For rugs, do you have to brush the product on the entire back, or will it be sufficient to brush the 4 corners only?
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I did squiggly "S" lines from one side to the other. Never thought to only brush the four corners. Also used it to repair the rubber backing on a bathroom rug and it did a fine job and has lasted through machine washings.
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Yes, the main head cleaner does rotate, and I'm certain it would work well on braided rugs. I don't have those, so haven't tried. I also bought, through Oreck.com, another main head cleaner because I use the vacuum only on tile and hardwood floors. So, if you like other attachments, you can stop into any Oreck store or check online.
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Do you mean under rug corners? If so, i wouldn't recommend it because the DuraGrip pieces are too thick to lay under there rug in a flat session. These are best used under furniture where the Dura-Grip pieces can be hidden.
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Yes ! I use it all the time. The only problem I have had is, if the rug is too light weight. I use it on most area rugs too, just move it faster when you get near the edge until its off the rug.
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The brush head is not powered so it is not suited for carpet. Bare floors is what it is best for.
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Doesn't do area rug well if you are trying to go through the middle. You need to keep part of the sweeper on the bare floor. Problem is the sweeper has so much power that it sucks the rug up. Great sweeper.
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Not easily with the flat bottomed brush attachment, but you can get the corners by switching to the conical brush attachment. Regarding previous response: the brush works best if you don't try to apply a lot of pressure - just relax, control the handle and let the brush itself do the work and it does the job nicely. I have fibromyalgia and can't do a lot of hard scrubbing, which is why I bought this brush. I like it so well I bought two! I keep one shorter for close up work and leave the other longer. Works for me.
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I gave up on doing corners and edges. I just started to use the steam Swifter Sweeper and swear that my floors get cleaner and it does do corners and edges. And it is definitely not noisy. Hope this helps.
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We also have area rugs, and the Dyson does a really good job on them! The brush assembly kinda' "floats" so we use it on rugs of varying thickness and pile quite successfully.
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To answer your question specifically, no, the machine cannot go flush up against the baseboard and into corners because the cleaning brushes are recessed a small distance from the front edge of the machine. There is also a small area on either side of a threshold when moving from one room to another which the machine doesn't clean very well. This happens with a change from one flooring material to another (i.e., vinyl to tile, vinyl to wood, wood to marble). But, overall, these baseboard, corner and threshold areas are small enough that I can use a soft cleaning tool such as a mop or sponge, to my satisfaction. I hope this helps.Judy To answer your question specifically, no, the machine cannot go flush up against the baseboard and into corners because the cleaning brushes are recessed a small distance from the front edge of the machine. There is also a small area on either side of a threshold when moving from one room to another which the machine doesn't clean very well. This happens with a change from one flooring material to another (i.e., vinyl to tile, vinyl to wood, wood to marble). But, overall, these baseboard, corner and threshold areas are small enough that I can use a soft cleaning tool such as a mop or... » Read More To answer your question specifically, no, the machine cannot go flush up against the baseboard and into corners because the cleaning brushes are recessed a small distance from the front edge of the machine. There is also a small area on either side of a threshold when moving from one room to another which the machine doesn't clean very well. This happens with a change from one flooring material to another (i.e., vinyl to tile, vinyl to wood, wood to marble). But, overall, these baseboard, corner and threshold areas are small enough that I can use a soft cleaning tool such as a mop or sponge, to my satisfaction. I hope this helps.Judy « Show Less
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The spinny brush of the 770 is what enables the circular roomba to clean a corner. The circle won't make complete contact with the angle, but the brush will. Imagine a circular roomba wedged as far as it can go into a corner. If the distance from the Roomba edge to the corner's crook is less than about 3 inches, the brush will get the crook. If the angle is more acute and the distance from Roomba to the corner is more than about 3 inches, the brush can't reach it, and it won't get clean.
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I have a relatively thick area rug and it pulls a lot of crud out of it, dogs and kids have each left their mark. Also, while it does clean well it doesn't leave the rug wet enough to impact the hard wood underneath. I'd agree with the concerns on the volume in both the soapy water tank and the discard tank, but both are necessary to make this product so versatile.
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I don't see this problem, but I don't have wall to wall carpeting, just large area rugs (although some are rather thick it still works well on those). I also never had problems with it clogging or losing suction - but since it does do a good job, I do have to empty it more often, especially since it's small. I think once my brush stopped because it was wrapped in hair (I have long hair) and once I removed it, it was fine. So I make sure to periodically check the brush for anything wrapped around it (hair, string, etc.)
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Nope the rugs are the same texture on both sides. There is NOT a non slip backing.
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great question! I have plush carpets in my home including a rug with almost 2 inch pile. it works wonderfully on my thick carpet. it has no problem gliding across it and pulling up all the dirt and hair. I was most impressed by the fact that it worked awesome on my rug. because the rug is so thick, there's going to be some resistance, but It is the first vacuum that could handle moving across the rug without the beaters getting tangled in a pile. when comparing my other vacuums it seems that the bristles on the beater are shorter which is why it works so well in carpets like this. definitely worth it. great question! I have plush carpets in my home including a rug with almost 2 inch pile. it works wonderfully on my thick carpet. it has no problem gliding across it and pulling up all the dirt and hair. I was most impressed by the fact that it worked awesome on my rug. because the rug is so thick, there's going to be some resistance, but It is the first vacuum that could handle moving across the rug without the beaters getting tangled in a pile. when comparing my other vacuums it seems that the bristles on the beater are shorter which is why it works so well in carpets like this.... » Read More great question! I have plush carpets in my home including a rug with almost 2 inch pile. it works wonderfully on my thick carpet. it has no problem gliding across it and pulling up all the dirt and hair. I was most impressed by the fact that it worked awesome on my rug. because the rug is so thick, there's going to be some resistance, but It is the first vacuum that could handle moving across the rug without the beaters getting tangled in a pile. when comparing my other vacuums it seems that the bristles on the beater are shorter which is why it works so well in carpets like this. definitely worth it. « Show Less
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Do you mean the backing of the rug? If so...it doesnt skid around if that is what you mean. It does stay in place on a linoleum floor unless the dog or a cat ravel it up. I bought six and like them all. I use three and when I want to wash the mud off............I use the other three. I like em....
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It shouldn't. I would start on a rug or something because it always turns on with the brushes rotating. Once it is on, you can turn the brush off, and save the wood floors. I don't know how the ball and wheels would be on wood, though.