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Cleaning Up:  Vacuum Cleaners . . . best one ??  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 2:51:23 PM
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I'm going to be looking for a new vacuum cleaner and I thought I'd ask you farmgirls your opinions on what you like best.
I have sculptured carpet in most of the house, commercial carpet in our office. We have a dog and a cat and I need something that is good for pet hair pick-up.
Any suggestions???
THANKS!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2873 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2873 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 3:27:43 PM
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I know there are a lot of Dyson gals here, but I swear by my Oreck, very lightweight, Extra long cord, good suction(I have 5 dogs) & made in the USA. Also got the free iron & mini vac, plus a 3 yr warranty with 3 free yearly maintenance check ups where they clean & change belt etc.
I had a Dyson canister & it is heavy, clogs up & I have to unlug 3 times to do my living room, whereas the Oreck I can do the whole thing, & have NEVER had it clog. |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 3:58:17 PM
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No belts go for direct drive I have a hoover wind tunnel disposable bags and a Sears direct drive empty the cannister type if I had to buy another soon the sears would win. Check with your local vac repair guy he will get you squared away.
I love a new vacume I just wish they made a ride on one with a fork lift attachment for furniture.
Diana
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 6:56:37 PM
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My Hoover wind tunnel quit after a year and I replaced it with the Shark Navigator. I love it!!!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #17
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www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2009 : 08:07:52 AM
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I have the same one as Alee. I love it. I have 4 long haired cats, and three dogs. I vacuum every day. Literally. I usually go through one of these each year but I know it will work, and its worth it to me. I wont buy a dyson, because if I pay $500 + dollars for a vacuum and it stops working after a year I will be devastated. Only thing I worry about is filling landfills up with my used vacuums. I wish there was a recycle place somewhere near here for stuff like that.
Not all those who wander are lost...
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2009 : 04:22:19 AM
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CJ- 8 years, 2 houses, and 3 different dogs ago, we bought a Rainbow. I will say that I would never use anything else again. It is definitely pricey but worth it. So far, it hasn't needed any work done on it, although it's time to get a new water basin, and it could use a tune up.
I love that everything I pick up goes into the water basin, inluding dust, and stays there until I dump it out. I usually just dump it outside.
I used my daughters Eureka capture the other day(she moved back home, and we keep that one upstairs) downstairs where the dogs are most of the time, and while it was neat to see the dog fur swirling in the canister, I didn't see that it did a better job on the carpet. And then the hose somehow came loose, filling the room with dust, which made me remember why I bought a Rainbow in the first place! :)
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
If you rest, you rust. Helen Hayes
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 2:09:16 PM
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CJ:
I wish I could give you advice on this topic. However, I HATE vacuum's. LOL. I have one of those Roomba's, I just let it do the work. I'd rather scrub toilets than vacuum. LOL
Hope you find a good one.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 3:21:04 PM
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I am with you Marly.... I HATE vacuum's too! Unfortunately the house we live in house too much carpet and to boot its an off white... yuk! I am looking forward to the day when I only have carpeting in the bedrooms. I have a bagless Dirt Devil that is probably about five years old. It's ok but really if I didn't need it so bad I would burn it. It doesn't sit up good anymore and everyone time I need to move something and let go of it .....it falls over. I end up sucking up the curtains or stumping my toe into it when I try to catch it. I know people who consider it therapy to vacuum, but I put it off as long as possible. It could be I just haven't found the right one yet.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 8:41:50 PM
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Hey, thanks Farmgirls, for the tips, ideas and suggestions. It will all help when I get serious about looking.
Hopefully I won't have to look to hard to pay too much!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com |
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