I’m definitely giving more serious thought to a longer hose. Today while using the Rainbow I had to lift the machine up so I could reach my bathroom vent with the hose.
Using the electric hose with the tools today I noticed that I can’t dial down the suction for dusting. The non electric hose has a ring that opens up on the wand handle that would help with this.
I realized too that the white splashing around in the basin can be residual soap from when the apartment management “shampooed” the carpet. I remember pulling up white powder from the carpet in my V11 when I first moved in. That would explain the foam I’ve noticed.
I brushed off the separator which did have a little bit of dirt come off, but it wasn’t bad. This was after the 3rd use.
My power nozzle still agitates grit out of the carpet hard enough that it lands on top of the nozzle. I’m really impressed that it works so we’ll. The belt being in the center makes me do over lapping passes, which I know has to allow it to pick up more debris.
Really kind of wishing I did have an SRX. I have to carry mine up and down stairs, and the dolly likes to pop off when I’m carrying the machine, which is irritating. Also I’d like the lesser noise and power level adjustments. But I don’t regret my purchase at all. It works and does an amazing job. My carpet always feels softer and fluffier after using the Rainbow.
When I emptied it this time, it had the usual hair and white residue. The water was black and had a black sand in the bottom which was puzzling. I did clean out a closet today, that I hadn’t had the chance to vacuum before moving in. I’m wondering if that was where it come from.
And I’m now realizing just how fascinated I am by my Rainbow.
