Sebo 5036ER Genuine Vacuum Cleaner Micro Hygiene Filter, White

If you are the owner of a SEBO upright vacuum cleaner in terms of the "X" model with variations of X1 Automatic, X1.1, X2, X3, XP2, XP3, X4, X4 Extra and X5 Extra upright vacuums, then you'll know that the filter system on board does need replacing once in a while. One of the design advantages of the SEBO floorcare ranges is that the filter systems on board are usually hospital grade or match S-Class standards, which are higher than HEPA/High Efficiency Particulate Air for allergy sufferers and the filters on board their vacuums only need replacing once in a while, with some going well beyond their "yearly" change factor.SEBO only produce two optional filters - this micro hygiene "basic" filter and a charcoal filled felt filter in the same design but for pet owners and owners with allergies. Both are designed to filter up to 99.9% of allergen and as such both are rated as being "S-Class". Although it can't be washed, it is designed to last a long period. This kind of filter from SEBO isn't like German rival Bosch or Miele in the sense that it has to be replaced after four or five bags are used - this filter can last up to more than 15 dust bags at one time! In the 16 years of ownership with our own SEBO X1 Automatic upright vacuum, we found that the on board micro-hygiene filter (5036ER) could be replaced every couple of years depending on the amount of dust bags the SEBO had gone through ranging from 10 to 20 bags use before the filter looked grey or black. Now, on the basis that each bag lasts for about three months, one filter tends to last nearly two and a half years before needing to be replaced. Well worth it when you consider the price of the machines themselves! Infact one of the benefits I love about being a SEBO owner is that there is very little pay out needed AFTER you purchase the vacuums. The filter manages to keep back the smell of dust in my home from the dust bag inside the machine, so it appears that SEBO have designed this component rather well.The filter is very much an essential component that will need to be fitted though, as the bin door won't lock on until the filter is fitted. The filter is made entirely of electrostatic soft white thick felt and is kept in place by two plastic computer strip alligator tie wires top and bottom fitted to an inner plastic hollow grid tube which allows the construction of the filter to slide into the runners at the bottom of the bin next to the high filtration dust bag. There's a pick up spring lock to the side of the bin area on the SEBO X uprights which allows the filter to stay locked in, and helpfully like a lot of SEBO's other vacuums, this filter can only be placed in one way due to its fit/angled design, so there is never a danger of putting the filter in wrongly and even if it is a disposable type filter, I find it is well made and well designed for the job it is engineered to do.Based on its longevity aspect, the Sebo X Micro hygiene filter (5036ER) is worth the price based on its long-lasting effect and much needed component if your original one starts to weaken. Thanks for reading!The SEBO constantly recycles dirty air and the main micro hygiene filter gets the last of it. But, if the filter is dirty, you can always tell that it is being compromised, either judged by the stale, dank smell that it is emitting from the vacuum in use or the line of grey/black dirt that is viewable, trapped within the screeds of the white felt filter. The filter can also be damp cloth washed but please ensure it is dry before reinstalling again. Whilst manually cleaning the filter can be a short term solution, it isn't before long that the filter starts to get dirty again and replacement is imminent. Based on its longevity aspect, the Sebo X Micro hygiene filter (5036ER) is worth the price based on its long-lasting effect and much needed component if your original one starts to weaken. Thanks for reading! (c)NR2 2014.

Although an expensive vacuum part felt pleased was able to source this item direct and have it delivered.

Carbon filter much better at stopping odours this one is poor

Not certain on value for money because I have not tried any other , but given it’s original makers and not that much , happy with it .

I always buy genuine in case I ever have to send my vacuum back to Devi. Bought several of these in the past and never had any issues. Would maybe like one that has a scent rather than one not one at all.

Does a good job as I don't need to change it very often and seems to keep my vac running efficiently.

A bit sticky, it did not slide out or in but it fits our "X7 pet" fine.

Genuine Sebo part - just don't leave it too long to replace which I did !!