Is this device good for getting out tough stains? Is this better than using my hands?
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Oh my gosh, YES! You should try to pretreat the tough stain with a bar of laundry soap like Fels Naptha or Zote. Use the washer on the clothing and then let it soak for really bad stains. Then go back to washing.
1091205
I watched the employee demonstrate and then attempted it. I had a huge mud stain in my living room on white carpet, and it just made it lighter. She stain is still there. So I don't think it works very well. And not to mention that you have to disassemble the entire thing to get an attachment to work.
477154
This machine can work for you. I have 4 dogs! If there's an accident, the first thing I do is detach the hose a suck up the mess. Next, I spray Spotshot on the spot & let it sit for 1 minute & then use the machine to suck that out of the carpet too. Third step is to reattach the hose & let Spotbot do the cleaning for you. I have found that for urine, it does work best on the set-in stain setting. After cleaning, I always use Nature's Miracle on the area so the dogs don't return to the same spot. Works like a charm!
2123683
It's certainly worth a try. Zud was great for gently removing scratches and stains from my porcelain sink.
2197768
Yes but I soaped up a rag and wiped the entire hose and it helps. My hands still get somewhat discolored when winding it up but not too bad. You are right in that it should not be a problem in the first place.
2000806
Hi. Did you find a hand held that is good for picking up urine or liquids from carpet. I'm in search of something. Thanks.
5497
I don't know what other people do, but that's precisely what I do with a bit of it. I have the Bissell hand-held refillable scrubber. I fill if with 1/4 cleaner 3/4 water for quick clean ups. The scrub brush helps work the cleaner into the carpet and lift out the stain. How well it would work without the scrubber I can't say. When I go back to steam clean, once a month, I remove any residual cleaner that may have been left in the carpet. Hope that helps :-)
72801
Hello B,That's very unfortunate, as the material is primarily Nylon, I would attempt using a mild laundry detergent & warm water mixture in a small area to see if this will help. If not, I understand that hydrogen peroxide (20% strength) will also help remove tough stains with no need to rinse, just air dry. If still possible, consider returning & reordering this product. I hope this information helps you.
656133
THAT is why I bought the machine. My late dog Beau used the living room as his own private vomitorium and toilet. Some of those stains were several years old as my old machine had broken. I used double strength solution (4 capfuls per fill up versus the 2 capfuls the manufacturer recommended). The machine got the stains out in about two passes of the machine. This thing DEEP cleans. The coffee colored dirty water proved this to me. I highly recommend it. I used to town the Bissell upright vacuum type cleaner which did a passable job, but died after a couple of years. I'm hoping this machine will stand the test of time. Good luck.
1405713
Technically yes, that is exactly how it works. Look up melamine foam. It is abrasive and porous on a microscopic level, and it sucks those stains up into the foam, destroying the foam in the process. But to feel the eraser with your hand, it is fairly soft, more like a sponge. The stain removing power really is amazing - I have used it to remove scuffs and crayon marks on walls, caked-on oven grease, and burn marks on a ceramic pan. I haven't had any materials get damaged with gentle use, but if you were to really worry a spot with the sponge, it would eventually wear through layers of paint.
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From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas, germs, etc. Hope this helps answer your question. From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas,... » Read More From previous research, owning another brand and then use of this one, I definitely give this one a thumbs up. It is not something that lifts out stains which you should know by the description of how it works but it does a good job for that which is stated. Excellent on ceramic floors, much easier than a mop. Since you have a small dog I would like to mention that it is also great on carpets. I add a drop of pure essential oil specific to my purpose, sometime fragrance, sometimes to disinfect. It steams the carpet but does not leave it wet. Great for fending off any potential mold, fleas, germs, etc. Hope this helps answer your question. « Show Less
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I use it full strength on really stubborn stains, but I do wear gloves, just to be safe. Diluting it never occurred to me because I want it for the tough jobs. But if I were to do so, I would probably put a small amount in a spray bottle and add the same amount of water, getting 10% strength.
598663
You don't have to use a brush, though it would help. Gloves are a must otherwise your hands will be all stained
1966408
I find it is pretty good at picking up small items- if yoou need to get close the hand held is better and can pick up more items as the sweeper is limited in the size that can go through. It is a powerful little handy vac!
52276
Yes. It absolutely works. The stains will return over time but just use it again. The stains disappear right before your eyes.
270882
This works much better. I like to use a broom to pick the heave stuff. Like if i haven't cleaned in two wks.Than I clean with Bona, than I use the duster. The duster would pick it all up even if you didn't use the broom though.
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Apparently it is. The ready to use works well, I use this for the really tough stains.