Cleaning & Maintenance
Regular maintenance prevents 80% of appliance problems. Most breakdowns, strange smells, reduced performance, and shortened lifespans trace back to one thing: the owner never cleaned or maintained the appliance. Filters get clogged, mineral deposits build up, grease accumulates, and seals degrade. The good news is that most maintenance takes under 15 minutes and costs nothing.
100 troubleshooting answers across 10 product categories
Vacuums
- how do you take apart the dyson v8 to clean the inside? the manual isn't clear. Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- how do i clean the filters on my dyson v8 absolute? the manual is confusing. Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- can i wash the filters in my dyson v8? they look really dirty. Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- where is the filter on the dyson ball animal 2 and how often do i wash it? Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum
- can i use my roomba i3+ evo to clean up a small liquid spill? iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
- my x1 omni's mop pads are barely damp and aren't cleaning the floor, they just smear dirt around. Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni Robot Vacuum
- my shark duo clean just stopped picking up stuff on my carpet, it's like the brush roll isn't even spinning. Shark Rotator Lift-Away DuoClean Pro Vacuum ZU782
- cleaned my area rug and now my crosswave smells like wet dog, how do i clean the machine itself? Bissell CrossWave All-in-One Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum 1785A
- how do you clean the brushroll on a shark navigator lift away? it's making a weird noise Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E Vacuum
- my v15 isn’t picking up anything, the suction feels weak even with a clean filter and empty bin Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- how do you clean the filter on a dyson v8? it's making a weird noise. Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- how often do i really need to clean the filter on my roomba i3+? it seems to clog fast. iRobot Roomba i3+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
- my dreame l20 ultra keeps saying 'please clean the mop pads' over and over even after i just washed them. Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum Mop
- how do i clean the filters on my eufy 11s? can i just rinse them under the tap? Eufy RoboVac 11S Robot Vacuum, Super-Slim
- how do i clean the filters on my shark navigator nv356e? it's losing suction. Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E Vacuum
- ...and 19 more
Coffee Makers
- the "CLEAN" message keeps flashing on my coffee maker, how do i make it stop? Black Decker 12 Cup Digital Coffee Maker Programmable Washable Basket
- how do you clean the inside of this thing? coffee grounds and oily residue are stuck everywhere and it's starting to taste bitter. LAOION Cuban Coffee Maker, 6 or 3cup Electric Espresso Coffee Maker, Portable Cafeteras Electricas Modernas, Electric Moka Po
- how do I clean the ninja pod adapter for the dualbrew pro? it has old coffee gunk in it. Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System CFP301
- how do i descale my breville barista express? the light is solid on. Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL
- how do i clean the needles on my keurig k-mini? getting coffee grounds in my cup. Keurig K-Mini Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
- how do i clean my mr coffee bvmc-zh1b? it's starting to taste weird Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker
- how do i clean the water reservoir on the flexbrew trio? it’s got this pinkish slime in the corners i can’t scrub out. Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio Coffee Maker 49902
- keurig supreme descale light is on, how do i turn it off? Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker
- my cuisinart grind and brew plus just shows a blinking 'clean' light and won't let me do anything else, how do i make it stop? Cuisinart Grind and Brew Plus DGB-900BC
- how do you clean the outside of the mr coffee programmable? the stainless steel part looks stained and greasy Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
- my breville barista express is flashing the clean/descale light, what does that mean? Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine BES870XL
- the 'clean' light is flashing on my taylor swoden and i can't get it to turn off. Taylor Swoden 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, Regular & Strong Brew Drip Coffee Machine for Home and Office, Glass Carafe,
- my dualbrew pro just says 'please descale' on the screen and won't let me do anything else, how do i make it stop? Ninja DualBrew Pro CFP301 Coffee System
- clean cycle light is orange on my ninja dualbrew pro but i just cleaned it Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System CFP301
- fresh coffee tastes burnt and bitter from day one, tried different beans and filters, no change. Cuisinart Coffee on Demand DCC-3000
- ...and 14 more
Power Tools
- how do i clean out the inside of my impact driver, it's full of sawdust from a deck job and sounds gritty. DeWalt 20V Max XR Impact Driver DCF887B
- what's the best way to drill a clean hole in metal with my makita xfd131? it always seems to wander. Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Driver-Drill XFD131
- how do i clean my craftsman v20 battery? it's got grease and sawdust all over the contacts. CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
- how do i clean my ryobi cordless drill? can i use compressed air? Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Drill Driver P215K1
- how do i clean out the vent slots on my bosch drill, it's full of sawdust after a drywall job. Bosch 12V Max Drill Driver PS31-2A
- how do you clean this thing? it's packed with sawdust and i'm worried about breaking it. DeWalt 20V Max Oscillating Tool DCS354B
- how do i clean my dewalt drill driver, can i use wd40 or something? DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill Driver DCD771C2
- how do you clean the inside of this thing? sawdust is packed everywhere under the table and in the mechanism Milwaukee M18 FUEL Table Saw 2736-20
Water Filters & Purifiers
- white stuff is building up on the bottom of my black berkey filters, looks like scale or powder, what is it and do i need to clean it? Berkey Royal Water Filter System
- how do i clean my brita water pitcher itself? can i put the lid in the dishwasher? Brita Longlast Everyday Water Filter Pitcher
- how do you clean the inside of the zerowater dispenser tank? it's got a weird film or scum line. ZeroWater ZD-018 23 Cup Water Filter Dispenser
- my pd600 faucet light is solid blue but the app says the filter life is at 0% and needs replacement, which one is right? Frizzlife PD600-TAM3 Reverse Osmosis System
- i see a white filmy buildup or flakes floating in the water inside my brita reservoir. Brita Standard Everyday Water Filter Pitcher
- the filter head won't screw back onto my faucet after i took it off to clean, the threads won't catch. PUR PLUS Faucet Mount Water Filter PFM400H
- the pitcher itself is getting this cloudy, white film on the inside that won't wash off LifeStraw Home Pitcher Water Filter
Small Appliances
- after self-cleaning, my oven won't turn on and the display is completely blank. Maytag MER7700LZ Electric Range
- how do i clean the inside of my breville bambino plus? it says to do a cleaning cycle. Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine BES500BSS
- why does my lg oven door get super hot on the outside during cleaning? is that safe? LG LREL6323S Smart WiFi Electric Range
- it’s showing ‘clean me’ but the cleaning cycle keeps failing and going back to the message. Breville Oracle Jet BES750BSS Espresso Machine
- how do you clean the actual ceramic barrel? it feels sticky and my hair is snagging on it now. CHI Spin N Curl Ceramic Rotating Curler
- how do i get the oven door off this wfg320m0ms to clean the glass? the manual is useless. Whirlpool WFG320M0MS Gas Freestanding Range
- my oven's self-clean function locks the door but then just beeps and never starts. Whirlpool WFE515S0JS Freestanding Electric Range
Ice Makers
- how do you clean the water filter on this thing? i can't find any info and my ice tastes weird. Aeitto Ice Maker Countertop 26lbs/24H, Ice Machine 8 Ice Cubes Ready in 6 Mins, 2 Sizes of Bullet Ice Portable Ice Makers wit
- my ice tastes weird and plastic-y even after cleaning, how do i get rid of the taste? Antarctic Star Countertop Ice Maker AZ-I11A
- how do i actually clean this thing? the manual just says 'clean regularly' but i see mold in the corners. Aglucky Countertop Ice Maker HZB-12B
- how do i actually clean this thing? the manual says to clean but it's not clear on getting into the water lines. Crownful Ice Maker Countertop Machine
Air Purifiers
- my voopnu air purifier seems weak, not cleaning the air well. what am i doing wrong? VOOPNU Air Purifiers for Home
- how do i clean the outside of this thing? the white plastic has grey smudges that won't come off. Medify MA-40 V2.0 Medical Grade Air Purifier
- how do i clean the particle pre-filter on the air pro? the manual is vague and i don’t want to break it. Molekule Air Pro PECO Air Purifier
Thermostats
- my camera's night vision looks terrible now, it's all washed out with bright white spots Google Nest Cam Outdoor Wired
- how do i clean the nest screen? it's covered in fingerprints and the ring isn't responding well Google Nest Thermostat Learning 4th Gen
- how do i clean the spider webs off my outdoor nest cam without triggering motion alerts every two seconds Google Nest Cam Outdoor Wired
Printers
- scanner glass looks clean but every scan has lines or smudges in the same spot. Brother MFC-L2820DW Mono Laser Printer
- my canon mg3620 printed pages have random ink smudges not from the document, how do i clean it? Canon PIXMA MG3620 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer
- how do i clean the print head on my epson wf-2860? the colors are all messed up Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Wireless Color Printer
Pressure Washers
- my sun joe spx3000 pressure washer won't start at all, what do i check? Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer 2030 PSI
- my sun joe pressure washer keeps blowing the fuse in my garage, what gives? Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer 2030 PSI