Steam cleaner problems
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Can anybody explain why the past three carpet steam cleaners I have owned eventually stopped heating up the water in the tank? I even ran into this problem with my Bissel Little Green spot cleaning machine. What gives?
Why do my carpets cleaners all stop heating up?
8 answers
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You have hard water. Use distilled water. Calicum is building up. And always buy a Hoover.
Sherrie
on Sep 16, 2013
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Sherri, is right about the water and the Hoover.
Janet Scott-Salisbury
on Sep 17, 2013
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I would be more concerned about such frequent use of water / steam. ( Sub-floor integrity / mold water damage etc) The only carpet in my home is about 10 years old and has been "wet" twice. ( rental carpet cleaner machine) A Regular vac works for us.
KMS Woodworks
on Sep 17, 2013
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
Living Rich on Less - Susan
on Sep 17, 2013
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Hard waters are high on there heavy salt content and tends to get accumulated on the surfaces and they tend to jam gradually. You may get the tank cleaned up on regular intervals. That's the only solution to such problem. Else you may do that cleaning with some bleaching powder to the tank area if you try out.
Kala Professional Restoration services
on Sep 18, 2013
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I would follow the vinegar suggestion, I do this every third cleaning and actually clean the carpets with white vinegar when I do it. the vinegar helps with the hard water issue I have for the cleaner and cleaning the carpets with white vinegar helps to pull out the soap build up in my carpets so they stay cleaner longer, it also helps to kill any mold that might build up in the carpet, and it helps with any odors that have decided to take up residence in the carpet
April E
on Sep 18, 2013
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I also use vinegar to clean my carpets, no suds residue left behind to attract dirt and deodorizes too..... works great for me
Karen Mortimore
on Sep 18, 2013
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do you just use a white vinegar??
Angela Martinez
on Sep 18, 2013
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