Vacuum Cleaners

[JenBKR]

Ok, so I'm thinking of getting a new vacuum cleaner. As much as I'd like a purple dyson, I just can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on a vacuum. I saw a Hoover Fusion, which claims it outperforms dyson by 13%, and it's only about $130. So I thought I'd turn to my wonderful PT friends, and ask you all what kind of vacuums you use. Do you like what you have?

[Jessika]

Well I now have (by accident) a Dirt Devil something or other. I'll run downstairs to see the exact model in a moment.

But every time I vacuum, and I can vacuum every day (that and we're getting into shedding season) but the canister is completely FULL of dog hair. This is good since I know its getting up the hair. It is MUCH better than our first vacuum that is for darned sure.

I borrowed this from my mom, and my friend forgot to take it with him when he went back in town to return it to my mom, so instead of worrying about getting it back she just said I could have it and she will buy herself a new one, lol.

All it says is that it is a Dirt Devil Featherlite Bagless so sorry if that doesn't help lol

[gemini9961]

I have a Hoover something or another. Not sure the exact model. I'm happy with it. I have all hard floors so I can tell it picks up the hair and dirt, plus the bag gets full with hair, dirt, dust and all that other yummy stuff that gets on the floor. I would like a Dyson but like you can't see myself spending that much money when the one I have now does the job well enough. I had a GE (I think that's what it was) before and I blew that one up. :D I hated that vacuum!! :mad:

[JenBKR]

I have a hoover now too, but I think it's starting to go. It's pretty old (as far as vacuums go ;) ) and with all the animal hair I'd like something that works a little better. I'd like to try a bagless too, maybe. Thanks for the input!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

We have a "central vacuum system". This means that the motor is in the garage; every room is connected with this motor, so all the dust goes to a container there! Believe me, this is GREAT!! No heavy vacuumer, and no dust being blown back in the room! This is great as we have 2 kids who are allergic to dust! This system isn't cheap; but when you are having a new house built, it is worth considering

[Jadapit]

I have the Hoover Fusion. I doubt it out cleans the Dyson ;) but it does a good job getting up hair. It has an attachment with it that works great on the furniture, it really gets off the hair. You have to clean the filters at least once a week or it will blow dust out. For the money, I have been real happy with mine.

[jazzcat]

I just got a Dyson a few weeks ago and I love it. It makes me actually want to vacuum more. I couldn't dare spend full price so I got a refurbished one on Amazon much cheaper. It looks and acts like it's brand new. I caught it on a sale on President's Day plus they had an extra 10% in Feb. so it was a very very good deal. :)

[Ginger's Mom]

Jen, I am so glad you posted this question. I decided this weekend that I needed a new vacuum because my old (inexpensive) Hoover seems to be refusing to pick up any more dog hair. I never thought of asking people with pets what they found works best. Thanks for asking. :)

[catnapper]

I have two vaccuums. One is a Simplicity cannister vac. It does a great job and I use that once a week for heavy vaccuming and use the hose to get along woodwork and such. I just hate the darn bag!

I also have a Dirt Devil little compact thing (now on sale for $40 at Walmart) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this little vac! I have to say its the best $40 ever spent. Its a bagless and I'm amazed at what I get during my daily touch-ups around the litterboxes and such. I just wish this vac had two features my cannister does and I'd be happy to use the DirtDevil for everything... it needs a cord retract and I wish it had a hose for corners and crevices. But hey, for $40 I shouldn't complain!

[JenBKR]

Jen, I am so glad you posted this question. I decided this weekend that I needed a new vacuum because my old (inexpensive) Hoover seems to be refusing to pick up any more dog hair. I never thought of asking people with pets what they found works best. Thanks for asking. :)

LOL we're in pretty much the same situation ;) Thanks for all of the input guys, I'm hearing some great ideas!


We have a "central vacuum system". This means that the motor is in the garage; every room is connected with this motor, so all the dust goes to a container there! Believe me, this is GREAT!! No heavy vacuumer, and no dust being blown back in the room! This is great as we have 2 kids who are allergic to dust! This system isn't cheap; but when you are having a new house built, it is worth considering

I've never heard of that, but I'd love it! I've never heard of anything like that before, but it must be great for allergies :)

[RobiLee]

I would love to get a new sweeper also. I am not desparate for one but I always hear everyone rave about the Dyson. So of course I want one..lol. Well, I went to Consumer Reports and oddly enough the first listing of a Dyson was at #9 and the Animal Dyson's were at #20 and #21. The Hoover Fusion was not recommended. I'm confused as to why everyone thinks the Dyson is so good but yet it is not rated so high at Consumer Reports. Does anyone have any input about this. I'm going to try and attach the report here. Let me know if it works.

[moosmom]

I've had SOOO many vacuum cleaners in my lifetime. I paid over $300 for a Oreck (it SUCKS, and I don't mean picking up dirt). I bought my daughter's Hoover with attachments when I first came back to CT for $20. It works for me!!

I DID try the Purple Dyson Animal and was very impressed with it. But I just don't have $549 to buy one. So, I make do with what I've got.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I used to have a Dyson - have to say I was rather disappointed with it. Am now using a Swan cylinder thingy which does the trick

[trayi52]

I have owned a lot of different vacum cleaners in my life time, and I mean a lot! Well, when I decided to have carpet in my new house, I went out and bought the purple Dyson, well, I just love it! It is the best little vacum cleaner that I have ever owned!! Now, I'm not telling you to go out and buy this expensive vacum cleaner, because it is expensive. I paid for it out of our insurance money, otherwise I would not have been able to afforded it. There has to be something out there that is close to it.

Willie :)

[Jadapit]

Years ago, I had a Rainbow vacuum. I loved that thing. You use water instead of bags. They are not cheap, but it was the best vacuum I have ever owned. I would love to get another one someday. :)

[Rachel]

A thread about vacuum cleaners that I missed! Yikes. You can count on me to go down the vacuum cleaner aisle of any store that carries them. I have a affinity for this household tool. I am on my second LUX canister. (Used to be called Electrolux, but that name was sold to another manufacturer.) It is a beautiful but expensive machine. I also have an older upright made by the same company, but I prefer the versatility of a canister.

What I would suggest is that you go to a store that features only vacuums, and carries a variety of brands. I was in one today and it was a phenominal experience. (hog heaven). This kind of store also carries the types that are used for commercial purposes, hence more reliable and user friendly (I would think). I purchased an auxiliary vacuum - a light weight commercial Hoover. [8#] and comes with attachments. I had one of these when I first got married 32 years ago, and it still works. My husband uses it to clean out the car.

Addendum: I took back the little Hoover. It had a lot of flaws. Had to bend over to keep the head of the tool flat on the floor and the cord was so long and so heavy, it defeated the light weight aspect of the vacuum. Plus the suction was no where near what my old one had been. The people at the store were very nice though and I will probably go back to look for a different model.

[poofy]

Years ago, I had a Rainbow vacuum. I loved that thing. You use water instead of bags. They are not cheap, but it was the best vacuum I have ever owned. I would love to get another one someday. :)

I use to have one of those had forgotton all about it..great vacume :)

[king2005]

a 10gal shopvac is what is used here, as we have wood floors & a wee bit of carpet on the stairs.. it does a GREAT JOB!!!