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What kind of vacuum do you use?
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Wanted to post an update. We ended up getting a Dyson, the DC 40. Love it. Made a rug we had look new. The amount of fine particle dust in the container after the first 2 runs was mind blowing. It's great for so many other reasons, too. I'll never buy another cheap vacuum again.
The old faithful DC-17 is still kicking on after 7 or 8 years now. Just open her up every now and then and clean the upper filters, she refuses to die regardless of how many biros and toothbrushes the kids vacuum up! 
3 Kirby's And 1 dyson
Kirby 1: was in my grand fathers store in the early 60s, I had it rebuilt 4 years ago after he gave it to me, by Kirby for 200 dollars. That even puts apple customer service to shame! I use this to do all my carpet in my downstairs man cave
Kirby 2: found in a dumpster at work, made in 1995. Works like new, great for my second floor, bought an attachment bag for it. Works like new,
Kirby 3: bought brand new for 1700 with two attachment bags and carpet shampooing kit, do all carpets once every 2 months with that and do my main floor with it, totally worth it.
Dyson ball: really disappointed for 500 dollars, I mean it's not a bad vacuum, by any means. I just don't think it's worth the 500. I find it amusing that my Kirby from 1965 is in better condition and out performs a couple year old dyson, I use the dyson out in my shop and garage, it's really good for cleaning my cars out.
Kirby 1: was in my grand fathers store in the early 60s, I had it rebuilt 4 years ago after he gave it to me, by Kirby for 200 dollars. That even puts apple customer service to shame! I use this to do all my carpet in my downstairs man cave
Kirby 2: found in a dumpster at work, made in 1995. Works like new, great for my second floor, bought an attachment bag for it. Works like new,
Kirby 3: bought brand new for 1700 with two attachment bags and carpet shampooing kit, do all carpets once every 2 months with that and do my main floor with it, totally worth it.
Dyson ball: really disappointed for 500 dollars, I mean it's not a bad vacuum, by any means. I just don't think it's worth the 500. I find it amusing that my Kirby from 1965 is in better condition and out performs a couple year old dyson, I use the dyson out in my shop and garage, it's really good for cleaning my cars out.
Neato
http://www.neatorobotics.com/how-it-works/
Best vacuum ever. It lazer maps your room, cleans in a pattern, and doesn't bumps into furnitures. Also got a handheld dyson for stairs.
http://www.neatorobotics.com/how-it-works/
Best vacuum ever. It lazer maps your room, cleans in a pattern, and doesn't bumps into furnitures. Also got a handheld dyson for stairs.
Bissell.. something or other bag-less model, bought on sale for $35 at Walmart. It's nothing to write home about, but for a tiny 1 bedroom apartment, it does what the box said it does, and I have can't complain.
Now if only I would ever actually clean this dump, maybe I could really put it to the test once in a while.
It's nothing to write home about, but for a tiny 1 bedroom apartment, it does what the box said it does, and I have can't complain. Now if only I would ever actually clean this dump, maybe I could really put it to the test once in a while.
Hoover.
http://hoover.com/products/details/uh30010com/platinum-collection-lightweight-bagged-upright-with-canister/
I am a bit of a neat freak and vacuum often ... I would buy this vacuum again, is worth the money.
http://hoover.com/products/details/uh30010com/platinum-collection-lightweight-bagged-upright-with-canister/
I am a bit of a neat freak and vacuum often ... I would buy this vacuum again, is worth the money.
What Kind of Vacuum do you use?
I'm looking to get a great vacuum for bare floors, I'm thinking of getting this one.
http://vacnerd.com/miele-s8-alize-review.html
What do you think? What do you use?
I'm looking to get a great vacuum for bare floors, I'm thinking of getting this one.
http://vacnerd.com/miele-s8-alize-review.html
What do you think? What do you use?
I've been using an Oreck XL for the past 14 years for my carpets and hard floors, and an inexpensive Kenmore canister vac for the stairs. What I like about the Oreck is it's simplicity and decent construction. All the parts are easily replaced and can be purchased cheaply. Other than replacing a belt now and then, I've had no problems with mine