When I use this, it leaves behind little rolled up strands of dust and dirt, that I have to pick up with my hands. Any tips? Is this normal?
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I have never had that happen. Do you use it dry or wet? I use it only for wet cleaning, which is what I bought it for, and it does a great job.
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I have never experienced that problem. I use a stick vacuum first to get up the majority of the debris/hair and then use the scotch brite with the cleaner and it leaves everything nice and clean.
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Yes, I've had this to occur. If I'm dry dusting (no Bona or other spray used) typically no "rolled up strands". Typically, I get the rolled up when I use a spray. I believe this is because the spray (wetness) mixed with the dust. I typically use a swifter with the disposal cloths to pick up most of the dust and cat hair. Then spray with Bona and use the Microfiber. Results is minimal if any rollup of debris on the microfiber cloth. Hope this helps. I do love both my swifter and microfiber cleaners.
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I usually use a hardwood vaccum cleaner and clean first and then wipe down the floors with scotch-brite mop and haven't noticed such a problem. Did you wash the pad before using it first?
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Hi there, No that is not normal which is why I wrote a review and provide a less than stellar score. This mop does not pick up dust and hair the way that one would believe it should. I have used this mom wrt and dry; the same outcome.
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With laminate, I use it dry, laminate and water risks a damaged floor. So I push all the stuff into a small pile and use a dustpan. It does an EXCELLENT job sweeping everything to one small spot, quick and easy, so I'm happy.
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We change out the pad and use a Hook and Loop (Velcro) pad and sandpaper with a hook and loop backing. This does not work with the dust pick up.
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not really anything to keep clean. I use it all the time and have not noticed any dust. the area is not that wide. I bought two for me. one on bedside and one on my desk at work. I gave my mom one, she loves it. even bought the one that plugs into my computer. lol
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Gosh, I should ask you where you find the dust bags when you do. I haven't even taken mine out of the box yet. Glad you said it works great and sorry I am not much help.
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So I think this would work great if it didn't leave red fibers behind. I have had mine for over two years and stopped using it because of the red fibers still being left everywhere, this should be the final step in dusting but it's not.
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Microfiber duster (unless brand new) seems to "push" the dust around where the wool duster picks the dust up into the wool and then I shake it off outside.
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Thanks for tip! I will try that next time I clean it. I try to clean once a week but not alway faithful to that schedule, but I will try harder in the future.
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I think it might be from the foam filter that needs cleaned out once in a while. Ours stopped picking up the other day and it was also from the foam filter,,,i cleaned it then it worked fine. Hope this helps some for ya!
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It follows you around like a dog on a leash, so you've pretty much already vacuumed where the main unit's at. I haven't noticed it kicking up dust, but them I'm looking ahead, not behind.
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I do dust it with a damp cloth and it handles that well. I have not had to "spot clean" it per say.
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My experience has been that it only picks up & holds small amounts of dirt. I have the same problem with it leaving dirt to resettle after running it. It works great for larger debris, but not so great for dirt which is what I was hoping for too.
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It will pick up dust and other particles while steaming, but i try to sweep first with a broom to be thorough. If your floors are really dirty, i would sweep first. Its a great product, but you can only expect it to do so much.
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I only use it outdoors, it's impossible to keep the dust from blowing around, I just point out away from where I'm cleaning, one disadvantage of shop vacs, make sure your filters are clean and bag is kept before 3/4 full and at least you won't be blowing the dust you've just sucked up back into the floor. with a little ingenuity you could make a short hose and zip tie a little high flow filter element, maybe like a lawn mower filter, but it would have to show high volume and you'd have to clean it too. Does the floor attachment fit, turn it face up, Still need a filter.
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I was curious to see if mine was also dirty. It was. I couldn't remove the white plastic front, but I blew into the wider opening and it seemed to get rid of just about all of the dust inside. Now I am keeping mine in a ziploc sandwich bag to prevent the build up of dust.
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I live in Phoenix, lots of dust. I wipe it down when I'm dusting. No big deal. I would say NO to your question. Just wipe it down every now and then. :)
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Kevin, it is the dirt on the outside I am picking up I worry about. This thing is handy as pockets on a shirt and works very well. As long as you keep the filter clean I wouldn't worry about the rest of it!!!
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I don't know if it ever does. My buddy and I both ordered one of these and although it does pick up dirt and dust it STILL leaves red lint behind. We are both having this issue.