The evil hoover!

[cr7clark]

Bo's previous owner used to clean their rooms with a handheld vacuum when she was a kitten, so she is very used to the vacuum cleaner. She sleeps through the vacuuming process.
Speaking of vacuum cleaners, I own a Rainbow and it's the absolute best vacuum I've ever had (I owned Hoovers and an Electrolux prior to the Rainbow). It's expensive as all get out, but it uses water instead of a bag and talk about clean!! Pet hair, rug fibers, drywall dust, litter box filler, paper, you name it, the Rainbow sucks it up. It is recommended for use in homes where people suffer from allergies, and it's attachments make it useful for cleaning everything in the house. I use it to dust and vacuum furniture, freshen cushions, even clean up liquid messes on occasion. The only place in the house that it can't get to is the stairwell because it's cord isn't long enough. For that I use a handheld Royal. The water is much more efficient at filtering dust and dirt from the air, and it doesn't clog up like a bag or canister. All I do is flush the dirty water down the toilet and fill 'er up with clean water when I go from room to room.

[purrley]

Charles - isn't that the truth, teenages and housework - Oh I remember when . Three of my 4 cats are terrified of the vacuum. And its funny my domesticated feral kitty (Panda) is the one that isn't at all afraid. She just sits on the bed or where ever and watches me vacuum. But when the doorbell rings, ZAP she's gone!!!!!

[Former User]

Originally posted by purrley
But when the doorbell rings, ZAP she's gone!!!!!

LOL, can't sometimes understand the logic of a cat...
Hoover vs. doorbell... and doorbell comes out the worse one, wow!!!

[Former User]

Did I say 'sometimes'? Make that never....

[wayne0214]

It is the noise that scares them away. I use an old Hoover upright, which is plenty noisy. They all flee at the sound of any vacuum cleaner, running outside to get away from all the noise. I also have an old tank-type that I repaired and got for nothing, and they are not as afraid of it as the other one, because it doesn't make much noise. In fact, all of my furkids are "wired for 220 volts" this morning, that is, tearing up the house running and climbing on things because it is cold and cloudy with rain outside. And the house needs to be vacuumed today, anyway. ( I might just do that ).


..........wayne

[yumyum6970]

Yum Yum and Dutchess are the same way. They both run and hide in the bedroom because it doesn't have carpet. They are also terrified of the blow dryer and the old fashion push broom with rollers on it.

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[ramanth]

All vaccums that we have owned have been considered 'devil incarnates' by our cats. *laughs*

They dissapear the moment we pull it out of the closet. Sometimes it's left out in the hall after use (lazy people who don't want to put it away ) and then we'll find cats actually curled up next to it. But the moment we put our hand on the handle..... POOF!..... no more kitty.

They have been known to hiss at it too.

Depending on my dog, Kia's, mood.... she'll either attack it or hide in her crate.

[Cynthia]

Stump and Emmett both despise the vacuum cleaner and immediately bolt whenever it makes an appearance. They are tolerant of the coffee grinder, food processor, hair dryer, garbage disposal, and even the blender. (Maybe because most of these are food-related! ) However, I just got a paper shredder and the first time I used it, Emmett took off running.

[auggie]

There is only one thing more terrifying than the vacuum cleaner, and that is the evil trash bag. Whenever I walk by them, taking the trash out, they'll run for their lives. The Girls are also afraid of the doorbell. Phoenix on the other Hand is ready to greet everyone that comes to the door.

[AmberLee]

When the kittens were very young, I used to herd them into another room before I vacuumed. It amazed me to learn how much time I could save just turning the blasted thing on and letting the cats remove themselves from the room.

Although I have noticed when vacuuming now, that Livvy slinks back and forth across the far end of the room from "Mr. Vroom-vroom" and myself. I think her curiosity all but overcomes her fear. Maybe she'll actually stay in the room with MVV and myself someday soon. Or not !

[Harley]

Trixie and Jazz certainly make themselves scarce when I get out the Rainbow cleaner, but Bo actually comes running because he knows he's going to get "Rainbowed." I use a soft brush attachment and lower the suction power on him - otherwise, his floppy, baggy "udder" on his belly will get sucked up and stuck. Bo purrs and rolls around with his belly in the air during the entire procedure! He loves it!

[cr7clark]

Harley, LOL! I can just imagine his "udder" getting sucked in!! What kind of cat is your Bo? (Siamese, etc.)
BTW, how do you like your Rainbow?

[Harley]

Bo's Mom, my Bo is a big orange and white domestic short hair with a non-stop motor and a loving, playful personality. He's also got a lot of extra skin (he'd be a Sharpei if he was a dog) but it just HANGS on his back belly area. Since I grew up on a dairy farm, I tend to think in cow terms, hence, the "udder." I just love to grab Bo's udder and flip it back and forth!

I also love my Rainbow. It's actually my third since my house has been broken into twice so I've had two Rainbows stolen. Yes, they're quite expensive but I use mine to wash the kitchen linoleum, wash the carpets, clean the car interior, blow leaves off the driveway and, most importantly, vacuum Bo! It's more than a vacuum cleaner - it's a total cleaning system!

[lynnestankard]

LOL LOL LOL Harley!!!!

Lynne