Thank you, I can aprechate what you guys are all saying about how to clean it. Thing is, it was not looked after. It is very thick with nicotine, and has lots of dog and cat fur stuck in everything. I don't know if I have seen dust bunnies that big. I think they might be more of a dust T-rex. I am trying to be really gental with it so far, not getting far, dirt is coming off but it is still very dirty.
Thank you again for the advice.
If you know of anyone in the uk who is looking for one of these lovely machines you can let them know I would be happy to part with this one if they are going to use it.
Thank you