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Does anybody use their Kirbys to shampoo carpets? |
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Post# 1221 , Reply# 1   9/13/2006 at 16:22 (6,406 days old) by robgwisdala ()   |   | |
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I also have a Hoover F5914 SpinScrub SteamVac and Hoover bagged self propelled WindTunnel. I use Bissell steamvac shampoo and Hoover steamvac shampoo...Both work great! |
Post# 1506 , Reply# 6   9/20/2006 at 17:01 (6,399 days old) by rocketwarrior ()   |   | |
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I like my G3 for one floor 2000SF cleaning. My son borrowed it for shampooing and things just got too wet. No extraction. |
Post# 1537 , Reply# 11   9/21/2006 at 17:56 (6,398 days old) by frkirby511 ()   |   | |
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Alex, By the "Miracle Head," do you mean the floor buffer? Bruce |
Post# 1545 , Reply# 13   9/21/2006 at 21:26 (6,398 days old) by frkirby511 ()   |   | |
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What brand of suds do you recommend using with the Kirby? Bruce |
Post# 1956 , Reply# 18   10/2/2006 at 10:13 (6,387 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)   |   | |
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I use my Kirby shampooer on my Diamond Edition and it seems to be the only way I can get these darn Berber carpets clean... If anyone else has a suggestion how to clean berber let me know please...KIRBYKID |
Post# 3219 , Reply# 21   10/30/2006 at 06:44 (6,359 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)   |   | |
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I use mine weekly!! I love my Kirby carpet shampooer! It smells wonderful and really get the stains out! I also use it when i clean people's house and they LOVE the results!! Kyle Krichbaum |
Post# 279052 , Reply# 23   5/2/2014 at 21:48 (3,618 days old) by Elektrolux ()   |   | |
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here's my example of my Heritage ready to use, and that we did. Even the family dog likes it. |
Post# 279068 , Reply# 24   5/2/2014 at 22:24 (3,618 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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I have one for my Classic III but my mom is concerned of me using it to shampoo the new carpeting this house has had installed in 2010 and 2011... she warns it may leave unattractive stains.
That is also the reason she does not want me looking for a Rainbow canister vacuum since dust filtration is via clean, warm water and spilling that over the carpeting would also leave unwanted stains. ~Ben |
Post# 279095 , Reply# 26   5/2/2014 at 23:54 (3,618 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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. I've used my Legend II renovator a couple of times and think it does a really great job -- much better, actually, than the Electrolux B8 Carpet Beautifier. I was also shown the technique of covering the suds outlet with saran wrap and going over the carpet a second time. My Lord, the crap that got scrubbed out of the carpet! It looked beautiful afterward and wasn't so wet that it took longer than a few hours to completely dry. I was recently given a complete G4 and look forward to trying out the renovator. |
Post# 279128 , Reply# 27   5/3/2014 at 09:51 (3,617 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 279212 , Reply# 28   5/3/2014 at 23:20 (3,617 days old) by vacuumssuck213 ()   |   | |
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Every time I get my g6 shampoo powerhead attatched as soon as I twist the belt lifter towards on the head buckles and falls off have no idea what's going on I perch it right. Very frustrating |
Post# 279290 , Reply# 29   5/4/2014 at 17:39 (3,616 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)   |   | |
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beat up kirbys have you seen that have had years of use while its carpet cleaning atachments are still in the box brand new it speaks volumes there little more than useless .i have tried mine quite a fiew times each time all it dose is leave the carpet wet no dirt extraction what so ever then you have to start cleaning the dam thing before you can put it away well mine has been put away for good it wont see the light of day again if i have anything to do with it .i now use an old hoover scrubber /floor polisher once i have given the carpet a good scrub i then go over it with a Vax three in one filled with clean water it rinses all the soap and dirt out really well and leaves the carpet almost dry .the Kirby contraption may work on cheap carpets but if you have good quality thick carpet i wouldnt trust it you will just end up with a wet soggy carpet that smells like wet dog
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Post# 279343 , Reply# 30   5/4/2014 at 21:15 (3,616 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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People do not leave their Rug-Renovators in the boxes for their 'useless' factor, rather because they could not be bothered to set it up, thus leave it to sit. ANY carpet cleaner you have to clean before putting away, otherwise your letting a bag of nasty water and etc. To sit and mold + sour. The Kirby system is a breeze to rinse out in a sink, it's far simpler than that big tub of your Vax or so.
My carpets are not cheap, rather a luscious and plush nap.the Kirby DIGS the dirt out of the carpet, I'm always impressed. |
Post# 279347 , Reply# 31   5/4/2014 at 21:54 (3,616 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Post# 279411 , Reply# 32   5/5/2014 at 15:10 (3,615 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)   |   | |
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dont get me wrong i love my kirby as a vacuum cleaner both as an upright and as a suction cleaner and i have used the spray gun quite a lot its great for painting the shed and fence its really fast and gets into all the nooks and cranies but the carpet cleaner na its crap .perhaps its time Kirby made the atachments optional extras then they might sell a fiew more machines to people who just want to buy what is an exellent robust vacuum cleaner but get a life guys thats all it is a carpet cleaner it aint and without some major re design it never will be
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Post# 279420 , Reply# 33   5/5/2014 at 16:06 (3,615 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Hi Anthony, I completely disagree with you! I've got some great results from my Kirby shampooers when used with genuine shampoos and pre treaters and as directed . That goes on different types/styles of carpet. Especially compared to some of the other domestic shampooers on the market of which I've tried quite a few. Most of which aren't worth.....
But again I'm sure your expecting a response like this as well. I wouldn't want to disappoint. This Kirby collector does have a life
James
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Post# 279426 , Reply# 35   5/5/2014 at 16:37 (3,615 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 279429 , Reply# 36   5/5/2014 at 16:46 (3,615 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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What would put me off using the genuine Kirby shampoo is the cost. Its very expensive in the UK. |
Post# 279437 , Reply# 37   5/5/2014 at 17:21 (3,615 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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I think the problems that most folks on here are reporting are caused by improper use of the shampoo system. Following Kirby's official instructions will ensure success in most all cases.
Remember - you must make sure the Toe-Touch control is in the very lowest position or you will lay down too much suds which will cause excessive drying time. Also make sure to lay down only one layer of suds on each pass. After suds have been properly laid down, turn the suds control valve on top of the tank to off and go over that area again which will work the suds deeper down into the carpet. This added step will make a big difference in stain removal and overall cleanliness of your carpet.
The final and probably most important step is to vacuum the area thoroughly. Make sure the carpet is completely dry and that your bag is no more than half full so as to get maximum suction and airflow from your Kirby. The dirt in the carpet will attach itself to the dried shampoo suds and will come out when you vacuum. I got my Sentria with Kirby shampoo system last year and have shampooed my carpet 3 times since then with excellent results. I have a very light beige plush wall to wall carpet and you can definitely tell where sections of carpet close to furniture are darker but the center of the room which was just shampooed is cleaner and a couple shades lighter. Of course when it's dry and I have vacuumed that center section, I move the furniture to the middle and shampoo those sections last. I now do it in reverse order and get similar results. |
Post# 279561 , Reply# 38   5/6/2014 at 15:19 (3,614 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)   |   | |
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on the numerous occasions i have tried the kirby and each time the results are the same .when the carpet eventually dries you vac up the residue then you are left with a sticky carpet that gets dirty really quickly as i said earlier i have had reasonable results by going over the carpet with just clean water in the vax the proof is in the bin afterwards and when the carpet is dry there is no sticky feel to it afterwards
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Post# 279563 , Reply# 39   5/6/2014 at 15:25 (3,614 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 279567 , Reply# 40   5/6/2014 at 15:41 (3,614 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)   |   | |
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i was talking about if the carpet is allowed to dry with this lot in it it feels sticky afterwards so what i do is rather than have to dismantle the Kirby then fit the carpet washer i simply use the hoover scrubber that dose a far better job them remove the dirt and water with the vax the results are exellent .I did a test some time ago with a offcut of cream carpet i poured honey coffe gravy and some black treacle on it then left it out in the garden in the sun all day till it was totally dried [i didnt clean it straight away like they do on those silly tv programes ]next i tried to clean half of it with the Kirby it loosened all of the dirt and even managed to flick some of it into the suds tray but the big brown stain was still there i then left it to bake in the sun again till it was dry then i did the other half with the Hoover scrubber rinsing with the vax the lot was gone in one go a couple of hours later the carpet is dry and more important not sticky
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Post# 279607 , Reply# 41   5/6/2014 at 17:39 (3,614 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Hi, As I've mentioned before I get that same residue on many makes and models of vacuum cleaner coming in for repair. Most if not all don't own a Kirby. Many own Vax and Bissells shampooers. Some don't have any carpet shampooer at all. Also I don't get any residue like this on my Kirby rug plates. Nor are my carpets left sticky.
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Post# 279659 , Reply# 42   5/7/2014 at 11:32 (3,613 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 279663 , Reply# 43   5/7/2014 at 12:52 (3,613 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)   |   | |
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Post# 279908 , Reply# 45   5/9/2014 at 17:29 (3,611 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 279943 , Reply# 47   5/10/2014 at 01:34 (3,610 days old) by Elektrolux ()   |   | |
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Here's the Rug Renovator on the D50 going to work. Handled very well. With the right suds screen you can get a nice steady slow peed of suds lay down as to not have to move so fast to keep up. |
Post# 280011 , Reply# 48   5/10/2014 at 12:10 (3,610 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 280206 , Reply# 49   5/11/2014 at 22:40 (3,609 days old) by Elektrolux ()   |   | |
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Lol, yes, It's what I had on hand for regular use. I do like and use Kirby shampoo when I have it. |
Post# 463418 , Reply# 50   5/28/2023 at 17:59 (305 days old) by Nova_Candy (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Here is my Omega set up to shampoo
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Post# 463420 , Reply# 51   5/28/2023 at 19:32 (305 days old) by CaptChar (Niagara Falls)   |   | |
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Post# 463427 , Reply# 52   5/29/2023 at 10:38 (304 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I've got four Kirbys with shampoo systems--a Legend II, a G7 Diamond and two Sentrias, but I've never used any of them. I offered to try one out on a friend's carpet where her young nephew spilled a soda, but somehow we never got it together to do that. The G7 Diamond had obviously been used extensively with the shampoo system and the original owner apparently tended to be impatient to finish the job because the floor nozzle was absolutely caked with dried-on debris and the belt lifter was rusted out from vacuuming wet carpet.
I have to agree that while Kirbys come with an impressive array of tools, re-configuring the machine is a bit of a pain. When attachments are needed, I'm far more likely to pull out one of my trusty Electrolux canisters. I also have a Bissell Little Green machine, which is great for small spot cleaning jobs on carpet or upholstered furniture, but it certainly would not be satisfactory to try to do a whole room with it on one's hands and knees. |
Post# 463466 , Reply# 53   5/30/2023 at 21:25 (303 days old) by panasonic1053 ()   |   | |
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Whoa you need to calm down!
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Post# 463484 , Reply# 54   5/31/2023 at 10:04 (302 days old) by panasonic1053 ()   |   | |
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Using a kirby to shampoo carpets is akin to vomiting on them. The fan with all that FILTH rotates the other direction, still coated with FILTH and you use that to clean your carpet?
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Post# 463637 , Reply# 55   6/6/2023 at 11:07 (296 days old) by RainbowD4C (Saint Joseph, Michigan )   |   | |
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Post# 463657 , Reply# 56   6/7/2023 at 02:00 (295 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs)   |   | |
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