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How Can I Stop My Vacuum Cleaner Smelling?? Everytime I use it it makes the room smell like dog. :confused: I only have two Yorkies and yet the hoover makes my house smell like I have 30 Alsations in my house, (nothing wrong with Alsations btw, it was just the first long haired coat shedding dog I could think of). The hoover is only a month and a half old too so it's not even old and it's been smelling like this for about a month, it's that bad I'm really reluctant to use and when I do I have to use an air freshner throughout the house and I'm talking like 1/3 of a can just get rid of the smell! :( I've used disinfectant in the canister, (it's a bagless) and I've ran both filters through a hand wash and a high temperature wash in the washing machine... no difference!!! I've cleaned the carpets in my house and regularly do so I'm pretty sure it's not picking up the nasty smell out the carpet because that doesn't smell. Any ideas?? I hate to think my house stinks like dog when people walk in!! :( |
The only thing I can think of, it's to call their customer service number, anything else(air spray and washing the filter) would be just a band aid on a cut, they should be able to solve this for you, at this point and after it has been used, the store wont take it back.Good luck |
I had the same problem with my bagless cylinder hoover..I put a bit of nice fragranced washing powder in mine..or you could use that 'shake & Vac' stuff! works for me!;) |
You know those products that you sprinkle on carpets, to freshen them? Well. instead of sprinkling it on the carpet, you can just put some of the product in the canister, it really does smell good when you turn on the vacuum. I didn't like to use it on the carpet, because I wasn't sure all of it was coming up, but I like the smell in the vacuum. Another thing that works pretty good is a dryer softner sheet. You can also spray the filters with Febreze. |
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I didn't think of a dryer sheet or Febreeze... I guess both of them are worth a try. I'll wash the canister again with some strong smelling disinfectant, I have some Green Apple scented stuff that I use in my bathroom and it keeps the bathroom smelling like apples for a good 3 days. If I use that and then maybe add some more to some boiling water and leave it in the canister over night with the lid loosely on and hand wash the fliters and put them in too that might do something. :confused: Do you think? Then tomorrow dry it and put a dryer sheet in there and spray the fliters. If that doesn't work then I have NO idea! :( |
I use put a few drops of an essential oil on a cotton ball and stick it in the canister of my dyson. :cool: |
I have no idea but I just wanted to say that hoover sounds so much cuter then vacuum cleaner. :p |
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Forget the boiling water and disinfectants; they won't do much for removing odors. Vinegar, or baking soda are both neutralizers. You can use either to get rid of smells. Not both at the same time or you will have a little volcano on your hands. Which ever you have, place a good amount into the canister and fill with water letting it sit over night. This will rid the canister of the old smells, but if you are continuing to pick up new smells, I would suggest the carpet powders. Some of the powders work better than others. Some have neutralizers in them that will neutralize certain odors, and one specifically says neutralizer and it's meant for pet odors. I would really look into that one for the best results. The dryer sheet gives a nice fresh scent, but I don't think it will eliminate the bad odor and that's what you want to do. See this link: Carpet Fresh Products: Carpet Fresh Powder - Neutra Air for Pets. I think this is the brand I'm thinking about, but I know Target sells one brand that says it does this. |
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I didn't know about the vinegar though, I did the baking soda which I don't have, so I'll try that in the canister over night... I smiled at the idea of making a mini volcano!! LOL. Do I use the vinegar with boiling water? I sound like such an idiot not knowing this stuff but I've never had an issue with bad smells in my house and I still don't... just a stinky hoover. :( |
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No need to use boiling water, and this might damage your canister as well. I still think you should look for the Shake & Vac version that says "neutralizer" in it. A neutralizer does something with the actual molecules of air. Most products "cover up" the scent, and this is usually enough, but sometimes a neutralizer is needed. I just wouldn't give up until I tried this. I can't figure out why it's giving the bad odor, could a belt be burning? Did this ever happen with your last vacuum? |
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Another thing I thought of is I used to have a vacuum that had a flat filter and I replaced it with a folded dryer sheet. That worked well too but you have to have the right kind of filter to do it. |
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Nope, NEVER had this problem which the last hoover and that was OLD... like 3-4 years old. :confused: The belt was what burnt out on that one and this smell definately is more doggy than burning rubber. |
I don't have the doggie odor coming from the vacuum cleaner, but I do use one of three things that make the house smell nice when I vacuum. One is the little packets of Aromatherapy scented sachet's, the second is the packet of scented tiny balls made especially for the vacuum, and the third is a scented dryer sheet. (I use two or three at a time). You should maybe mist your dogs with a leave in conditioner before brushing each day. ;) |
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That's a good idea about the fliter, both mine are round and thick though otherwise I would of tried that. |
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I do use a leave in conditioner on the girls, Kayla's coat is long and thick and I can't brush her through without it and Gypsy's coat is cottony and goes frizzy looking unless she has conditioner on it. I keep sniffing the girls and they don't even smell like dog. :confused: |
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I guess I confused where the smell is coming from, do you suspect it's from the carpets, or is it coming from the vacuum? Could the vacuum have been a used one, without you knowing it? Very puzzling, don't do anything that might void your warranty with the vacuum, such as using boiling water, I think I would be tempted to return it. |
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I really don't think it's from anything in the home either. I think the problem is the vacumm, and maybe their filters. |
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Hey, weren't you the one I was supposed to fly over from the UK to help me do my drapes here in the house? (or something... I forgot what... now I know it wasn't to vacuum!! :p ) |
you know what??? your not going crazy and neither am im.. the other day i vacuumed my rugs with my electrolux and i smelled something too. i didnt know where the heck it was coming from.. i knew though it had to be the vacuum, when i shut it off, no more smell.. hmmmm... the bag wasnt even full. beats the heck out of me:confused: |
My vacuum was smelling some and not working as well. Me and my hubby took off the rollers and disconnected the hoses and washed them. It looked like there was some Triss poo stuck in the roller brushes and the hoses smelled like it too. We cleaned it and sanatized it with Lysol and now its better. I also bought a new filter. (I have a brown area rug, so I mustve not seen the accident and went over it.) Also, whenever I have to clean up a smelly mess, like a hairball from my cat or my son got something stuck under the fridge, I use baking soda. I make a paste with it using a bit of water and rubbing alcohol. I use a little brush and clean up the spot. (Off topic, but a funny little story about british accents. I downloaded a little free counting game for my brother when he was young. I let him play it with the headphones while I did other stuff in the house. I didnt realize it was a british game and whenever my brother counted he used the accent. It took a while to get him to stop, but it was sooo cute. And he kept calling baby strollers a fram? Is this right? I had never heard the word.) |
He probably means pram - that what we say here:D It does get confusing though....a while a go in a thread I didnt know what a baby's pacifier was - then realised it was a dummy! Sorry - thread hijack! Hope your hoover smells lovely soon xxx:) |
One thing that can make your vacuum smelly is moisture. If there is a lot of humidity in the air where it's stored, it can grow mold in there:( Also, if you vacuum over dampness of any sort, it can happen. I hope it's non smelly soon:laugh:! |
my hoover smells really bad too! my husband wants to buy a new one so we don't have to smell it anymore. I kind of lingers for a bit but then goes away after you vacuum. I might try the cotton idea. I thought we were the only ones with this issue!!!! |
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