Keep your home allergy-free. Learn how to wash and when to replace the HEPA and foam filters for your Shark Rotator NV752 TruePet vacuum.
The Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet (NV752) is designed to capture 99.9% of dust and allergens. However, for a pet-specific vacuum, the filters work twice as hard. If you don’t maintain the filters, the trapped pet hair and dander will eventually start to smell, or worse, damage the motor.
Keep your home allergy-free. Learn how to wash and when to replace the HEPA and foam filters for your Shark Rotator NV752 TruePet vacuum.
- Symptoms: Vacuum smells like dog or pet dander, Dust is blowing out of the exhaust, Loss of suction even with an empty bin
- Tools: Running Water, Dish Soap (Optional)
- Difficulty: Easy
The NV752 uses a complete anti-allergen seal system with three distinct stages of filtration.
1. The Pre-Motor Foam & Felt Filters (Part #XFF650)
These are the most important filters for daily performance. They sit directly under the dust cup and protect the motor from fine dust.
- The Foam Filter: Looks like a thick white marshmallow.
- The Felt Filter: A thin, flat white disc that sits underneath the foam.
- Cleaning Method: Rinse under cold tap water until the water runs clear. Do not use heat.
- Drying Time: You must let them air dry for at least 24 hours. Using them damp will ruin your vacuum motor.
2. The Post-Motor HEPA Filter (Part #XHF650)
The HEPA filter is located behind the “Shark” panel on the front of the vacuum. This is the final stage that prevents allergens from escaping into the air.
- How to check: If the white pleats of the HEPA filter have turned dark grey or black, it is time to replace it.
- Note: Unlike the pre-motor filters, the HEPA filter on the NV752 is typically not washable. Tapping it over a trash can to remove loose dust is okay, but getting it wet will clog the microscopic pores.
- Replacement: Replace this once every 12 months.
3. Dealing with “Pet Smells”
Because the NV752 is the “TruePet” model, hair often gets trapped in the filter fibers, leading to a “wet dog” smell when you vacuum.
- The Secret Fix: Add two drops of essential oil (like lemon or eucalyptus) to the felt filter (the thin one) after it is completely dry. This acts as a natural air freshener every time you clean.
- Deep Clean: If the smell persists, soak the foam filter in a mixture of water and a tiny bit of baking soda, then rinse thoroughly.
Filter Maintenance Schedule
| Filter Type | Wash Frequency | Replace Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Foam Filter | Every 3 Months | Every 2 Years |
| Felt Filter | Every 3 Months | Every 2 Years |
| HEPA Filter | Never (Dust only) | Every 12 Months |
TIP: Buy a “double set” of foam filters online. This allows you to keep vacuuming with a clean, dry set while the other set is drying for 24 hours. Never feel tempted to use the vacuum while the filters are still even slightly damp.
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