I'm 80 years old. My vacuum looked very very dirty all over. I looked at your video last night and followed your instructions carefully. This morning I put the whole thing together and lordy lordy it looks like new and works perfectly. Thanks for saving my sanity.

I do like someone doing the cleaning in their best business shirt. Nice touch

I called Dyson to find a service center than still offers cleaning services and they don’t have anymore but they said they would email me some step by step videos to take it apart and clean it. The videos were so unhelpful so I came to KZfaq and MAN your video is so awesome! Dyson should pay you and send your link out not the nonsense they sent me

I followed the tutorial for my one year V6, as i never took the deeper part off. He's now running perfectly like i bought it yesterday. If you do this carrefuly, no need to be worried about. Thank you for the great video !

The air compressor idea mentioned in the comments worked very well. I also used it to clean up cleaning head. This video was helpful to show me how to get the brush out of the head. When I did that, I discovered there was a piece of paper clogging the intake tube. I would also encourage you to take the cloth part of the removable filter off the plastic frame when you rinse it out. I had been rinsing it as demonstrated in the video. However, when I removed the cloth part of the filter, I discovered there was caked dirt inside it as a result of rinsing. Once I removed the clump of dirt, let the filter dry and removed the paper and dirt clogging the intake tube the machine works like new.

Thank you so much. My Dyson had been stop starting. Had cleaned out the bin and head before watching this, and it still did it. I even made sure I cleared every little bit wrapped around the head part and still nothing...but u mentioned the filter part which I didn't even consider! (Still quite new to Dyson) and once I did this it is now working like a dream 👍👍

Thank you for posting this video. I recently purchased a second hand Dyson V6 which had been fairly well used and plenty of caked dust up around the inner bin and dust cover. Decided to go ahead and follow this video to do my own cleaning with no prior experience or great engineering knowledge, just this video and common sense with a few small make up brushes. Took my time and used blunt plastic pry tool rather than metal head screwdriver to reduce wear and scratches. All went smoothly no problems at all, removed all dust and used alcohol solution to clean non electrical parts and dried with microfiber. Put everything back together and it's good as new. I agree with comment about repetition of this process may well weaken the plastic and allow gaps for greater dust intake. Parts for this are relatively low cost now though on ebay due to the age. Worked for me thanks 👍

Thank you for a great video, you saved my Dyson from sure and certain threat of being thrown down the garden! I stripped it, clogged up, all clean and now the battery time has increased massively!

This whole time I would take a paper towel and try to get the extra crap out I never knew pressing the button down more releases the entire tube. Thanks!

Brilliant - no more pulsing and its like having a new cleaner - many thanks for taking time to help us all out.

Thank you so much for a clear and very useful instruction video. My 6 year old Dyson had begun stopping intermittently and we thought it might be the filter but on taking it to bits there was a lot of dirt trapped in various areas. Thoroughly cleaned apart from taking the (pink in my case) large head to bits as it just wouldn’t move and I was scared to break that. Everything else cleaned, filter, brush head etc etc and now drying overnight. Can’t wait to see how my very clean Dyson works tomorrow. Thanks again.

I liked that you didn’t “talk to fast” thus I was able to follow along easily. I could also stop the video when ever I needed to re step by step. 🙏.

Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to post this incredibly helpful video. I would never in a million years have had the guts to remove that inner blue part without seeing you doing it. While I was struggling with getting it removed from all of the clips I could hear your voice in my head saying "be careful and have patience".

Thanks for showing this I couldn't figure out why my dyson was hesitating, Once I cleaned that filter it worked great.

thank you for this video on cleaning the purple filter. I had previously contacted Dyson about this and the guy said that the filter can come off but he wouldn't recommend me trying. Then I saw the Dyson being demonstrated in a store and I asked that guy did he know how to clean it and he told me there was a video on KZfaq but it was not an official video. I decided to follow your video. I was very nervous. I put matchsticks in the gap as I went round trying to lever off the filter. Eventually I got it off. Dust everywhere! There is no doubt that I have made little dents in the plastic edge of the filter, but as long as it goes back together (I haven't got that far yet!) too bad. I used a pastry brush to get in all the nooks and crannies. It is now as new. I am going to write to Dyson about this problem (not mentioning what I've done!) and see what they say. It's a really bad fault that this can't be cleaned properly.

Thank you for making the cleaning the vacuum cleaner job so easy. I've had my Animal for years but always struggled to get the bin back on. You have shown me the (secret) clip at the front! I have now mastered my Dyson vacuum cleaner!

A very clear, concise and demonstrative Dyson dc59 cleaning video that solved my problems in less than an hour. You are an excellent trainer, communicator and problem solver. Thanks so much for the money saving tips.

Great video, thx. I give my Dyson a deep clean once/twice a year. For anyone having a fluffy head few tips... the detachable rollers on the Fluffy are machine washable, really brings them back to life. For the main plastic housing vacuum out the dust, then use wipes and the back of a spoon to dig into all the nooks and crannies, really lifts out all the dirt... just be gentle, especially around the motor and you'll end up with a Dyson as good as new!

Thanks for your great KZfaq video. My Dyson vacuum cleaner stopped working a few months ago, so I used your video. Since then it's worked fine. It's recently stopped working again so I used your video a couple of days ago. It's now all back together and working fine. It takes around half an hour to do the clean but certainly worth it!!! Thanks again

OMG! I was WONDERING how on earth to get one of those pieces open for years. Lol. I was afraid I’d break it. You did do well instructing and are pleasant to listen to.

Really good tutorial! No time waisting, all valuable steps and information. Well done!

I have looked at several videos of people cleaning Dyson vacuums of various models and what is interesting is that Dyson's instructions do not show or recommend detailed cleaning of this sort! I believe Dyson underestimates just how dirty their machines become and one can only clean them by disassembly which Dyson does not endorse at all! Thanks for showing this.

I thought all the matted hair attached to the brushes inside was part of the brush itself. When I saw your's I realised I had a lot more to clean than you did in yours. Thanks for the instruction, was really helpful!

Thanks, very useful. Re the removal of the semi-conical portion starting at 2:26, after using a screwdriver for the main tab as per the video, I found it easier and safer (less chance of damage) to use a plastic bicycle tyre lever to finish the job of prying off the smaller tabs all the way around.

This was very helpful! My Dyson V6 is working so much better. I did go a bit further in removing parts, just needed a long handled T10 torx screwdriver. This has solved my problems of the motor cutting in and out endlessly. So much fine dirt//dust in the innards. Also saw that my motorhead brush was worn down to nothing and after your simple tutorial, was able to remove/clean it while awaiting a replacement brush from Amazon. Many thanks!

A million thanks for this easy to follow tutorial. The user manual is nearly useless because it's oversimplified and there are way too many release buttons on this vacuum. And all the plastic is intimidating because I think I'm going to break something.

Thank you. I followed step by step and now my Dyson looks brand new, inside and out.

Thank you from California! I have a V6 handheld. Your instructions were very easy to understand. I had gotten stuck when it comes to the part where you need a screwdriver. Now I'm confident I can get the unit cleaned up. Thanks again.

I’ve cleaned mine today after having had it for 3 years...I have cleaned the bits it tells you but it always still smells awful, I disassembled the cyclone as you have shown and it now smells brand new... I have been contemplating buying a new vacuum because of the smell. A new rear plate and brush for the bottom and my work here is done.. 🙏

Very helpful, there are mor places to clean than you’d think. Had enough fluff out of mine to make a robin’s nest, and it now works fine. Big ££ saver here. Mikko

OMG! I've always cleaned the filter but had no idea that outer portion could come off. Yes, I also had a clog and was able to clean the filter from the outside to the inside. Thanks!

Totally agree with the others. This is a great video. I had no idea how I was going to get that dust bin really clean, didn't know that continuing to push on the empty tab would release the whole thing. Bravo! Very helpful

Thank you for showing us how to clean the Dyson V6 vacuum cleaner properly

Awesome, this cleaning breakdown finally got rid of that foul smell that was permeating from the vacuum

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! To answer one person, you MUST pry down that part of the head because it is FILLED with dirt! I used a couple of screwdrivers to get it down. Yes, it was difficult to pull down that piece, but follow carefully, and it will come down will gentle pulling. I I have a cat and don't know whose hair is more in the unit!!! This guy has told it well. Do it once, and it will be easier the next time. It takes over a half hour to clean the unit! That's the bad part of the Dyson, but it's a great cordless! I followed your video before, and it worked wonderfully. I just did it again, and I don’t know how to thank you enough for your wonderful tutorial.

Thank you so much! I was having a problem putting the canister back on til I watched you do it. Thank you , again!

Great Video, Thanks. I would recommend removing the T-8 screws to clean the inner section. Mine was packed with fine dust.

I followed your instructions and now my Dyson V6 are working again , thank you that was great !

I know I already thanked you for this video. It saved me from buying a new one or, worse yet, a vacuum cleaner that uses bags. The filter around the central unit was extremely dirty and dusty and. I cleaned everything out really well using a toothbrush and warm water. Let everything dry for two days. And it worked. Before, it had said it was charged though it only ran two strokes before saying the battery was dead again. Thank you again so much.

Thanks so much. I really needed that. Couldn't figure out how to take it apart but definitely loved the complete visual instructions. Great job making this video too.

You have a very calming voice

Thank you you have brought my dyson back to life!!

You do a magnificent job of illustrating how to clean the vacuum. Thank you so much!

This was recommended to me by my physical therapist. I have a very bad back and cannot deal with heavy canister or uprights. This Dyson V6 very lightweight, the head maneuvers around and into the smallest areas, and the accessories just pop in and out like a kids toy. Wonderful design.

This has made me very self conscious about the state of my vacuum when I cleaned it. I can’t even imagine a life where my dirty vacuum would ever look as clean as his dirty vacuum haha

Great, thorough overview of how to clean the V-6. Thanks a lot!

This is the most thorough explanation on how to clean my dyson. Thanks so much!!!

Thank you for this. Just watched it and have successfully taken myV6 to pieces and cleaned it. I’ll be back in the next few days to say whether I got it back together again and it worked!

Thank you so much, easy clear and uncomplicated instructions, I followed to the letter and even I managed it.

Thank you for helping me get my mothers dyson working again!

FINALLY , A video of someone who talks and explains wtf hes doing , while taking a part a Dyson v6. Thank you so much .

My machine hasn't been working properly for a week or two and finding the serial number to contact Dyson with is so hard but with this link about cleaning it is sooooo simple and hopefully I won't have to contact them again, Thank you

Thanks so much for this - it also worked for our V8 Animal. You have really saved the day!!

This is brilliant. Easy to follow, worked exactly as shown. And yes, you need to do upkeep on appliances now and then to get the best life out of them. Kind of like people ;).

EXCELLENT! Had it for over a year and FINALLY got it REALLY clean. THANK YOU!

7 years later at you just saved me a headache. Thanks!

Great walk through, I was able to clean the machine and remove the long-running foul smell from the dust and filter. I almost gave up and bought a replacement before I found this video.

Great tutorial. Thank you so much for the effort on putting this together.

Thoroughly explained, good tutorial. As soon as my warranty expires I will use the 'deep cleaning ' as shown in the video.

Thank you! We were just about to purchase a new cordless vacuum. You have saved me some money and I sure appreciate it.

If only I would have seen this years ago! Thank you!

Ideally you need a set of plastic pry tools for doing this job. Also, as already said by Jeff Wilson you can remove the whole Cyclone assembly from the motor body. To do this remove the waste bin then look between the Cyclone top and the motor body you'll see a white plastic clip (well the two ends of it anyway). You'll need a pair of long-nosed pliers or something similar to squeeze these together while wriggling the Cyclone free.

I done this today with the help from your video,just hung the cone filter on the line to dry,everything went smooth,only small bit extra I done was remove the bottom rubber gasket (it was wet from cleaning) wiped n dried it,thanks mate,I can do this now anytime I need to....

This is the reason I like Dyson Hoover's. Any one from a certain age will remember the Hoover paperbags "messy and smelly" and they never lasted long enough🤔 and they would rip open as you tried to empty it, and you would pumpe the stagnant smell of the paper bag you have just emptied back into the house 🤯. Thank you Dyson everything nice and clean and fresh 👍🏿👏🏿🤗.

This was MUCH better than Dyson's paint by number owner's manual. Thank you!

Thank you. 👍👍👍. This is more work than the conventional vacuums with paper bags.

Finally got in to clean out the purple assembly, loads of dust caked in there. Thank you for good instruction

Driven mad with frustration with all the pulsing and trying with all the "bits" with no success so far - but was SO glad to find this clear, step by step video. This is the sort of thing Dyson should be including as a matter of course - after all these are not cheap vacuums (and there are other more efficient ones available nowadays). Hope your'e listening Dyson!! I fact if I finally manage to sort my Animal - I shall contact Dyson to get in touch with you!! Thank you

CORRECTION >>> The cloth filter wasn't rinsed correctly in the video. You need to turn the cloth filter up-side-down to rinse. Otherwise, the fine dust and small debris will get washed down into the bottom tip of the cloth filter and get collected there. And in a few years the filter might clog up and the motor could start whining in high pitch noise and burnout. So turn the filter up-side-down, tap out the dust first when the filter is still dry, and then rinse with water after.

Who are the 1600 people who dislike a simple cleaning video?? What were they looking for?! 🤦‍♂️

Excellent video I've had mine for 2 weeks and wondered how to get that filet off to clean , thumbs up for a clear instruction video

Excellent video. Clear and comprehensive. Removing the clipped-in filter ring would be a scary process without your explanation. Thanks

To clean the purple filter use the hard sprayer on your sink if you have one. Hold it at an angle at the bottom and spray the water through the element to push the dirt out. This works very well for me. In wintertime, to dry all of the components after washing, place them on a floor heat register. They will be dry in a jiffy. In summertime just set them outside.

The first top filter actually unclips from its plastic cone shaped holster . Dirt clogs inside on plastic inserts plus it is then easier to clean , I use a an old toothbrush with soapy water to give it a good clean . Thanks for the information .

Very helpful video. Everything came apart and more importantly went back together. Thanks

i had the intermittent on/off problem and spent 30 min trying to figure it out with no fix. Watched this video and resolved in 30 seconds. Thanks!

I found using a second hoover to clean through the mesh works well, and i also stick it up the bottom to clean out in there.

To avoid invalidating the warranty by taking the filter off, just take the small filter and bin off and clean as per this video , and then take it outside and tap the filter on a flat surface, not much force is needed, just gentle tapping and lots of the fine dust comes out in a pile, just keep doing it until it stops releasing the dust and give it a good blow 😜 to just get the small amount that remains off. Warranty isn't affected and you don't risk breaking it..unless you bang it too hard of course 😜

I love how this Dyson looks almost brand new 😂 we’ve had ours since 2016 and it’s a state. Maybe I should give it this makeover!

thank you so much! I thought I broke this thing until I saw you put it back together! you're a life saver!

Thanks for the explanation! Small tip: If you don't want to open the internal filter (with the screwdriver), I found you can clean it quite effectively by just blowing through the filter. Preferably outside ;-)

This was soooooo helpful! Thank you! I thought mine was a goner! Just dirty!!!

Great help saved me getting it repaired, managed to fix the issue myself ! Thanks again .

I didn't know Anthony Daniels made great tutrorials. Thanks for sharing! I cleaned my V6 today.

I just made my wife very happy. Thank you

Hey the bin can be a bit finicky to put on and off I figured out a fast easy and damage free way of putting it back on , so you place the empty bin on a table or the kitchen counter , then you aim the front notches up when you firmly press down the unit clicks perfectly into place :) super easy and simple method hope that helps because me discovering it just now it’s going to save me some headaches trying to finagle the bin back on ;) hope it helped

Thank you made it so easy for me to understand, I cleaned mine along with you apart from the cyclones.

Solid tips sir .... filter rinse the best .... Look around and there is symbols to guide through the disassembly .... the heads even pop apart ..... Great video

5:51 the round/circular top end of the brush bar comes off and you can remove the individual brushes to get them super clean, then clip it back on afterwards. Great video, thank you kindly!

FYI regarding rinsing and cleaning the filter, the dirt is actually collected inside the filter and not the outside surface. You should hold it upside down while running it under warm water. Continue rinsing and gently squeezing the filter until the water runs clean. Turn off the water then lightly tap and gently squeeze the filter to remove excess water.

Thanks for sharing! I finally deep cleaned our Dyson, you’re awesome! 😊

Great tips ! Thxs ! First time I watched it I could not go through the tricky unclipping part, I was too afraid, but I did it today, my Dyson looks like brand new ! People who broke them are not enough cautious, you must be very slow and gentle.Thxs again !

When you clean out a vacuum cleaner, you turn into a vacuum cleaner 😮😮😮

Video shows the cone filter been cleaned upside down. The dirt is in the inside. By cleaning it this way, the dirt will just gather at the bottom of the cone. Dyson say to hold the cone with the skinny end up and the open end down. That way the dirt can flow out of the filter.

Great video! Thanks for the help. One thing I would change is that the parts you do with a brush, they are much better to take outside and use a pressure attachment on an air compressor. Obviously not everyone has a compressor but if you do it gets every little bit of dust blasted out of there.

I almost ordered a new stick vacuum on Amazon today but now my old Dyson looks like new. Thank you 😊

Great instructional video. After doing this myself, I'd recommend using a face mask (and possibly even goggles) while doing this, or perhaps under the vent hood on your stove or next to an air purifier. The dust particles are incredibly tiny and carry lots of allergens. I was sneezing and my eyes were scratchy. My cat sneezed too. Dysons are great for people who like taking things apart and putting them back together.

Got one and am generally quite impressed with its performance, but this model does need continuel cleaning and unclogging, especially the brushhead which tends to clog up the hole through which the dirt goes, you can tell when this is happening, it stops picking up dirt and the motor sound gets noticeably louder. Have to agree that some of the plastics used do feel a bit "brittle", so be careful taking it apart, it obviously was designed not to be.

Thank you for taking the time to show me how to take it apart and clean :)

Thank you so much for this tutorial. You are a brilliant teacher. Very clear instructions and my vacuum cleaner is now looking like new!