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What’s a good vacuum cleaner for short rugs?

kalirush asked: We have only extremely short-pile carpets in our apartment, and our last vacuum (a dust devil) had difficulty cleaning them properly. Any advice as to a vacuum cleaner that would work well on these kinds of rugs?Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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My Dyson Vacuum Cleaner DC17 Allergy model pulls out a lot of carpet fiber. Will it ruin my carpet eventually?

jr asked: I bought a Dyson DC17 vacuum cleaner (Allergy model) and each time I use it on my wall to wall carpet, it pulls out a lot of carpet fiber. There is no height adjustment feature and I am afraid it will eat up my carpet eventually. I have a nice expensive carpet [...]

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Is there any way to get rid of vacuum cleaner smells?

Jooooo asked: Recently, our vacuum cleaner has started producing a really musty smell every time we use it (quite reminiscent of dog, despite the fact we don’t have one).
Are there any ways of getting rid of the smell from the hoover itself? We’ve tried changing the bag and I’m not fond of air freshners - [...]

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Can anyone recommend a good, lightweight vacuum cleaner with good suction power and fairly priced?

Rina asked: I’ve gone through three vacuum cleaners in a two years and have spent thousands. Additionally, one vacuum cleaner was so heavy, it caused me back pain.Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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Vacuum cleaner smells up my house?

oliphant28 asked: My vacuum cleaner makes my house smell every time I use it. Its a brand new vacuum. I’ve tried vacuuming up baking soda but that didn’t work. Please help.Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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what is the best way to clean bare floor? what vacuum cleaner is best for the wood floor and /or carpet?

cc asked: Usually I like to use a damp towel to clean the floor because vacuum cleaner is too heavy and too noisy to me. Any good ways to clean the floors? Thanks.Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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How do I remove rubber marks left by a vacuum cleaner on a vinyl tile floor?

jenzee asked: Help! I parked my vacuum cleaner in my bathroom for a few minutes and the rubber bottom left this greasy looking mark that won’t go away with simply washing or scrubbing the area with a soft cloth. Any ideas?Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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What is the best vacuum cleaner for concrete floors?

Ryan asked: I am unfamiliar with vacuum cleaner brands or even if vacuum cleaners work on concrete flooring. Basically I am looking for something that will get all the dust and dirt up without having to mop every other week.Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go

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How do you remove the dog smell from a vacuum cleaner?

Sharon asked: I have an older Kirby vacuum cleaner (upright with bag). When I have had dogs since I have owned the vacuum. When I use the vacuum it puts out a strong smell into the air of a dog that needs a bath. (I used a shop vac on the same floor and didn’t [...]

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What is the best cheap and small vacuum cleaner?

Natalia O asked: My place only has one carpeted room, so it actually has very little to vaccum. I currently own a hand-me-down vacuum cleaner, but it’s bulky so I end up not using because of convenience. Is there a cheap vacuum cleaner out there that could work for me, one that might [...]

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