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Questions tagged [vacuum-cleaner]

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Santizing a vacuum cleaner by sucking up disinfectant

I replaced the hepa filter and put a new bag in my shop vac a couple of weeks ago, just before I had to use it to pick up the debris from the cleanup of a moldy area. Obviously, the last thing I want to happen is the growth of pathogens inside the…
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Glue broken plastic locking mechanism of Bosch vacuum cleaner

I have a Bosch handheld vacuum cleaner that works fabulously well. Today, however, a tiny plastic part that holds the dust container in place broke off during normal operation. The cleaner is two years old now, so I don't have warranty anymore; the…
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Dyson V8 keeps cutting out

I have already cleaned both filters and washed the 'sock' but it keeps cutting out. One thing to note that it only cuts out when I'm actively vacuum cleaning with the main hose. When I disconnect the hose the engine runs smoothly.
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My room is always covered with tiny fibers but I can't figure out the source

My room is always covered with these tiny fibers, no matter how often I vacuum it. I even bought an air purifier with a HEPA filter that runs 24x7 but it's not helping at all. These pictures were taken around 48 hours after vacuuming the room and…
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What are the sizes of the 5 (2+3) screws on a Dyson vacuum cleaner "end connector"?

My children helped me to repair or clean a Dyson "end connector" (not sure what this is called in English, the thingie you plug at the end of the tube) and fled, leaving me the Dyson "connector" without the screws. The 3 screws in the first picture…
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I need to jiggle the cable to keep the vaccum on. Should I replace it?

I have a vacuum and in order for it to start/stay on I need to "jiggle" the cable around the plug. At times I use a tape so that it stays on. See image Is this something fixable/safe? Should I replace the vacuum? Also did this happen because the…
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GRUNDIG VCP 3930 Vacuum Cleaner Charging Issue - Seeking Advice on Diagnosis and Repair

I have a GRUNDIG VCP 3930 vacuum cleaner that has been reliable for several years. Recently, it has stopped working. When I plug in the charger, the battery indicator lights up briefly and then immediately turns off. If I press the…
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