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My vacuum lost suction mid-clean last Sunday and I fixed it with a paper towel

I was halfway through vacuuming the living room rug last Sunday when the suction just died. Turns out the filter was completely clogged with dust bunnies and cat hair. Instead of buying a new filter right away, I cleaned it with a dish brush and then wrapped a damp paper towel around it to trap the fine dust. After letting it dry for an hour, I popped it back in and the suction was almost like new. Has anyone else found a quick fix for a filter that's too expensive to replace all the time?
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claire999
claire9991mo ago
Paper towel hack is solid. I've done way worse with duct tape.
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kelly338
kelly3381mo ago
Whoa, duct tape on a vacuum filter? That's wild!
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