Absolutely happened to me I have a shark so not the cheapest and not most expensive. But the first time I did the carpet and bed completely clogged the the hepa filter and blew out the motor. The vacuum wasn’t very old. (Husband not impressed lol)

I can verify that it does. I used a powder on a stinky carpet that was intended to clean it (it did) but it killed my Shark. I’d love to know of a vacuum brand that can safely pick up fine powder without damage.

Thanks for your comment and query, Toni. I would check with the manufacturer if I were you. Best of luck!

I want to know if using Woolite carpet cleaner or Resolve. Will it be alright for the vacuum cleaner. I have a Bissell Pet Hair Remover vacuum.

Do you have a suggestion for a vacuum that handles baking soda well? I don’t want to do this all the time but I would like a vacuum that will allows this once every couple of months. Thanks! (for 2 area rugs, not a full home).

Try spraying a cloth with endust. Or rub a dryer sheet over the area that attracts the hair. Good luck.

I am a really big fan of Dyson vacuums. You can check out a few reviews I’ve done on them here: https://cleanmyspace.com/?s=dyson
Hope that helps!