Do you need to vacuum first then use this to shampoo, or just shampoo and vacuum at the same time? If you just shampoo and vacuum at the same time, how does it not make the dirt in the carpet turn muddy? Do you need to vacuum first then use this to shampoo, or just shampoo and vacuum at the same time? If you just shampoo and vacuum at the same time, how does it not make the dirt in the carpet turn... » Read More Do you need to vacuum first then use this to shampoo, or just shampoo and vacuum at the same time? If you just shampoo and vacuum at the same time, how does it not make the dirt in the carpet turn muddy? « Show Less
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You should most definitely vacuum in advance of using this to get up any larger objects and as much dirt and debris as possible. The rug doctor does not have rotating bristles.
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Use your regular vacuum cleaner to give your carpet a thorough vacuuming. Then use the Rug Doctor to deep clean the carpet. It's much like shaking out a throw rug before placing it in your washing machine.
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Vacuum first. Shampoo the carpet and let dry. Vacuum again to fluff up the pile to the carpet. Do not do both at the same time.
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I've always vacuumed first. I didn't want to push more dirt into the carpet.
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I have used the carpet cleaner twice on normal carpet and when I am suctioning I lift up slightly on the handle to create more suction. I feel it is a very impressive machine for its size and the carpet dries quickly.
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after you apply the shampoo, wet your hair down again and the shampoo will lather. It will not lather as much as other shampoos, but it also does not dry your hair out.
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I use regular shampoo for hair wash first, use soapberry liquid for the 2nd fine wash. This works better than using soapberry only. I love the natural smell after wash.
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I learned the hard way that u have to turn the spinning brush off. Otherwise it just throws dirt everywhere. I recently got new carpet and I guess it is a little to plush. It used to flow great from carpet to hard wood with my thinner carpet.
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I really went over the carpet several time drawing out as much of the moisture as possible and then it took a couple of hours to dry to the touch. A trick I was told by a carpet manufacturer was not to use cleaner in the water, but to spray the cleaner on he carpet then clean with the clear hot water in the Bissell. This way you can apply moisture without adding more cleaner. I believe it let's you "rinse" and suck the cleaner & dirt better. Just my opinion and that of a manufacturer. Seems to work very well.Hope this helps.
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I first shampoo twice condition once. After that I apply the deep conditioner and after 7 minutes I just wash it out but don't re shampoo or re condition.
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I use this for just that! As well as for stains. I don't vacuum it after spraying.However once a week, and only in the living room. I will spray my carpet until its noticeably damp, sprinkle baking soda over that, take a broom and broom over it all (to work the baking soda down). Then I let it sit overnight, and vacuum in the morning. It takes me all of 10 minutes and keeps my carpet looking great, with no stains or odors.
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Thank you for your note. Wash off after your mud bath either in the bath or shower, preferably with a shower to wash all the mud off. No need to shower before the mud bath. Kind regards,
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I vaccuum it first then I use this. It's a steam cleaner, so it cleans the fibers and makes the carpet look and smell better. For dusts and hairs, use a regular vaccuum.
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So it sounds like the roomba comes first or only. There seems to be more than one model. Which one should I buy for all linoleum and enormous fluffy dog hair piles.(Could be lesser piles if roombaed regularly) Please advise. Thanks.
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Yes, you should vacuum prior to using the carpet cleaner, especially if you have pets. From past experience, if I didn't vacuum, the machine clogged much quicker. However, we have 3 cats which shed year round (vacuum at LEAST once a day), so that does make a difference. My thoughts would be not to strain this machine, and let your vacuum do the major clean up and finish up nicely with the steam cleaner.
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I do like to vacuum first to pick up LOOSE dirt-I'm just that fussy. But for "dust and light dirt," I would not think vacuuming would be necessary. I have an older female dog who sometimes has difficulty holding her urine. After soaking it up with paper towels, this Twist and Shout mop is the BEST, using a water solution of soap and disinfectant. The point I am making is that any liquid messes on floors certainly would not need vacuuming first.
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yes u wash ur hair shampoo and after using it use conditioner after. if not ur hair will be hard. donot use comb to comb thru wen u are using this conditioner.
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I used my old Rainbow wand(not the beater bar) with an attachment for cleaning hard floors. It did not fit snugly so I had used tape to keep the suction strong-worked well(but I am getting some kind of rubber gasket to make it easier). I am not sure of your purpose- to bring up the nap while using suction? This model is small but the power and suction is every bit as good as a Dyson(even a friend of mine with a Dyson said as much after using it), so maybe use the rake on the carpet first and then just vacuum as you usually would? It's a great little vacuum, just needs to be emptied sooner than larger models. I used my old Rainbow wand(not the beater bar) with an attachment for cleaning hard floors. It did not fit snugly so I had used tape to keep the suction strong-worked well(but I am getting some kind of rubber gasket to make it easier). I am not sure of your purpose- to bring up the nap while using suction? This model is small but the power and suction is every bit as good as a Dyson(even a friend of mine with a Dyson said as much after using it), so maybe use the rake on the carpet first and then just vacuum as you usually would? It's a great little vacuum, just needs to be emptied sooner... » Read More I used my old Rainbow wand(not the beater bar) with an attachment for cleaning hard floors. It did not fit snugly so I had used tape to keep the suction strong-worked well(but I am getting some kind of rubber gasket to make it easier). I am not sure of your purpose- to bring up the nap while using suction? This model is small but the power and suction is every bit as good as a Dyson(even a friend of mine with a Dyson said as much after using it), so maybe use the rake on the carpet first and then just vacuum as you usually would? It's a great little vacuum, just needs to be emptied sooner than larger models. « Show Less
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If you get the starter kit, be careful with the foam. It does not last as long as the shampoo and conditioner. Also use a very small amount of the shampoo. It takes just a little, that you put in the palm of your hand, to make a lot of lather. The conditioner is very thick, so watch how much of that you use. Place the foam in the palm of your hand, and massage it through your hair.
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No need for shampoo, it's a cleansing conditioner similar to Wen, formulated without sulfates and detergents so there is no suds/foaming like shampoo. It is nice, and a lot cheaper than Wen, but I found that it builds up on my hair, making it look dirty/greasy so I ended up only using it once in awhile. Personally I won't repurchase.