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Which is better, a bagless or a bagged vacuum cleaner?

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A bagged vacuum cleaner is better at trapping the dust. It is also convenient to dispose of the bag in the trash can without spilling the dirt.

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How can I use a vacuum cleaner to clean furniture?

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There are plenty of attachments that you can use with a vacuum cleaner. You can vacuum furniture, curtains, and even blinds using suitable ones.

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Why won't the vacuum dump debris into provided paper sacks?

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It might be jammed. Check under the Roomba to see if anything is clogging the outlet.

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The little side brush keeps falling off, even with a new screw.

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It's likely that the side brush module is broken. If your Roomba is still under warranty, call iRobot. If not, then you can buy a replacement side brush module from iRobot's website.

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My iRobot Roomba 880 is saying error 5. How can I fix it?

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Error 5 refers to a charging error. Make sure that you are using an authentic iRobot battery. If you are, then remove the battery and clean the contacts, then try to reinstall it. If that does not work, then call iRobot.

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How to clean dog poop? It really smells now and I need more than deep cleaning.

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Remove everything from the Roomba and try to clean it out. If you still cannot get the smell out, you may have to buy a new one.

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How do I remove the wheel if a string is wrapped around it and wont pull out?

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Cut the string to remove the wheel. If you cannot cut the string, try to remove the bottom cover to see if that helps.

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