Thread Number: 34582
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
I ordered a Sirena |
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Post# 373861 , Reply# 1   6/14/2017 at 07:59 (2,505 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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Mike,
I can't speak for the Sirena, as I don't own one of them, but as someone who owns a new(ish) model Rainbow (with the lighted basin), when running it in the low speed setting to purify the air, I typically have to add water to the basin almost every day. It's amazing how well they clean the air around you though, and it does put humidify the air as well, which accounts for the water loss in the basin. Cleanup is fairly easy, at least on the newer models. I rinse out the excess stuff after I've dumped it, then I take it to the utility sink I have in my laundry room and just wash it out with dish soap and a an old rag. The separator and fans are a little more tedious to clean, but the Rainbow comes with this mini brush built into the base (reminds you of a mini toothbrush at one end, and a wrench at the other for removing the separator nut) and using it gets the separator clean as well. For the fans, I take pipe cleaners, or a small brush that came with my Bunn coffee maker and it seems to work really good as well. I do not store my vacuum on the basin.....my aunt did that with her D4SE Rainbow and over time it ruined the motor in hers.....Good luck with your Sirena, let us know how you like it! Steve |
Post# 373867 , Reply# 2   6/14/2017 at 09:18 (2,505 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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When you store the Sirena, put the pan on TOP of the machine. The machine itself will lock into the dolly. The pan, when placed into the dolly, locks from back to front. So put the back of the pan in first, tipped, then let the front down until it locks.
When using on low speed to clean the air, use distilled water and fill the pan half full (to the max line). You probably won't let the machine run 24/7 on air clean mode - the motor does have carbon brushes as opposed to the brushless Hurricane motor used in the Rainbow. It would be hard for me to believe you'd have much dirt in your apartment - you could definitely get away with cleaning the separator about every 5 or 6 times you use the machine. Congratulations, and enjoy your new machine. I do like mine. |
Post# 374112 , Reply# 4   6/18/2017 at 08:19 (2,501 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)   |   | |
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Stay tuned for a full review, I want to use it a bit more before writing that, but it's a great machine. If you want something similar to a Rainbow but don't want to pay the Rainbow price for a new machine, this is the way to go. Mike |
Post# 374113 , Reply# 5   6/18/2017 at 09:22 (2,501 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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and a gold 2 speed rainbow bought brand new in 2006 (so it's now 11 yrs old) never had service.
As for the Sirena - I agree that it's the next best option to a Rainbow. It does it's job...But I do not like it as well as my Rainbow. Things I've noticed about it after using it for a year or more - The Dolly is a little tricky. You have to get it just right for it to lock in place. The under side is more difficult to clean than Rainbow. There is a small sunken area surrounding by rubber where the separator stays - It's a different type of rubber than on Rainbow and it is harder to clean. The separator needs cleaning after every use - It shows visible dirt on it whereas rainbows doesn't get dirty nearly as quickly...I notice the belts on the PN seem to need changing more frequently (and I have berber) I never use Low speed on my Sirena or Rainbow because I feel like it accomplishes nothing major (I could be wrong) It has great suction and the hepa filter is easy to clean compared to rainbow. two suggestions : It's odd shape makes it want to fall over on one of the latches when you go to take off the separator and change it. I've had the latch pop off twice but it's super easy to get back on. I've gotten used to being careful in that area The instructions say to fill to min line when vacuuming (do not do this), fill it up between max and min (closer to max) |
Post# 374260 , Reply# 9   6/21/2017 at 13:21 (2,498 days old) by sebo4me (Cardiff)   |   | |
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Post# 374261 , Reply# 10   6/21/2017 at 13:24 (2,498 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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I have used (Now Brand) Lemon, orange, and eucalyptus essential oils in my Rainbow and Sirena and none of them have cracked the basins. I think I've vacuumed a couple of pieces of cat food before and I never noticed it caused the exhaust to smell differently (maybe because I always use some essential oil or Rainbow Fragrances) - I do not like the Sirena fragrances. They smell generic to me.
Filling the basin to just below the MAX line is better. When I used to fill to the min line (per instructions), the underside where the separator sits was terribly hard to clean....When using more water, it's not nearly as dirty. I don't use mine daily, but I wouldn't say it's used infrequently either. I always just clean the basin,separator and underside after I'm done out of habit as well. I also use a toothbrush to clean the separator instead of the separator cleaning brush. |
Post# 374293 , Reply# 12   6/22/2017 at 14:32 (2,497 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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I am interested in going to a water cleaner full time. My H20 turbo is not the one however. In reading I understand that 'water soluble' dirt goes into the water. But what about pet hair? I am blessed with a ton. |
Post# 374294 , Reply# 13   6/22/2017 at 14:38 (2,497 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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I have had no problems with pet hair being drown in the water bath. You want to watch your water that it doesn't get too thick. When I'm done I empty the basin in the compost bin. |
Post# 374347 , Reply# 15   6/24/2017 at 03:24 (2,496 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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Looose fit PN connectors-maybe alright to use as a test-but not continuously-the contacts will burn if the connections are loose. |