Does anyone successfully use their Kirby hoover shampoo system wet?

Question

Obviously the manuals state to use only Kirby shampoo and allow to dry b4 hoovering. But has anyone used it as a wet cleaner ( hoovered up wet suds)? pls dont reply to say follow the manual or hire a Rug Doctor instead. I just want to know from Kirby users if you have tried it and what happened? Thankyou!

Answer 1

No, you can't vacuum up the wet suds, remember the bags are paper. I use non sudsings shampoo in mine(never Kirby's), only slightly dampen the carpet,(remember not to leave it setting in one spot for to long,move quickly) then set a floor fan on the carpet to help it dry.