Will this unit harm wood floors? Can the rotating brush be turned off for suction only?
892503
No, it won't hurt your wood floors, but it doesn't suction up much dirt either.
1039561
No. Had to look up the manual online as mine didn't come with one, but in the manual it says "For use on bare floors or sealed wood floors. NOT for use on carpets."
1037657
Yes, the brush roll or brush agitator turns off with a foot switch. This switch turns the vacumn between rugs and bare floor.
692569
yes, it has an on-off switch for the powered brush which we turn off when vacuuming on wood
1937334
Works great just as it does on hardwood floors. However, I don't use it on terra cotta (Mexican) tile floors because they are uneven, and I'm concerned that the vibration will eventually damage the machine. Just like all other floor areas, you may want to thoroughly vacuum occasionally to clean edges and corners or sweep them out prior to running the Neato. After years of Roombas, love, love, love Neato!
894192
No, it has NO rotating bar or brushes...I use on my wood/tile floors with no problems whatsoever.
818729
Turn off the brush and you can pick up dust and hair, etc. On your laminate floors. It also works well as a regular vacuum on rugs and carpets.
1801304
I have maple wood flooring. I have not seen any problem and I use the brush on it. The vac has the option of using the brush or not if you are concerned. I do not have pets. I do have a number of grandchildren who leave crumbs and track in debris from the yard. This is why I bought it and love it.
1411871
The unit has a beater brush in the head for carpet which can be turned off for hardwood or tile. A two position switch in the handle controls this function. First position turns on the vacuum, second position turns on the beater brush. The H300 kit also has a hard wood/ tile attachment. Both work very well and I would recommend.
424449
I never tried. I have area rugs, hardwood, and wall to wall carpet, so when I turn it on, it goes from one to the other without stopping and does a great job. I wouldn't think you would want to turn the brushes off regardless of the type floors.
688693
I have laminate wood flooring, not hardwood floors. I usually sweep and mop that floor, but I got my vacuum out to answer your questions and went over the laminate floor with it. There is no scratching at all whatsoever and it does pick up dirt and stuff just fine. I've even picked up a few pebbles or a small screw, etc. with no ill effects. Great vacuum! The rotating brush on the floor doesn't bother me or seem to make a lot of noise. Just the same sound from the carpet to the laminate flooring with a little more hollow sound on the hard floor.
2245149
I have hardwood floors as well. The brush actually flips the dirt up in the to vacuum part. Haven't had any problems at all. My floors are very dark, and show any scuff or mark, and I've not seen one from this little sweeper.
648521
Yes, the brush can be turned off by pushing the Hardwood Floor button on the upper body of the cleaner. The two wheels are rubber on plastic hubs.
891651
The Miele Titan has a brush attachment for hardwood floors. I have used this and I also have used the regular power head with the brush turned off without a problem on both my older oak floors and marmoleum without any problems.
289249
It works for both. It automatically starts with the brushes spinning but you can hit a button to turn off the brushes for bare floors.
1593617
Thanks for asking my opinion, unfortunately I cannot offer any input on the wood floor vacuuming because I only use the bissell on carpeting in my home.
632000
In my experience you can but I'm not sure that I would vacuum hardwood since it may damage it. There is no toggle for carpet/hardwood. Honestly, this is a very inexpensive vacuum and you can tell. I have one room with carpet and another small stick vacuum for my wood and laminate. I am very happy with the vacuum but it does not need to do anything hard-duty.