Confused. Reviews say it doesn't work on carpets and that you need to buy hard floor tool for hardwood floors... Then what does it do out of the box? Thanks.
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There is an attachment called the "brush bar" that comes with the DC39 animal canister. It is designed to be used on both carpeting and hard surface floors. For carpetsuse the attachment with the rotating brush (build in) on. For hard surface floors leave rotating brush turned off. Might be a question of some scuffing/scratching on hardsurfaces but I haven't noticed it yet. Still marveling over the job it does with cat and dog hair in carpets. Haven't investigated subject but I'm sure Dyson offers otherhard surface attachments if "brush bar" poses a problem on your hard surfaces.Mike A There is an attachment called the "brush bar" that comes with the DC39 animal canister. It is designed to be used on both carpeting and hard surface floors. For carpetsuse the attachment with the rotating brush (build in) on. For hard surface floors leave rotating brush turned off. Might be a question of some scuffing/scratching on hardsurfaces but I haven't noticed it yet. Still marveling over the job it does with cat and dog hair in carpets. Haven't investigated subject but I'm sure Dyson offers otherhard surface attachments if "brush bar" poses a... » Read More There is an attachment called the "brush bar" that comes with the DC39 animal canister. It is designed to be used on both carpeting and hard surface floors. For carpetsuse the attachment with the rotating brush (build in) on. For hard surface floors leave rotating brush turned off. Might be a question of some scuffing/scratching on hardsurfaces but I haven't noticed it yet. Still marveling over the job it does with cat and dog hair in carpets. Haven't investigated subject but I'm sure Dyson offers otherhard surface attachments if "brush bar" poses a problem on your hard surfaces.Mike A « Show Less
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It can clean all types of floors out of the box. There are several attachments and for hard floors just turn off brush bar.
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No, the tool that comes with it works on both hardwood and carpet. You just push a button on the handle to convert from wood floors to carpeted floors. I LOVE MINE!!!! It works so well! I am so so so glad I bought this!!!
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There is an attachment called the "brush bar" that comes with the DC39 animal canister. It is designed to be used on both carpeting and hard surface floors. For carpets use the attachment with the rotating brush (build in) on. For hard surface floors leave rotating brush turned off. Might be a question of some scuffing/scratching on hard surfaces but I haven't noticed it yet. Still marveling over the job it does with cat and dog hair in carpets. Haven't investigated subject but I'm sure Dyson offers other hard surface attachments if "brush bar" poses a problem on your hard surfaces. Mike A
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I have only used it on carpets but you can email the company and they can provide additional info if you need it. They have great customer service.
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Never tried it on carpet. It is absolutely wonderful on all hard surfaces. I've used it on hardwood floors and concrete. If is great! When cleaning our wood floors I go back with a second set of pads and buff the floors making them look new.
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Hey Ray, as this is not what the tool was designed for, the results would be unreliable at best. That said, this tool does a very good job at measuring even small levels of moisture in sheetrock and wood. If you only have a small section of carpet, best bet is to tear it out and put new in. Carpet is cheap compared to mold problems that might come along ifeven a small section remains wet under the carpet.
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Not sure I understand your question. Does it change/damage floors or carpets? No, not at all. Do you have to change anything on the vacuum to do carpets and floors? No. There is a switch on top to go from floor vacuuming to carpet vacuuming. The carpet setting propels it forward so no pushing and pulling. There are some detail attachment that can be changed, that go on a hose that snaps into the back. One is a gentle brush that will clean pet hair and dust from speakers, pillows, lamp shades, etc. Another one is for stairs and furniture, and another one for corners. They are very well made attachments that are easily put on, used, and detached. It's a great vacuum, no bag, lightweight, easy to use, does an incredible job, and no problems at all. Every time I use it I think about what a good buy it was and how much I hated my old one.
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It's perfect for hardwood floors. Not so much area rugs. Mine gets stuck on the sisal area rug I have. You do have to babysit it or it will get hung up on areas.... like the transition between my living room and kitchen there is a hump it won't go over. So I have to watch and help it up. I still love it!
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Yes, this cleaner has a circulation tool especially good for carpet. So I had to buy another tool for wood and tile floor.----------Oops! I'm sorry! I didn't read the 'wet' word, because I saw this question at the morning dawn.. It's for only dry carpet!
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Yes, it will work on hardwood. I have hardwood floors and it works great. It is very versitile and works both on carpet, tile and hardwood.
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what kind of carpet do you have? you're probably not going to have great luck pushing this on any carpet as it's a brush attachment. it works great while pulling over "low pile" rugs or floor mats, but my place is 90% tile.
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I don't have any carpet in the home where I have this vacuum. I have all wood floors. However, I do use the backpack vac with the brush attachment to vacuum the small area rugs and entryway mats. It seems to work adequately for those. If I had longer pile carpet, I'd probably have a "beater-style" vacuum for those. This vacuum is best for concrete, wood, tile and other hard surfaces you'd find in garages, basements, and interior areas without carpet. Hope this helps.
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We have only used in on carpet-does a real great job for such a cost effective machine. Does it say in the write up its goof for tile/vinyl floors? Don't recall seeing that-not out of the question but I'm not sure. Hope that helpsThanx Ron
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I definitely don't recommend it! We have wood floors and carpeting, 2 sets of stairs, and 2 cats. The brush roller on carpet is TERRIBLE. It doesn't pick anything up and hair gets tangled in it constantly. I actually have to take the roller apart after (and sometimes during) each use to clean the hair out of it. As for the hard floor attachment, it pretty much just pushes stuff around and hardly gets anything. It's a shame because I can tell the suction on the actual vacuum is great. The real problem is the attachments. They're just not designed well. I wish I had never bought this vacuum. If you still want it though I'll sell you mine for really cheap! Lol I definitely don't recommend it! We have wood floors and carpeting, 2 sets of stairs, and 2 cats. The brush roller on carpet is TERRIBLE. It doesn't pick anything up and hair gets tangled in it constantly. I actually have to take the roller apart after (and sometimes during) each use to clean the hair out of it. As for the hard floor attachment, it pretty much just pushes stuff around and hardly gets anything. It's a shame because I can tell the suction on the actual vacuum is great. The real problem is the attachments. They're just not designed well. I wish I had never bought this vacuum.... » Read More I definitely don't recommend it! We have wood floors and carpeting, 2 sets of stairs, and 2 cats. The brush roller on carpet is TERRIBLE. It doesn't pick anything up and hair gets tangled in it constantly. I actually have to take the roller apart after (and sometimes during) each use to clean the hair out of it. As for the hard floor attachment, it pretty much just pushes stuff around and hardly gets anything. It's a shame because I can tell the suction on the actual vacuum is great. The real problem is the attachments. They're just not designed well. I wish I had never bought this vacuum. If you still want it though I'll sell you mine for really cheap! Lol « Show Less
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In my experience, it has worked well on both hardwood floors, as well as carpets. I have been very pleased with my purchase. I hope that helps.
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no,it works great on hard floors but only fair on carpets.I have a dog so I use a different vac that has the brush to get any pet hair
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I have two of them. Works fine on carpet or hard wood. Never had a problem.
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I used it on my oriental carpet that was on hardwood floors (no padding). I worked in small areas (4ft by 4ft). Gave the carpet a pretty good soaking. I checked to make sure if I was getting the hard wood wet. It wasn't at all. I then was careful to vacuum up the carpet. The suction of the vac will really take up practically 90% of the moisture if you are not sloppy. I could walk on the carpet immediately afterwards. In my experience (and I've now used it a lot) your concern should not be a problem at all if you are not careless. You'll see when there is no more water coming out of the carpet. Oh, and btw I am very fussy. This machine was great. I used it on my oriental carpet that was on hardwood floors (no padding). I worked in small areas (4ft by 4ft). Gave the carpet a pretty good soaking. I checked to make sure if I was getting the hard wood wet. It wasn't at all. I then was careful to vacuum up the carpet. The suction of the vac will really take up practically 90% of the moisture if you are not sloppy. I could walk on the carpet immediately afterwards. In my experience (and I've now used it a lot) your concern should not be a problem at all if you are not careless. You'll see when there is no more water coming out of the... » Read More I used it on my oriental carpet that was on hardwood floors (no padding). I worked in small areas (4ft by 4ft). Gave the carpet a pretty good soaking. I checked to make sure if I was getting the hard wood wet. It wasn't at all. I then was careful to vacuum up the carpet. The suction of the vac will really take up practically 90% of the moisture if you are not sloppy. I could walk on the carpet immediately afterwards. In my experience (and I've now used it a lot) your concern should not be a problem at all if you are not careless. You'll see when there is no more water coming out of the carpet. Oh, and btw I am very fussy. This machine was great. « Show Less
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Yes it does :) It works on all types of carpet and then with the floor tool it cleans hardwood and tile etc. So yes it will work on any type of flooring.Let us know if you have any other questions :)Thanks DustinGreatVacs (seller)