I've had my V8 for a few years now and it is still going strong. However, one thing that bothers me is the dust explosion (okay, maybe a bit hyperbolic, but you get what I mean) when emptying the canister.... it triggers my Monica OCD and I have to vacuum all over the explosion site again.

I was wondering if you have any tricks or tips on how to best empty the vacuum with minimal rebound dust - assuming you can't do it outside and it has to be indoors. Currently, I take a bag and wrap it around the emptying lid best I can it so that it all falls directly into "closed" the bag. It kinda works but is also sort of a hassle - I am going to try using a rubber-band or something around it next time and see if that works to make it even more easier, lol. So while that strategy "works", I was curious if anyone else has their own tactic... though I might be making a fuss out of nothing here.

All that being said, as much as I love my Dyson, I am probably going to switch to a bagged vacuum next time. I had the same issue with my older Roomba (emptying it = dust everywhere) and changing to a bagged auto-empty dock was one of the best cleaning decisions since actually buying a robot vacuum.

Any suggestions on how to safely clean the filters on the hand held dyson?

My hubby has just cleaned it under running water, much to my horror (yes he's had an adult beverage or 2). He is adamant that he didn't get the "electric parts/battery" wet and all will be fine.

I am very reluctant to use the device again, even after its dry. Has anyone else ever cleaned the filter under running water and then uneventfully used the (dried) vacuum again?

I'm seriously unhappy about his "cleaning" technique but would be happy to be wrong so please be totally honest about your views/experience.

Edited to add, it's the central (middle of chamber) filter so still on the device when he was rinsing it, even though he "didn't get the electric parts wet". Thanks all for the suggestions, I will look at the videos 👍