I use mine a lot for cat litter and it holds so much dust. I also hit it and get as much out as I can, but then I use like a straw cleaning brush and that helps loosen a lot of the dust. It’s never 100% but it’s better than not using it Answer from Accurate-Pear5322 on reddit.com
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r/dyson on Reddit: How to properly clean my Dyson V12?
February 11, 2025 -
Hello everyone, this is my first post here and it's because I've had a question for a long time that I can't figure out:
I've had a Dyson v12 for about 3 or 4 years now and I love it, the problem is that when I clean it, there's always a lot of dust left inside the vacuum cleaner. I clean it as best I can, and I even blow it into the nooks and crannies with compressed air and a lot of dirt comes out, but when I hit it with my hand, a lot of dust falls out, even big chunks. I can hit it for a long time and it never stops falling out, and of course it covers everything with dust.
Is there a way to clean it properly inside? I haven't been able to find a solution in manuals or searching on the internet.
Thanks!
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I use mine a lot for cat litter and it holds so much dust. I also hit it and get as much out as I can, but then I use like a straw cleaning brush and that helps loosen a lot of the dust. It’s never 100% but it’s better than not using it
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Dyson v12 extremely hard to take off pole to empty the bin. Faulty??
Kinda normal. Give where they connect a good wipe down with a damp cloth. Should come out much easier. If you want to get real fancy, put a little oil on a napkin or paper town and wipe the same spots. Make it even easier and last a bit longer. More on reddit.com
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July 15, 2024How often do you clean your dust bin V12 owners?
Depends on a lot. I empty mine 2-3 times a cleaning but I have tons of dog hair. Depends how often you vacuum too. More on reddit.com
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October 13, 2022How to properly clean my Dyson V12?
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February 11, 2025Dyson V12 slim filter cloggs immediately
Considering you empty the bin "every other use". Do you let the bin fill over the "max" line? Even if there is space around it ? More on reddit.com
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I have the same problem on the Dyson V10 Animal. I was afraid to apply too much pressure on the red tab, which needs to be pushed in the forward direction to open the canister. · I did not want to risk breaking the transparent clip at the bottom of the canister with a screwdriver as recommended above. · I found once I had opened it, I observed that the red clip locks onto an outpouched area on the main device (See picture with green arrow). · I found that the red clip will click forward if I apply pressure simultaneously on the grey column below the red clip (See picture with red arrow) · Hope this helps. · Update (08/19/2019)
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Thanks Clark · I got it. The pull on mine needs to be up and back. Confusingly the red lever will allow you to push a little both down and forward and up and forward to no avail. Up and back does the trick.
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V12 Detect Slim: How to Empty Canister After First Use?
December 7, 2024 - Customer: No Contractor's Assistant: OK. Thanks for the info. The Appliance Technician can help with the issue of your Dyson V12 Detect Slim's canister not dislodging. Is there anything else they should know before I connect you? Customer: It cleans great but I cannot empty it
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I just had the same thing with mine, which happens when you close the door before reinserting the top. What happens is when you close the top first, there a red lever that needs to be pushed in by the lid. If you reverse this, you miss out on pushing that red tab and it ends up being a nightmare. To fix this, you need to moderately release the canister by pressing on the 1/2” lever at the bottom and moving the canister as much as you can, then, basically pry open the lid. It's terrifying and feels like you're going to break it, but it's just a ton of suction in the middle. Once you have the lid open, you should be able to pull up normally on the large red lever at the top and properly close it (top first, then lid).
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2/24/2020 · Following instructions offered below I lay the V8 machine top on newspaper and gently pried the bin open with a thin screwdriver. The top rose as it was supposed to! And yes, once I pressed the top back down, I closed the bin and was then able to move the red tab on top. Everything back to normal ! In 15 emails back and forth with Dyson, not 1 suggested this technique! They are sending me a new Main Body, which I will accept because my machine is new and under warrantee. Lesson learned! DO NOT close bin before top!
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Dyson V12 Troubleshooting: How to Empty Your Vacuum
May 22, 2025 - For the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, ensure the red release button fully depresses without obstruction. Dirt buildup around the dustbin latch can cause sticking; clean the latch area with a dry cloth.
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August 17, 2024 - Push the lever straight down to open the bottom of the canister and empty out any dirt and dust. Close the hatch and slide the canister up to lock it back in place. If you want to do a deeper clean, press the red release tab on the canister to slide it off of the vacuum base.
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Dyson v12 extremely hard to take off pole to empty the bin. Faulty?? : r/dyson
July 15, 2024 - New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Share ... Kinda normal. Give where they connect a good wipe down with a damp cloth. Should come out much easier. If you want to get real fancy, put a little oil on a napkin or paper town and wipe the same spots.
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Review: A Powerful and Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum | WIRED
November 23, 2022 - Dyson’s “point and shoot” mechanism lets you hold the canister over a garbage can, pull a lever, and the dirt falls out straight into the bin. It works well most of the time, but there are moments when I have to manually pull out clumps ...
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim: Fixing Container Assembly Issues
October 5, 2023 - I have a Dyson v12 detect slim. Emptying the plastic container, I pulled it off the main assembly. I tried pushing it
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The 4 Best Cordless Stick Vacuums of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter
November 5, 2025 - The V12’s biggest downside is its tiny, 12-ounce dustbin, which requires frequent emptying, particularly if you have pets. You also have to swap between two different brushes, depending on whether you use the vacuum on carpet or bare floors. It takes the V12 four hours to recharge — longer than it takes most other models — and it doesn’t stand up on its own. Dyson covers the V12 with a two-year warranty.
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dyson V12 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
March 24, 2024 - Follow the instructions provided in the manual for proper bin emptying. ... A: Yes, you can buy additional tools at www.dyson.com to enhance your cleaning experience.
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Support | Dyson V12 Detect Slim™ vacuum | Dyson
February 26, 2021 - If your Dyson V12 Detect Slim™ is jammed or blocked, it could be for a number of reasons: The filter may need cleaning – Wash your filter once per month to clean away any debris. The bin may need emptying – Empty your bin once whenever it reaches the MAX fill line.
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r/dyson on Reddit: How often do you clean your dust bin V12 owners?
October 13, 2022 -
Hello,
I am planning to buy a v12 however I am between v15 and v12. I want v12 because it has a power on/off button and lighter than v15 but I am always thinking is dustbin size okay for me? From the videos it looks like dust bin is very very small maximum capacity line is close to bottom. How often do you V12 users empty your dust bin and do you wish it had a bigger dust bin.
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Depends on a lot. I empty mine 2-3 times a cleaning but I have tons of dog hair. Depends how often you vacuum too.
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I empty it frequently but we have 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 parrots in a 3500 square foot house. It performs remarkably well, so emptying it 5-8 times while daily cleaning isn’t an issue imo. Also means the filters and unit in general last longer as you aren’t clogging the cyclones or the filters up by having a fully packed to the brim dust bin.
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dyson V12 Slim Detect Total Clean User Manual
September 27, 2022 - 1 dyson V12 Slim Detect Total Clean · 2 In the box · 3 Getting started · 4 Charging your machine · 5 Changing your click-in battery · 6 Caring for your floors · 7 The LCD screen · 8 Emptying your bin · 9 Cleaning your bin · 10 Washing your filter · 11 Clearing blockages ·