Does this operate as a wet/dry vac? If after mopping an area, can I use the vacuum to suck up the moisture and schmutz left on the floor?
139453
No, it does not have that feature. The vac is simply for rugs and hardwood floor, dust and debris.
139454
No. There should not be THAT MUCH water it is steam. A wet dry vac has two different filters one for wet and one for dry. Electricity and water do not mix unless the equipment is designated specifically for that purpose.
139455
yes....but please see my review, this is not a good product. It was really heavy to drag back and forth, and mine 'blew up' after less than a month so I returned it for refund.
139456
No, I do not believe it is a wet/dry vac since there is a filter in the waste container that would get wet. If I vacuum before I use the steamer and make sure I have washed the steamer pad (atleast every once in a while), I have not had issue with smudges or stuff left over. I also don't have any water that is standing when I'm done steaming to vac up. Hope this helps!
139457
No, it does not operate as a wet/dry vac. Personally, I really do not recommend this product. And the vacuum is so small that it takes a lot of time to be effective. The steamer broke on its second mopping job. It sits in our closet doing nothing. And Oreck customer service goes in circles regarding accountability. The ones at corporate say to go to your nearest Oreck service center.... and the service center says to call corporate. Here is the link to their manual so you can have a better idea how it functions: http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aajc_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-oreck-Site/Sites-oreck-Library/default/v1384978581761/images/userguides/Vacuum-VersaVac.pdf No, it does not operate as a wet/dry vac. Personally, I really do not recommend this product. And the vacuum is so small that it takes a lot of time to be effective. The steamer broke on its second mopping job. It sits in our closet doing nothing. And Oreck customer service goes in circles regarding accountability. The ones at corporate say to go to your nearest Oreck service center.... and the service center says to call corporate. Here is the link to their manual so you can have a better idea how it functions:... » Read More No, it does not operate as a wet/dry vac. Personally, I really do not recommend this product. And the vacuum is so small that it takes a lot of time to be effective. The steamer broke on its second mopping job. It sits in our closet doing nothing. And Oreck customer service goes in circles regarding accountability. The ones at corporate say to go to your nearest Oreck service center.... and the service center says to call corporate. Here is the link to their manual so you can have a better idea how it functions: http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aajc_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-oreck-Site/Sites-oreck-Library/default/v1384978581761/images/userguides/Vacuum-VersaVac.pdf « Show Less
414976
I can't find my users manual right now, which would answer this question definitively. However, other wet/dry vacuums I have and all I have had in the past, all recommend removing the filter in the wet use mode.
518617
Does NOT work well on carpet. Does clean hard surfaces both wet and dry very well. I also bought a small canister bag less vac with the hose to vac area rugs, baseboards. closets, bathroom and furniture--hard to reach places with upright. Hope that helps. Peace
2158444
No, that's not true. I definitely sweep or vacuum prior to mopping. The spin function works quite well to remove the liquid and it keeps the drips in the bucket. I am quite pleased with the product, but at the end of the day, it's a mop, not a broom. :)
800109
yes - the mop does not pick up hair and dust. I wouldn't want it to anyway because it would be extremely hard to keep the mop head clean if it did.
934871
No, it doesn't. I would recommend this vacuum for cleaning chop saws and table saws plus the surround work area at the end of the day. It has just enough power to suck up and or blow out saw dust and other small debris at a very close range. Will not work well at clearing a deck of pine needles research other dewalt vacuum with more oomph
1739152
No this item doesn't mop the floors, it is strictly a sweeper and if you have pets its not good for cleaning up the hair, the hair sticks to the unit and is very difficult to clean off, after I saw how it was I gave it to my son who doesn't have pets.
515863
I think it would hold dust. I like the results better when I have swept or vacuumed the floor first. It doesn't have any suction, it just uses a fitted cloth that steam goes through to the floor to mop. I have laminate flooring and I do like the clean feel of the floor after steam mopping.
939868
SUPER ..it will suck the heck out of bare floors, but remember that if you vacuum more than 1x a week, you will no doubt still have to invest in an additional filter as the vaccuum won't work right once the filter's clogged. I dry my filter by my wood stove; other wise it takes DAYS unless you live in the desert. Hope that helps.
996129
It doesn't have the proper filters for dry vacuuming. The machine is designed to have the incoming dirt suspended in water. I think you would just be vacuuming up dirt and then exhausting it right back into the room.
1860780
I normally vac first and then use the wash function to clean the floor. It will also pick up dirt when it's in the wash mode but it will create a mess in the reserve tank and clog the filter. It does a decent job on my tile floors.
2038326
This vacuum isn't labeled as a wet/dry vac so I have not tried and therefore cannot answer your question. The unit does have a fabric filter and I think water would actually wet the filter and damage the unit.
2252805
Hi, The Stinger vac was given to a friend. He only uses it to pick up dust and dry materia. Sorry, I don't know how the Stinger would work on a wet carpet.
536905
I use it on tile all the time. It leaves water, but I just let it air dry or dry it with a towel. This machine has replaced my mop. Maybe its not intended for this type of use, but it works for me!
1038715
I wouldn't call it a vacuum, more like the strength of only a hand vac. It will only pick up small items. The dustbin is only about 5 inches across and an inch deep. If your floors are really dirty, you'll have to clean them first. I do love the steamer part it gets very hot quickly and does a great job.
1977924
Nope, in a matter of fact this vacuum isn't good for anything... no suction power at all.. now mine's just sitting at the corner collecting the dust.. how ironic..
2158440
No you still need to sweep or vacuum,sorry also this mop bucket will flip over when using the spin to wrip mop head out!