1. Shake Off the Dirt. Tap the filter against the side of a trash can to shake loose as much dirt as possible. If you removed a filter cartridge from below the dirt container of an upright model, remove the foam filter in front of the pleated filter and brush it off with your hand to remove any surface dirt and then tap the pleated filter against the trash can.. After cleaning your Dirt Devil vacuum filter, it is crucial to allow it to dry completely before reinserting it back into the vacuum. The drying process can take anywhere from 24 hours to 48 hours, depending on your environment's humidity and air circulation. Ensuring the filter is entirely dry is vital to prevent mold or mildew growth, which.
This Argos Support Video shows you how to clean your filter in order to optimise the performance of your machine. This process should be carried out ideally.. This video is about how to clean filter for Dirt devil power stick vacuum.