I had one a couple of years ago, but had a hard time keeping it clean. I live alone, so I don't always have two people to help me turn it over. Any suggestions on what I can use to cover it?
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If you can fold it neatly you can store it in a Rubbermaid box. However, if you don't have at least two people to put it away it's going to be pretty hard. I always have whoever is with me help me Before and after we use it. If you are leaving it inflated you might try hanging a couple of ropes in the garage and storing it on top of them. (Like makeshift rafters)
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I'd think hosing it off would do the trick, depending on what needs to be cleaned off. Mine still looks great, so I haven't even thought about cleaning it. :)
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Clean-up should be similar to silicone caulk, razor and possibly a solvent. The cleaner you apply it the cleaner it will come off.
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No help -- mine is still in perfect condition. It takes a LOT of room to wash it.
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I have one I saved from about 20 years ago. I've been looking for a new one but the old one still works. I just keep washing it.
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I've tried to remove it but without luck. So ive had to clean it with a sponge. Not as efficient.
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I had mine for several years before I bought a new one. I just cleaned the old one regularly
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Honestly I have never had to clean it. Im thinking a heavy duty degreaser or some type of acid base cleaner might do the trick. Maybe even bleach and let it soak. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Almost four years running nonstop and its still going strong.
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I had this same problem in a apartment for 2 years after moving in!! You can try this BKF, but also what worked for me was Lysol/Clorox (can't remember which one) toilet bowl cleaner - but get the one that looks strongest (I picked one with bleach). Pour it on...but let it sit for 20-25 min instead of brushing off right away. After that, come back, brush some off & do a second coat. There's still a little grossness, but for the most part, that took care of it.
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Hi! I recently experienced a similar problem! I had removed all the filters (there are three removable ones - two foam and one white paper), washed them all, cleaned everything off the beater bar/roller, shook out the tube/hose, even unscrewed the bottom and cleaned out whatever I could find there too! Still, as soon as I turned it on, it was going to red! Grrrrrr I FINALLY found the problem. You might have already checked this, but just in case, sharing it here. It might help you or someone else. When looking at back of the vacuum, on the right side, BEHIND the main tube/hose, you can see the tube attach to the black vacuum base which feeds into the clear body where the dirt goes in. I could not see any clogs anywhere. BUT - this part of the tube/hose COMES OFF - it is easy to overlook, but it twists and releases. I did that as a last resort, and found my problem! There was a piece of paper in there, and all kinds of dirt and hair (we all shed some and have two cats) were packed pretty solid behind the paper! It took a tool like a crochet hook to get it all out and unpacked! (I have a metal "tube turner" for sewing, which is what I used, but anything super thin and long can work, as long as you do not go THROUGH the hose.) I took an amazing amount of junk that had not come out when shaking the hose, cleaning things, even taking the rest of the vacuum apart... it hides in that last curve of the hose! I hope this helps someone else, because this is a great little powerhouse of the vacuum that is perfect for our little townhouse. But the clogging does happen sometimes, and I've now found the FIRST place I'll look, instead of the dead last! ;-)
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I haven't had that issue, but with other things vinegar usually does the trick pretty well. After you wash it, swish some vinegar around it and then rinse. Hope that helps.
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I bought a mattress cover (just a cheap one) at walmart just to save it from getting dirty. It worked well. Mine was a little padded and I think it help firm up the topper. I love it actually.
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Living in Beauty has it covered. Make sure the small vent release is not sticking. It should be loose until it pops shut.
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Thanks for tip! I will try that next time I clean it. I try to clean once a week but not alway faithful to that schedule, but I will try harder in the future.
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I use a dry dust cloth. If something spills, I take a damp cloth to it. I've had it now for a couple of months now, and love it!
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No. I have used a sheet or old towel over it. I also have a nice pet/dog vacuum cleaner.
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I think disposable hygiene wipes are your best bet. (Probably easier to deal with, too.) A wet washcloth would be too heavy to remain secure.