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In today's POD it mentions steel wool pads included on one of the floor scrubber/polishers. I've seen them mentioned before in vintage floor scrubber ads but I don't know what they would be used for. Does anyone out there know what was their use?

When I was at the other convention a few weeks ago, I kept mentioning on all the Hoover Floor A Matic's people had! I have always loved using that machine...maybe too much as I went through three of them! I've been searching for years to find one in decent shape when a package was delivered...

A few months ago, I gave a neighbor my G6 Kirby and they are thrilled with the machine. However, this morning he came in with the neutral/drive switch, including the pin which came out of the machine yesterday. It still works but is locked in the drive mode right now. Is this something that's...

Had a bit of a surprise today at Wal-Mart. I found our store stocking the type L bag for my Eureka Powermite. Arm & Hammer brand and $5.97 for three bags but they had them. Too bad they no longer have the vacuum. I love mine for what it can do. Also, they had bags from A&H for Kirby...

Last year I bought a Compact Electra off E-Bay but forgot about it till Tuesday. Did some cleanup and wanted to try it out but the hose is shot. So, today, I decided to get a replacement. The vac shop I usually try was closed so I went to the other shop in town. Owner told me they don't do...

Hopefully, you can help me. In 1976 or 1977 I purchased a Royal upright with tools. The bag on the vac was a denim, or denim looking, material. Great vac, got lots of use and the buyers of the home insisted that the vac go with the home. Been trying to remember the model number so I can find...

Last week I was given a Hoover Concept One Power Drive. The serial number tells me it was made in 1991 and it is in very good condition, especially for being plastic. However, it needs new belts and the brushroll looks like it needs replacement. The bristles have a tapered end as if they are...

Last week, while at Goodwill, I came across this vacuum with a pricetag of $8.99! Remarkable condition and in pink, no less with a garish pink paisley bag! I'll take a picture and post if I can get someone in the office to show me how to put on computer so I can post here. Questions - what years...

A neighbor gave me her mid to late '80's Special Edition last year. I had to replace the electric hose as the woven hose was leaking so badly. The machine worked fine for almost a year and then the power nozzle died - or so I thought. Turns out that the power nozzle works just fine but not...

A co-worker gave (yes, GAVE!)me her Rainbow D4C vacuum yesterday. Said she was tired of pushing it from place to place as she doesn't use it now that her house is all tile. It needed a good cleaning up and works great but....shouldn't the handle come out of the wand part from the power nozzle? I...

I went to use my LE Electrolux this morning and nothing would happen! No power, evidently. I played with the cord and it tried to start but wouldn't stay on. Possibly a loose connection? I don't know if it is worth taking to the repair shop. Is this something that I could possibly check and...

I have a G6 with the fill tube which flattens out quite a bit when the machine is upright. I'm assuming this flattening is still there in use altho the machine still works perfectly. Is this normal? Roger Brown

Does anyone remember the procedure for using an Electrolux floor scrubber to apply wax? Last weekend I was able to get one at Goodwill in beautiful condition with all the brushes and I cannot remember how you use the machine to apply the wax but I do remember using one and getting a much better...

I was recently given an Electrolux LE. Even with a new hose, there is a howling type noise if the suction is blocked, sometimes even when using the machine. My first thought was that the bag was installed incorrectly but the noise is still there with a new bag. What could be the cause and how...