Euro-Pro Shark SC-505 Handheld Steam Vacuum

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The Shark steam mop claims to turn ordinary water into superheated steam that removes everyday dirt and grime. It`s also supposed to sanitize 99.9% against germs and bacteria, leaving behind the days of messy mops and heavy buckets thanks to the washable microfiber pads that lift and lock-in dirt.
To prolong the life of your steam mop, we recommend using distilled water in the tank. Make sure you only add water to the tank – chemicals or cleaning solutions (including vinegar) may damage the steam mop and could be unsafe.
– Can be used as a detergent additive to your water or as a ready to use in place of water. Simply fill your water container on the steam mop or Mix 50ml simply steam detergent with 200ml water or 1 part simply steam with 4 parts water.
The beauty of steam cleaning is that it effectively trades heat for chemicals without sacrificing strength. When used correctly, what a steam cleaner is used for is to kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria. It`s a safe, healthy, eco-friendly, all-natural way to clean your home from top to bottom.
Avoid Using a Steam Mop on Wood

Some steam mop manufacturers, such as Shark and Bissell, may say you can use it on a sealed hardwood floor, but Stocki recommends against it because moisture could still possibly force itself into the joints between the boards and get into the wood and warp it.

A: Hey A. McStyle, As a precaution and to extend the life of your steam mop, we do recommend using distilled water in all of our steam products, especially for folks with naturally hard water, but if you have soft water at home, that should be fine as well.
Our testing has found that all steam mops remove stains fairly well, with marginal differences, and are likely slightly better than a regular mop and bucket due to the heat and vapour produced by the steam.
Fill the Tank With Vinegar

Fill the tank with distilled white vinegar or cleaning vinegar. Avoid using other types of vinegar because they may have sediment that interferes with the cleaning process.

Only fill the tank with water. Cleaning chemicals, scented perfumes, or even vinegar might damage the mop. If your model has a removable water tank, make sure it`s securely snapped back into place before you begin mopping.
Soap only lifts dirt and oil into water, making them suspend in water. Therefore, the more soap you use, the more your mop gets saturated with dirt. So, if you do not remove all the soapy water from the floor, the dirt remains, forming streaks on the floor.
Steam cleaners are a wonderful way to deep-clean many types of surfaces since they don`t use harsh chemicals. Hard surfaces easily cleanable with a steam cleaner include countertops, kitchen & bathroom fixtures, some types of flooring, as well as other impervious surfaces.
Steam cleaning can remove tough stains on synthetic carpets. It can also deeply clean the carpet. Hot water extraction is better for carpets that are made out of natural fibers. Steam cleaning can cause the carpet fibers to shrink.
#1 – Your clothes steamer should touch your garments

If you`re worried this will result in burnt clothes and or wet spots, it`s good for you to know that the steam plates on Philips steamers are safe for clothing. You can press them directly against any clothing item that needs steaming.

The short answer is yes. In general, all fabrics can be steamed, even delicate textiles like silk and wool. The hot steam allows the textile fibers to swell and regain their natural shape, which is more forgiving than the scorching hot surface of a traditional iron which tends to flatten down the textile fibers.
A clothes steamer is an effective household appliance that removes wrinkles from just about any fabric. Irons are useful for handling sturdy fabrics like cotton or denim, and can be used to press creases into pants, collars and other such clothing.
One of the clearest advantages involved in using your Shark® steam mop to clean your sofa is the fact that the optimum amount of water is used. The revolutionary steam system developed by Shark® means your surfaces can be steam cleaned without leaving excessive water residues behind.
This is a very common question, and the simple answer is: Yes! Steam cleaning is absolutely safe for sealed hardwood floors, and is an excellent way to sanitize them without using any harsh cleaning products.
Tap water may work fine initially when used in a clothing steamer at first. However, as mentioned previously, these chemicals can significantly impact clothing steamers over time and are therefore not good to use.
Water is a poor conductor of electricity. The simple reason behind not using pure water with steamer is that pure water does not conduct electricity. On the other hand impurities in water, like salt in it enable it to conduct electricity. These salts, when dissolved in water, get separated into ions.
Steam Cleaning Equipment may come at a higher price

Because of the higher manufacturing costs required to produce the equipment, you will need to pay a little more upfront for a steam cleaner. However, one thing you will have to bear in mind is that a steam cleaner only requires water for use.

We have had some customers who have had their steam cleaners for 5-8 years and are still going strong. For less expensive models like the steam mops or handhelds, you should probably expect more like 3-6 years of consistent use.
Only fill the tank with water. Cleaning chemicals, scented perfumes, or even vinegar might damage the mop. If your model has a removable water tank, make sure it`s securely snapped back into place before you begin mopping.
Avoid Using a Steam Mop on Wood

Some steam mop manufacturers, such as Shark and Bissell, may say you can use it on a sealed hardwood floor, but Stocki recommends against it because moisture could still possibly force itself into the joints between the boards and get into the wood and warp it.

A steam cleaner is a device that turns ordinary tap water to a cleaning agent that can both clean and sanitize surfaces using a combination of heat and pressure. Much of what comes out of the tip of a steam cleaner is water—which means the surface of what is being cleaned is left wet.

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Dirt devil vacuum cleaner–trouble vacuuming dirt and pet hair on carpeting –is the problem with the spinning brush which contacts the floor,  not contacting the carpeting??  I thought (when I bought this vacuum) that the aforementioned brush was adjustable to various heights of carpeting.  Sometimes, it seems like nothing is being vacuumed up –unless I have just put a new bag on the vacuum… Do I need or can I replace the spinning brush on the bottom of the vacuum so it kicks up and vacuums
ANSWER : Try replacing the belt. Rubber belts stretch out after about a year.

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Shark steam cleaners parts – Euro-Pro Shark SC-505 Handheld Steam Vacuum
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Here is a tip that I wrote about how to find the parts you need for your Shark

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Shark Steam Mop – Gray/ Purple Vacuum: shark steam mop has water, but there is no steam….
ANSWER : I tried running vinegar through as you would a coffee pot to get rid of hard water scales. This did not work. Then I noticed that the light behind the shark decal on the front of the machine was going off and on. And sure enough as I moved the cord around the light would come off and on. Looking closer I could see the the heat had melted thru some of the cord.I bought mine at Target before xmas last year, throwing away the sales slip after several months so I guess there is nothing I can do about it.

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No steam My SV1000 steam cleaner will not make steam. It heats up, but I think the small portholes where the steam comes out are clogged up. Are parts available to change the steam line?
ANSWER : I used the straw to prime the lines and 50/50 mix of vinager and water and it worked perfectly. I then mixed the water container with the same mix and ran it through the system. All works fine now.

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I purchased a brand new Eureka Pet vacuum, sorry don’t know exact name but it the one that has the self cleaning duster on it. Last night I used the vacuum on my carpet, it was working fine until I accidently sucked up the corner of a scarf that was hanging off a couch. I shut the vacuum off, pulled out the scarf and and resumed vacuuming. Much to my dismay the suction on the vacuum had ceased. Can you tell me if there is a reset button on the vacuum? The vacuum does not appear to be damage
ANSWER : If the motor is running, there should be suction. Possible problems depend on whether it’s a canister or upright and are:
.A clog in the hose, UR or canister. Detach hose. Drop small coin in one end and lift hose causing it to roll out the other. If it does, no clog in hose. Drop same coin into hose opening on power head. If it rolls out, no clog in PN.
.Broken fan blades, UR. Needs to be taken to shop for repair/replacement.
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.A reset button is for use if the motor isn’t running, so won’t have anything to do with the suction.

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I have a Kirby G4 Vacuum Cleaner – MOdel G4 D. I have never had any problems or repairs done to it in the past ten plus years that I’ve had it. This is an upright vacuum. I was vacuuming the carpet floor and was not having any trouble at all. I switched the vacuum off and moved it into a different room. When I tried to turn on the vacuum, it would not turn on. I checked with different outlets, used both front attachment and hose attachment. Checked the front part of the motor/ spiral case. This
ANSWER : Hello,
.My educated guess is that it’s either the switch or the power cord. Here are a couple of guides to help with diagnosis and repair…
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/COMMON-PROBLEMS-WITH-THE-KIRBY-VACUUM-TROUBLESHOOTING_W0QQugidZ10000000003800312
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/REPLACING-THE-POWER-SWITCH-ON-ANY-KIRBY-G-SERIES-VACUUM_W0QQugidZ10000000003752018
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.Hope this helps!!
.Marci

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Parts replacement We have a Hoover Steam Vac that has a broken part #10 in your picture or Part # 37271035. Does this part cover the whole top section of the Vac? Is it hard to replace? Where can you get the best prices on Hoover parts? I have been on Hoovers website and they don’t even recognize this Steam Vac. which is hard to believe they don’t even recognize their own unit? Thanks Ray
ANSWER : This the hood or top cover. There some screws on the bottom as well as on the top, then it comes off.

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Shark steam cleaner doesn't produce steam – Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop – Gray/ Purple Vacuum
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Here.is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it.may not be getting steam to the head…

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