Thread Number: 36801
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Post# 393746   6/23/2018 at 18:56 (2,126 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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Is it ok to suck up baking soda from carpeting with a modern upright? |
Post# 393751 , Reply# 1   6/23/2018 at 21:02 (2,126 days old) by Gj3476 (Prosper,TX)   |   | |
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Post# 393752 , Reply# 2   6/23/2018 at 21:43 (2,126 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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What is the vacuum in question?
Generally, I would say “no problem.” However, I would avoid using a Dyson Cinetic or a Fantom (not exactly modern, but still). These vacuums do not have pre-motor filters so you run the risk of filling up your exhaust HEPA filter prematurely with anything that slips by the cyclone(s). That would be an expensive mistake. I know these are not uprights, but I would not try a water filtration canister either. Everything else should be good with the powder. |
Post# 393761 , Reply# 4   6/24/2018 at 00:24 (2,125 days old) by Gj3476 (Prosper,TX)   |   | |
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Post# 393768 , Reply# 5   6/24/2018 at 11:54 (2,125 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 393771 , Reply# 7   6/24/2018 at 13:01 (2,125 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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I would definitely not vacuum up baking soda. It is a very heavyweight material that loves to cake together and once it does, it stays put. Same with flour. It will get absolutely everywhere inside the vacuum's dirt path and fan.
Also baking soda reaching the motor bearings or shaft will certainly bond with the grease, absorb the oil, gum up the parts and grind them to a halt. |
Post# 393774 , Reply# 8   6/24/2018 at 14:09 (2,125 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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The three vacs that could be pressed into service are: Kirby G5 Ult, Shark pro pet stick and or Aldi bagless cyclonic upright. Sounds like Kirby with new bag or Shark with clean filters ? |
Post# 393780 , Reply# 9   6/24/2018 at 15:51 (2,125 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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Honestly, all three should be fine. The Kirby shouldn't be harmed and neither the Shark nor the ALDI vacuum will have problems if you keep an eye on those foam filters.
Those three vacuums have sealed ball bearings in their motors which are sealed from contaminants, such as baking soda, and won't be damaged. But, that doesn't even matter because I doubt any of the powder will make it that far. |
Post# 393782 , Reply# 10   6/24/2018 at 16:18 (2,125 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 393791 , Reply# 12   6/24/2018 at 18:27 (2,125 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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You may ask. The answer is two elderly dogs who have gone to their rewards. And what they left behind. |
Post# 393827 , Reply# 16   6/25/2018 at 06:00 (2,124 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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Now I'm confused. It was suggested to sprinkle baking soda on couch cushions to freshen, but I shouldn't use it on carpet? |
Post# 393828 , Reply# 17   6/25/2018 at 06:37 (2,124 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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With the possible damage to your vacuum I wouldn't use the baking soda on either item.And the fine soda will clog bag and filter pores quickly. |
Post# 393831 , Reply# 18   6/25/2018 at 09:13 (2,124 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 393844 , Reply# 20   6/25/2018 at 13:24 (2,124 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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HonestJoe, no need to apologize. I learned something. |
Post# 394662 , Reply# 21   7/11/2018 at 00:41 (2,108 days old) by ridgidwd0670 (se wood co ohio)   |   | |
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I use my Ridgid WD0670 shop vac with VF6000 HEPA filter (green one) or Cleanstream HEPA filter & HEPA bag (protects pleated filter) so no problem vacing baking soda or Love My Carpet
I use a straight suction rug/carpet nozzle (NOT the 2-1 combo rug/floor tool or turbo brush) Then I pull up carpet & no sign of carpet fresh or baking soda underneath |
Post# 394701 , Reply# 22   7/11/2018 at 17:52 (2,108 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Personally if I spilled baking soda I would suck it up with my central vac which has several stages of pre motor filtration. If I was using a portable vac I would change the vacuum bag afterwards and wipe out the nozzle.
baking soda is generally not good for carpet so hopefully you're not using it as an this any sort of carpet cleaning. That being said in the industry I've seen plenty of vacuums coming in where the Arm & Hammer baking powder bags were used which were definitely hard on the motors . Definitely hurt the Armature,field and bearings as well. When talking about Bagless vacuums it's definitely too fine for most dry Bagless vacuums. |
Post# 394774 , Reply# 23   7/12/2018 at 17:13 (2,107 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Baking soda in a Dyson cinetic up14
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Post# 394919 , Reply# 25   7/14/2018 at 12:46 (2,105 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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