Which attachment do you use for steam cleaning the carpets with this 1385 unit. The manual doesn't mention anything about cleaning the carpets/rugs.
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Although it is not a carpet cleaning machine, once you've cleaned your carpet using whatever other machine actually does clean carpets, it's a good idea to go over the carpet with the McCulloch Steam Cleaner. Why? Because although the carpet may be clean, it hasn't been sanitized. PLEASE NOTE: Silk, wool & some other natural fibers are easily ruined if heat is used to clean or sanitize the rug. YOU should always check into what cleaning methods are safe to use on your carpet before attempting to clean it!
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It should be known that this unit does not really "clean" the carpet. But this unit does use hot steam to sanitize and freshen the carpet. You use the large rectangular attachment with both of the extension arms. It's not going to remove stains this unit does not extract any dirt or water. But I have found when I use it for the carpet it does give the room a sense of freshness.
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I use it for auto detailing and I use the triangle attachment. If you plan to do your house floor you may need to buy an ectractor instead.
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I would love to know this as well. I would like to use hot enough steam on upholstery, chairs, and my mattress. Anyone know if you can use one of the attachments for this?
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The model that I purchased came with attachments for upholstery cleaning and/or cleaning carpeted stairs. The attachment works pretty well. I am very happy with the carpet cleaning function of my machine.
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I am just an end-user like yourself. Therefore, I would not know about this specific Hoover model because I have not used it. However, here is a link that I used to find schematics for Hoover products: http://www.usavacuum.com/FH50220-Hoover-SteamVac-Max-Extract-60-Pressure-Pro-Carpe-s/721.htm I plugged in your model of steam cleaner and I hope this helps you. If not, I'm sure the vendor - usavacuum.com can help you. They offer live chat, as well as, e-mail help.
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Hi Shelly T. Attachments that are all attached to the sweeper: a long wand that fits inside the hose, a narrow crevice tool, a small brush that's nice for lampshades, etc., a tool that's used to sweep furniture/pillows. Then there is an attachment that comes with the sweeper but doesn't attach; it is to use on carpeted steps or furniture with heavy animal hair. That's it Shelly. I hope I've answered your question.
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I vaccuum it first then I use this. It's a steam cleaner, so it cleans the fibers and makes the carpet look and smell better. For dusts and hairs, use a regular vaccuum.
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Do you like your carpets and floors really clean? I have not been happy with the suction on the Eureka RapidClean at all. Even when using the handheld alone, the stuff sucked up would fall back out.
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I do not have the manual but I can possibly answer some questions for you. I bought this vacuum a couple of months ago and it has great suction for floors. There are a few extra tools on board the vacuum in a small compartment near the hose attachment. This vacuum is not really made for carpets. The vacuum bags are pretty easy to find, they are also sold on Amazon.
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One type of pad is used for hard flooring such as tile. The smaller pad has a frame that goes around it to help hold it on. That one is used on carpeting. They both work very well. Steaming the carpet is quick and easy and, in my opinion, more for control of mold, fleas, odors. Although the instructions specify that nothing should be added to the water, 100% essential oils leave no residue and are a nice way to freshen a room. Some of them control bacterial, mold, etc.
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I do not use my carpet cleaner as a vacuum cleaner. The instruction manual warns against that idea repeatedly. I vacuum area(s) several times before I steam clean.
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I'm 95% confident that NO, the steamer part cannot be used on carpet...only hard surfaces. Maybe try Bissell 3624 SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet CleanerIt is small scale.
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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
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Hi Emily, the solution is only for hard floor surfaces, not carpets. I love this steamer for the tiled floors in my home, but I did not think it was great on the carpets. If you are looking for a carpet cleaning machine you can find better options. Good luck!
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On this model they dropped the price and deleted the tool attachment capability. The Hoover SteamVac Pet Complete (F5918900) is an upgrade you will be happy with.Similar to this model w/tools.Also Model F5914900 is the No 1 seller at 138.00. Comes with tools. Check the Hoover website for the availability of an attachment kit.
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They have other devices for the Rotator and they also have the steam device. Just make sure you understand you are getting what you are paying for, I did not want the steam cleaner and Shark didn't send it. They also didn't send the addition device package which included the long cleaning wand for reaching under appliances. I should have received this. When I called Shark about it, they said I could get it for cost and shipping. I was surprised, 'cause they have a decent produce. Just review you order. Good Luck
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I would not purchase this item with cleaning carpets in mind. While I have used it for some spot cleaning, just shooting steam into a carpet has limited cleaning ability. It is like steaming a spot and then blotting it up with a towel. The cleaning comes with the blotting process, which is limited at best. It is not like other carpet cleaners that spray a cleaner into the carpet and then suck it back out, which is more effective.
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We use the long wand with the large floor nozzle on hard tile floors. Works good. Also, use the crevice tool. Powered carpet stair tool and small floor tool. Not sure what you mean by Straight Suction Nozzle Attachment. If I were buying a new one I would probably upgrade to the same body and go for the slightly heavier wheeled model that I think still will come off base to use in the same way.