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Thread Number: 20889
Glade Shake n Vac / Carpet Freshener Powder - Your Opinions? |
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| Post# 233915 , Reply# 2 5/24/2013 at 22:40 (3,987 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI) | ||
I have never had any damage done to a vacuum from using carpet powders, and I maintain my vacuums, so the loss of performance from sucking up the powder is not an issue. I did however notice an issue when our carpet was replaced last year- Even though I vacuum several times a week, usually daily, the stuff had gotten under the carpet and pad and was not being removed with normal vacuuming. I use it maybe a couple times a month just to help with dog odors.
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| Post# 233916 , Reply# 3 5/24/2013 at 22:41 (3,987 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
Don't use powder carpet fresheners. | ||
| Post# 233920 , Reply# 4 5/24/2013 at 23:44 (3,987 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
Hate it! | ||
| Post# 233925 , Reply# 5 5/25/2013 at 01:40 (3,987 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe) | ||
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| Post# 233931 , Reply# 6 5/25/2013 at 03:54 (3,987 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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Only use it with dirty air machines | ||
| Post# 233932 , Reply# 7 5/25/2013 at 03:59 (3,987 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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I used it on my DC07 and the bin went cloudy!!! :( the dust goes to the motor aswell, and it does make a mess and the cyclones become dusty, however the Dysons dont lose suction with it :) | ||
| Post# 233938 , Reply# 9 5/25/2013 at 05:17 (3,987 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Shake and vac is an excellent product, but kills vacuums, however in my local pound shops, hey have all the 3 scents :) orANGE BLOSSOM THINGY, VANILLA AND LILY VALLEYU | ||
| Post# 233942 , Reply# 10 5/25/2013 at 06:02 (3,987 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh) | ||
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| Post# 233943 , Reply# 11 5/25/2013 at 06:04 (3,987 days old) by uksausage (eastbourne east sussex UK) | ||
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pound shop I usually find mine in a place in eastbourne called E S K Warehouse or in a random little shop round the corner from me they are the only 2 places in eastbourne i can get the vanilla and magnolia | ||
| Post# 233944 , Reply# 12 5/25/2013 at 06:06 (3,987 days old) by uksausage (eastbourne east sussex UK) | ||
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pets im quite lucky with mine none have had a reaction to it i know my mum cant use it as her dog is highly allergic to it and the same goes for my best friend her 3 dogs are all allergic, but mine all seem to be ok (think they must be so used to it by now they are probably immune to it) | ||
| Post# 233950 , Reply# 14 5/25/2013 at 07:41 (3,987 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
Ive never been a fan of Shake n Vac. I like the idea but as so many members on here say, it gets into the motors as well as other parts of the vacuum cleaner leading to damage. Also it just doesn't leave carpets feeling that fresh - okay maybe for an hour if you physically get down on your hands and knees and put your nose to the carpet.
The best alternative I have found are those scented capsules that you can often buy to pop into a bag. A lot of the cheap ones don't last very long - SEBO still make scented capsules and used to be on sale at John Lewis - but their pink ones aren't that nice compared to the dark blue ones that have a sporty fragrance about them - and are old stock available to buy direct from the UK company. | ||
| Post# 233971 , Reply# 16 5/25/2013 at 10:31 (3,987 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
Quite frankly, I wouldn't use it of you paid me. If your carpet smells, you should probably clean it more often. I think the smell is overpowering, the stuff is bad for pets and it knackers up your vacuum. If I want my room to smell nice, I just light a scented candle or open the windows and let some fresh air in
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| Post# 233974 , Reply# 17 5/25/2013 at 10:53 (3,987 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City) | ||
Amen, Chris!
None of these chemical "fresheners" are good for anyone.
It's sad that so many Americans apparently have such bad cleaning habits that their homes stink so badly they need to have plug-in fresheners, Febreze, rug powders, etc. Do you know how many of these "fresheners" (most notably Febreze) really work? Their active ingredient is essentially a nerve agent; it "temporarily" kills nerves in the brain that detect foul smells. | ||
| Post# 234010 , Reply# 19 5/25/2013 at 17:26 (3,987 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
Powder Carpet Fresheners are essentially "dirt" to both the rug and the vacuum. You pay three times for the powder, once to buy it, once for the vacuum bag that it clogs prematurely, and once when the agitator bearing grease gets filled with it and you need new bearings. I tell everyone NOT to use it.
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| Post# 234022 , Reply# 20 5/25/2013 at 21:25 (3,987 days old) by spiraclean (UK) | ||
Never liked it myself. Some of them smell OK in the container, but get way too overpowering once sprinkled over the carpet. And even with a clean dust bag, once it's been sat in the cleaner for a few days, the scent seems to alter and becomes rather unpleasant to my nose.
Having only tried it on a few occasions, I couldn't say for sure either way whether or not it damages vacuum cleaners over time, so will trust the judgement of the experts on this one. What I do know is that the brushroll, air paths and bag compartment all get covered in a white, powdery film. Any time I receive a used vacuum in this condition, it gets stripped down fully and scrubbed inside and out to get rid of the mess. A little scent is OK by me, so I do sometimes use drop-in bag fresheners. Oreck original Fresh Air tabs are my current favourite, and have a pleasant rose scent. Sebo citrus capsules are good if you want something a little stronger. What I really miss though are the little green fragrance capsules Vorwerk used to sell. Smelled fantastic, but I've never been able to find anything even remotely similar since they were discontinued and replaced by the square Dovina chips. | ||
| Post# 234035 , Reply# 21 5/26/2013 at 02:59 (3,986 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 234500 , Reply# 23 5/29/2013 at 18:59 (3,983 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere) | ||
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Years ago, I used to use Love My Carpet for deodorising problem carpets. Now I just rub softener sheets onto the carpet & pick up the sheet with the vacuum (using just the hose & wands) This way the softener sheet cleans the inside of the hose & gets out any remaining dirt stuck inside. | ||
| Post# 235765 , Reply# 25 6/8/2013 at 23:19 (3,972 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
This stuff isn't good 
for carpets, vacuums, or your health.
I agree all you need are good cleaning habits. I do like the good smells but essential oils are great for that instead of the nasty chemicals. I remember seeing a commercial when Fabreeze(S?) first came out and the first thing that went through my mind after seeing them spray it on pillows, dog beds, mattresses, etc - is what kind of chemicals are you introducing to you and your pets? I've NEVER felt comfortable using any of that stuff. | ||
| Post# 235797 , Reply# 26 6/9/2013 at 06:37 (3,972 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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One has to bear in mind that when this powder was released on the market, carpet washers were largely unheard of - so at the time one can only imagine that people were using it to freshen up their fibres. Quite how and why it took so long for someone to invent Febreeze for fabrics like curtains and cushions is beyond me, but fits the similar vein of usage.
Granted though, those furnishings can be washed, but if you have ever used Febreeze spray as it is known for, it can leave materials harder to the touch after a period of time. Thus, both carpet freshening powder and fabric refresher spray isn't always suitable for all general fabrics in the home. This post was last edited 06/09/2013 at 07:04 | ||
| Post# 235807 , Reply# 27 6/9/2013 at 09:06 (3,972 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 235809 , Reply# 28 6/9/2013 at 09:33 (3,972 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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I don't think many Brits did that to be honest. I don't think many gave a second thought about carpet stains unless they had one of those manual Bissell shampooer machines (my gran had two of them - they did an okay job to be honest but if you've had them you'll know they have foam rollers, not bristles) or the canisters of foam cleaning with the plastic static bristle heads on them.
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| Post# 235810 , Reply# 29 6/9/2013 at 09:38 (3,972 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Post# 235844 , Reply# 30 6/9/2013 at 14:29 (3,972 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Those powders are what helped put the end on Connies. | ||
| Post# 235846 , Reply# 31 6/9/2013 at 14:31 (3,972 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 235875 , Reply# 32 6/9/2013 at 16:22 (3,972 days old) by anthony (leeds uk) | ||
shake and vac 
cant belive its still around its evil stuff and it dont work it just masks smells the only way to get rid of smells is to clean the dirt away not cover it up sometime in the early 70s i remember my mum and dad taking up the lounge [fitted] carpet taking it outside laying it on the patio my mum then scrubbed it with a hoover polisher fitted with the scrubbing brushes she used ordinary washing powder somthing like Ariel it was then draped over the garden wall where my dad hosed it down with fresh water you could actually see the dirt being flushed out it looked like new after spending all day in the hot sun and all night they brought it back in the house and put it back down it looked great and smelled fresh two years later after 6 kids and a dog had trampled all over it the whole operation was repeated
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| Post# 236122 , Reply# 33 6/11/2013 at 09:13 (3,970 days old) by myles_v (Fredericksburg, VA) | ||
I've read that carpet freshener powders are full of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). I use Oreck Fresh Air tabs, not sure if they release VOCs or not. My mom uses a little bit of carpet freshener powder on the rugs in her room, and she uses my Hoover T Series to clean it up. It does really does coat the foam pre-motor filter. I've thought about buying a canister of the Oreck carpet freshener crystals and asking her to try that instead of the carpet powder she uses. I really dislike the scent of those freshener powders.
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| Post# 236129 , Reply# 34 6/11/2013 at 10:46 (3,970 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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I don't use it. Even in fan first machines, like Kirby, it can damage the motor. The air intake for cooling air is gliding very close to the carpet and is able to suck in the particles that can stick to bearings and motor winding. | ||
| Post# 236137 , Reply# 35 6/11/2013 at 11:37 (3,970 days old) by richardc1983 (Leeds, UK) | ||
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| Post# 236143 , Reply# 36 6/11/2013 at 13:06 (3,970 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
I have used Glade Shake n' Vac NUMOROUS times and I have to say I have never had an issue with it getting through the bags and filters, not any more than just normal dust would, anyway.
I usually use it when the bag needs to be changed, vacuum it up and then put in a fresh bag and just give it another go over with the machine at maximum efficiency, I do like the novelty of using the stuff and I personally think it smells great, especially the "Magnolia & Vanilla" or "Citrus". I have found Shake n' Vac to be more of a salt type consistency, than a powder...Using these products once in a while will not hurt your cleaner, they are deffinately more economical to use in a bagless, multi cyclonic cleaner as there is no clogging or wasting bags. | ||
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Post# 236146 , Reply# 37 6/11/2013 at 14:19 (3,970 days old) by jfalberti (Visalia, CA) |
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I remember when I sold Kirby | ||
| Post# 236176 , Reply# 38 6/11/2013 at 22:17 (3,969 days old) by Human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I've personally never used that crap and have no intention of ever doing so. That shit will absolutely kill a vacuum cleaner and it does stink. My next door neighbor, who is a heavy smoker, uses it and I can smell it outside her front door, even when the door is closed. Ironically, what I smell inside my apartment is the damn smoke from her ciggies.
I've picked up a number of vacuum cleaners from beside the dumpster at my apartment over the years I've lived where I am. I've cleaned them up, used them, passed them on to others, donated them to charity and occasionally sold even one. Every one of them, with maybe one or two exceptions, has been absolutely caked with that stuff. Clearing the vacuum powder out and replacing the bag and the belt is usually all any of them need, although the damage is quite evident when compared to a machine that has never been exposed to it. | ||
| Post# 236207 , Reply# 40 6/12/2013 at 11:57 (3,969 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Kirby selling carpet freshener. They did, and do. Not knowing what is in their formula can't say it is good or not. However, just because something is on the market doesn't mean it is good. You can buy cigarettes at the local store, doesn't mean it's good for you. | ||
| Post# 239316 , Reply# 41 7/8/2013 at 05:18 (3,943 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
Hi,
Hi, I've been meaning to write this reply on here for a few weeks now...
About 2 months ago I had a man come in to me with his Dyson DC41 that his wife bought last November 2012 at a cost of £399.99. He said to me it hasn't been sounding right for the last few weeks. So I plugged it in and turn it on. It sounded awful! A real dry high pitched noise. I looked at it and asked have they been sucking up lots of fine dust (Plaster dust,flour etc.) "Oh no"...the customer said. "Are you sure?" I said as the machine looked dusty. Inside and out. I said what about carpet freshener?? Oh yes "she" uses that. I said "well there you go." I asked did they wash the filter regular and he said they did.... I just told him to contact Dyson direct and see what they say. I didn't want to say I doubt Dyson would repair it under guarantee with it being self inflicted. I'm glad they didn't buy it off me:o) James:o) | ||
| Post# 239321 , Reply# 42 7/8/2013 at 06:19 (3,943 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 239327 , Reply# 43 7/8/2013 at 06:54 (3,943 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland) | ||
And that, James, is why I always say that if you're going to use carpet powder (which you shouldn't AT ALL) then at least use a bagged vacuum cleaner to minimise damage.
The fine powder can get through a bagless machine's filters and into the motor easier than it can get past a paper bag (which is a filter in itself) PLUS filters. | ||
| Post# 239330 , Reply# 44 7/8/2013 at 07:03 (3,943 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 239336 , Reply# 45 7/8/2013 at 07:48 (3,943 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
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Hi
Umm when it comes to bicarbonate of soda I'm not sure is the honest answer.
I'm guessing it's how often you use it plus the amount your picking up. If you use it allot in a cyclonic vacuum it might have a bigger impact than a decent bagged machine. Especially if the cyclonic machine is not well maintained when your using it with bicarbonate of soda or other fine/finer powders. James:o) | ||
| Post# 239406 , Reply# 46 7/8/2013 at 17:27 (3,943 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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I wondered as I watched a U.S Mom on You Tube show the gen public how to make cost effective home made carpet freshener using cinnamon powder and bicarbonate powder. She made the right decision to use cinnamon alone as it neutralises dog odour in an instant as well as less headache inducing. I was a bit concerned with the amount of soda powder though as effective as it is at neutralising as well, it is a great thinner in terms of consistency than ground cinnamon powder alone.
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| Post# 239430 , Reply# 47 7/8/2013 at 21:54 (3,942 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City) | ||
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| Post# 239443 , Reply# 48 7/9/2013 at 06:10 (3,942 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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Its not a case of that at all, NYC.
i was interested as my family have a holiday rental and its left inhabited for long periods at a time. Normally when I visit I take my Bissell carpet washer with me as the place reeks of dogs. After usage when the rooms smell good and when I visit again they lack that doggy smell though there is a certain dank odour in the rooms even when windows have been left open slightly to let air circulate. I also wash the walls with my excellent U.S E-Mop. That is the reason for why I'd like to put down bicarb powder and cinnamon into the carpet. I have reed diffusers in some rooms which works a treat but the carpets, though plainly have been washed a couple of times to ensure all manner of dirt is now out of them needs another application of something that will keep them odour free when the property isn't being used. | ||
| Post# 239445 , Reply# 49 7/9/2013 at 06:26 (3,942 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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I have also used SEBO's DUO P powder in the past but I dont like to waste that, rather keeping it for its stain removal aspect.
Cinnamon does appear to work well though and it makes my SEBO Felix smell lovely though I remembered to change over the charcoal filter to the standard one before vacuuming up after laying it down for a good couple of days. | ||
| Post# 239447 , Reply# 50 7/9/2013 at 07:54 (3,942 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
Sahke and vac, as a Kid I loved it now however I see at least 15 vacuums a week in with powder damage. It clogs up the pours in bags and filters so fast.
Agitator brush bearings don't like it either. As far as dry powder cleaning goes, I find as a cleaning process its rather ineffective as it cannot get the deep down dirt out, That said I use it as a maintenance system. I also find that it to causes vacuums to come in in droves, Mainly because people are to hasty to vacuum it up again and it clogs the airways when its still damp. | ||
| Post# 239510 , Reply# 51 7/9/2013 at 15:28 (3,942 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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I used to use Shake and vac all the time with DC01's and DC03, mostly them, and had no problems with it, but it did get dusty and made the bins cloudy a little bit but not very noticeable coloudyness | ||
| Post# 239512 , Reply# 52 7/9/2013 at 15:48 (3,942 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 239519 , Reply# 53 7/9/2013 at 16:24 (3,942 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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Sorry, no, Dysons can get messy when clogged with the stuff. | ||
| Post# 239525 , Reply# 54 7/9/2013 at 17:27 (3,942 days old) by kirby505 (Arizona) | ||
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i just use backonsodi and a crap vacuum | ||
| Post# 239586 , Reply# 55 7/10/2013 at 06:42 (3,941 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 239600 , Reply# 56 7/10/2013 at 10:43 (3,941 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
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Even the cyclonics | ||
| Post# 240207 , Reply# 58 7/16/2013 at 08:09 (3,935 days old) by ncovert (Grove City, PA) | ||
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I hate any kind of powder you pour on your carpet. HATE THEM ALL. I used it once at my parent's demand, and after 6 months, the smell is STILL in my Sebo X4! | ||
| Post# 240208 , Reply# 59 7/16/2013 at 08:33 (3,935 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 241218 , Reply# 60 7/21/2013 at 13:12 (3,930 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom) | ||
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well, I've been a naughty boy... Front room stinks of sick even after shampooing the carpet so thé missus found this for 50p 
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| Post# 241222 , Reply# 61 7/21/2013 at 13:36 (3,930 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom) | ||
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All sprinkled on and waiting for a few mins 
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| Post# 241224 , Reply# 62 7/21/2013 at 13:41 (3,930 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom) | ||
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Used the total system, as it's still awaiting spa treatment. The bag compartment is already covered in white dust! Front room smells like a field too 
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