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 21 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
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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
Small Appliances
- after a self clean, my samsung oven won't turn back on, the display is just blank. Samsung NE63A6511SS Electric Range
- how do you clean the inside of this thing without damaging it? the manual just says 'use a damp cloth' but there's sticky stuff. BLACK+DECKER BCRK25V Compact Refrigerator 2.5 Cu Ft
- after self-cleaning, my oven won't turn on and the display is completely blank. Maytag MER7700LZ Electric Range
- the black rubber gasket on my pressure canner lid is sticky and gross, can i just clean it with bleach or something? Presto 01755 16-Quart Aluminum Pressure Canner and Cooker
- 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
- cleaned my oven with the pyrolytic clean cycle and now it smells like burning plastic and smoke is coming out Frigidaire GCRE3060AF Gallery Electric Range
- 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
- my robot just randomly starts a cleaning job in the middle of the night, it's creepy Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE
- can i take the whole thing apart to clean the inside of the motor housing? it's super dusty in there. Rowenta VU5670 Turbo Silence Stand Fan
Ice Makers
- how often do i really need to clean this thing and what's the right way? the manual is confusing. Igloo ICEB26HNWHN Automatic Ice Maker
- how do you actually clean this thing? the manual says to clean it but the parts don't seem to come apart. Frigidaire EFIC452-SSRED XL Countertop Ice Maker
- 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
- ice tastes weird or smells like plastic even after a few cleaning cycles, how do i get rid of it? DUMOS Ice Maker Countertop, Ice Machine with Portable Handle, Basket and Scoop, 26lbs Daily, 9 Bullet Cubes in 6-8 Mins, Auto
- how often are you actually supposed to clean this thing? the manual is vague and it's starting to smell a little. Luma Comfort IM200SS Clear Ice Maker
- the auto clean light is on and it won't let me make ice, how do i get it out of cleaning mode? SenCre Nugget Ice Maker with Handle, 40lbs/Day Countertop Ice Maker Ready in 5 Mins, Soft Sonic Ice, Auto-Cleaning Ice Makers
- how do you clean the inside of this thing? the manual says to run a cleaning cycle but i don't see a button for that Newair AI-100SS Portable Ice Maker
Air Purifiers
- how do i clean the outside of my honeywell hpa300? can i use a wet cloth or cleaner? Honeywell HPA300 True HEPA Air Purifier
- my voopnu air purifier seems weak, not cleaning the air well. what am i doing wrong? VOOPNU Air Purifiers for Home
- how often do i really need to change the filters in my honeywell hpa300? the manual is confusing. Honeywell HPA300 True HEPA Air Purifier
- why does my coway air purifier keep showing red (high pollution) even in a clean room? COWAY Air Purifier for Home Up to 1
- 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 filters on my coway ap-1512hh? i don't want to break it. COWAY Air Purifier for Home Up to 1
- 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
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
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
- pressure washer runs fine for a minute then shuts off by itself, won't restart until it cools. AR Blue Clean AR383 Electric Pressure Washer
- my sun joe spx3000 pressure washer won't turn on at all, no lights or anything, what's going on? Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer 2030 PSI
- ar383 pressure washer turns on but no pressure comes out, just a dribble from the wand. AR Blue Clean AR383 Electric Pressure Washer
- why is my pressure washer leaking water from the bottom of the pump when it’s running Briggs & Stratton S2200 Gas Pressure Washer
Printers
- scanner glass looks clean but every scan has lines or smudges in the same spot. Brother MFC-L2820DW Mono Laser Printer
- how do i clean the scanner glass on my epson ecotank et-2800? the manual is useless. Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Ink
- my brother inkvestment printer is printing really blurry or streaky, even after running the head cleaning Brother MFC-J4335DW INKvestment Printer
- the colors on my prints look washed out and weird even though the ink tanks are full, how do i fix the print quality? Canon MegaTank G3270 All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer, Home Use, Print, Scan and Copy
- 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
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
Washing Machines
- my samsung washer won't turn on at all, no lights, no display, nothing when i press power. Samsung WF45R6100AW Front Load Washing Machine
- why does my ge top load washer smell like mildew, i just cleaned it with affresh last week. GE GTW685BSLWS Top Load Washing Machine
- there's a musty smell coming from the washer, especially the rubber door seal, even after cleaning. LG WM4000HWA TurboWash 360 Front Load Washer
- suddenly getting an ub error code on the display, washer won't drain. Samsung WA55CG7100AW Top Load Washer
Monitors
- the hdr looks washed out and gray in windows 11, not bright at all. did i get a bad unit? ASUS VG28UQL1A 28 inch 4K Gaming Monitor
- how do you clean a sceptre gaming monitor screen without damaging it? i don't want streaks. Sceptre New 22-Inch Gaming Monitor
- just got this viewsonic 2k monitor and the colors look really washed out and dull, especially compared to my old one. ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD 27-inch QHD Gaming Monitor
Dishwashers
- the third rack on top doesn't seem to get anything clean, glasses come out spotted or still dirty Samsung Bespoke AutoRelease DW80B7070AP Dishwasher
- dishwasher is making a loud grinding or rattling noise during the wash cycle, sounds like it's coming from the bottom. Bosch 800 Series SHPM88Z75N Dishwasher
- the touch controls on the front of my dishwasher don't respond or beep when i press them Samsung DW80CG4021SR Front Control Dishwasher
Air Fryers
- how do you clean the inside top of this thing? there's grease and gunk baked on above the heating element Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360 Plus
- how do i clean the heating element in my gowise usa air fryer? it looks gunky. GoWISE USA GW22956 7-Quart Air Fryer
Lawn Mowers
- how do i clean this thing? the underside is packed solid with wet grass every time it rains. Husqvarna Automower 430XH Robotic Mower
- what's the right way to clean under my ego power+ mower? i don't want to mess up the motor. EGO Power+ 21-inch Self-Propelled Mower LM2135SP
Space Heaters
- how do you clean the fins on this thing? dust is packed in there and it smells when it heats up De'Longhi TRD40615E Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
Thermostats
- my camera's night vision looks terrible now, it's all washed out with bright white spots Google Nest Cam Outdoor Wired
Electric Toothbrushes
- how do i clean the inside of the charging base? it's got gunk in the little grooves. Colgate Hum Smart Battery Toothbrush
Baby Monitors
- how do you clean the nanit camera lens? it's all smudged and the night vision is super blurry now. Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor Camera
Security Cameras
- how do i clean the lens cover on my outdoor wyze cam v3? it's all foggy and blurry Wyze Cam v3 Indoor Outdoor Security Camera
Portable AC & Fans
- the air coming out smells musty and gross, like a damp basement. cleaning the filter didn't help. Costway EP24618US Portable Air Conditioner
Smart Home Devices
- how do i clean the fabric cover on the echo dot 5th gen without damaging it? got a coffee spill Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen Smart Speaker