Advice please on vacuum cleaners

maria09
maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
edited 13. Apr 2012, 16:31 in Community Chit-chat archive
Hi
I know it sounds a boring topic but I really need your advice
What is the lightest, easiest to push with the best suction :?: :oops:
Oh dear reading that back it sounds like a rude joke :!: :oops:
Honest its not :!:
My dyson has finally died & need to find a replacement I also found it really heavy to carry upstairs so had to wait until 1 of the family was home :!:
Thank you
Maria

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Upright or cylinder? I have two Dysons (one is my ma's, she didin't like it) they are cylinder versions and I find them OK. I cannot manage upright cleaners now. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Finding a vacuum that’s both light and powerful isn't easy. From uprights to cylinders, bagged, bagless and handhelds, there are lots of options. And an expensive model won’t necessarily deliver; you could spend more than £200 and end up with a fairly poor vacuum cleaner.

    Have a look at this


    http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/
    WHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Maria
    I have Oreck, they are expensive , but so light to lift and carry, I have had it for 7 years now and it has never let me down, the bags are very large so they only need changing every few months...I love it.
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Who uses an iHoove? Or is it more a case of uHoove? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    When we had an upstairs I used to keep a small carpet sweeper up there then get someone stronger than me to haul the vac up as needed.

    Next I graduated to leaving an old vac up there.

    Finally moved to a bungalow.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I changed from a Miele cylinder to an upright because the cylinder vacuum cleaner kept getting stuck behind furniture when I was dragging it round the house.

    I now have an Oreck upright and although I'm pushing around a motor instead of dragging it I find it much easier.

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    The handle is also made especially for people with painful or deformed hands and wrists.

    It comes with Oreck Junior for cleaning stairs and other hard to get to places.

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    You do have to buy bags for them both.

    Hope this helps.
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • PollySid
    PollySid Member Posts: 343
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I love my little Dyson recharchable. Hubby made a long hose for it as it didn't come with one. I can manage it around the bungalow and he just goes through with the big one in between time.
    I have only got laminate and tiled floors though - no carpets, but I have got 2 Cavaliers and a Ragdoll cat, so need to vaccum regularly.
  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Have a look at these

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5wn7St3A14
    WHEN GOD GIVES YOU LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yes indeedy! :D I agree, my former post does look a little strange now, doesn't it? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I decided to get another Dyson this 1 is the lightest
    Ive named it baby D my family think im nuts but whats new
    Maria
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm a Dyson fan, I've had a number over the years. I think they're the best for power and I like the bagless-ness of them! What I do forget is to wash the filter! Good luck with Baby D, I hope it serves you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have an upright Vax. Very light and excellent suction, but I think the bearings have gone in the wheels making it harder to push. I have been looking at a small Dyson cylinder.
    Hi Colin, its nice to see you back.
    Numpty
  • freesia
    freesia Member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    barbara12 wrote:
    Hi Maria
    I have Oreck, they are expensive , but so light to lift and carry, I have had it for 7 years now and it has never let me down, the bags are very large so they only need changing every few months...I love it.


    Ditto to the above - they are extremely lightweight & ergonomic handles, definately recommend.... x
    hugs freesia xxx

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