stricklybojack
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Try to guess what make / model vac i'm working on here. There no doubt has been filthier machines, but i was surprised how much dirt was hiding inside this thing, the hair i had fair warning about at least...
Nasty vac spa session in progress
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stricklybojack
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How did that get in there?
Guess they vacuumed their garden on occasion...
Guess they vacuumed their garden on occasion...
cue003
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Wow! I am guessing a Dyson or maybe Hoover.
stricklybojack
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Motor with epic hair ball...
Think they could seal it better to avoid this kind of thing...
Think they could seal it better to avoid this kind of thing...
stricklybojack
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Like i said...
I knew i had some hair removal in my future...nuts! The whole roll was like that btw.
I knew i had some hair removal in my future...nuts! The whole roll was like that btw.
Hoover Elite 200 U4455!
stricklybojack
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Post dishwasher...
This has got to be the easiest vac ever made to thoroughly clean.
This has got to be the easiest vac ever made to thoroughly clean.
stricklybojack
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Hood cleaned up nice...
Pretty scuffed up to start, but she has made a fine recovery a la magic eraser...
"if ya don't know me by now..."
Pretty scuffed up to start, but she has made a fine recovery a la magic eraser...
"if ya don't know me by now..."
electromatik
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That poor vac! I will never understand how anyone could abuse one like that. I get MAD if there is a scratch on the bumper. Guess I'm just strange.
stricklybojack
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Bottom all cleaned up...
and sani.
and sani.
cue003
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Night and day difference.
stricklybojack
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Done...
Still have to pick up a new belt & i think the brush roll is about ready too. This vac was sitting for a year & i forgot that the mechanism that holds it upright while not in use needs a missing / broken piece.
Can't say i'm wowed, seems hard to move for such a light vac, probably the worn brush roll.
Still have to pick up a new belt & i think the brush roll is about ready too. This vac was sitting for a year & i forgot that the mechanism that holds it upright while not in use needs a missing / broken piece.
Can't say i'm wowed, seems hard to move for such a light vac, probably the worn brush roll.
caligula
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Vacuum cleaner abuse.
Don't you hate it when somebody misuses their vacuum? Glad you were able to save it. Looks great!
Love the kitchen counter, but now I'm ready for coffee.
Don't you hate it when somebody misuses their vacuum? Glad you were able to save it. Looks great!
Love the kitchen counter, but now I'm ready for coffee.
camelotshadow
Active member
Same thing with my Hoover convertible
took me forever to get all the clobs of air & crud.
Good job
took me forever to get all the clobs of air & crud.
Good job
mr_mom
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does magic eraser really work on it to get scuff marks off ?
camelotshadow
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I had a red elite from 1998.
Didn't like it esp the rectangular ducts always got clogged & it was a hassle to clear. Also wasn't a great pusher or groomer so off it went on craigslist.
Didn't like it esp the rectangular ducts always got clogged & it was a hassle to clear. Also wasn't a great pusher or groomer so off it went on craigslist.
aeoliandave
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"<a name="start_19513.216925">does magic eraser really work on it to get scuff marks off ?"</a>
Yes, it really does.After one try with one you'll be convinced. It won't remove scratches but it does erase baseboard paint scuffs and greasy smudges such from bumper strips and hoods with a minimum of effort.; likewise magic marker pricetag notes often put on used vacs.
It does leave a dull residue on the surface from the worn off 'sponge dust' but this is easily washed away or a paste wax treatment and buff will restore the shine.
I always give magic eraser first go at a dirty vac before resorting to chemical or alcohol window cleaners. It always produces remarkable results.
Caution, Magic Eraser and its generic off brand clones will remove printed lettering on hoods if you scrub too vigorously.
Dave
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Dan, Magic Eraser does not scratch. Please don't keep spreading this misinformation. Thar's like saying #0000 steel wool will scratch a polished aluminum or chrome casing - it doesn't, it simply removes surface corrosion like claying your car paint. The surrounding surface will be a s smooth and shiny as new.
Aluminum and chrome are harder materials than x-fine steel wool just as molded plastic is harder than a Mr Clean sponge.
I mean, anything such as your bare fingertip will 'scratch' if applied with too much pressure.
Magic Eraser rubs the surface markings like paint claying and yes it can leave a dull appearance but as I say only with too much hard rubbing. Whatever paste wax you use to restore the original shine takes care of that.
Dave
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Yes, it really does.After one try with one you'll be convinced. It won't remove scratches but it does erase baseboard paint scuffs and greasy smudges such from bumper strips and hoods with a minimum of effort.; likewise magic marker pricetag notes often put on used vacs.
It does leave a dull residue on the surface from the worn off 'sponge dust' but this is easily washed away or a paste wax treatment and buff will restore the shine.
I always give magic eraser first go at a dirty vac before resorting to chemical or alcohol window cleaners. It always produces remarkable results.
Caution, Magic Eraser and its generic off brand clones will remove printed lettering on hoods if you scrub too vigorously.
Dave
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Dan, Magic Eraser does not scratch. Please don't keep spreading this misinformation. Thar's like saying #0000 steel wool will scratch a polished aluminum or chrome casing - it doesn't, it simply removes surface corrosion like claying your car paint. The surrounding surface will be a s smooth and shiny as new.
Aluminum and chrome are harder materials than x-fine steel wool just as molded plastic is harder than a Mr Clean sponge.
I mean, anything such as your bare fingertip will 'scratch' if applied with too much pressure.
Magic Eraser rubs the surface markings like paint claying and yes it can leave a dull appearance but as I say only with too much hard rubbing. Whatever paste wax you use to restore the original shine takes care of that.
Dave
[this post was last edited: 1/31/2013-09:45]
human
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I think one of the worst abuses of a vacuum cleaner is that carpet fresh crap people sprinkle on their carpets and vacuum up. It clogs the hell out of the machine and the baking soda in it corrodes metal parts. Every machine I've rescued and resucitated from the dumpster has been assaulted with this stuff.
I almost have to think this class of cleaning products is a conspiracy cooked up by the vacuum cleaner manufacturers to significantly shorten the life cycle of their products so gullible consumers have to replace their machines more often.
Love My Carpet = Hate My Vacuum Cleaner.
I almost have to think this class of cleaning products is a conspiracy cooked up by the vacuum cleaner manufacturers to significantly shorten the life cycle of their products so gullible consumers have to replace their machines more often.
Love My Carpet = Hate My Vacuum Cleaner.
kirbyloverdan
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Denatured
Alcohol works best and is very safe . Magic eraser is like very fine sand paper and does scratch .
Alcohol works best and is very safe . Magic eraser is like very fine sand paper and does scratch .
