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Argument with wife about vacuuming since day 1

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by CorrosiveTendency, Oct 5, 2012.

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How do you adjust the vacuum brush height?

Poll closed Nov 4, 2012.

  1. His way

    119 vote(s)
    76.8%

  2. Her way

    36 vote(s)
    23.2%
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  1. Oct 5, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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    Ummm, Gabby, the housekeeper, decides this :p Otherwise i'm with you OP :D
     
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  2. Oct 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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    Well, I'll admit my research consisted of reading the SEARS ad one Sunday morning. Wasn't aware you could get one for under $100 bucks.

    It's actually not that bad........it was a hand me down from my parents.......and my former roommate bought a bunch of bags for it that I still have........so it's a zero cost machine that does the job.:)

    And for the record, I run the brush on bare floor setting while vacuuming the carpet. I like the groomed look it has afterwards. I think I remember changing the belt once in the last ten years.:D
     
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  3. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:26 AM
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    You are a control freak :)


     
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  4. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:31 AM
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    Thank you CichliCole!!! Always vote for the woman or else....;)


     
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  5. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:32 AM
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    Would love too! Next wheelin' trip I'll be there.:)


     
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  6. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:35 AM
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    That's exactly how this chick does it!!! I don't even own the real thing, if it can't go in the spinny thing and come out wrinkle free I don't buy it.

     
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  7. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:38 AM
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  8. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:38 AM
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    Remove the carpet. The best use out of carpet is for the dog to drag its ass on!
     
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  9. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:41 AM
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    Keep it away from my butt or what comes around goes around, i'm sure i can find cylindrical objects that would fit just as well :eek:

     
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  10. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:43 AM
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    I'm glad everyone got a kick out of this. I didn't expect such a petty argument turn into such a laugh. Every time I'm vacuuming he has to run over to the vacuum and mess with the setting. Hopefully this thread ends all that. :)

     
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  11. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:47 AM
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    Exactly!!! SO..... stop beotching about my vacuum!! If i've been doing it all wrong i would have burned it out years ago! A new vacuum would be nice though....:rolleyes:

     
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  12. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:49 AM
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    You'll make a good husband then.... you know how woman work... good luck
     
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  13. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:51 AM
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    AMEN!!!!!:D
     
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  14. Oct 6, 2012 at 4:53 AM
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    Oh man that's nasty!!:poking:
     
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  15. Oct 6, 2012 at 5:10 AM
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    Unless you have a real high pile carpet I think if a vacuum motor struggles when it is all the way down then it is a cheap vacuum.
     
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  16. Oct 6, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    CorrosiveTendency [OP] When up to your nose in shit, keep your mouth shut

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    It is worth the "I told you so" factor. I'm married... I have to take what I can get.
    If she burns it up, it won't be just her money buying a new one. We are a household. The money is ours, not mine or hers. So I would rather make something last, rather than just replace it. The vacuum has met it's service life though I guess.
     
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  17. Oct 6, 2012 at 6:53 AM
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    In reading all this, I don't have any opinion on how to vacuum, but I do have this opinion - I think OP's wife seems to be a keeper....
     
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  18. Oct 6, 2012 at 7:48 AM
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    This^^^
     
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  19. Oct 6, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    I lay carpet for a living, and you're 100% right on how to set it.

    Bogging out the motor to attempt a "deep clean" will only mushroom the carpet naps faster causing it to wear out faster.

    This is assuming that you have a plush carpet. If you have a ber ber or another type of low pile/stiff nap carpet then the lowest setting possible without bogging the vacuum motor will result is the best cleaning.
     
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  20. Oct 6, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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    For a new vacuum setting it on bare floor and vacuuming a pile carpet is a bad thing and yes, it could wear out some of the mechanisms prematurely. Most vacuums nowadays don't have belts. However as the vacuum gets older and is used a lot the bristles on the brushes tend to wear down prompting you to lower the setting gradually to maintain contact with the carpet or you need to purchase new brushes. If you have a tight woven berber carpet or something like a commercial carpet then the bare floor setting could be used without any problems.
     
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