The carpet suffers more wear from being walked over rather than the use of ANY vacuum cleaner.the vacuum cleaner only PREVENTS carpet wear as the result of being walked over and the dirt from your shoes or feet getting into the carpet from you tramping the dirt into it.
Has Anyone Ever Over-Vacuumed?
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sebo_fan
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Not all vacuums prevent wear though, Tolivac - even an occasional rug that doesn't see that many human shoes going through it can be ripped to shreds if a moving brush roll that's aggressive in the first place is fitted to the upright.
I never allow any shoes on my bedrooom carpet which is 1 inch thick and plush. It's only 2 years old and it's worn already! The carpet gets vacuumed all the time with Dyson uprights and I think it's because of that. I really don't know what I should do but it's flat and still fluffy at the top if that makes sense. I believe it's grit deep down in the carpet but he carpet guy told me it isnt? He says hoover everyday and wash it. I did that A LOT and still crap
turbo500
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I'd say not. I vacuum 2-3 times a week, tops. I don't have the time or the need to vacuum everyday, even with the feline.
Just to echo Nar's point about antibacterial soaps and cleaning sprays, I could not agree more! Doing research for my blog, I'm finding more and more evidence that they do more damage than good. A home doesn't need to be sterile, although dust is kind of my enemy lol.
Just to echo Nar's point about antibacterial soaps and cleaning sprays, I could not agree more! Doing research for my blog, I'm finding more and more evidence that they do more damage than good. A home doesn't need to be sterile, although dust is kind of my enemy lol.
sptyks
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Tayyab, your Dysons are ruining your carpet because of their poorly designed brush rolls. You need a deep cleaning machine like a Kirby or Royal with a soft brush roll installed. They will vibrate your carpet and pull out all of the sand and grit buried down deep in the knap of your carpet.
sptyks
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No I Don't Marcus! Not anymore than you sleep with your Sebos.
I see you are still the same old Marcus, always trying to instigate a long but Stupid discussion that goes nowhere! Well I'm onto you, so don't think you can get away with starting something with me!
I see you are still the same old Marcus, always trying to instigate a long but Stupid discussion that goes nowhere! Well I'm onto you, so don't think you can get away with starting something with me!
kirbysthebest
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Do you sleep with your Kirby
I do. Don't judge me. ;-)
I do. Don't judge me. ;-)
loganvac
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Which reninds me, I saw a video a few years ago which pitted a Dirt Devil Ultra MVP, a bypass machine, against a Royal upright. This prooved that not all bypass machines don't have airflow like a direct air machine.
BUT, it was only the case for the MVP. For those who understand the design of the cleaner, these results should not be surprising. This particular Dirt Devil has an unusually large intake bellow at the cleaner head. The passage up to the body of the machine is equally as large, and its not very long either. This allows for the Dirt Devil to be able to move more air. So in s nutshell, it combines a huge intake with the bypass vacuum suction power. Its incredibly effective, and there aren't any bypass cleaners that I know of that can achieve a result like the MVP had. I own an Utra MVP, so for those who don't believe me, I will gladly make a video that will demonstrate the capability of the airflow
This vacuum has, and I will compare it to an effective direct air machine if needed.
BUT, it was only the case for the MVP. For those who understand the design of the cleaner, these results should not be surprising. This particular Dirt Devil has an unusually large intake bellow at the cleaner head. The passage up to the body of the machine is equally as large, and its not very long either. This allows for the Dirt Devil to be able to move more air. So in s nutshell, it combines a huge intake with the bypass vacuum suction power. Its incredibly effective, and there aren't any bypass cleaners that I know of that can achieve a result like the MVP had. I own an Utra MVP, so for those who don't believe me, I will gladly make a video that will demonstrate the capability of the airflow
This vacuum has, and I will compare it to an effective direct air machine if needed.
sptyks
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Sebo4me: what is the measured airflow in CFM of that Kenmore Elite vacuum?
Logan: In order for me to believe what you say, I would need to see a video your Dirt Devil MVP tested with any Royal metal upright with a 9 or 10 amp motor with a good belt and brush roll and an empty bag.
Logan: In order for me to believe what you say, I would need to see a video your Dirt Devil MVP tested with any Royal metal upright with a 9 or 10 amp motor with a good belt and brush roll and an empty bag.
Some carpets just can't take any kind of agitation. So you can certainly over vacuum.
Here is a example of the cheap nylon shag type rug after going over with the small Miele SEB-217 powerhead. All that carpet fibers was stuck to the brushroll after quick vacuuming.
Here is a example of the cheap nylon shag type rug after going over with the small Miele SEB-217 powerhead. All that carpet fibers was stuck to the brushroll after quick vacuuming.
loganvac
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If only I could fufill that request. I don't own a Royal with that kind of power. My Royal Electro Hygiene doesn't even come close to that. I know that I will come across a newer Royal with a 9 or 10 amp motor eventually, as soon as my finances allow.
sebo_fan
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Frankly in my experience it doesn't matter what kind of airflow an upright vac has at the head. Even my old Hoover Junior could vibrate the carpet nails out of the carpet that was nailed down with over vacuuming before it was replaced! There's the beating action for you!
End of the day an upright with an aggressive brush roll will destroy carpeting if the vacuum is over used as well as over washed!
End of the day an upright with an aggressive brush roll will destroy carpeting if the vacuum is over used as well as over washed!
vintagerepairer
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I was always told that walking on a carpet would always do far, far more damage than anything else, including vacuuming. I was also told that a carpet which was not regularly vacuumed would hold onto so much damaging dirt and grit which would be crushed into the pile by guess what? Walking.
So in summary, the fact that a vacuum cleaner has a wearing action on a carpet whilst it is actually taking care of the carpet has to be calculated against the damage that a carpet would get through neglect.
I have no idea if the above is true, or if vacuuming is a massive carpet-killer. What I do know is that every carpet I have seen with my own eyes that was worn-down was worn in the areas where it was walked on.
At the end of the day, like anything, the minute you start using something it starts to wear out. Carpets are no different.
So in summary, the fact that a vacuum cleaner has a wearing action on a carpet whilst it is actually taking care of the carpet has to be calculated against the damage that a carpet would get through neglect.
I have no idea if the above is true, or if vacuuming is a massive carpet-killer. What I do know is that every carpet I have seen with my own eyes that was worn-down was worn in the areas where it was walked on.
At the end of the day, like anything, the minute you start using something it starts to wear out. Carpets are no different.
sptyks
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Tayyab,
I will admit that I have never owned a Dyson. I replied, about Dysons ruining carpet because of reading on this forum over the years, many posts stating how some dysons with aggressive brushrolls ruined some carpets. Sorry. I didn't mean to judge you and your dyson because of some posts I read.
I will admit that I have never owned a Dyson. I replied, about Dysons ruining carpet because of reading on this forum over the years, many posts stating how some dysons with aggressive brushrolls ruined some carpets. Sorry. I didn't mean to judge you and your dyson because of some posts I read.
loganvac
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My DC14'S roller isn't agressive at all, regardless of the stiff bristles. Although, it makes the carpet look really nice. I would imagine that a cleaner with very stiff bristles could ruin a carpet over time faster than a cleaner with softer bristles. That being said, I sometimes wonder if my Dyson is OK for my medium pile carpet, although I don't use it as a deep cleaner. My carpet is fine but could it be a contributing factor to my carpet being worn early?
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