dem00n Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah i know weird thing to ask on a forum, right? But the one we have craped out a few days ago its time to buy a new one, so any recommendation? [biggrin] Simple powerful carpet cleeaning, thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Oreck XL. The orange kind. They never break and they're so powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The ones they sell at your everyday consumer places are crap and overpriced compared to what you could get going to a cleaning supply place. Or even a vacuum place. Try and find you a supplier of janitorial supplies or commercial cleaning supplies. I think you would be surprised at how much better the vacuums are and how cheap they may be. (not cheap, but still well below the fanciest ones you see at department stores and home depot). Also, I don't do it, but my boss sometimes looks on craigslist and gets some really old, GOOD industrial vacuums for cheap. But also, we have a vacuum store/chain called STARK'S here. You probably have something similar. It would be handy to know of or be aware in case you need parts, like belts and bags and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Just stay away from Dyson's. I used to work for Sears while in college and send all defective merchandise back to the vendors. As far as vacuums go, Dyson's were frequently returned. And yes, products were tested to ensure they were actually defective (if they were not defective, we sold them starting at 30% off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm the wrong guy to ask about home appliances. Every appliance I have sucks (except the vacuum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah our Dyson kicks butt. It's pricey but it doesn't exactly what it claims to do. You need to wash out the filter once in a while (really helps with the suction), which is really easy to do. Had it for years with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I still recommend Oreck. My mom has been using the same one since the late 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I also recommend a shop vac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I buy used bagless vacuums at the Salvation Army or Good Will. $20 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I recommend the Oreck XL also. It's similar to a commercial carpet vac. It's a bag type and has better filtration efficiency than a bagless type. The filter is the bag itself, so the filter is very large and gets replaced everytime you change the bag. Good for animals or if you shed a lot of hair and dander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Skip the DustBuster® on a stick. You're wasting your time on carpet. Get an upright with a beater bar and the ability to pull out a hose to get the cobwebs in the corner. It stores in the smallest footprint. I, personally, don't like the canisters towed by the hose. Failing that, hire a maid or... get married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Consumer Reports, Vacuum Cleaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 You're wasting your time on carpet. Get an upright with a beater bar and the ability to pull out a hose to hire a maid I notice the subtle undercurrent to this post V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The Dyson is a design of pure genius (scientifically proven) Particularly with the 'yellow ball' steering concept And when advertised by the delightful comedienne Victoria Wood Is difficult to resist V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu fhtagn Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 just use the vacuum feature on the firebird x... :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespaulj45 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 After my Grandma passed away we went out to her farmhouse to clean it up and put the farm up for sale. I took a old Kirby upright vacuum cleaner home that originally had been purchased in the '50's-This appliance still works great and looks cool,all that polished aluminum and stuff. Out of an era when "Made In America" really meant something. This appliance is built like a freight train and still works great 60 years later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah i know weird thing to ask on a forum, right? But the one we have craped out a few days ago its time to buy a new one, so any recommendation? [biggrin] Simple powerful carpet cleeaning, thats it. I just bought a Electrolux from Costco....totally suck out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Nature abhors a vaccuum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 The ones they sell at your everyday consumer places are crap and overpriced compared to what you could get going to a cleaning supply place. Or even a vacuum place. Try and find you a supplier of janitorial supplies or commercial cleaning supplies. I think you would be surprised at how much better the vacuums are and how cheap they may be. (not cheap, but still well below the fanciest ones you see at department stores and home depot). Also, I don't do it, but my boss sometimes looks on craigslist and gets some really old, GOOD industrial vacuums for cheap. But also, we have a vacuum store/chain called STARK'S here. You probably have something similar. It would be handy to know of or be aware in case you need parts, like belts and bags and such. Thanks, i'll check out a nearby cleaning supply place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 After spending hundreds for vacuum cleaners that pack it in after 3-5 years,we bought a 12 amp Dirt Devil bagless upright Featherlite model that was on sale for about $60 and it is about the best vacuum that we've had, even better than machines that cost up to $600.To spend so little for a quality machine you don't mind if it just lasts a year but this one is on its 3rd year and still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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