I don't understand the vacuum function. Do you use it as a vacuum first and then the scrubbing? Or does it just pick up dirt while wet and scrubbing? Thanks!
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You can use it as a vacuum first, empty the container, and then use the wet scrubber. At that point, the vacuum will suck up the dirty water into the waste container. Works we'll, but can't get into tight places, so I use other vacuum first.
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I normally vac first and then use the wash function to clean the floor. It will also pick up dirt when it's in the wash mode but it will create a mess in the reserve tank and clog the filter. It does a decent job on my tile floors.
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You can use it to vacuum the floor prior to the wet scrubbing. Is is constantly sucking up the dirty water as you clean, like a carpet cleaner. You can also go back to suctions only to pick up any excess water after you have cleaned an area. To me, the key is to go section by section.
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I vacuum 1st, then clean bit sometimes small pieces of grout in between my floor tiles come loose. When this happens I just switch to vacuum, get those pieces off the floor & resume scrubbing and drying. Hope this helps.
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This vacuum has a bag which seems to trap lots of dust. The bag lifts in and out from the top and there is a tab that covers the top of the full bag so there is no spray of dust as you remove the full bag. There is a filter under the bag and also a paper HEPA filter on the side of the vacuum. On my vacuum, both of the filters are always totally clean, so I assume that everything is captured in the bag. I also know that there are three bag manufacturers - Eureka (sold at Bed, Bath, and Beyond), 3M Filtrete (sold at Lowes), and Arm and Hammer (sold at Walmart). I've used the Eureka Bags and the 3M Filtrete bags. I'm not sure if the Arm and Hammer bags trap dust as well. This vacuum has a bag which seems to trap lots of dust. The bag lifts in and out from the top and there is a tab that covers the top of the full bag so there is no spray of dust as you remove the full bag. There is a filter under the bag and also a paper HEPA filter on the side of the vacuum. On my vacuum, both of the filters are always totally clean, so I assume that everything is captured in the bag. I also know that there are three bag manufacturers - Eureka (sold at Bed, Bath, and Beyond), 3M Filtrete (sold at Lowes), and Arm and Hammer (sold at Walmart). I've used the Eureka Bags and... » Read More This vacuum has a bag which seems to trap lots of dust. The bag lifts in and out from the top and there is a tab that covers the top of the full bag so there is no spray of dust as you remove the full bag. There is a filter under the bag and also a paper HEPA filter on the side of the vacuum. On my vacuum, both of the filters are always totally clean, so I assume that everything is captured in the bag. I also know that there are three bag manufacturers - Eureka (sold at Bed, Bath, and Beyond), 3M Filtrete (sold at Lowes), and Arm and Hammer (sold at Walmart). I've used the Eureka Bags and the 3M Filtrete bags. I'm not sure if the Arm and Hammer bags trap dust as well. « Show Less
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When I rinse mine with water and dry it for 24 hours it has really good suction.... That doesn't sound right. Maybe you could try a new filter to rule that out, but to me it sounds like a problem with something else in the vacuum.
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Couldn't find the review you speak of, but I have realized that really can't trust or rely on the limited power of cordless vacuums. I own this and during use it picks up my cat food but when you turn it off, the food bits just fall right out, meaning it lacks adequate suction to fully draw into the collection chamber. I ended up just buying another "corded" vac for real usage and use this weak vac for dirty simple jobs, like my car. But, before I shutoff after using it "everytime", I hang it over a garbage can to let out whatever doesn't get sucked up, its pretty ridiculous. Hope this helps Couldn't find the review you speak of, but I have realized that really can't trust or rely on the limited power of cordless vacuums. I own this and during use it picks up my cat food but when you turn it off, the food bits just fall right out, meaning it lacks adequate suction to fully draw into the collection chamber. I ended up just buying another "corded" vac for real usage and use this weak vac for dirty simple jobs, like my car. But, before I shutoff after using it "everytime", I hang it over a garbage can to let out whatever doesn't get sucked up, its pretty... » Read More Couldn't find the review you speak of, but I have realized that really can't trust or rely on the limited power of cordless vacuums. I own this and during use it picks up my cat food but when you turn it off, the food bits just fall right out, meaning it lacks adequate suction to fully draw into the collection chamber. I ended up just buying another "corded" vac for real usage and use this weak vac for dirty simple jobs, like my car. But, before I shutoff after using it "everytime", I hang it over a garbage can to let out whatever doesn't get sucked up, its pretty ridiculous. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Hi Mary, I have not had that Vac since sooo long, but, so far, so good, and a lot better, than a bagless vac! I have been trough several vacs, so far this one is the best. I love it, and I am vacuuming every 2nd day, because of our pet! It pics up debris a lot faster than any other vac.
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You need to remember that it is pushing anything on the floor around and not picking or sucking it up as a vacuum would. The microfiber cloth works well as a dust cloth and picks up some of the hair. I would suggest that you vacuum if you truly want your floor free of debris. I have found that the robot works best as a wet mop
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No. It is not necessary to vacuum after use.......but you really need to get a vacuum.
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It does vacuum but, more like a carpet cleaner than a regular portable vacuum. It doesn't have a steamer function, you would only full the solution chamber with hit water and cleaning solution. It is a mini, got to get to it later carpet cleaner. It has scrubbing brushes and not good for bare floors. Hope this helps.
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This vacuum does not rely upon the pump at all. It does not work using the pump, electricity or battery. It is attached to a regular garden hose and the pressure of the water is what pushes the debris into the bag. I love this product because of all these reasons. Also, with the help of a bag well known and made by Handy, who posted a great review on Amazon, it works much better. Need the instructions and pictures of how Handy made it I can send them to you. I think the pictures are now also posted on Amazon.
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You have to manually turn it on. You are instructed to remove it from the pool after each cleaning. I don't see why you'd need to vacuum the pool every day anyway.
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It won't vaccuum or replace a vacuum. You need to vac first, then steam mop. It sanitizes and polishes the floor to an amazing clean, but it does not suck up pet hair.
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Not mine. I spend about 1/2 hour each time I vaccuum trying to detach the canister so I can get the dirt out. Most of the time, I just have to use a coathanger to pull the dirt out. Then, I have to vaccuum the floor where I was pulling the dirt out. Love the vaccuum otherwise.
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I think that is referring to filters for the vacuum cleaner. I have the model that doesn't come with a vac (use my own), there is no filter (but my vac has one).
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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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Because it's not really a good vacuum cleaner. It will serve the purpose, barely, if you're on a budget, but don't expect great performance. I put mine in a yard sale.
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I can't find my users manual right now, which would answer this question definitively. However, other wet/dry vacuums I have and all I have had in the past, all recommend removing the filter in the wet use mode.
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It does a pretty good job. My hardwood is in the kitchen, so there's a lot of dirtiness. I like using the vacuum to pick up all stuff that gets in the corners of my hardwood floors, and then do a swiffer/mop on top if it to truly clean.