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Steam Vacuum Cleaner Recommendation
QUESTION: I'm trying to get a steam
vacuum cleaner to clean my carpet. I'm looking for one that
1. Actually works (will clean stain on carpet).
2. Easy to use. Don't need to switch tools around during cleaning.
Which brand is the best? Is that
Hoover - SteamVac with Auto Rinse - Desert Sand (model F7425-900) any
good?
Thanks for any info!
ANSWER: I had the Hoover model that I used for years. Both mine and my sister's
lasted for about 7-8 years and then broke. My sister got a Bissell and it
was bad out of the box. She exchanged it a couple times and finally gave
up. The bottom line is that these are fairly light weight units and are
good for maintenance between cleanings. They are good for spots and for
touching-up traffic lanes. For a good cleaning, I recommend that you rent a
better unit at least once a year. The Rug Doctor or the blue machine from
the Home Depot rental department are much better than the household
machines. The home units leave the carpeting fairly wet despite what they
say.
Technically, none of these units produce steam. They simply spray a solution
on your carpet, scrub, and then sucks the solution up. A better term is
"extraction" cleaners. For a better cleaning, you should use the machine to
put down and scrub the carpet without the vacuum on. Let it sit for about
20-30 minutes, and then turn on the vacuum and suck-up the detergent. Then,
go back over it with plain water.
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