Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the "filter cleaning" warning interrupting your use of the product. We understand how frustrating it can be, especially in a small apartment where efficient operation is crucial. To help resolve this issue, we recommend checking the filter and ensuring it is clean and properly installed. If the problem persists, our customer support team is available to provide further assistance and troubleshooting steps. We would like to look further into this for you. For detailed information, please feel free to email us again at askdysonUS@dyson.com and include ‘Dyson Review’ in the subject line for prompt attention to this matter. We appreciate your patience and hope to resolve this matter to your satisfaction.