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Vacuum recommendation

Post by DustyBawls » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:32 am

I'm after a new vacuum as the second one I've had in as many years as packed in, again.

- Ideally £100 or less
- Not a VAX or a Smart
- Powerful
- Bagless (it just opens and goes into the bin)

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by DCWat » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:32 am

To get the dust off your bawls?
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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by KeighleyClaret » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:33 am

Space is good.

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by duncandisorderly » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:50 am

Can't get more powerful than 900w.
Bagless = less efficiency, less hygienic
£100 = a piece of ****. You'll get roughly a year of reasonable use for every £50 you spend. Odd exceptions of course. Sebos and Mieles will get you 10-20 years for £300 for example and the old Hoover Juniors and Seniors are still going now.

If you really really really must have a bagless then pay the money and get a Dyson because, though it pains me to say it, they are out and out the best bagless cleaner on the market.

Learn to love the bag though and buy a Sebo. Best machine in the world.

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by DustyBawls » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:58 am

duncandisorderly wrote:Can't get more powerful than 900w.
Bagless = less efficiency, less hygienic
£100 = a piece of ****. You'll get roughly a year of reasonable use for every £50 you spend. Odd exceptions of course. Sebos and Mieles will get you 10-20 years for £300 for example and the old Hoover Juniors and Seniors are still going now.

If you really really really must have a bagless then pay the money and get a Dyson because, though it pains me to say it, they are out and out the best bagless cleaner on the market.

Learn to love the bag though and buy a Sebo. Best machine in the world.
Are the ones with bags, easy to just take out and throw in the bin, as opposed to having to empty and then put the same bag back?

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by Flatline » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:59 am

duncandisorderly wrote:Can't get more powerful than 900w.
Bagless = less efficiency, less hygienic
£100 = a piece of ****. You'll get roughly a year of reasonable use for every £50 you spend. Odd exceptions of course. Sebos and Mieles will get you 10-20 years for £300 for example and the old Hoover Juniors and Seniors are still going now.

If you really really really must have a bagless then pay the money and get a Dyson because, though it pains me to say it, they are out and out the best bagless cleaner on the market.

Learn to love the bag though and buy a Sebo. Best machine in the world.
I agree with most of what you say,however I bought a Shark for 200 quid and it's miles better than my Dyson ever was.Also you don't need to buy filters as they're made of rubber and can be washed.
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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by Hipper » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:00 pm

This is not for you but I just bought a Dyson V10 cordless (at £450!!!).

I hate the cords on vacuum cleaners so I was willing to go for what seems to be the best cordless around. I have carpet and power is one of the issues for cordless machines but this works well even on low suction. It's reasonably light weight, the only negatives being the small capacity for the waste and it is not so easy to empty as the manufacturer makes out.

Nevertheless I find I am vacuuming more then I was before simply because of its ease of use (twice a year instead of once). All I need now is some automatic dusting machine, and a washing machine that can turn clothes the right way round if they are inside out.

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by cutsy123 » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:02 pm

If you get a decent vac itl last you years

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by DustyBawls » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:05 pm

What are people's thoughts on the Henry Compact?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compact-160-11 ... 6%3A-15000" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's bagged, but I don't do all that much vacuuming, as the bungalow is small, so I could live with it being bagged.

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by aggi » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:18 pm

I looked into this previously and, as others have said, your criteria aren't going to be met.

If you want cheap then the best option is bagged. Either a Henry or a Miele. Miele is a bit pricier but they're top quality https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miele-10660740 ... 074P77HMC/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If you want bagless then the best option is a Dyson from their outlet store http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/Dyson-Outle ... 2388319010&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; These are returned/refurbished ones but they still come wih a 2 year Dyson guarantee. I've bought a couple from there and they are fine.

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by DustyBawls » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:35 pm

aggi wrote:I looked into this previously and, as others have said, your criteria aren't going to be met.

If you want cheap then the best option is bagged. Either a Henry or a Miele. Miele is a bit pricier but they're top quality https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miele-10660740 ... 074P77HMC/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If you want bagless then the best option is a Dyson from their outlet store http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/Dyson-Outle ... 2388319010&" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; These are returned/refurbished ones but they still come wih a 2 year Dyson guarantee. I've bought a couple from there and they are fine.
What do you think to the Henry, I've linked above?

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by Funkydrummer » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:43 pm

I'll second Shark machines, fabulous pieces of modern technology in my experience. Not too expensive either.
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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by 1968claret » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:52 pm

To be honest, all of the ones mentioned above really suck.
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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by bfcjg » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:54 pm

1968claret wrote:To be honest, all of the ones mentioned above really suck.
Groan :)

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by MRG » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:03 pm

aggi wrote:I looked into this previously and, as others have said, your criteria aren't going to be met.

If you want cheap then the best option is bagged. Either a Henry or a Miele. Miele is a bit pricier but they're top quality e.

Miele is fantastic value for money! Highly recommended

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by Walkerpool » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:30 pm

DustyBawls wrote:I'm after a new vacuum as the second one I've had in as many years as packed in, again.

- Ideally £100 or less
- Not a VAX or a Smart
- Powerful
- Bagless (it just opens and goes into the bin)
I sell new and ex-display vacuum cleaners most weeks
I should have a couple in Tuesday with a saving of more than 40% everydaybargainsdirect@yahoo.com

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by DustyBawls » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:39 pm

Thanks Walkerpool, but already ordered the Henry Compact.

It's got very good reviews and I think will be fine for my weekly (and that's pushing it), vacuums.

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Re: Vacuum recommendation

Post by mill hill claret » Sun Jul 29, 2018 2:05 pm

Flatline wrote:I agree with most of what you say,however I bought a Shark for 200 quid and it's miles better than my Dyson ever was.Also you don't need to buy filters as they're made of rubber and can be washed.

I'm another one who has a shark ...by far the best vacuum I've ever had ....including Dyson

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