell vacuum cleaners . . .

How to clean a Bissell canister and upright vacuum cleaner

Follow the steps below to clean a Bissel canister and upright vacuum cleaner . . .

Step 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet.

Step 2. Use a dry piece of cloth or tissue to wipe the exterior of the vacuum cleaner. Wipe the vacuum canister as well.

Step 3. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum cleaner then empty it over a trash can.

Step 4. Wipe the internal part of the vacuum canister with a dry piece of cloth. Depending on the model of your vacuum cleaner, you might need to wash the canister under running water and dry with a piece of cloth.

Step 5. Take the brush roller out of the vacuum and then use a pair of scissors to cut through the hair that might be around it.

Step 6. You will need to wash the vacuum filters once every month. Take the filters out of the vacuum cleaner and set them aside.

Step 7. Wash the filters under warm water and use a small amount of detergent on it. Depending on the model of your vacuum cleaner, you might not be able to use detergent on it.

Step 8. Squeeze the filters to let the soapy water penetrate through them.

Step 9. If your Bissel vacuum cleaner has a post motor filter, make sure you do not wash it with water.

Step 10. To clean a post motor filter, simply tap it on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.

Step 11. Make sure the filters are completely dry before putting them back into the vacuum cleaner. Putting a wet filter into your bissell vacuum cleaner may cause it to malfunction.

Step 12. Use a dry piece of cloth to wipe the inner cyclone.

Step 13. Reassemble the vacuum cleaner and you can start using it again.

How to clean a Bissell hand vacuum cleaner

Follow the steps below to clean a Bissell hand vacuum cleaner . . .

Step 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process. Cleaning the vacuum while it is plugged in the power outlet can cause electrocution.

Step 2. Use a dry piece of cloth or tissue to clean the external part of the vacuum cleaner including the canister.

Step 3. Clean the head attachment with a damp piece of cloth.

Step 4. Take the brush roller out of the vacuum. Depending on the model of the vacuum cleaner, you might need to press a release button to take the brush out, or you might need to use a flat head screwdriver to twist the brush cover open.

Step 5. Pull out any hair or thread that may be stuck on the brush roller.

Step 6. Put the brush roller back in the vacuum cleaner then put the brush cover back on.

Step 7. Disconnect the canister from the vacuum cleaner.

Step 8. Empty the vacuum canister over a trash can then take the filter out of it.

Step 9. Wipe the internal part of the vacuum canister with a dry piece of cloth.

Step 10. Wash the filter with warm water and detergent.

Step 11. Leave the filter to dry completely before putting it back into the vacuum cleaner. Putting a wet filter in your Bissell vacuum cleaner can cause it to malfunction.

Step 12. Reconnect the filter to the vacuum canister when it is completely dry.

Step 13. Reconnect the canister to the vacuum cleaner. You can start using the vacuum again.

How to clean a Bissell robot vacuum cleaner

Follow the steps below to clean a Bissell robot vacuum cleaner . . .

Step 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet.

Step 2. Empty the vacuum canister over a trash can then take the filter out of it.

Step 3. Tap the filter and canister on the side of a trash can to get rid of loose dirt.

Step 4. Rinse the filter and the canister under running water and leave them to dry.

Step 5. When the filter and canister are completely dry, put them back into the vacuum cleaner.

Step 6. Clean the sensors with a soft brush or with a soft piece of cloth.

Step 7. Wash the side brushes under running water then leave them to dry.

Step 8. When the side brushes are completely dry, reconnect them to the vacuum cleaner. You can start using the vacuum cleaner again.

How To Clean A Bissell Powerforce Vacuum Filter

Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell powerforce vacuum filter . . .

Step 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet. Leaving the vacuum plugged in while cleaning it can cause electrocution.

Step 2. Remove the cover at the back of the vacuum by pressing the release switch down to disconnect it from the vacuum.

Step 3. Take the back cover out and set it aside.

Step 4. You see the filter at the bottom left of the vacuum cleaner dust bag. Take it out and set it aside.

Step 5. Wash the filter with water. Do not use any form of soap on it.

Step 6. Make sure the filter is completely dry before putting it back into the vacuum cleaner. Putting a wet filter in your Bissell vacuum cleaner can cause it to malfunction.

Step 7. When the filter is completely dry, put it back in its place in the vacuum cleaner.

Step 8. Push the back cover back in its place until you hear it lock with a click. You can start using the vacuum cleaner again.

Make sure you do not use your Bissell vacuum cleaner without the filter. Using your vacuum without its filter can cause it to malfunction.

How To Clean A Bissell Pet Vacuum Filter

Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell pet vacuum cleaner filter . . .

Step 1. Turn the vacuum off and unplug it from the power outlet.

Step 2. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum cleaner then open it.

Step 3. Pull the filter out of the vacuum cleaner canister.

Step 4. Wash the filter with warm water and leave it to dry.

Step 6. When the filter is completely dry, put it back into the vacuum canister.

Step 7. Reconnect the vacuum canister to the vacuum cleaner. You can start using your Bissell vacuum cleaner again now.

How To Clean A Bissell Pet Vacuum Brush

Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell pet vacuum cleaner brush . . .

Step 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.

Step 2. Recline the vacuum cleaner and then turn it upside down. Make you keep it on a flat surface.

Step 3. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the six screws that hold the brush roller cover in place.

Step 4. Take the brush cover out and set it aside.

Step 5. Lift the brush roller out of the vacuum then slide it out of the belt.

Step 6. Use a pair of scissors to cut any hair or thread that might be stuck on the brush.

Step 7. Clean the brush roller chamber with a dry piece of cloth or tissue.

Step 8. Put the brush roller back in its place in the vacuum cleaner then slide it back through the belt.

Step 9. Put the brush cover back on and put the six screws back in their places.

Step 10. Flip the vacuum cleaner over and keep it in the upright position. You can start using the vacuum cleaner again.

How To Clean A Bissell Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Follow the steps below to clean different parts of your Bissell vacuum cleaner . . .

How to clean a Bissell vacuum cleaner canister

Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell vacuum canister . . .

Step 1.; Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.

Step 2. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum cleaner.

Step 3. Wipe the external part of the canister with a dry piece of cloth or tissue.

Step 4. Open the vacuum canister and empty it over a trash can.

Step 5. Pull the filter out of the vacuum canister.

Step 6. Wipe the internal part of the vacuum canister.

Step 7. Reconnect the filter to the canister.

Step 8. Reconnect the canister to the vacuum cleaner. You can start using your vacuum cleaner again.

How to clean your Bissell vacuum cleaner filter

Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell vacuum cleaner filter . . .

Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.

Step 2. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum cleaner.

Step 3. Open the vacuum canister and empty it over a trash can.

Step 4. Pull the filter out of the vacuum canister. Set the canister aside.

Step 5. Turn the filter counter clockwise to disconnect it from the filter screen. Set the filter screen aside.

Step 6. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.

Step 7. Tap the filter screen on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.

Step 8. Wash the filter and the filter screen with warm water. Do not use any form of soap on it.

Step 9. Leave the filters to dry for about twenty four hours until you are sure that they are completely dry. Always make sure the filters are dry before putting them back into the vacuum cleaner. Putting a wet filter in your vacuum cleaner can cause it to malfunction.

Step 10. Reassemble the filter and the filter screen.

Step 11. Reconnect the filter to the vacuum canister.

Step 12. Reconnect the vacuum canister to the vacuum cleaner. You can start using your vacuum again.

Note: make sure you do not use your vacuum without its filter. Using your Bissell vacuum cleaner without its filters can cause it to malfunction.

How To Clean Bissell Canister Vacuum

Follow the steps below to clean the filters of your Bissell canister vacuum cleaner . . .

Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.

Step 2. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum canister.

Step 3. Unclip the cover of the vacuum canister and lean it backwards.

Step 4. Pull the filter up to take it out.

Step 5. Use cold water and a mild detergent to wash the pre-motor filter.

Step 6. Leave the filter to dry for about twenty four hours until you are sure it is completely dry.

Step 7. Put the filter back in the vacuum canister when it is completely dry.

Step 8. Close the lid of the vacuum canister.

Step 9. Reconnect the canister to the vacuum cleaner.

Step 10. Remove the filter cover on the vacuum wheel by rotating it counter clockwise and then set it aside.

Step 11. Take the post motor filter out of the vacuum cleaner.

Step 12. Tap the post motor filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt. This filter can’t be washed with detergent or with water.

Step 13. Reconnect the post motor filter to the vacuum cleaner.

Step 14. Reconnect the filter door to the vacuum cleaner. You can tell that the filter door is properly secured when you hear it lock with a click. You can start using your vacuum cleaner now.

How To Clean Bissell Little Green Vacuum Head

To clean a Bissell little green vacuum head, simply soak it in hot water for a while then leave it to dry.

How To Clean A Bissell 3 In 1 Vacuum

Follow the steps below to clean a Bissell 3 in 1 vacuum . . .