Kirby Shampooer System

Mine works; but it's not an extractor
My system was a freebie when I purchased my 2012 Sentria. I used both the portable sprayer and the carpet shampooer.

First the sprayer. Worked fairly well on a sofa I was give to me from a family that has 9 children so you can imagine the condition it was in. If I had treated the stains first it would have helped. The sprayer generated lots of foam; the only issue was the foam rolled off the back of the sofa and onto the seat cushion. Perhaps if I had adjusted the sprayer of water to shampoo mixture it my alleviate that.

Second the floor unit. It generated lots of foam too but most people are use to an extractor which is best at cleaning carpets. My carpet was a lost cause as I have/had three dogs and you can imagine how dirty the carpet is. So I didn't have high expectations. I was just happy to have it look a little bit cleaner and smell much better.

Next I'm going to tackle the back of my Volvo V70 (station wagon) where the dogs ride. My Australian...

Perfect
The system was cheap, had everything included, and if you DONT follow the directions and use a little common sense when using this system... it will make the worst spots (as in almost solid black on off white carpets) all but completely disappear. Now that my room mate is gone and I got this in the mail my house looks and smells great again. Thank you.

Great bonus for my bargin find of a Kirby Vacuum!
I bought a Kirby Vacuum and was disappointed that it didn't have a carpet shampooer but I got it at a really good price. I checked out Amazon for help in locating one. Amazon came through again. I got a really good product from a very helpful seller and added information about the vacuum itself. I have used it before I reviewed it here and it is well worth the money and my rugs couldn't look better. I highly recommend Amazon for finding quality parts and sellers.

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Vapamore VAPCCFM Cotton Cover Floor Mop

20 Bucks??
This Vapamore Floor Mop cover is great. I prefer it over the original shipped with the product. It is thick and stays hot and it picks of the loosened soil out of the floor grout better than any other covers I've tried. With the other covers I need to bend over and use another rags to wipe the grout. My bad back really appreciates this cover, I just wish it were not so expensive.

Edit 5/14/2012
Noticed the price has been reduced. I will be ordering more soon. Also I want to mention that I use this pad to clean walls(1 time), floors(every week), and ceilings(1 time) in my home, that is about 2200 square ft and it is just beginning to show wear. So even at $20 it wasn't a bad investment.

Direct Replacement for Original
This unit is the same as the one supplied with your unit. I bought this one as a spare at the same time I purchased my Vapamore unit. So far the original has held up well and I have not needed this replacement.



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HAAN TS-30 Travel Quick Pro Handheld Garment Steamer, White

Just so many problems.
Where to start? This steamer just doesn't work.

-The metal holder you're supposed to set the steamer on while using it is too small, so you have to pry it off with your fingers every time you pick up the steamer-- which of course is a great way to burn your fingers.

-The steam comes out very sporadically, so some parts of the clothing get wet and others get no steam at all.

-The reservoir is really hard to get out of the steamer, it took two of us 5 minutes of prying (yes, we were pushing the side tabs down just like the instructions said)just to get the thing out to fill it with water.

- The reservoir is constructed so that getting all the water out of it after use is impossible, I can tell it will get moldy very soon.

-Well, my clothes were still wrinkled after using it. I think it's due to the sporadic nature of the steam pump.

I hope this helps someone else save some money, or at least spend it on a better made...

Not so good
This travel size steamer isn't that great. I bought it to see how well it stacked against my iron and another steamer I had at home. The results were that this steamer could not compete against the others.

Pros
-Got it on sale
-Did not take long to heat up
-Small and compact

Cons
-Did not do its job
-Does not produce hot enough steam
-Unless attachment
-Runs out of water fast

Overall, not a good steamer to buy.

Not working at all
Cons:
1. Steam is barely seen
2. Only holds little water
3. Too heavy to hold for more than 1 min
4. Cannot get rid of any wrinkle after trying on cotton, cashmere, silk

Had to return it in the end. Very disappointed. Not sure if that's what I should expect for a travel steamer.

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J-2 Jiffy Garment Steamer with Plastic Steam Head (Pink Series)

Amazing
As a fashion student with extensive experience in retail, I would consider myself an authority on steamers and irons. I was able to get this steamer from the store I used to work at when they relocated. It heats up very quickly and is super easy to use. The only downside is that when you're steaming the base tends to move around a bit on its wheels, but I wouldn't let that deter you from purchasing it. Jiffy steamers are the best, and every retailer I've worked for uses Jiffy. They're well made and last for years. Mine has been in constant use, for hours every day to steam the clothes in the store, for about five years. Now I certainly don't use it as much as it was used in the store, but it's still in great condition. This steamer is a great investment.

Got this steamer in the early '90s
I love this steamer! I've had it since the early 90s and it is still going strong. In the beginning it took a while to get used to the fact that it wasn't an iron. lol I would definitely buy another if this one stopped working. After all these years the handle is just starting to leak a few drops when steaming but it has been a wonderful product.

Couldn't Live without it
I have been using these steamers for the past 20 years. They are very durable and work extremely well. The only thing I would suggest when buying a steamer is to be sure you get one with a metal head. When it heats up it acts like an iron as well. With this steamer, you simply hang your clothes on a hanger, kick the steamer on and steam the wrinkles out within minutes. Far easier than using an iron every day. If you have to prepare your clothes for work, school, etc., every day, then do yourself a favor and get a steamer. You won't regret it.

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SteamFast SF-432 Wall-Mounted Steamer White

Awful quality
I bought this as a reconditioned item. However, when it never works from the beginning, I have my doubts about this companies work. Even after we called customer service and followed their instructions it would not work. By the way, Customer Service instructions did not even come close to what the handbook indicated. I can not risk trusting this company again.

piece of junk
never worked from the start. very loud and could not get any steam to come out from the handle.

NOT AS ADVERTISED
I was very disappointed with this steamer. The power of the steam was insufficient to remove wrinkles. I went over the same area repeated times and the fabric remained wrinkled. I tried it on shirts, pants, and table linens. Very poor results. I could not recommend it.

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