Bagless Vacuum

Bissell makes a thorough selection of bagless vacuum cleaners, many of which are designed with pet owners in mind. Bissell filters are available for those vacuums and should be cleaned about every month. The filters used in these vacuum cleaners come in four types.

A HEPA media post-motor filter is used in some models. This is a pleated paper filter and is not reusable. The model number is 32076, or Style 7/9. It costs about $10. The Lift Off Series of Bissell vacuum cleaners requires a Style 8 HEPA media post motor filter which retails for about $13.

Some Bissell models use a washable post-motor filter in Style 7/9 instead of the paper HEPA filter. Post motor filters clean the exhaust air before it goes back into the room. If you are choosing between Bissell vacuum cleaner models and someone in the household has allergies, you will probably want to choose a model that is equipped with the HEPA filter, even though it is more expensive to maintain, because it will help get the allergens out of the air.

Of reusable filters, there is a upper tank filter, as well as pre- and post- motor filters. All of these should be cleaned every month, although the post-motor filter can wait for about three months. Proper attention to cleaning will make your Bissell vacuum cleaner last longer and work better. Always unplug your vacuum cleaner when removing and replacing filters or any other parts.

The Bissell Clean View vacuum cleaner requires an upper tank filter, model number 203-1085. It is shaped like an open cylinder and carries a limited one year warranty.

The pre-motor filters are very important because they keep dust and dirt out of the motor of the vacuum cleaner. This filter, which is model number 203-1073, also carries a one year limited warranty. This filter is located in a tray that slides out beneath the dirt container. You can simply slide out the tray and lift the filter out for cleaning when needed.

You can buy a set of replacement filters by ordering the style 7/8 filter kit. This kit, which is used in the Lift-Off Bagless Vacuum series, the Clean View Series, and the Power Trak Series, includes the upper tank filter and the pre-motor filter.

These filters can be easily accessed for cleaning. To clean Bissell filters, simply remove them from the vacuum cleaner, shake off any loose dust, rinse under clear water, and let dry. You can use a mild detergent, and clean the dirt cup at the same time. When they are completely dry, replace them in the vacuum cleaner.

The Bissell website provides a video that shows you how to remove and clean the filters in one of their upright vacuum cleaners, as well as giving thorough written directions. In fact, you can even sign up for email reminders to clean your filters each month and check your post motor filter every three months. Maintaining the filters in your Bissell vacuum cleaner will maximize its power and long life.

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