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Title: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Kat Kid on April 01, 2016, 08:25:04 PM
Sure, they all suck, but which ones clean?

Scenario--

I have no pets, but 3 small kids.  Moving in to a new house, going to re carpet and want to take care of the carpet and keep it sanitary for the kids. 

Currently have a very mediocre vacuum.  Have never owned one I really liked before.

Is a stain or steam cleaner worth it for me?


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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2016, 08:31:20 PM
combofan season  :D


i have some special dog edition of a bissell.  my mom bought it for me.  it's p good

i haven't had carpet in my domicile in like 6 years tho so i dunno anything about keeping carpet clean sorry kk
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 01, 2016, 08:33:41 PM
Dyson. Still.
It's really great, plus it is named Dyson.


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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 08:34:17 PM
subscribed
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2016, 08:35:22 PM
answer the question 'bias
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 08:43:17 PM
i want it answered too (except my vacuum needs are all like the complete opposite)
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 09:17:36 PM
I have a normal and baby dyson. Both suck....IN A GOOD WAY!
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 01, 2016, 09:27:20 PM
Can confirm Dyson makes a good vacuum.  We have three kids and a GSD that sheds a ton.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: ednksu on April 01, 2016, 09:40:02 PM
Bed Bath and Beyond lady said she has had more issues with Dyson than their top of the line Sharks. Inlaws have a Dyson and haven't complained about. 
If you go to BB&B they usually let you use your 15% or 20% coupons on vacs too.

The one I got, thinking for pets, but we don't have carpet and our pup doesn't get on the furniture so....
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/331993-shark-rotator-powered-lift-away-vacuum.html
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2016, 09:47:39 PM
You may recall from combo fanning days of old that I once was worried my house was going to be robbed for my Dyson, which still may be the most valuable item I own that could reasonably be stolen.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Cire on April 01, 2016, 10:06:08 PM
Dyson, no complaints


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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:10:33 PM
Dyson, no complaints


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It's a rough ridin' vacuum. I'd be worried about you if you did have complaints.

Kk- does your current vacuum work? If yes then do nothing and check back when it stops. Depending on the color of your new carpet you may want to consider a steam cleaner wet vac thing which you can buy for @$130.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 10:12:29 PM
i think i want to know about those things
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Spracne on April 01, 2016, 10:17:43 PM
This kansan wonders if this thread is where to go for advice on purchasing a new  sweeper  :confused: :confused:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 10:19:40 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVL5xKR7.png&hash=d618afb1f1db8f0695d07650caf0e0ad98ab6471)
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:21:42 PM
Just a home carpet cleaner. You can google Hoover steam vac to get an idea. We have one and use it once a month in our main area because our carpet is close to white and we have two boys plus a dog. It's p good.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 10:22:40 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2016, 10:27:31 PM
fav attachment?


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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 10:29:29 PM
looks clogged
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: 8manpick on April 02, 2016, 06:49:00 AM
Sure, they all suck, but which ones clean?

Scenario--

I have no pets, but 3 small kids.
:Wha:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 02, 2016, 07:01:34 AM
Sure, they all suck, but which ones clean?

Scenario--

I have no pets, but 3 small kids.
:Wha:

Ya I was wondering if this would go unnoticed.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Kat Kid on April 02, 2016, 07:52:50 AM
Yep!  We find out gender on monday.

I am breeding at such a rate, I sometimes forget how many.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 02, 2016, 08:21:35 AM
I have a normal and baby dyson. Both suck....IN A GOOD WAY!
We have two babies!
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: IPA4Me on April 02, 2016, 09:40:55 AM
We need to upgrade our vacuum. Our hoover doesn't suck well.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: pissclams on April 02, 2016, 01:06:51 PM
carpet is so disgusting
that said, area rugs are where it's at
that said, I have a dyson dc 24 blueprint limited edition
sup?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: wetwillie on April 02, 2016, 01:14:47 PM
I have one of those robot vacuums.  His name is rocky.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: IPA4Me on April 02, 2016, 02:21:53 PM
carpet is so disgusting
that said, area rugs are where it's at
that said, I have a dyson dc 24 blueprint limited edition
sup?
Yep. Area rug in the family room is main concern. Dog loves to roll around and scratch her back there. Plus three long-haired women. Ugg.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Skipper44 on April 02, 2016, 08:38:25 PM
I have a dc50, it has been better than the Shark and Electrolux I tried and returned at Costco.  I will say the Dyson's carpet performance is fine but I don't love it on hardwoods & tile so I usually use a ~$100 Electrolux cordless stick vac.  I also don't like how the Dyson's hose/handle assembly work -
It is a little cheap and flimsy feeling.

All that said I will be buying a cordless Dyson's when the Electrolux battery goes to crap because Dyson's do suck and go hard.

2 elementary aged kids, no pets
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: BrokenSky1113 on April 02, 2016, 08:50:13 PM
Oreck for life
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 02, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Oreck for life
You've never tried a Dyson.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: tdaver on April 02, 2016, 09:58:20 PM
I know a good Kirby guy I could send your way if you want to kill a few hours of your day.  Just pm me your addy.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on April 02, 2016, 10:04:03 PM
its called a roomba, invest in one or five
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Kat Kid on April 02, 2016, 10:28:01 PM
its called a roomba, invest in one or five

not kid proof.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on April 02, 2016, 10:29:31 PM
its called a roomba, invest in one or five

not kid proof.

it helps keep small choking hazard objects off the floor  :dunno:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: ednksu on April 03, 2016, 12:28:46 AM
its called a roomba, invest in one or five

not kid proof.

it helps keep small choking hazard objects off the floor  :dunno:

Also bad news bears if you have a pet that shits on the floor.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Pete on April 03, 2016, 09:51:11 AM
I am on my second Dyson.  I have lived both.  A family member of mine worked for them when they first came out, so I got my first one cheap.  I had it for 10 years or so, and then paid retail for my current one at Bed Bath and Beyond a couple years ago...it's like the middle of line model.

Dyson till I die, man.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: michigancat on April 03, 2016, 10:08:56 AM
Sweet Home says Dysons suck

http://m.thesweethome.com/reviews/best-vacuum-cleaner/
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Bloodfart on April 03, 2016, 10:09:45 AM
Pete's been in the suction game a long time.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on April 03, 2016, 10:16:36 AM
Pete's been in the suction game a long time.

once they suck you into the pocket of big vacuum there is no escaping.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 03, 2016, 10:27:38 AM
Sweet Home says Dysons suck

http://m.thesweethome.com/reviews/best-vacuum-cleaner/
That is complete BS.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: BrokenSky1113 on April 03, 2016, 11:25:09 AM
Oreck for life
You've never tried a Dyson.
Oh, I have. Have you tried an Oreck?
Dyson tries to trick you with fancy words like "cyclone" and "turning radius". Oreck just puts everything that was on the ground in the bag.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: michigancat on April 03, 2016, 11:30:58 AM
Sweet Home says Dysons suck

http://m.thesweethome.com/reviews/best-vacuum-cleaner/
That is complete BS.

it seems like you've been sucked into their marketing cyclone!
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: 8manpick on April 03, 2016, 11:42:21 AM
Does anyone actually have a Roomba? Seems fun
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 03, 2016, 12:25:13 PM
We have an oreck, too. Dyson is better.


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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: michigancat on April 03, 2016, 01:04:56 PM
We have an oreck, too. Dyson is better.


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read the article, slobber. Sweet Home is a very thorough website!
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 03, 2016, 02:08:03 PM
We have an oreck, too. Dyson is better.


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read the article, slobber. Sweet Home is a very thorough website!
TLDNR the article, but I skimmed it. We like the Dyson better.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on April 03, 2016, 02:59:37 PM
Super old people get set in their ways and don't change much rusty
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 03, 2016, 03:05:37 PM
Super old people get set in their ways and don't change much rusty
We used to use a push broom made from horse hair to sweep out the house before we had electricity. I know how to get dirt off the floor!
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on April 03, 2016, 03:09:27 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: schreds21 on April 05, 2016, 04:18:26 PM
Two labs and one small child.  Dyson does well keeping up!
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: catastrophe on April 05, 2016, 04:26:40 PM
If you are re-carpeting anyway, I would strongly consider going carpet-less if that's an option. After owning hardwoods I've realized how much gross stuff just collects on the floor that you'd never even notice on carpets.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Kat Kid on April 05, 2016, 07:00:50 PM
If you are re-carpeting anyway, I would strongly consider going carpet-less if that's an option. After owning hardwoods I've realized how much gross stuff just collects on the floor that you'd never even notice on carpets.

That is kind of why we want carpets.  I am being realistic about the time I can commit to cleaning.  I would rather not be confronted with that choice hourly.  We have a cleaning person that comes 2x a month and vacuuming is more of a once or twice weekly thing.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 05, 2016, 07:19:53 PM
I ordered this today.  It was one of Best Buy's "Deals of the Day."

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?id=1219740800402&skuId=4387300
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Skipper44 on April 05, 2016, 09:41:47 PM
I ordered this today.  It was one of Best Buy's "Deals of the Day."

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?id=1219740800402&skuId=4387300
that is great price, I think I paid more for my first one one of these 8 years ago.  My biggest bitch is the crevice tool is stored in the bracket so you have to go take the whole stick off even tho you only want to use the wand & crevice tool.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 05, 2016, 09:59:01 PM
I had to google "crevice tool" and was happy that it wasn't the same thing as the little detachable hand vacuum.  My biggest bitch before even getting it is that it's turquoise polka-dot'd but someone in the reviews took a picture of it that showed it wasn't quite as goofy as best buy's picture showed.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 06, 2016, 08:32:36 AM
I want a polka dot vacuum now.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 06, 2016, 09:11:57 AM
I can't even decide if polka dots go into the "pros" or "cons" column
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 06, 2016, 09:23:17 AM
Polka-dot'd was the only of the $150-level that were on sale for $80.  When I was looking to see if there were other options, I saw there was a camo one.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 06, 2016, 09:26:13 AM
A camo vacuum. Wow. What a time to be alive
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 06, 2016, 09:31:32 AM
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I bought this because my wife wanted a camo vacuum cleaner. So I bought it for her and she likes it.

Quote
Highly Recommended! This is an awesome vacuum. camouflage makes everything better!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-limited-edition-realtree-xtra-camo-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-realtree-max-5/1645008.p?id=1219507976195&skuId=1645008
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Gooch on April 06, 2016, 10:00:57 AM
I want a polka dot vacuum now.
Like you even use our current vacuum.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 06, 2016, 11:07:38 AM
I want a polka dot vacuum now.
Like you even use our current vacuum.

I just vacuumed the other day.....oh, wait that was at my dad's house.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: meow meow on April 06, 2016, 11:28:30 AM
I want a polka dot vacuum now.
Like you even use our current vacuum.

I just vacuumed the other day.....oh, wait that was at my dad's house.

sounds like ole dad raised you right
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 06, 2016, 12:32:39 PM
camo vacuums would be very hard to find
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 06, 2016, 12:39:49 PM
Look at the 4th pic.  The "crevice tool" is attached to the stick and is in safety blaze orange, so that helps one find the whole unit and also casts doubt on skipper's bitch.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Skipper44 on April 06, 2016, 12:43:39 PM
Look at the 4th pic.  The "crevice tool" is attached to the stick and is in safety blaze orange, so that helps one find the whole unit and also casts doubt on skipper's bitch.
4th pic on the bestbuy page?

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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 06, 2016, 12:45:51 PM
4th pic on the best buy page for the camo one.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 06, 2016, 01:00:58 PM
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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Skipper44 on April 06, 2016, 01:23:00 PM
4th pic on the best buy page for the camo one.
gotcha, that is a better setup.  I am going see if I can do retro fit
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 06, 2016, 01:33:17 PM
4th pic on the best buy page for the camo one.
gotcha, that is a better setup.  I am going see if I can do retro fit

I noticed though when I was trying to figure out how to get the picture off their weird zoom-in site onto here that the features still listed the tool as being "in" the crevice.  Guess we'll crack this mystery tomorrow when I receive mine, or days/weeks later when I get around to opening it.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 06, 2016, 02:33:44 PM
The house we are trying to purchase has a central vacuum system.  Anybody have experience with those?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 06, 2016, 02:35:18 PM
The house we are trying to purchase has a central vacuum system.  Anybody have experience with those?

I think my grandparents had one of those but like a ball or something got sucked up into it and it was never used again.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 06, 2016, 02:51:32 PM
They suck in the bad way
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: nicname on April 06, 2016, 04:19:32 PM
I thought Kirby was the best vacuum.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 08, 2016, 08:30:05 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi709.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww92%2FTommyRoanoke%2FIMAG1037_zpsxpt7kabh.jpg&hash=b23cb64b4cbe7552acde8b11af590cd4c532318a) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/TommyRoanoke/media/IMAG1037_zpsxpt7kabh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: slobber on April 08, 2016, 08:55:24 PM
It's polka dotted.


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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 08, 2016, 09:03:43 PM
We have a Roomba (Rosie) and a Dyson (Jarrod). Both are great. The Roombas are good for letting you go longer between regular vacuuming. Also they're adorable and hilarious. It gets stuck from time to time but generally finds it way back to its little dock.

We have all tile and hardwood in our house and I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to carpet after finding out how much crap gets on the floors.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 10, 2016, 02:55:55 PM
That little polka-dot'd rough rider works just fine for my place.  There's a hook on the crevice tool and a slot on the stick for it.  A negative, and maybe this is how tall all vacuums are, is that it's not tall enough for me to max comfortably vacuum while hoverboard'n.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi709.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww92%2FTommyRoanoke%2Ff7eb525b6e8bf4d4b337f6376e02fa77_zpsei3uyqcv.jpg&hash=1b584df2e057e2ed6c28318c318085926accecb0) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/TommyRoanoke/media/f7eb525b6e8bf4d4b337f6376e02fa77_zpsei3uyqcv.jpg.html)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi709.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww92%2FTommyRoanoke%2F0c7ee0084a242fbb979e5df0f519cf42_zps8uelfpak.jpg&hash=77c6884d648c194c4aa262d88d7a3f9505b5d1d3) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/TommyRoanoke/media/0c7ee0084a242fbb979e5df0f519cf42_zps8uelfpak.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 11, 2016, 09:57:16 AM
Are you already so good at hoverboarding that you could do it while vacuuming? (If the vacuum was tall enough.)
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 11, 2016, 10:03:35 AM
Yeah, vacuuming is no different than riding around my apartment, it's just that you have to point a stick at stuff while you're board'n.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 11, 2016, 10:27:02 AM
goEMAW.com can make any subject interesting (except the music thread)
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on April 11, 2016, 07:24:44 PM
I was actually looking at roomba's the other day and the same company has like a moping robot, a gutter cleaner robot, and a pool cleaning robot
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 12, 2016, 08:17:12 AM
I was actually looking at roomba's the other day and the same company has like a moping robot, a gutter cleaner robot, and a pool cleaning robot

Do they have any robots that work on hardwood floors?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on April 12, 2016, 08:20:10 AM
I was actually looking at roomba's the other day and the same company has like a moping robot, a gutter cleaner robot, and a pool cleaning robot

Do they have any robots that work on hardwood floors?

Roomba works on all surfaces, even makes seamless transitions between carpet/hardwood/tile
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2016, 08:45:19 AM
how many words have two u's in a row? just this one or are their more freak words?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: CHONGS on April 12, 2016, 08:50:08 AM
continuum
muumuu
residuum
vacuum

and other variants of that (plurals etc).
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2016, 08:57:16 AM
should just use a w for all of them
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on May 02, 2016, 09:40:41 AM
Mine's on the $80 deal of the day thing again today.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?id=1219740800402&skuId=4387300
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on May 02, 2016, 12:36:46 PM
I am really considering getting a roomba, I think it would fit in great with all my other electronics
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on May 02, 2016, 01:01:33 PM
Mine's on the $80 deal of the day thing again today.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?id=1219740800402&skuId=4387300

Recommend?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on May 02, 2016, 01:07:00 PM
Mine's on the $80 deal of the day thing again today.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?id=1219740800402&skuId=4387300

Recommend?

At that price, yeah, if you've got a smaller place and little carpet.  It wouldn't do for a big house full of carpet.  For me, it was that $80 polka-dot'd vacuum vs. nothing at all and continuing to use a broom and swiffer as needed.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on May 02, 2016, 01:08:01 PM
Well I have no carpet and only use a broom
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on May 02, 2016, 01:08:59 PM
So I ordered it
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2016, 02:20:41 PM
So this thing is perfect. Great recommendo trim
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on May 12, 2016, 02:26:35 PM
So this thing is perfect. Great recommendo trim

I will alert the rest of you people next time it's $80.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: WonderMeal on July 07, 2016, 09:46:30 PM
We have a Roomba (Rosie) and a Dyson (Jarrod). Both are great. The Roombas are good for letting you go longer between regular vacuuming. Also they're adorable and hilarious. It gets stuck from time to time but generally finds it way back to its little dock.

We have all tile and hardwood in our house and I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to carpet after finding out how much crap gets on the floors.

GfA and other Roomba owners: WonderMeal Estate is an all-hardwood house. Three kids, toddler and up. (Think Kat Kid but 2.5 years from now.) They spill a lot of things on the floor, and it's a real pain to clean it up all the time, so we've been thinking about getting a Roomba.

Do you think it could stand up to lots of kid crumbs? Also, we have like a 1 to 1.5-inch dropoff between the front half of our house and the back half. (I'm not really sure why.) Could the Roomba navigate around that or would we have to set up some sort of ramp thing for it?

Also, is there a Roomba that mops and vacuums? Would pay top dollar.

Finally--do I have to get a separate Roomba for the upstairs and the downstairs, or could one take care of both?

Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 07, 2016, 09:48:01 PM
wondermeal only comes to this blog when he needs help.  :frown:

maybe you should attend to your classical music thread, wm.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on July 08, 2016, 12:22:20 AM
or maybe wondermeal should scrap his roomba plans and figured out wtf is wrong with his foundation
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: cDubya on July 09, 2016, 01:22:05 PM
Late to the party, but another option and some insight...

http://hoover.com/products/details/uh70120/windtunnel-t-series-rewind-plus-bagless-upright/

I've had a Kirby and a Dyson, and that Wind Tunnel beats them both (fight me). No joke, it's light, but crazy powerful, and lasted at least until I got divorced. No idea if she ever used it after. She sure didn't touch it when I was around  :dubious:

At 129, it is still a very good deal.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: WonderMeal on July 15, 2016, 07:31:51 PM
or maybe wondermeal should scrap his roomba plans and figured out wtf is wrong with his foundation

NOPE!

Ignored the foundation issues and bought a Roomba 805 from CostCo using my Freedom card. (cc thread cross-post) Got a new robot pet, 2200 URs, and a happy Mrs. WonderMeal.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Tobias on July 15, 2016, 07:32:30 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: IPA4Me on July 17, 2016, 01:15:14 PM
Late to the party, but another option and some insight...

http://hoover.com/products/details/uh70120/windtunnel-t-series-rewind-plus-bagless-upright/ (http://hoover.com/products/details/uh70120/windtunnel-t-series-rewind-plus-bagless-upright/)

I've had a Kirby and a Dyson, and that Wind Tunnel beats them both (fight me). No joke, it's light, but crazy powerful, and lasted at least until I got divorced. No idea if she ever used it after. She sure didn't touch it when I was around  :dubious:

At 129, it is still a very good deal.
$79 on Amazon.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: cDubya on July 17, 2016, 06:50:46 PM
Late to the party, but another option and some insight...

http://hoover.com/products/details/uh70120/windtunnel-t-series-rewind-plus-bagless-upright/ (http://hoover.com/products/details/uh70120/windtunnel-t-series-rewind-plus-bagless-upright/)

I've had a Kirby and a Dyson, and that Wind Tunnel beats them both (fight me). No joke, it's light, but crazy powerful, and lasted at least until I got divorced. No idea if she ever used it after. She sure didn't touch it when I was around  :dubious:

At 129, it is still a very good deal.
$79 on Amazon.

 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: IPA4Me on August 11, 2016, 12:54:45 PM
Late to the party, but another option and some insight...

http://hoover.com/products/details/uh70120/windtunnel-t-series-rewind-plus-bagless-upright/ (http://hoover.com/products/details/uh70120/windtunnel-t-series-rewind-plus-bagless-upright/)

I've had a Kirby and a Dyson, and that Wind Tunnel beats them both (fight me). No joke, it's light, but crazy powerful, and lasted at least until I got divorced. No idea if she ever used it after. She sure didn't touch it when I was around  :dubious:

At 129, it is still a very good deal.
$79 on Amazon.

 :horrorsurprise:
Bought it. Sucks quite well. Thanks for the tip!

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Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 11, 2016, 01:33:37 PM
Does the Roomba trip your kids?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 12, 2016, 03:32:55 PM
If you get a Roomba, be careful and don't let this happen....
http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article95325947.html
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on August 12, 2016, 06:18:48 PM
If you get a Roomba, be careful and don't let this happen....
http://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article95325947.html

Just another reason to not have a dog amiright!?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 13, 2016, 07:42:54 AM
thought first Dyson had died so bought a new one to go with the upstairs one.  Took the dead one to Marbeck appliances and guess what, only clogged.  Now the stone household has a Dyson for every floor of the palatial cave.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: SdK on August 13, 2016, 12:48:40 PM
Feel free to donate one to the SdK 3rd floor penthouse.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on August 21, 2016, 11:58:43 AM
So this thing is perfect. Great recommendo trim

I will alert the rest of you people next time it's $80.

$70 today.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?id=1219740800402&skuId=4387300
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: The Big Train on September 01, 2016, 08:16:19 AM
https://www.neatorobotics.com
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 12, 2017, 11:11:06 AM
So this thing is perfect. Great recommendo trim

I will alert the rest of you people next time it's $80.

$70 today.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?id=1219740800402&skuId=4387300

Again today!
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2017, 11:23:32 AM
It's awesome
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Gooch on April 12, 2017, 12:27:14 PM
Anyone have one of these? Was going to get one since the new place only has hardwood floors.

https://www.amazon.com/Bissell-1785A-CrossWave-Multi-Surface-Cleaner/dp/B01DTYAZO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492017917&sr=8-1&keywords=bissell+crosswave
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on April 12, 2017, 01:17:37 PM
Get 2 or 3 of the polka-dot ones and station them at various places in the new house.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Gooch on April 12, 2017, 01:28:52 PM
They don't mop.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2017, 01:31:05 PM
Robot mop
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Gooch on April 12, 2017, 01:32:35 PM
I should really consult the new house keeper before a purchase. Realistically she/him (not sexist) will be the one using it.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: SdK on April 12, 2017, 03:41:55 PM
I love my shark. :dunno:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on June 22, 2017, 10:20:36 AM
$70 again.  Buddy who helped me assemble stuff last week saw it in my place and lol'd and used it and now he's buying one.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?skuId=4387300
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on June 22, 2017, 10:37:25 AM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 22, 2017, 12:20:44 PM
$70 again.  Buddy who helped me assemble stuff last week saw it in my place and lol'd and used it and now he's buying one.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/electrolux-ergorapido-lithium-ion-plus-limited-edition-perfect-bagless-cordless-2-in-1-handheld-stick-vacuum-light-turquoise-with-white-polka-dots/4387300.p?skuId=4387300

how does this charge?  a cord, a station?
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: star seed 7 on June 22, 2017, 12:41:35 PM
Laptop type cord
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Trim on September 03, 2017, 08:12:53 PM
Late on this but polka dot vacuum is $70 again today.
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 10, 2019, 12:44:27 PM
https://twitter.com/gizmodo/status/1115999937605591040
Title: Re: Let's talk vacuums
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2019, 09:48:05 AM
Laptop type cord

dont ever lose it.  Had to try 3 different chinese replacements before I found one that works.   Electrolux doesn't offer an OEM replacement.