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Stiff Kirby Brush Roll |
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Post# 79142   8/23/2009 at 13:41 (5,330 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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I have really matted down carpet from 1996 (came with the house) that needs a good brush roll. Is there any really stiff, like dyson stiff, brush rolls for kirbys? The stiffest brush rolls i have are in my Eureka Precision (VG2), Hoover Tempo and Hoover Empower and those are my best performers. I'd like to take advantage of my Heritage II's great suction power and use it normaly, but with the brush roll that came with it, the Kirby is not a vacuum I would think of a deep cleaner. So, does anyone know of a stiff brush roll for my Kirby? |
Post# 79143 , Reply# 1   8/23/2009 at 14:01 (5,330 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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Don't Kirby sell some sort of 'carpet renovator' fitting, for lifting flattened pile? |
Post# 79146 , Reply# 2   8/23/2009 at 16:07 (5,330 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Yeah, it's call the Miracle Head, or the "carpet fluffer". I've used it many times, and it works wonders! But, it doesn't last for long, and you have to use it alot to keep it like that! I'm probably wrong, a kirby fanatic can correct me, but I don't think you vacuum with it, you use to revive your carpet after you vacuum the carpet. I found online that Kirby sells a pet brush roll for the g5 and up. thanks kirby for thinking of us! :( Why can't they make one for older kirbys? If they are built to last, why can't I use it as it should!? Anyway, I need a brush roll like that for two reasons: 1. I own a Siberian Husky, which sheds like crazy, and her fur fills up the vacuum bag very quickly. Plus a have a cat too. 2. My house has 13 year old carpet, which has had very heavy use with 5 people, and at one point, 4 pets. (I now have 2 pets, the others passed away.) Thankfully, the carpet has been well taken care of by my collection of vacuums, which for the first year of living here (2003) was vacuumed by a Hoover Elite and Eureka Boss. I wish I had pictures of the house when we moved then, because the carpet was much cleaner! (I have a horrid Bissell lightweight deep cleaner) |
Post# 79189 , Reply# 4   8/24/2009 at 09:20 (5,330 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 79212 , Reply# 8   8/24/2009 at 17:22 (5,329 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 79215 , Reply# 10   8/24/2009 at 18:44 (5,329 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 79998 , Reply# 19   9/4/2009 at 18:27 (5,318 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))   |   | |
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Nathaniel (& others if applicable) There is no other stiff OEM brushroll for the HIIs. The polisher/fluffer brush may (& should) be used b4 & after vacuuming; as well as b4 & after shampooing. The carpet needs to be cleaned (dirty films removed) & 're-trained' to stand up again. [[It's kinda like changing your hair-style (re-training).]] It will suck up 'minor' amounts when you use it. Kirby does make a "Pet-Owner Brushroll" 4 the G3s & G4s. They are built to last; this does not mean "bring to current model standards" unfortunately. There are differences between shampoos, detergents & soaps (similar as they may be). The Kirby shampoo dries to a very fine [harmless] powder, to be vacuumed up AFTER the carpet is dry. If done properly, this should in most areas (unless overlapped or re-scrubbed multiple times in one spot) be dry in less than 2 hours, usually ¾-1½ hours. Again, if mixed properly, with clean hands, take some dri-foam in your hands & rub it like lotion 'til it's dry. When dry, if you 'put' your finger & thumb together, then apart, there should be NO feeling of sticky there. "Others" have soaked carpet swatches in pure, un-mixed, concentrated Kirby Carpet Shampoo; then let dry completely; then vacuumed thoroughly with NO ill effects to the carpet itself." I have done similarly at fairs, etc. for demos with mixed shampoo with NO ill effects either. I have used both truck mounted & portable extractors (first one had the contract for the MetroDome in MSP, MN the latter had a contract with Sheraton in Spokane, WA) with companies I worked for. They have their place, as do others; however, if used properly & as needed, the Kirby Shampooer can & does do a wonderful job. (imho -- I've seen the way (incorrectly) some people use a Kirby & shampooer. NO offense to anyone.) This is a direct quote from a letter DuPont (Stainmaster Carpet) sent to Kirby after performing its test: "...Our conclusion is that carpets treated with your Kirby Carpet Shampoo System are in [[compliance with the warranty]] for DuPont Certified Stainmaster Carpet. When the Kirby Carpet Shampoo System is used according to directions, Stainmaster Carpet's stain resistance properties are [[not negatively affected]]..." (I double bracketed [[ ]] some important parts.) There are numerous tests that can be done to prove or dis-prove peoples opinions; however, facts are facts. Bottom line is, you need to use what you feel comfortable with & believe in. (People thought: ...the earth was flat, ...you can't run a mile in under 4 minutes, ...you can't fly, etc, etc.) If you believe something with all your heart (& brain or lack of same -- LOL), even if it "AIN'T" true (oops, isn't); there is gonna be NOBODY who can prove to you otherwise. (mho) I hope some of the above helps EVERYone (or, at least SOMEone) Remember, the above is a combination of facts, my experiences & various opinions. I wish EVERYONE an(other) enjoyable extended weekend (if applicable) (I have a few [non-VCCC] friends in UK, AU & Germany who are always telling me they are "off work" or "on holiday." SEE ABOVE) Cheers Bill |
Post# 82010 , Reply# 20   10/6/2009 at 20:55 (5,286 days old) by kirbyultimateg (Troy Ohio 45373 USA)   |   | |
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Adjust the 4 row brushroll on your Kirby HII all the way down...That should do the trick. |
Post# 82012 , Reply# 21   10/6/2009 at 21:19 (5,286 days old) by kirbfan94 ()   |   | |
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If you adjust it all the way down the carpet wont be able to get sucked up into the nozzle and that would actually hurt the performance. |
Post# 82013 , Reply# 22   10/6/2009 at 21:27 (5,286 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 82028 , Reply# 23   10/7/2009 at 13:29 (5,285 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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you can get the "pet" brushroll from totalvac.com |
Post# 82032 , Reply# 24   10/7/2009 at 14:10 (5,285 days old) by swingette ()   |   | |
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vintagehoover is right. I have used both the Rug Doctor AND Hoover Steamvac with great results. |
Post# 84031 , Reply# 25   11/14/2009 at 19:11 (5,247 days old) by kirbyultimateg (Troy Ohio 45373 USA)   |   | |
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I recommend putting a metal fan in your Heritage II...The metal fan in my Legend II is wonderful! |
Post# 84076 , Reply# 26   11/15/2009 at 11:32 (5,246 days old) by kirbfan94 ()   |   | |
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I've got a Metal fan in My legend II also, And it is the most powerfull kirby I own. With the Lexan fan Tradition in close second. |
Post# 84099 , Reply# 28   11/15/2009 at 20:01 (5,246 days old) by kirbyultimateg (Troy Ohio 45373 USA)   |   | |
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Thank you. |