Anyone have any recommendations for a vacuum cleaner? [Archive]

creaker

2-5-12, 2:45pm

Or ones to stay away from? My mom's after many years died and I'm getting her a new one. She's in a small, carpeted, two bedroom apartment. And she'd need something not heavy to cart around.

early morning

2-5-12, 3:25pm

When my mom started having trouble using her Kirby, we bought her an Oreck. Now she can't even use that, but we do, and it's really nice and light weight.

redfox

2-5-12, 3:45pm

I love our Miele canister vac. We got a HEPA super filter one due to cat hair. It was pricey, though I got a floor model in a place I was temping, so got a discount. They can be tunes up and last a long time.

AnneM

2-5-12, 4:31pm

I love my Oreck that I bought at Costco.

citrine

2-5-12, 7:04pm

The Dyson Ball is fantastic...very lightweight as well :)

Alan

2-5-12, 11:30pm

We recently picked up a Rumba. Can't get any lighter than that, and it works pretty well on multiple surfaces.

catherine

2-5-12, 11:33pm

I love our Miele canister vac. We got a HEPA super filter one due to cat hair. It was pricey, though I got a floor model in a place I was temping, so got a discount. They can be tunes up and last a long time.

I agree--I got the entry level one, the Olympus, and I LOVE it. It's just so well designed and solid. Even the bags are high quality.

IshbelRobertson

2-6-12, 6:36am

Dyson, Dyson, Dyson..
Did I say that I think the best vacuum cleaners are the Dyson range?!!!

Merski

2-6-12, 7:49am

Our next one will be a miele. It has an attachment for upholstery that is driven by air rather than a belt.

Kat

2-6-12, 11:56am

Our Shark started on fire the second time we used it. Might have been a fluke, but we steer clear of that brand now. LOL Our Bissell is nice but on the heavy side. We did buy a Bissell stick vac for quick jobs, and it is very nice. Lightweight and part of it comes off and is a dust buster, too.

Blackdog Lin

2-6-12, 8:53pm

Please keep the recommendations and testimonials coming. I am also in the market for a new vacuum, as I am just tired to death of the 18-year old heavy clunker of a Kirby. I want something more lightweight and I swear, I would clean upholstery and cobwebs more often if I had onboard attachments. New vacuum also must be able to suck the carpet right off the floor, as we have an adorable but seriously-shedding variety of "baby" in the house.

larknm

2-7-12, 5:10pm

Miele here, it's lasted about 15 years and no problems yet and we pick up a lot of dog hair with it. I am allergic to many things and this vacuum is good for that.

Weston

2-9-12, 10:27am

Please keep the recommendations and testimonials coming. I am also in the market for a new vacuum, as I am just tired to death of the 18-year old heavy clunker of a Kirby. I want something more lightweight and I swear, I would clean upholstery and cobwebs more often if I had onboard attachments. New vacuum also must be able to suck the carpet right off the floor, as we have an adorable but seriously-shedding variety of "baby" in the house.

Saw this press release yesterday from Consumer Reports

http://pressroom.consumerreports.org/pressroom/2012/02/my-entry-3.html?EXTKEY=I72RSMG

Thought you might find it helpful.

Blackdog Lin

2-10-12, 7:03am

Thank you Weston! Can't believe I forgot all about checking Consumer Reports. Will definitely head to the library next week to look at this issue of the magazine.

rodeosweetheart

2-17-12, 10:47pm

Adore my Oreck. Nice and light--excellent choice for your older loved one!