Wipe areas with mould or prone to moulding using a rag soaked in a solution of bleach and water in a 1:8 ratio..

Many Vax vacuums have more than one filter, so make sure you check the instructions for cleaning all the filters in your machine.. 2.Blockage Inside the Vacuum Cleaner.

Another common cause of overheating is a partial blockage inside the vacuum.Any blockage or clog inside the machine will reduce the amount of airflow through the vacuum, so there is less air passing over the motor..This issue can be more difficult to solve than a blocked filter, as it’s not always obvious where the blockage is likely to be.

Here’s a simple process for checking the most common locations:.Switch off and unplug the vacuum.

You should never perform any maintenance when a vacuum cleaner is plugged in, as this can risk electrocution..

Tilt the vacuum back and inspect the floorhead.The suction power is impressive in all settings and it doesn’t dip as the dust cup fills.

The removable wand and range of tools make above-floor cleaning a much easier task, although you do feel the weight after a while.. Carpets.Carpet cleaning is a mixed bag for the Shark AZ950UKT.. It’s highly effective at surface cleaning, but deeper cleaning on thick carpets is more of an issue.

The strong suction picks up top-level dirt with ease, but the bristles don’t agitate fibres enough to fully dig beneath the top layer.Stubborn and embedded dirt often manages to survive another day, unless you’re willing to do several passes..