On our unit it recommends deep vacuuming before using the rug shampooer. The suction of the shampooer is sufficient for its needs but not for a deep vacuuming. RD ----- Original Message ----- From: Spiro To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] regarding carpet cleaner
Hi, question at the bottom, but maybe the info will help. I borrowed a carpet cleaner. I was under the impression that it wets the carpet and vacuums up the liquid with all that is released by the cleansing and depolarization of the debris. So I ran it for a week. I made up cleaner, I dumped the nasty tank. (a 13 year old golden retreaver needs doggie diapers) But to my surprise while cleaning it thoroughly before giving it back on Monday; I found out a few things today. first, the intake is full width and a very very slim place. I thought it wasn't picking up due to having minimal suction. Well that's the case, but it is a very skinny intake vent. Secondly it was clogged with old dust, some dog hair and soap scum maybe. Thirdly, all that sound whas an output of air with some heat on it. I vac without shoes, I find it is the last resort for *seeing thus the last chance for catastrophy avoidence. I thought all that air was the vac output, wrong. So that's the info for those who might need it. Question is this: Do they all work this way or are there actual "hard sucking" units that will let me put down cleaner, and will suck from the backing up and away? I didn't want to rent, so borrowed. It took 4 treatments in some places to get rid of the bathroom smell to closest inspection. (no the house didn't stink before, but the opp was available). __________ NOD32 3535 (20081018) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
