Yes, shampoo is bad on carpet, and fragrance is just a no no (use candles instead).
By the way, I also have the little green machine and it does work good for small spot cleaning. How is the big one to clean up afterwards?
I don't put out candles anymore except in my shielded fireplace. I"m too concerned about fire hazards.
I got a really neat Candleabra from Target in Dec. It actually warmed up the entire living room!
Apparently, Kirby is having some sort of nationwide 'competition' by its salesmen to either win a car or $25,000. So that's why they're popping up out of the wood works. I was informed over the phone that someone was coming to 'clean my carpets in 2 rooms & only needed an evaluation filled out'. RIGHT! I got lied to, because I asked specifically if there was a demo or sales pitch + if they were steam cleaning the carpet. The response was "No, just keep an open mind while you watch the guy work. Oh, it's steam cleaning."
The demo guy was very polite. I just couldn't believe all the parts & gadgets! Like I have time for fiddly bits
The scheduled hour cleaning & demo session turned into almost 3 hours! It was a very good vaccum, but I did not appreciate someone grinding baking soda into my carpet without asking! Oh, and then the 'boss' appears with the sales pitch. A HUGE page of options for deposits & payments.
I just kept saying "NO, thank you. I just cancelled a trip because of lack of funds & my dd hasn't even MET anyone except her paternal Grandmother on my dh's side. I"m not getting into debt for a vaccuum cleaner!" The guy gave up (I thought) but returned with an offer.
$1200 with $45 monthly payments and the dang thing would be mine
Nope. And I"m glad I stayed firm, something else has come up much more expensive, vital, and difficult to budget, so at least I don't have that financial mistake on my back.
But the poor demo guy worked for a long time to clean my carpets. DH had enough yesterday and begged me to fix his room. He has to use it for sleeping since he's working midshift this coming week.
Big Green Saved the day again. It smells so much better in here now. No perfumes, just fresh clean air. I use the Pet formula that scotch guards as it is applied.
McGyver, I"m not sure what you mean by 'clean up afterwards', but basically I wheel it out the front door, detach the top half, & dh empties it out in front of the house. The filter is small and rinses clean. It detaches easily and I store it in the garage. I've had it for about 6 years and used it 20 times? Paid for itself long ago vs the hassle of rentals.
I have a single story, so I don't have stairs to navigate. The worst thing about it is the NOISE. It's basically a huge shop vac (which it Can be used for) and it's loud sharp & deafening noise. DH takes DD into another room and plays with her while I work.
But it IS an excellent cleaner. After I did DH"s man cave, I cleaned the carpet which had been under our dining table for the first 2 1/2 years of dd's budding childhood. It was pretty sad stained condition, but it now looks like new. All purdy
Oh & Kirby called me back yesterday for my 'scheduled appt." for that day. Huh? They made a mistake on the schedule or something, but I told the caller about my stinky carpet. She couldn't get off the phone fast enough after that
This lengthy post is to warn others that Kirby is on the sales warpath! Don't believe them when they call and say it's going to be a 'short' demo & they're
steam cleaning carpets. It's a good vac, but don't let them overcharge you on the price. I probably could have talked them down to $1000, but I wasn't interested in a counter offer.
Oh, and the scare tactics used...
There were a few mixed into the sales pitch AND the wheeling dealing moment. The most pathetic: I wasn't keeping my child 'safe' by purchasing the cleanest vac on the market.
I"ve never heard such fear pressure used on a sales before.
I told the guy that I completely believed that if we isolate our children from ALL the stuff that live in this world, then we do their immune system a disservice by not giving it a chance to kick into gear
I live in an older cluttered house in dusty Texas with 2 dogs and a cat. Pollen & dust is everywhere. A vaccum is not going to SAVE her