I bought a new vac months ago! (online) and only today have opened it out of the box =P

But it has filters that have a mesh around the outside that comes off. According to the book, I take the mesh off and just wash the inside bit. and it says DONT use detergent or anything... but doesnt actually say how to wash them, so i'm guessing just water (cause it said not to use stuff).

Think this would be the same for yours???
I'd give it a good rinse/scrub with water, and then sit it out in the sun to dry.