Can I use this to steam clean carpets? I need a vacuum but also need a carpet cleaner to sanitize from dog pee. I don't have room to store 2 units.
1334671
No, this can't clean carpets - only steams hardwood and stone floors, and not very well at that! I would encourage you to look at Bissell, Dyson, Shark or Hoover. I would avoid Oreck for anything but vacuum only products.
1334672
I don't believe so. It only has operations for hardwood and tile, not carpet. It doesn't have rollers that would agitate the carpet fibers. Also, I don't believe it has enough suction to take up water in a carpet.
1334673
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.
1334674
I'm 95% confident that NO, the steamer part cannot be used on carpet...only hard surfaces. Maybe try Bissell 3624 SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet CleanerIt is small scale.
1366147
I didn't try that. This is more like a concentrated Mr. Clean floor wash, I don't think it can be used as a carpet cleaner and I wouldn't recommend using it in a carpet cleaning machine.
1850089
I use it to clean carpets and zap pet stains. Its a miracle and just with tap water. Works better than my big Hoover Carpet Cleaner. I put a pad on and hold it for a minute at full steam.
2028075
I have a yellow lab, so lots of doggy hair. Yes, I would still vacuum before using the carpet cleaner. The basket does hold the excess hair. This machine works very nicely. Easy to operate...
1211357
This is not a vacuum. It is it steamer that produces steam to clean surfaces. You will need to use a cloth to wipe off the moisture. It works quite well.
730882
You can but I wouldn't buy it for that. It is the best steamer for floors I have had and I owned three other brands. Use distilled water or you will clog this unit up with water gunk.
1541400
You can use it with a regular vacuum if your hose is 1.25 to 1.50 inches in diameter. The advantage is convenience. No need to drag your vacuum to the bathroom, just store it there. Good results I recommend it!
521008
You cannot steam carpet with this mop. Only hard flooring, mirrors and/or tile on the walls. If you try to steam your carpet, it will saturate it with water and then mildew.
275438
It should be known that this unit does not really "clean" the carpet. But this unit does use hot steam to sanitize and freshen the carpet. You use the large rectangular attachment with both of the extension arms. It's not going to remove stains this unit does not extract any dirt or water. But I have found when I use it for the carpet it does give the room a sense of freshness.
2034883
I have 2 of those along with a bigger Hamilton Beach air filter in my living room/kitchen. They are very effective, however, if your carpet reeks that bad you might want to get a carpet steam cleaner also. The air purifiers have taken care of the old pet urine smell that had seeped into the padding under the carpeting but it doesn't do that much with urine in the actual carpet.
864755
One type of pad is used for hard flooring such as tile. The smaller pad has a frame that goes around it to help hold it on. That one is used on carpeting. They both work very well. Steaming the carpet is quick and easy and, in my opinion, more for control of mold, fleas, odors. Although the instructions specify that nothing should be added to the water, 100% essential oils leave no residue and are a nice way to freshen a room. Some of them control bacterial, mold, etc.
221030
This machine is a steamer. It does not extract. It has the ability to break down stubborn stains that a carpet cleaner can not.It can be used to sanitize a carpet. It kills dust mites, fleas, insect eggs. Hoover has a great carpet cleaner on this site.
1681405
This will not serve that purpose. You are better off getting a small steam cleaner at wal mart or target. Sorry!
997320
I used it in my steam cleaner. I just mixed it half and half with the regular carpet cleaner. Definitely made the carpet smell better!
1677463
It says you can, it even comes with a special piece you put on so it will 'glide' over your carpet to steam and kill bacteria there. I haven't tried it as I have a carpet shampooer to clean the carpets with.
750687
It does not steam and it is suppose to vacuum up the water/cleaning solution you sprayed on the carpet along with the stain, however the suction is very poor so it does not suck up much water. I have to blot up the wet solution with an old towel or paper towel. The brush agitates to work in the cleaning solution, that is the only value to this machine, or you could just spray your carpet with a good cleaning solution and agitate by hand with a brush, blot up with a towel and you can do the same thing without buying this.
1837613
No. I have used it on carpets to freshen without the mop. Just the steam, but does not clean.