Does dirt blow out the back or front when using on hardwood or tile floors?
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There's an exhaust on one of the sides. You have to vacuum in favor of the exhaust side to keep the dirt swept up from blowing anywhere.
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I do not have wood floors, but I have ceramic tile in 2/3 of the first floor of my home. Nothing has ever blown out the back. I use it regularly on the ceramic tile.
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I agree with both Steve Brenner and John C, based on a few months of experience with this attachment bought for use on our hardwood floor at home. Also, the bristle row has a couple mm of gap all along the front too, i.e. they are raised vs the rest of the bristles around the sides and back, I suppose to get the wind speed up as it advances. When you pull it backward across a not yet vaccumed section of floor the bristles in the back always touch the floor and are dense enough there to kick the dirt back/not permit it to be pulled up. You wouldn't use it to vaccum carpet much but can hit the occasional section. Grabs dirt out of the sliding glass door jamb better than the hard plastic attachment does, by a long shot. The bristles are in great shape after several months of use, a couple times a week on about 2k ftsq of house. Long story short, get this attachment for your hardwood or sensitive hard flooring materials, and push it forward to grab dirt, pull it backwards across floor that has already been swept.
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To answer your question specifically, no, the machine cannot go flush up against the baseboard and into corners because the cleaning brushes are recessed a small distance from the front edge of the machine. There is also a small area on either side of a threshold when moving from one room to another which the machine doesn't clean very well. This happens with a change from one flooring material to another (i.e., vinyl to tile, vinyl to wood, wood to marble). But, overall, these baseboard, corner and threshold areas are small enough that I can use a soft cleaning tool such as a mop or sponge, to my satisfaction. I hope this helps.Judy To answer your question specifically, no, the machine cannot go flush up against the baseboard and into corners because the cleaning brushes are recessed a small distance from the front edge of the machine. There is also a small area on either side of a threshold when moving from one room to another which the machine doesn't clean very well. This happens with a change from one flooring material to another (i.e., vinyl to tile, vinyl to wood, wood to marble). But, overall, these baseboard, corner and threshold areas are small enough that I can use a soft cleaning tool such as a mop or... » Read More To answer your question specifically, no, the machine cannot go flush up against the baseboard and into corners because the cleaning brushes are recessed a small distance from the front edge of the machine. There is also a small area on either side of a threshold when moving from one room to another which the machine doesn't clean very well. This happens with a change from one flooring material to another (i.e., vinyl to tile, vinyl to wood, wood to marble). But, overall, these baseboard, corner and threshold areas are small enough that I can use a soft cleaning tool such as a mop or sponge, to my satisfaction. I hope this helps.Judy « Show Less
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I have the vacuum. But I did not get your question. I really like the vacuum and tools. Only problem I ever have is when I turn around in a time place I bang the back pack. I have a fairly deep Pyle on some carpet and I am amazed that the carpet attachment which is air powered really spins fast even on the carpet. Dirt bags seem over engineered. Suction is strong enough that dust within several inches of the attachment is taken in.
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Yes. Overall the floor attachment indeed doesn't work very well. The wood one works well on tile.
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To answer your question specifically, no, the machine cannot go flush up against the baseboard and into corners because the cleaning brushes are recessed a small distance from the front edge of the machine. There is also a small area on either side of a threshold when moving from one room to another which the machine doesn't clean very well. This happens with a change from one flooring material to another (i.e., vinyl to tile, vinyl to wood, wood to marble). But, overall, these baseboard, corner and threshold areas are small enough that I can use a soft cleaning tool such as a mop or sponge, to my satisfaction. I hope this helps. Judy
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The brush is only for rugs. Instructions say to turn off the brush for hard surfaces. With the brush on, the vacuum will throw particles around on a hardwood floor. The vacuum itself rolls around easily so it shouldn't cause any problems.
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I dont have wood floors. I have low carpet plus some 12" tiles. This is a good vacuum in general, but it isnt that effective on tile - no matter what setting is chosen. Two things to consider on wood floors - the brush on this vacuum never stops spinning - its wheels and rollers turn smoothly but they are hard plastic.
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I have all hardwood and tile in my house and t works great so far. I also have two cats that she's like crazy. I have to vacuum often to keep on too of the hair but this vacuum really picks it up from everywhere. It comes with attachments for just about everything. It's completely sealed as to not expel the dirty air and hair you just picked up. So far so great.
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I have mostly carpets, but do have one area of hardwood.It seems to do petty well.
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We do not have hardwood flooring, so I cannot answer as to any damage that it could do, if any, but on our stone floors it seems to vacuum the small bits and any dirt that may find it's way to the floor.
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Hi Fred, the vent you see at the bottom of the device is the water vent and it is angled down. Yes, it blows the water on the floor (my hardwoods were soaking wet after 15 min of use). I returned the item, and I have no idea why it was so poorly designed.
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Unfortunately I don't have hardwood floors. I have tile floors and it picks up everything, hair, dust, and the smallest speck the eye can see. I just love it!
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to me, the dirt devil picks up very well...cat hair on tile and wooden floors...but do not like it because the charge does not last long....maybe 3 rooms and with no warning it cuts out.
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No, but I use it all the time on my hardwood floors with no problem. Same with the kitchen tile. This is a great vacuum, especially if you have pets.
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This is a great vacuum if you have tile or hard wood floors. If you have carpets or rugs, look into getting an upright with a roll brush. It picks up everything in it's area. I love mine but only have a few area rugs. Hope this helps.
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They pick up dirt and dust very well. I use them on all hardwood floors and tiled floors. floorboards as well. shiny ? not sure about that one but does clean.