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Carpet Steamer, not cleaner

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:46:56 GMT

Does anyone have a carpet steamer (not a carpet cleaner/shampooer) - to refresh your carpets? I swear years ago QVC sold a HAHN steamer to refresh carpets and I think it was also used on hard surfaces, there may have been different pads for different uses....does anyone recall this item or have one, if so....do you like it? Thanks!

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Tigriss — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:04:50 GMT

I have a Monster floor steamer. It is for hard floors or carpet. It has a carpet slide that clips onto the bottom to put a small distance between the carpet and the pad so that the plastic piece glides over the carpet. I bought it specifically for my kitchen/baths and my carpet because I have cats and want to freshen the carpet without cleaning it with a "wet" cleaner. I do use baking soda before I vacuum to help with pet odors. I've had it for years, but see similar ones on Amazon. Just make sure it has a carpet glide/slide with it.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:09:12 GMT

@Tigriss thanks....I will look for a similar item...

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:09:31 GMT

I have the Hahn. I think I've used the carpet/upholstery accessory once in 10 years.

I do use the steamer on the floor as needed.

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homedecor1 — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:28:58 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

The Bissell steamer I just bought has instructions that state you can "steam & refresh" rugs. It came with a fragrance disc.

I wouldn't use it for this but one can.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:30:41 GMT

@homedecor1...thanks....as one of the posters mentioned, did yours come with a 'glide' for carpet?

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Kachina624 — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:34:49 GMT

I can't understand how a carpet steamer could possibly benefit a carpet. It can't remove dirt or odors so what will you have, hot dirt? Seems like moistening carpet with hot steam would enhance odors, similar to what happens on a hot humid day. Sounds like some hype to sell more steamers.

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homedecor1 — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:41:22 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

Oooopsss! Sorry not made for steaming carpets🙄I read it wrong.

I assume it would made rugs damp like the floors are -- but floors dry quickly. I'd be afraid of dampness would cuz "mold".

Perhaps Stanley Steemer or a commercial company streams rugs. I've never heard of this

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faeriemoon — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:48:23 GMT

I remember the appliance you are talking about. I haven't heard about steaming carpets in a long time so perhaps they decided that feature wasn't the greatest. I remember you could do floors and carpets if you attached a gizmo onto the steamer.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 03:27:47 GMT

I 'think' it was meant to refresh, bring up the nap of the carpet....not meant to clean.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 03:35:16 GMT

My Shark steam mop has a carpet-glider attachment for steam refreshing. I use it on my carpets and also on my mattress. The glider piece makes it easy to slide it across fabric or carpeted floors. The steam kills germs and takes away odors.

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Katcat1 — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 04:33:42 GMT

I know what you are talking about. You don't use shampoo. It's only water and you moisten the rug area and then it sucks up the dirty water. I own the shampooer which you clean the rug area with water/shampoo and then the machine sucks up the dirty water. I prefer mine but everyone has their preference.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:37:14 GMT

@Katcat1 ...we are not talking about the same item....what I am talking about is similar to a hand held steamer but a 'stick' style.....it is to refresh the carpet....the only water is steam, similar to hand held.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:39:14 GMT

Thanks @SilleeMee ....that is what I am looking for......I will look at the Shark steam mops when I can get to a larger area - not much in my area except Walmart.

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:12:37 GMT

@Mom2Dogs - Dirt Devil makes one that has the glider attachment too.