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Central Vac?
Asked by H.S. from Salt Lake City
on May 28, 2009
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Hi All! We are in the home building process and I am very interested in a central vacuum system. From what I can gather, it is to our advantage to put it in now (bef...
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- Kick sweep in the kitchen is nice, but like the other moms said, hauling hoses around sucks! We NEVER use ours. Love my Oreck. It's so lightweight I don't mind haul...
- My grandparent's had one in their house and storing and hauling around the hose was a pain! If you choose to get one, make sure that it is the kind that has the retra...
- Central vacs are NOT outdated - they are all the rage with certain groups. My aunt and uncle have one in their new construction home in Michigan. You have outlets al...
Do GREAT Vacuums REALLY Exist?
Asked by T.N. from Albany
on May 27, 2010
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Hi Moms, I cringe at the idea of dropping ###-###-#### dollars on a vacuum cleaner. My last house had central vac (OH, do I MISS it!), this house which I've lived in ...
Need Your Input on New Vacuums
Asked by L.O. from Abilene
on June 17, 2008
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My 18yo vac is in the process of dying. I'm looking for a good vacuum for dog hair, husband dirt and kid dirt, etc. A sturdy vac that will last for a long time yet b...
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- I see you have got a lot of advice I can't read it all, but I have been going thru vacuums like crazy. They all seem to break down after not long. So I just want to ...
- We have a Riccar and love it. We read Consumer Reports before buying a vac and Dyson didn't have a good rating at that time. They may have tweaked some of the concer...
- I love my Dyson. I got the animal hair one. Dyson would fill your qualifications except for price. i don't think you can get one for $200-$300.
Vacuum Recommendations
Asked by D.H. from San Francisco
on March 7, 2008
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My "Wind Tunnel" vacuum has been killed by long hair wrapping around the beater bar. Any recommendations on vacuums?
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- You have all the advice about Dyson, which is great! My recommendation is NOT to get and the Infinity--it is a cheaper Dyson knock-off. Don't be tempted--it "sucks" ...
- Hi D., We bought a Dyson over a year ago and LOVE IT!!!! They are expensive but worth every penny. I am an Arbonne Consultant and feel very strongly about our Com...
- The Kirby! -- You can find one on ebay for a really great price -- these things are the best! -- BTW I also have a wind tunnel by Hoover -- and I've owned it for about...
Boy I'm Hoping This Site Is My Going to Help Me Answer Questions on Stick Vacuum
Asked by M.A. from Louisville
on August 31, 2009
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My stick vacuum of 10 yrs has stopped running. For weeks and weeks....I've been on the computer trying to fine recommendations on these little vacuums. Here's the drif...
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- I am a big time Oreck fan because of performance and weight. The other response is right in that you have to deal with the cord, but it may be worth it - some models ...
- I agree with Molly S. It's sure looking into repair, at least to compare the costs. I bought a Swivel Sweeper, via an infomercial, at least 3 yrs ago. It was a set, th...
- I have heard great things about the shark VX3 sweepers. http://www.sharkclean.com/cgi-bin/livew/site.w?location=b2c/product.w&product=VX399&frames=no&target=main&spons...
Vacuum
Asked by A.K. from Boca Raton
on June 10, 2011
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Ok so this is a boring question .... but does anyone have a recommendation for a vacuum? i would like one that will work on carpet and hard floors, lightweight (i have...
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- I have two vacuums One is the Hoover Linx - it is battery powered/cordless - I LOVE IT!!! I think it's about $120 at Target...great suction and great on stairs! ...
- I love my Oreck. I have had it for 10yrs now and still works like a champ. we have both hard and carpeted floors and have never had any problems. well worth the $.
- I have a meile upright - it is awesome on floor and carpet. It isn't cheap but so worth it. We have a shedding dog hair problem. It is a bit heavy and we don't have a ...
Vaccuum Cleaner Recomendations
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on February 12, 2010
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We are in need of a new vaccuum cleaner again. Our last one only lasted just over a year. We have three children and I find myself vaccuuming every day. I would lik...
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- Get yourself a Dyson. I've had it for 3 years and vacuum 2x per week and it still has the same suction. It also has really good suction on the hose which is really nic...
- There was a question about this a few weeks ago, and almost everyone recommended a Dyson Animal (purple one). That's what we've had - had it for almost 6 years and ...
- C. - there's a vaccuum store in Bloomington on Lyndale avenue just north of 98th street. They have a fabulous selection of vaccuum cleaners and the staff is very know...
Best Vaccum for Allergies?
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on March 4, 2012
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I need to purchase a better allergy vaccum. What is the best one? I am looking at dysons which i hear great things about. But they are bagless which sounds like a g...
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- We have a Kirby and like it. It's heavy though. Try to get the bags. The bagless seem like a good idea but are poorly designed.
- I know with allergies if you keep the dust in the vaccum ( bagless ) it's not as good for allergies as the bags to throw away. I love my miele vacuum, but they are ex...
- They say the air that comes OUT of a Dyson is cleaner than the air that goes in....love my Dyson!
HELP! Dyson Vacuum Versus Miele Vacuum
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on October 14, 2011
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HELP! Trying to buy a new vacuum and would love to hear if you have either a Dyson Animal (either the DC41 or DC25) or the Miele (Calisto s5 Callisto or s7 Cat & Dog)....
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- I have 2 Dyson vacuums (one upright and one canister) and love them both. Of course, like any vacuum you do have to maintain them (clean the filters regularly, clean o...
- I dont own either but i remember that Consumer Reports said the dyson animal did not work well on pet hair.
- I've never heard of the Miele, but have to say that I fantasize about the day I am able to own a Dyson!!!! I've used one that a lady that I cleaned for had and that th...
Vaccum for Wood Floors
Asked by T.J. from Minneapolis
on August 28, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions for a vacuum to use on wood floors? I was thinking of looking into a canister, but I am not sure if they perform well. I am looking ...
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- I hear Dyson is great for this. I don't have one, but am very happy with the Bissell Pet Vac. It has great suction, a carpet and hard floor setting, and does a great...
- I too have about 1000 sq feet of wood floors. I use the mystic maid cloud duster instead of vacuuming. And then I use the oreck hand canister to get the detailing in ...
- I have the Kenmore Canister Vac from Sears. Granted I do not have wood floors but it works awesome on my tile floors! It runs around $300 and I have had it for almost ...
