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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 08:50:26 AM
Last night I was vacuuming with my friend's Dyson. It was so amazing to see how much stuff was brought up out of a visibily clean carpet! I am amazed. Then I was having way too much funn vaccuming so I started moving furniture and getting those little-vaccuumed corners that everyone has. I vacuumed for a couple hours and I have to admit it was fun!
Granted this house is on a farm (still housesitting) so a lot of dirt gets tracked in during normal daily activities. But it sure makes you appreciate a good vacuum when you can see the dirt building up in the tank!
Alee
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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 09 2009 : 6:21:02 PM
Sayra- that is funny! I bet my mom would love a Rainbow- she hates changing bags because of dust!
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| Hatdiva |
Posted - Sep 09 2009 : 5:09:46 PM
Dyson's are good, Rainbow's are even more amazing! I love that my vacuum sucks all the dirt into the water bowl. No sneezing when dumping the contents. Plus it's reusable over, and over again. No more needing vacuum bags. I've had both, I can say Dyson can suck the chrome off a bumper!
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 24 2009 : 07:13:28 AM
Thanks Bev! Those are great prices!
Alee
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| Bevb |
Posted - Aug 24 2009 : 06:29:42 AM
Here's a link - http://shop.ebay.com/vacuumwarehouse/m.html
If the link doesn't work, the name of his e-bay store is ABC Vacuum Warehouse. They often sell with free shipping. I've bought four dysons through them.
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 8:05:27 PM
Bev- please share link to said Ebay guy!!
Alee
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| Bevb |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 6:43:03 PM
I am sitting here laughing - everyone in our family has purchased a Dyson, and we call each other after we've vacuumed to tell about how much it picked up.
The best place I found to purchase one is on E-bay, from a vacuum dealer in Texas that refurbishes them. I've gotten each of my girls one for just a little over $200. (I'm not afraid of refurbished - because that's what I grew up doing. Nothing like working on other people's vacuums... :( ) |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 4:33:05 PM
Sounds good to me!!
Alee
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| nubidane |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 1:09:42 PM
Hey Alee
I may take you up on that! |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 11:39:35 AM
LOL- That's funny Lisa! You pay the gasoline bill and I'll come out the next time I have 3 days off in a row, k? :D
Alee
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| nubidane |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 11:16:54 AM
Hey Alee
I have some instant gratification waiting for you in Ohio!! |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 10:19:58 AM
Well vacuuming is one of those chores where you can see an immediate improvement on most carpets- Either the dog hair disappears or if your carpet ins't that dirty in the first place you get those awesome straight tracks that look so nice and just shout "Clean carpet!" Of course if you have berber carpet or low pile carpet it kindof takes the fun out of vacuuming and isn't nearly so emotionally rewarding. I get excited about dusting REALLY dusty things for the same reason- instant gratification that I made a difference. LOL
Alee
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| nubidane |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 09:45:57 AM
Man I must be the only one who does not like the Dyson. I have one that is a canister, & is is heavy, not user friendly,extension wand is big, bulky & hard to snap into place, always gets caught on the cord & does not roll well, gets clogged constantly & the cord is so short that I have to unpug & replug several times. I also have an Oreck & I love it. LONG cord, great suction, very lightweight, bags are very big so I only change a few tmes a year (we have 5 VERY HAIRY dogs) & never gets hung up or clogged. I keep the Dyson to use sometimes to clean up a big mess that would fill a bag, but it frustrates me every time I plug it in.
I guess I am in the minority, but I love the Oreck & it is made in the USA...BIG plus
& yes Alee, I would never call vacuuming fun. It is my least favorite..even with the Oreck that I love.
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 08:11:14 AM
Karen- it's amazing with dog hair. Sucks it right up! More than you could imagine was in your carpet to begin with!
Alee
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| KarenP |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 08:02:39 AM
Ok, I have an older Oreck, it's pretty good, but since we now have a dog... I don't see it getting the dog hair up all the time.
How does the Dyson do with dog hair?
KarenP
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 7:08:21 PM
LOL :D
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 5:59:51 PM
Alee:
NEVER would I consider vaccummmmmmmming FUN!!!!!!!!!!! I hate vaccuming. In all respect to you, I have to say, I hope I never ever think of so many nice words to describe vaccuming. LOL
Marly
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 5:35:33 PM
That's a good idea, Susan! I might look for one on Craigs List- or it might just go on my Christmas want list. :D I just got some good tips from the Kirby guy on how to adjust the beater brush to make my Kirby more effective- but it still isn't a Dyson! :D
Alee
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| shepherdwagen |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 3:40:16 PM
I've had a Dyson-the Purple Animal one-for several months now & I love it. I have wooden floors, but I also have a German Shepherd, aka German Shedder. The Dyson really helps with all those hairs that drop. I esp love that it's bagless, as the vac I had before had a little bag & required frequent changing.
I realized Dysons are spendy, but has anyone considered getting one via Craig's List? I've seen a few there & while you would not have the 5 year manufacturer's warranty, it might be a good way to get one.
Susan
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| City Chick |
Posted - Jun 14 2009 : 07:37:08 AM
Hubby just took my cylinder outside and blew it out with the air compressor!  Unbelievable! I had to run in and close my windows - there was a cloud of dust headed right for the house. He has now vowed to do it regularly for me.
I've seen tutorials online on how to take them apart to clean them (not Dyson sites so I've been leary about voiding my warranty) but this worked so well!
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| lilwing |
Posted - Jun 08 2009 : 11:42:47 PM
Dysons are literally a dream vacuum! lol. Maybe one day!
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 08 2009 : 09:57:39 AM
Oh my gosh, Deb! I can only imagine the dusting nightmare that must be!
Alee
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| City Chick |
Posted - Jun 08 2009 : 03:51:41 AM
I live a block away from a quarry. I hate leaving my windows open (but I do it) because I get a thin coating of gray dust on everything. Gross! I talked hubby into a Dyson 2 years ago. (He's a carpenter so he sees it as a tool for me to do my job  ) I vacuumed with my old vacuum first - then used the Dyson. WOW, WOW, WOW! You would not believe what came up out of my carpeting. It was only a year old at that time and had been professionally cleaned 6 months prior. I didn't think it would be "that bad". When I showed dh the canister - he was very proud of his purchase!
He's still amazed at the dirt that it pulls out of the carpet. I even vacuum the mattresses with it. If the dog is feeling particularly lazy - he lets me vacuum him. With an attachment of course. 
I need to blow out my canister somehow. That gray dust is sitting inside there. When I take it outside and bounce it on the sidewalk you should see the mound of dirt that comes out. And to think we were breathing that in before. Uggh.
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 2:03:24 PM
Hi Marly- It is supposed to have special technology that makes it not lose suction no matter how full it gets- right up to the fill line as opposed to other vacuums that do. I know every other vacuum I have tried does seem to lose suction the fuller it gets. I have noticed with the Dyson that is has SUPER UBER suction when it is empty and then loses a tiny suction when it starts getting full but then it does seem to keep that level of suction up. I have been very impressed.
Alee
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 11:09:01 AM
Alee:
I'm assuming a dyson is a vaccum cleaner! I hate to vaccum. What is so special about a dyson?
Marly
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Jun 06 2009 : 12:56:40 PM
My daughter bought a refurbished one on Amazon for a really good price and she loves it!!! She said it's the only way to go because Amazon has such a good return policy.
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