Will this work on an area rug? Worried about the hardwood floors underneath the rug.
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Donna - I am SO impressed by this cleaner! I use it on my (not plush)oriental rugs that are laid over hardwood floors and there has been no damage! My wood floors are about 60yo and not sealed and they would be more prone to damage than your newer floors, so you should be safe. There is a newer model where the canister removes for stairs if that is a feature that might be of value to you. Tena
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I have wood floors also, plus an area rug under my dining room table which is over hardwood flooring. I am going to put a sheet of heavy plastic underneath until it is dryed completely.
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I would not worry about the floors. Of course it depends on how plush the rug is.
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I tried it and ended up tacking it down to keep it in place. Bear in mind there is no hardwood floors under the carpet. Tacked down it works just fine.
1800323
If the rug is large enough or can be secured(maybe by stepping on it) it should work.
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I have hardwood floors with area rugs. It works ok on the floors but the only con about the machine is no floor attachment to really hug the floor. I still wouldnt trade it for any other machine. It really picks up pet hair well. I use the plastic wand pieces to get along the edges of my floors.
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I use mine on carpet since we have hardwood throughout and don't want to scratch the floor. Its an area rug but it works just fine. Hope this helps !!!
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I have a tile floor with area rugs. It will try to go onto the rug 2-3 times and if it doesn't make it , it will back up and go at an angle and than takeoff where it left off. Works every time.
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It should be fine. I have used it on a hardwood but it should be more stable on carpet.
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Not really. If the pile of the area rug was very low, then maybe. It is really best for hard floors.
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Try some double sided tape, it worked on our hardwood floor. Also, might look for some of that rubber cabinet liner stuff too.
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I'd say it would work just fine as long as the carpet and pad aren't real thick. If so, then I'd suggest using something thicker and more rigid underneath.
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It would work on both the rugs and hardwoods. But it is not as light as she may need. Also, depending upon how large a space she has and how much her cats shed, it may not be the one for her. Ours only lasted about 18 months until it clogged up and eventually quit working.
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I think so. It does better on rugs than hardwood or tile. I have swept sand up no problem.
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Yes...as mentioned by another, if the rug is lightweight, make sure you don't use too much suction, or stand close to where you're vacuuming so it doesn't lift up. Be caeful with tassels, also
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I've used it mainly on hardwood floors; however, if the area rugs are low pile, it works nicely on those as well.
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This sweeper has a rotating beater bar, it works great on carpet and area rugs, not sure I'd use it on a hardwood floor.
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I don't think this will work. It is not very thick and probably would not touch the floor.
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Not in my experience. We have used it on varying types of rugs without any damage.