Eureka Capture Vacuum Not Working Properly?
Eureka Vacumn Co. used to be based in Bloomington, IL. All repairs used to be done there. There is a Nybakke Sweeper Repair Shop there that can tell you where to call regarding repairs. Their phone # is 309-662-7272. They are very accomodating.
Separating Coffee Filters
I keep a rubber fingertip protector handy for the purpose of coaxing the coffee filters to separate.
Using It All - Ointment
I have always done this with my tubes of paint. Theyre too expensive to waste even a little bit.