Cleaning the rainbow vacuum cleaner
In order to keep your rainbow in perfect condition and performance, you only have to clean the rainbow separator, this is the only basic maintenance your Rainbow needs.
The Separator
The Separator is one of the most important parts of your Rainbow, and it needs basic maintenance as explained in the video, it is the least thing you can do for your Rainbow. Keeping it in good shape you assure the Rainbow will work in top performance for longer.
if you need a new separator or a wrench/brush cleaning tool, you can find it in our store or buy it right here!
After cleaning the separator and putting it back together, the unit powers on but the motor sounds like its struggling to rev up and cuts off after a few seconds. There were no issues before; what should I do?
Thanks Bizzy,
In addition to checking that the separator is properly installed and not over-tightened, we recommend turning the motor shaft by hand (the part where the separator screws on) to ensure it spins freely. If you feel resistance or it gets stuck, there might be dirt, rust, or the separator might be misaligned. A shaft that doesn’t spin freely can cause the motor to shut off for safety.
Please check this and let us know what you find — we’re here to help!
– Vladimir
My rainbow vac is 20 years old! I have always quarterly cleaned the separator. Today after removing the top nut, I cannot remove the separator. It feels locked in place. Ideas?
Thanks!
Hi Cindy.
This happened very often when the Rainbow is left with dirty water for long time when is off or with the basin in place with the Rainbow off. Try to use WD-40 and let actuate the liquid for 30 minutes before to try again to remove the nut and separator.