Lightweight vacuum cleaner
#11
Have had several brands over the years,including a new Shark Rocket just weeks ago.None are perfect,but so glad we only have one story house.For a 2nd story.....would have a sweeper for both floors.My days of lugging anything up or down is long gone! BTW....My best kitchen vacuum buy was a cheapie bought on Black Friday for $12 from W Mart.Lasted 17 yrs......those things are quite a value.Can't say the same for their big brothers
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#12
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 218
I make my own cleaner for both tile and wooden floors.
I cut a piece of microfiber to the correct size, serge the edges and use them instead of the purchased pads. Can wash out by hand and then throw them into the washer.
I cut a piece of microfiber to the correct size, serge the edges and use them instead of the purchased pads. Can wash out by hand and then throw them into the washer.
#13
I have had over the years, a Dyson, Rainbow, Bissell, Shark, Hoover, Black and Decker, and Dirt Devil, to name a few. I couldn't tell much difference in any of them. Now I buy whatever is on sale at Walmart and use it until it gets all gunky with thread and hair around the wheels and then buy another one. I don't have carpet but do have large area rugs and a dog. The Bissell seems to do the best job for me.
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
I have a Dirt Devil (down stairs with long arm) and Bissell stick vac (upstairs sewing room). neither are wonderful, but will pick up most "stuff" (of course I'm always having to cut out those pesky threads). Look for one that has an easy to open dust container and I'd suggest one that has an easily cleanable dust container.
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Timmins, Ont. Canada
Posts: 4,683
I also have this Dyson + 3 full size Dysons & I love them all. I particularly like the cordless for quick pick ups & with 2 long haired dogs, it does an awesome job. I tried the Shark equivalent but the hair from my dogs had it shutting off after just about 10 minutes of vacuuming. The Dyson worked much better.
#18
Super Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
I used to have a "Rainbow" vac. Loved it. My mother had a Rexair which is the forerunner of the Rainbow.
My husband traded in my Rainbow for a Kerby when they showed him it could lift a 16 pound bowling ball and they told him it used less electricity. I don't know if that is true, but it is very heavy.
My husband traded in my Rainbow for a Kerby when they showed him it could lift a 16 pound bowling ball and they told him it used less electricity. I don't know if that is true, but it is very heavy.
#19
Power Poster
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 29,525
Ditto on this! I love my Shark vacuum! Being lightweight has really helped me, and the portability and attachments are great.
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