There’s also a risk of water entering the vacuum’s motor, which can cause permanent damage..

Instead, just cut caught fibres and use a dry cloth to remove debris build-up..Step 4: Wipe The Floorhead Interior.

With the brush bar removed, this is a good time to clean inside the floorhead itself.Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe down the inside to remove any loose debris.Do not use water for this.. You should also check the air outlet in the floorhead for any blockages or clogging.

Even a partial blockage here will reduce airflow, leading to reduced suction power..Step 5: Re-Fit The Brush Bar.

The final step is to replace the brush bar inside the floorhead.

As we haven’t used any moisture to clean the brush bar or floorhead, this can be done immediately without needing to wait for it to dry.. Slide the brush bar into the floorhead.Here’s a simple guide to replacing the battery and restoring your vacuum’s run-time..

your Dyson V8’s.maximum run-time has dropped, or the machine displays a red light that flashes 12 times (or more), then the battery probably needs to be replaced..

Unfortunately, genuine replacement Dyson batteries can be quite costly.At the time of writing, a new battery for the V8 costs around £70, which is a lot!.