Vacuum cleaners

macafee2 · 8th December 2017, 15:11

Vacuum cleaners, bit of an off beat subject for what is mostly a men's forum.

My wife has a Miele one with a long hose and you drag the cleaner around, old fashioned style. When it comes to sucking up dirt and reaching under cupboards it's brilliant but I don't like it. Even on a low suction setting it will lift a mat up or go around a corner and the damn thing bangs against a door or the skirting board.
We had a Dynson but the wife said it was too heavy, this had a beater and was easily manoeuvrable.

I guess cordless if light enough may be the answer but how well do they suck up dirt and can I bother to keep charging it?

what have you?

macafee2

SCP440 · 8th December 2017, 15:29

We have the same problem, I have an Industrial Karcher drag along hoover, sucks the pile out of the carpet almost and has a huge bag so only needs changing rarely. The power cord is so long that it will do the hole house if I plug it in the spare bedroom.

We also have one of these plug in bag less lightweight Hoovers, it will pick up fluff and loos cat hair but not much else.

We borrowed one of those rechargeable ones that are advertised on the TV, it worked quite well but needed to be emptied almost every time it was used and I don't know where they get ''can clean a hole house on one charge'' They must mean doll houses as it just about did down stairs and it needed the other battery to do upstairs.

It will be interesting to see what others have and if anybody has the ideal solution.

Les4048 · 8th December 2017, 15:32

I also own a Dyson mains unit but bought the latest Dyson V8 cordless and it’s a fantastic piece of equipment. It’s very light, quiet and manoeuvrable, goes under the kitchen table and between the chair legs with ease. It’s got two rotating heads, one for smooth floors and another for carpets, changed in seconds. Comes with an plenty of tools to tackle jobs around the house

suzublu · 8th December 2017, 15:43

G-Tech rechargeable for me for a quicky, Henry if it needs proper cleaning

Dallas · 8th December 2017, 15:59

Lol Vacuum cleaners...

Funny you should mention vacuum cleaners, have you heard the latest law that effects the vacuum cleaner as we know it? The maximum wattage of a vacuum cleaner being manufactured today cannot be more than 900W.

We ourselves prefer the lay-down canister type vacuum cleaner, they seem to be easier to manoeuvre, tackling all those awkward places with ease (must also be a bagless model). We have a 1400W Tesco own brand special, the wife liked it because it was black and purple, I liked it because it looked sporty... lol

I have a 1400W 30ltr TITAN wet & Dry vacuum that I use for DIY purposes and cleaning out the car's. It has a built in Power-take-off socket so I can use it with my power tools, its a large beast.

lady zed · 8th December 2017, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Lol Vacuum cleaners...

Funny you should mention vacuum cleaners, have you heard the latest law that effects the vacuum cleaner as we know it? The maximum wattage of a vacuum cleaner being manufactured today cannot be more than 900W.

We ourselves prefer the lay-down canister type vacuum cleaner, they seem to be easier to manoeuvre, tackling all those awkward places with ease (must also be a bagless model). We have a 1400W Tesco own brand special, the wife liked it because it was black and purple, I liked it because it looked sporty... lol

I have a 1400W 30ltr TITAN wet & Dry vacuum that I use for DIY purposes and cleaning out the car's. It has a built in Power-take-off socket so I can use it with my power tools, its a large beast.

A sporty vacuum cleaner

I really, really need a new vacuum cleaner. I have an old smelly dyson ball that's held together with sellotape........I wish someone would buy me a new shiny one.........

mileshawk56 · 8th December 2017, 16:32

Baught the wife a GTECH cordless when they first came out- does everything we need, is light and easy to use recharging is a doddle. If you have a number of hairy pets it might struggle but so do most of the standard machines. No hoses or other tools but I always found them more of an inconvenience than anything. We are just two people in a small 3bed with occasional visits of children with dog,mostly wood floors with rugs and some rooms full carpeting. The charge is long enough to do the complete house with some left over. Nothing to do with company, not even a share holder!! Chris.S.

Dallas · 8th December 2017, 16:41

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Originally Posted by lady zed

A sporty vacuum cleaner

Lol, I'm sad like that...

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Originally Posted by lady zed

I really, really need a new vacuum cleaner. I have an old smelly dyson ball that's held together with sellotape........I wish someone would buy me a new shiny one.........

... would that be a hint for a certain someone?

macafee2 · 8th December 2017, 16:43

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Originally Posted by mileshawk56

Baught the wife a GTECH cordless when they first came out- does everything we need, is light and easy to use recharging is a doddle. If you have a number of hairy pets it might struggle but so do most of the standard machines. No hoses or other tools but I always found them more of an inconvenience than anything. We are just two people in a small 3bed with occasional visits of children with dog,mostly wood floors with rugs and some rooms full carpeting. The charge is long enough to do the complete house with some left over. Nothing to do with company, not even a share holder!! Chris.S.

I was wondering about one of these for the caravan

macafee2

macafee2 · 8th December 2017, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

Lol Vacuum cleaners...

Funny you should mention vacuum cleaners, have you heard the latest law that effects the vacuum cleaner as we know it? The maximum wattage of a vacuum cleaner being manufactured today cannot be more than 900W.

We ourselves prefer the lay-down canister type vacuum cleaner, they seem to be easier to manoeuvre, tackling all those awkward places with ease (must also be a bagless model). We have a 1400W Tesco own brand special, the wife liked it because it was black and purple, I liked it because it looked sporty... lol

I have a 1400W 30ltr TITAN wet & Dry vacuum that I use for DIY purposes and cleaning out the car's. It has a built in Power-take-off socket so I can use it with my power tools, its a large beast.

I think the wife got the miele having heard the same thing.

macafee2

8th December 2017, 15:11	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Vacuum cleaners Vacuum cleaners, bit of an off beat subject for what is mostly a men's forum. My wife has a Miele one with a long hose and you drag the cleaner around, old fashioned style. When it comes to sucking up dirt and reaching under cupboards it's brilliant but I don't like it. Even on a low suction setting it will lift a mat up or go around a corner and the damn thing bangs against a door or the skirting board. We had a Dynson but the wife said it was too heavy, this had a beater and was easily manoeuvrable. I guess cordless if light enough may be the answer but how well do they suck up dirt and can I bother to keep charging it? what have you? macafee2

8th December 2017, 15:29	#2
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	We have the same problem, I have an Industrial Karcher drag along hoover, sucks the pile out of the carpet almost and has a huge bag so only needs changing rarely. The power cord is so long that it will do the hole house if I plug it in the spare bedroom. We also have one of these plug in bag less lightweight Hoovers, it will pick up fluff and loos cat hair but not much else. We borrowed one of those rechargeable ones that are advertised on the TV, it worked quite well but needed to be emptied almost every time it was used and I don't know where they get ''can clean a hole house on one charge'' They must mean doll houses as it just about did down stairs and it needed the other battery to do upstairs. It will be interesting to see what others have and if anybody has the ideal solution.

8th December 2017, 15:32	#3
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,277 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	I also own a Dyson mains unit but bought the latest Dyson V8 cordless and it’s a fantastic piece of equipment. It’s very light, quiet and manoeuvrable, goes under the kitchen table and between the chair legs with ease. It’s got two rotating heads, one for smooth floors and another for carpets, changed in seconds. Comes with an plenty of tools to tackle jobs around the house

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	G-Tech rechargeable for me for a quicky, Henry if it needs proper cleaning

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Lol Vacuum cleaners... Funny you should mention vacuum cleaners, have you heard the latest law that effects the vacuum cleaner as we know it? The maximum wattage of a vacuum cleaner being manufactured today cannot be more than 900W. We ourselves prefer the lay-down canister type vacuum cleaner, they seem to be easier to manoeuvre, tackling all those awkward places with ease (must also be a bagless model). We have a 1400W Tesco own brand special, the wife liked it because it was black and purple, I liked it because it looked sporty... lol I have a 1400W 30ltr TITAN wet & Dry vacuum that I use for DIY purposes and cleaning out the car's. It has a built in Power-take-off socket so I can use it with my power tools, its a large beast.

8th December 2017, 16:32	#7
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Baught the wife a GTECH cordless when they first came out- does everything we need, is light and easy to use recharging is a doddle. If you have a number of hairy pets it might struggle but so do most of the standard machines. No hoses or other tools but I always found them more of an inconvenience than anything. We are just two people in a small 3bed with occasional visits of children with dog,mostly wood floors with rugs and some rooms full carpeting. The charge is long enough to do the complete house with some left over. Nothing to do with company, not even a share holder!! Chris.S.