Article: If your vacuum came with additional attachments and accessories, remove them from the machine to make the cleaning process easier.  You can wash all non-mechanical accessories, including small plastic pieces and small brushes. If you have a dishwasher, run the items through a wash while you continue cleaning the rest of the machine.  If you don't have a dishwasher, wash the accessories in soap and cool water. Push the cyclone release button, which will allow you to pull both pieces out since they are attached to each other. Separate the two pieces by lifting the lever that holds them together. After you lift the lever, pull the top canister out of the bottom canister. If you haven't removed the filters already, do so now. Set the filters aside while you clean the canisters. The lower canister is the part of the unit that holds the debris. Empty its contents into the trash. Make sure that the latch that covers the area where the filter sits is open so that water can run out of it. Wash both the outside and the inner rim of the top canister. Use a soapy cloth to clean away the debris. Set it aside to dry. Use cloth, soap, and water to clean both the outside and the inside of the lower canister. Use your hands to loosen hair, dust, or other waste that may be stuck. Rinse the piece with clean water before setting it aside to dry. Set the pieces in a well-ventilated area so that they can thoroughly dry. If you put them back together before they dry, the pieces can develop mildew.
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Remove and wash all attachments and accessories. Remove the canisters from the unit. Empty the lower canister. Use soap and water to clean the top canister. Place the lower canister into the sink. Allow the pieces to dry for 48 hours.