Dyson is warning vacuum cleaner owners against a viral cleaning hack that has been doing the rounds on Facebook.
The hack, which was first shared on a popular Facebook group, advised people to try taking their vacuum cleaners apart and then soaking the pieces (minus anything electrical) in a bath tub full of water overnight.
The woman who shared the idea showed how the process had caused the water to turn a murky grey colour, proving how much grime really lives in our vacuum cleaners.
However, it looks like the hack might not be the genius idea some people first thought, and Dyson has now issued a warning against it.
They say: "We do not recommend that owners expose their machines to water.
"Owners should refer to the cleaning instructions in the manual provided with the machine upon purchase.
"The only component that can be washed is the filter, which should be washed every three months to maintain the machine.
"To clean other components, we recommend wiping with a cloth."
They added: "If the machine is dropped into water, please do not use and contact the Dyson Helpline, and if any owner has any concerns about their products, further information can be found at www.dyson.co.uk/support."
