can i use this steam machine to clean my carpets too &amp; can it stand straight up when not it use?
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No to both. It does not work on carpets & even propped against the wall, that thing falls over EVERY single time.
1654033
Yes, I love this machine. When changing the sheets on my bed, I steam clean the mattress pillows, eta. Mites or any other pest cannot survive the steam. Its great on artificial plants cleaning the dust quickly, however, test lightly for those sensitive types of arrangements for it is steam and can dampen soft types of fibers. All in all I love it. Oh its great on grout too
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as long as the item you are cleaning could get wet and take some heat from the steam it should work fine. most of my cleaning has been on the grout lines on the floor but it hasnt messed up my shoemolding on the baseboard even though it is painted wood. the machine really isnt a cleaner by itself. it provides hot steam to cut through the gunky stuff that accummilates in areas that dont usually get wiped clean.
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Yes you can! A great feature this unit has is a brush on off switch which allows for great pick up on hard floors like tile. Just turn the brush off, lower the vacuum to the lowest height setting and you will be good to go!
1978903
Sure! It can be dialed to use minimal steam, especially for use on hardwood floors or other moisture sensitive areas. I recommend this machine. I use it regularly on my stone, laminate, carpet stains, bathroom tiles, bathroom fixtures (where hard-water gunk gets built up),and for "ironing". And it's easy enough that my special needs pre-teens are able to use it without supervision.
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Does OK. I usually use it on carpet and rugs. I like the steam vac better for wood floors.
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i have used it on my carpets and rugs but it says to "freshen" carpets. It does make them look nice and gets rids of odors and germs with the steam. Although, I use the carpet shampooer to clean up dirt and stains. It says to test it in a inconspicuous area.
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This is a high efficiency shop vac. Not suitable for routine carpet cleaning. There are HEPA units made for routine household cleaning that would likely serve you better. They include carpet beater bars etc.
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I do not think so. Sorry. I haven't tried it, but I also did a lot of research and this one isn't capable of that. This will sanitize a spot on floor but not sure about carpet, but it is definitely not a steam cleaner for carpets.
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i don't know what kind of carpet you have, but i did use the steam on one small spot. i did so very carefully. it did clean a spot on the carpet.
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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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I've noticed its fine on carpet or wand-only even w attachments... bur no vacuum on earth seems to have suction in "floor" mode. I have no answer for this! Otherwise I do love this Kenmore and have never found any vac that does well in floor mode
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i dont, but Im sure you could. this thing pumps out steam. The attachments fall apart quickly.(brushes etc)
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I purchased the Gruene Steam Mop System a couple weeks ago. Included is a mop for tile, vinyl, etc and a mop for hard wood floors. I read that this machine is not designed to be used on carpet. :-( (However the ability to detach the machine and use as a hand held - opened numerous doors in cleaning procedures. And the additional attachments are a puzzle to solve - which one works best for what job.) You can use your own "mops". I found that old face clothes or dish clothes work great. I haven't even used the Gruene mops yet. I must be saving them for a rainy day. Just read Virginia's answer. My old steamer (that broke) produced an abundance of steam which made my floors very wet and took "forever" to dry. The Gruene is just right. I steam about a 4X4 section at a time. By the time I am finished with 2 more sections the first is dry. YAY!
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Yes I use it in the full-size carpet steam machine every so often. It works very well as a rinse. I also use it in a small hand held carpet cleaning machine for spot cleaning up pet accidents.
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The steamer will "sanitize" but will not CLEAN carpet. The steam brings out a freshness, but carpet requires a "brush type" action and suction for actual cleaning. If you use carpet deoderizer powders and vacumme first, then steam, it really brings a freshness and pleasant aroma into the air. I hope that helps you.
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i bought it for my mother so i don't use it,it does stand alone but i don't think it would stand well on thick carpets as the bottom pad is curved slightly