do you have to dust or vacuum the floor first?
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Hi Marie, yes we do recommend vacuuming or dusting first. While this unit is great at picking up dust it will make the job a bit easier if you remove loose debris first.
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I think it would hold dust. I like the results better when I have swept or vacuumed the floor first. It doesn't have any suction, it just uses a fitted cloth that steam goes through to the floor to mop. I have laminate flooring and I do like the clean feel of the floor after steam mopping.
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Yes, you must vacuum first. Carpeted stairs should not be a problem. The unit it light weight and maneuverable enough for stairs.
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I've always vacuumed first. I didn't want to push more dirt into the carpet.
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No. You have to clean your floors first, let them dry, and then bring out a nice shine with this product.
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I have a small shop vac in the garage that blows air as well as vacuums. I blow the wicker blades first then any remaining dust i use dust wand.
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Yes it gets dusty. I just wipe it down after. The inside is a bit harder to clean when it needs it.
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I usually use a hardwood vaccum cleaner and clean first and then wipe down the floors with scotch-brite mop and haven't noticed such a problem. Did you wash the pad before using it first?
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I'm not sure. I would tap the filter on the floor to get off as much dust as possible then brush it off maybe with an old tooth brush or stiff paint brush. let it dry and then brush and tap more.
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Pull the "floor drawer" out and hose it down. Used an old shop vac to get loose sawdust out first.
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Yes and no.......when I connect the vacuum to a tool I do not see a difference with dust and chips collected but if I connect the wand to clean the floor then I notice decreased suction.
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We just vacuum the dust and cobwebs from it - haven't needed to wash it yet. When you do wash, make sure not to use fabric softener.
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Yes vacuum first. Yes it is safe for laminate floors. Just don't leave it too long. If you're doing large areas, it's good to change the pad so it won't be too saturated.
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Vacuum first. Shampoo the carpet and let dry. Vacuum again to fluff up the pile to the carpet. Do not do both at the same time.
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On our linoleum the vacuum does both. Sucks up the larger pieces and throws the fine ones. On the carpet it sucked it all up. We sweep to the carpet and vacuum everything up then. Same with the bathroom rugs. We shake them over the carpet the vacuum.
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Yes, you can. It is really very easy you can swiff the floor and vac larger pieces as you go or pile the dust into a pile and vacuum it.
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No they don't pick up the dirt. You have to sweep prior to steam cleaning. And, any dirt/stains on the floor you'll have to go over with the steam mop a few times to lift it. Depending on how deep the dirt has set in, you'll have to make a few passes sometimes letting the steam sit on it for about 5 seconds.
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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.