How To Clean Bissell Vacuum Hose [Step-by-Step Guide]

Is your Bissell vacuum cleaner clogged and in need of a thorough clean to get the suction back to its full power?

Don’t worry! Cleaning a Bissell vacuum hose is quick and easy!

To clean a Bissell vacuum hose you need to detach the hose from the machine, remove debris, wash the hose using a bottle cleaning brush, rinse it, and let it air dry before you next use your vacuum.

Follow this step-by-step guide to make the hose of your Bissell vacuum work like new again 🙂 

How To Clean Bissell Vacuum Hose

Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to clean a Bissell vacuum hose:

1. Detach The Hose From The Vacuum

This step is crucial in order to get all the debris out and wash the hose without letting any water get on your Bissell vacuum cleaner.

But first, make sure you switch your Bissell off and unplug it!

To detach the hose, simply twist it and pull it gently or press the relevant button. The process can vary from vacuum to vacuum, so make sure you check the owner’s manual if you are not sure.

2. Remove Any Stuck Debris

I recommend you wear a mask before removing debris as lots of dust could be flying around and you will risk inhaling it.

Then, grab the hose and lay it flat on the floor.

Use a broom handle to push any lodged debris out of the hose.

Be gentle to avoid tearing the hose, since that will cause suction issues.

3. Wash The Hose With Water and Dish Soap

The best way to get rid of dirt stuck in your Bissell hose is to wash it with dish soap and water. 

1. Fill the sink with enough water to submerge the hose completely
2. Add dish soap or mild detergent
3. Use a damp cloth to clean the outer part of the hose

Would you like to also sanitize the vacuum hose? 

This job can be handled by mixing baking soda with distilled white vinegar and letting it sit for a while. 

You can remove bacteria and germs using these common household ingredients without using bleach.

Vinegar, for instance, contains acetic acid, which kills bacteria and prevents you from getting E. coli and other harmful bacteria. 

Combine two cups of vinegar and half a cup of baking soda with some water. 

Then, simply pour it through the hose.

4. Scrub The Hose With a Bottle Cleaning Brush

If your vacuum hose is really dirty, there may be some stubborn grime you can’t get rid of. This is going to be mainly inside in the folds you can’t reach easily. So, for help with this job, you may want to use a bottle cleaning brush.

The bristles on this type of brush might be just what you need to scrub lingering and awkward dirt. They’re thin and long — just the right size to get into the middle.

5. Rinse The Inside of The Bissell Vacuum Hose

After cleaning and scrubbing the vacuum hose, it’s time to rinse it out. Take advantage of the water pressure directly from the faucet for this task.

Let the water run through the hose to flush out any loose dirt or grime. You may want to hold the hose in a ‘U’ shape. This way, you can shake the water around before it runs out the other side.

6. Let the Hose Air Dry

Before connecting the hose back into your vacuum, it’s best to let it dry. To allow water to move out of the inner folds, you can hang it up.

This can be over a shower curtain rod or somewhere similar around the home or yard that allows excess water to drain out. You can also give it a quick shake too. Allow the hose to dry for several hours before fixing it back into place.

Then, it’s time to see if your hard work has helped. Hopefully, you should turn it on and notice a difference in suction or that there’s no longer a bad smell. If there’s still a problem with your vacuum, there may be another problem that needs to be repaired.

How Do I Know If My Bissell Vacuum Hose Is Clogged?

Loss of suction is a clear sign that there is a blockage somewhere in your Bissell vacuum.

However, loss of suction is caused by different reasons, including:

• Lodged debris in the brush roller which stops it from spinning
• Full canister
• Dirty filters
• Clogged hose

The best thing to do to determine whether the hose is the culprit is to visually inspect it.

In addition, if your vacuum is blowing out dust or making a whistling noise when you use it, then the hose may be clogged.

Bad smell as you vacuum can also indicate that food is stuck in your Bissell vacuum hose.

If the hose looks clean an has no visible splits, check this guide to see if the clogged is somewhere else.

How Often Should I Clean My Bissell Vacuum Hose?

I recommend you clean your Bissell vacuum hose at least once a month.

However, you may need to clean it more often if you vacuum several times per day.

The best thing to do is to visually inspect the hose after a deep clean and see if there is any debris blocking the airflow.

Reduced airflow will affect the performance of your Bissell vacuum, so make sure you do not take hose maintenance for granted. 

Conclusion

Cleaning your Bissell vacuum hose is simple and it’s one of the things you should do regularly to avoid issues with your Bissell vacuum not suctionining.

To recap:

1. Detach the hose from the machine
2. Remove debris
3. Wash the Bissell vacuum hose using a bottle cleaning brush
4. Rinse the hose
5. Let the hose air dry