When applied to carpet, after it's dried, does vacuuming remove it and reduce it's effectiveness?
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Vacuuming doesn't remove it or reduce its effectiveness. We had good results using Martins I.G.R. Hope this helps!
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No. You can vacuum all you want it actually saturates the carpet fibers and retains its effectiveness.
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Yes, the last cycle is suction, where it takes the water out. The carpet is left damp of course, but definitely not wringing wet. I still love my Spotbot, and have decreased my threats toward my cat.
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Spray the spot and surrounding area with warm water. Then use a clean brush and brush lightly without damaging the carpet. Repeat till stain goes away. You may also add white distilled vinegar or baking soda mixed with water for tough stains. Use a fan to dry the carpet and vacuum till dry.
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it is nothing more than a bleach . . . so figure if you bleach you carpet , will the stain be removed .? yes, but BUT
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I takes about a day for a rug to dry. I only used the Steam Vac on a synthetic 5 foot by 8 foot rug, not wall to wall carpeting which I think would take longer to dry. I do not like the so-called "steam" vac as it did not clean my rug well. There is no steam, you just use hot water in the tank. S. Modin
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It did not dry clean my carpet. I finally resorted after using it to no avail to carry the carpet to the driveway, hose it down and put bricks underneath it and turn on three fans low to the ground to dry it over two days. My carpet was a large area rug made of a grass like stuff. Since I soaked the whole thing I saw no sign of a water mark and the stains were much better as I scrubbed them with a broom while it was soaked! Good Luck!
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Hi Glynda; It really depends upon how many times you go over the carpet using just suction. I started by moving our couch and loveseat away from the walls, then vacuumed and cleaned. I followed the directions by holding the spray trigger down for one forward and one backward pass. After that I just used suction and went back and forth about 10 - 12 double passes (consisting of once forward and once backward). I was able to move my furniture back after about 3 hours. There are probably a few other variables that will affect your drying time. Some of those are: How thick your carpet pile is; how tall your fibers are; and the moisture level in the air. I know it's not a definitive answer, but I hope it helps.
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To avoid scatter on non-carpet floor (with any vac) you need to turn the brushes off first, and/or lower the head so small stuff can't escape between floor and vac.
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It's always better to get to the stain while damp, but keep at it an additional time or two and it should hopefully work - i too have beige carpeting. I also find that it works miracles with animal mishaps on carpeting ... wonderful product!
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We have used the product on carpets, rugs, couches and chairs and were very happy with the results. The benefit of using this product is that the couch or chair is immediately available after the clean and there is no waiting time for anything to dry!! We still have some of the powder and use it regularly because it is so effective.
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I only applied it on e, when I first put rug on the floor. Seems to still be working ....
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No. The instructions state that you should run a vaccuum over it after cleaning.
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It will definitely make your carpet look "refreshed", but I do not know if it will pick up the particles you are referring to.
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It was a gift so our experience is limited to visiting right after the carpet was cleaned. From what I do recall, imagine your dog shaking hard on your carpet right after getting a bath. We are in a dry heat area so the additional dampness is short lived but in high humidity where it would be slow to dry, it did seem like it could be annoying.
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I only use carpet mode on extra low for all floors. Make sure to empty canister after every use. It such ks go so much hair that it needs it.
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Hi "J"... the wetness of the carpet after cleaning is a function of how many times you go back over each swipe of the cleaned area. I tended to use the surge a lot as I was hitting some pet spots that I wanted gone and to undectable with a black light, therefore I went over the cleaned area many times. In doing so the carpet was slightly damp, I then proceeded to open windows and use the ceiling fans as well. In about a hour the areas were dry to the touch with the exception of one area where I really wet it down, that one took longer (overnight). All in all I was pleased with the exception that the handle did cause my hands to hurt, burn, until the next day after finishing. Hi "J"... the wetness of the carpet after cleaning is a function of how many times you go back over each swipe of the cleaned area. I tended to use the surge a lot as I was hitting some pet spots that I wanted gone and to undectable with a black light, therefore I went over the cleaned area many times. In doing so the carpet was slightly damp, I then proceeded to open windows and use the ceiling fans as well. In about a hour the areas were dry to the touch with the exception of one area where I really wet it down, that one took longer (overnight). All in all I was pleased with the... » Read More Hi "J"... the wetness of the carpet after cleaning is a function of how many times you go back over each swipe of the cleaned area. I tended to use the surge a lot as I was hitting some pet spots that I wanted gone and to undectable with a black light, therefore I went over the cleaned area many times. In doing so the carpet was slightly damp, I then proceeded to open windows and use the ceiling fans as well. In about a hour the areas were dry to the touch with the exception of one area where I really wet it down, that one took longer (overnight). All in all I was pleased with the exception that the handle did cause my hands to hurt, burn, until the next day after finishing. « Show Less
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A little. I have been using an alcohol based cleaner instead of the Bissell brand (see my previous question response on this subject). It is a little damp but I don't know of any water based carpet cleaner that would not leave some dampness.