Carpet cleaner leaves streaks or dirty lines on carpet after passes

Safety first: Unplug the unit before inspecting the cleaning head.

• 1. Inspect brush roll
  • Check for flattened or missing bristles.
  • Replace the brush roll if bristles are worn unevenly.
• 2. Clean suction slot and nozzle
  • Remove any lint or debris from the suction slot.
  • Wipe the nozzle plate to ensure smooth contact with the carpet.
• 3. Adjust height (if available)
  • Set the cleaning head height appropriate for your carpet type.
  • Too high or too low can cause streaking.
• 4. Slow down cleaning passes
  • Move the cleaner more slowly to allow proper agitation and extraction.