topic Re: Vacuum Cleaners in Home

Vacuum Cleaners

J Town Girl — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:12:03 GMT

Do you prefer vacuum cleaners with bags or the bagless vacuum cleaners?

My main vacuum cleaner is a Kenmore that does take the bags. I also have a smaller bagless one that I use for quick touch-ups.

I definitely prefer the vacuum cleaners with the disposal bags.

My Kenmore is really getting old, although it works perfectly. When I finally have to replace it I will look for one that does take the disposal bags.

Most of our home does have wall to wall carpeting so I need a really good vacuum.

Does anyone have a vacuum cleaner that they would recommend?

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hoosieroriginal — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:13:31 GMT

Bagless for sure- get a Shark - I have the lift-off and another one and they are both excellent - have had them for a couple of years and still doing fabulous job (I have 2 dogs). Highly recommend!

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SilleeMee — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:36:44 GMT

I gave up bagged vacuums long ago because the bags were getting so expensive and I have a shedding dog which made me change bags a lot. Plus they get stinky.

I used to be a loyal Kenmore user but then I bought a Shark navigator Lift-Away. It's the best vacuum for me because it's light enough and bagless. Shark makes top-rated vacuums. Millions of people have given their top ratings over the years. How can they be wrong?

Does this Kenmore "Sears Best" look familiar? I bought one in 1980 and it still works. I just don't use it any more.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:20:42 GMT

I love my Sanitaire upright, 11 years old, it does use bags.

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Dusty1 — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:28:05 GMT

I also have the Shark navigator Lift-Away. I love it! I almost look forward to using the vacuum. It is the best, easiest to use vacuum ever. I have hated all of my vauums since I had to give up my Kenmore canister so many years, ago. I hated my Dyson. I have had a couple other brands, but I borrowed my MIL Shark when I saw it at her house & then I stalked it on Kohls until it went on sale & I had a 30% off & I got Kohls Cash & Ebates money.

It. Is. Awesome.

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NickNack — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:31:45 GMT

I love my Miele. My first one was still going strong after 20+ years when I ruined the floor tool by doing something stupid. Rather than buy another floor tool I bought another Miele vacuum cleaner since it was so old. I think it's great. It's expensive, but it's worth it IMO.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:31:49 GMT

I have both ... no preference. I'm only concerned that it's lightweight and actually cleans the carpets/floors.

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Teddie — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:38:45 GMT

We have a 3-car garage and I have been trying to decide on a vacuum to use out there. I wouldn't want a bag so I thought a canister would be good, just to empty out. My husband thinks the Shop-vac is fine. It's really loud and I'm still not sure what's good to use. Sweeping is a major job and dust flies all over. At one time Roomba made one for the garage or shop area that now I would have loved to have got but they don't make it anymore.

I remember my daughter's friend's mom was out vacuuming their garage once when I went over to pick her up and I was so impressed with how clean she was and thought it was a great idea!

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NicksmomESQ — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:42:42 GMT

Love my shark!!

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Krimpette — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 21:57:36 GMT

Another Shark fan here. I could never go back to bags.

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TheMemphisVette — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 22:13:13 GMT

dyson - bagless

shopvac - with bag for large dry mess or garage, patio, basement.

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AuntG — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 22:18:25 GMT

My husband and I are giving inexpensive and practical gifts to each other for Christmas. I would like a cordless but powerful vacuum. He said to make clear to anyone who asks that I picked it out.

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NickNack — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:05:55 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
My husband and I are giving inexpensive and practical gifts to each other for Christmas. I would like a cordless but powerful vacuum. He said to make clear to anyone who asks that I picked it out.

I don't think there is such a thing as a cordless but powerful vacuum.

LOL at what your husband said.

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panda1234 — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:37:55 GMT

I have had my Oreck for 19 years and never had a problem....love it. It is lite weight and very powerful. I paid $275 back then and it was a lot of money. Just thinking of how many $100 vacuums I would have purchased between now and then.

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queendiva — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:47:59 GMT

I just listed my 17 year old Miele upright for sale on CL today. Works great, but I wanted something smaller and cordless. Bought the Bissel Air Ram last month. So far, so good! I also have a central vac, which I haul out about once a week

Old vac had a large HEPA bag; did not need to be changed often. Had it tuned up yearly for $25-$30: new belt, HEPA filter, etc. A little sorry to see it go. It by far outlasted any and all previous vacuum cleaners, but I do not need 3 vacuums- even 3 good ones!

Air Ram is bagless.

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Tigriss — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:48:09 GMT

@SilleeMee We used the same one growing up! I inherited it when I went to college. Mine weighed a ton to lug around. It worked great though. I have a Dyson and an early bagless EuroPro before they became Shark. I use both of them frequently in different areas of the house. I like the bagless because I don't have to buy the bags, and living in rural Georgia finding them can be hard.

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Tigriss — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:50:13 GMT

@Teddie Shop-Vac does make one for a garage that hangs on the wall and has a nice long hose. You may want to check on one of them.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:55:56 GMT

@Tigriss wrote:
@SilleeMee We used the same one growing up! I inherited it when I went to college. Mine weighed a ton to lug around. It worked great though. I have a Dyson and an early bagless EuroPro before they became Shark. I use both of them frequently in different areas of the house. I like the bagless because I don't have to buy the bags, and living in rural Georgia finding them can be hard.

I bought that Kenmore right after college when I moved into my very first apartment. You're absolutely right, it weighed a ton. I lived on the second floor and I would haul it down to my car to vacuum out the carpet in my little Honda. The bags for it became really expensive and hard to find as you said. I found huge boxes of them at the local Sears warehouse store when they used to sell things in bulk. Seems like so long ago. @Tigriss

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Teddie — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 01:01:14 GMT

Thank you, @Tigriss! We do have a shop-vac already but I will look into what you suggested. : )

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Ladylaughsalot — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 02:03:39 GMT

I highly recommend Miele. They use disposable bags, which is my preference. I feel like bagless vacuums just throw a lot of dust back into the air when they're emptied. Miele bags aren't cheap, but I buy the generic bags through "Go Vacuum", and they work beautifully for a fraction of the cost.