Comments on: I want to purchase a new vacuum cleaner. I want to go bagless. What are some good brands?

By: Kim A

Kim A — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:56:59 +0000

About canister vacs: Canisters are great at cleaning hardwood floors, drapes and hard to reach spots. Most canisters also come with an assortment of tools and attachments for special cleaning jobs. Some may find it awkward because you pull the vacuum from behind.

If you don’t want to replace your vacuum every year, go with a Dyson. It is the best purchase you will ever make. I spent hours looking in stores for the perfect vacuum and ended up finding just what I needed, the dyson dc15 animal, online (MUCH lower prices and better info) The suction never wears out, so you won’t need to replace it. It is great at getting up hair and for people with allergies.
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http://www.powervacs.com/Powervacs-Buyers-Guide-W7.aspx

By: anon

anon — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:42:59 +0000

My mother in law owns a Dyson and will NEVER EVER go back to anything else. She has to fight my father in law to vacuum sometimes! Dysons are very expensive, but they have so few moving parts they have to be nearly bullet-proof. Not to mention, they look really cool!
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By: Marty

Marty — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:56:59 +0000

We are also fans of the Dyson units. Easy to use, easy to clean. BUT, you should also get into a better routine of brushing your animals, at least twice a week with a shedding rake, and that will help relieve a lot of the loose hair. Also we use a shed stop additive to our pets water and that made a difference too. We got the dyson at Walmart. WE paid $109, but yesterday we saw it for $86.
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By: sweet_tea

sweet_tea — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:45:59 +0000

It depends on how much you are willing to spend. I have a Rainbow and it’s the best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever owned. It is bagless, the dirt from the floors goes into a container you put water in and trust me, it pulls things out of my carpet that I didn’t know were there. An added bonus is you can add air freshners to the water and it makes your house smell so good after vacuuming.
It is of the cannister type & comes with standard attachments.
I, like you have pets in the house & to me, it is the only way to go.
Rainbow’s are expensive though but you might luck up and pick up a used one.
Good luck in your quest!
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By: Tyrus

Tyrus — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:32:59 +0000

Vacuum cleaners as well as most electrical appliances are NOT designed to last a life time, or even 5 yrs for that matter, however, I suggest that you refer to a Consumer Reports magazine that features test results for bag-less vacuum cleaners.
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By: keevs

keevs — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:08:59 +0000

go with a Dyson much better than all you've listed above, although its is more expensive
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By: Chris N

Chris N — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:44:59 +0000

For store bought brands, Bissell and Hoover are both OK either bagged or bagless models. They are mid-range price wise.

Fantom is a good cheap vacuum, however you’ll probably end up replacing it sooner or later.

The best store bought vacuum I’ve used is the Dyson, but they are a bit spendy.

You can find a refurbished Oreck for around $150 sometimes. I had one in college and although it’s a bag model, it was the best vacuum I ever used.

http://www.epinions.com has all sorts of reviews of different vacuum models with some pricing (accuracy of the pricing is questionable sometimes though).
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By: dbrcymry

dbrcymry — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:17:59 +0000

Do you have a pet with long hair? If yes, the Dyson Animal (purple) is the only bagless upright that does not clog up. It cleans up all the hair from my German Shepherd, cat dander, etc. I have had it 1 year and it is great. However, it is really expensive–around $500. Otherwise, I would get a Hoover with HEPA bags. You should check out some consumer reviews–like Consumer Reports or go on Amazon.
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Have had Hoovers, Eurekas, and now own a Dyson.

By: serena w

serena w — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:32:59 +0000

I have a cleaning service.when i started on a tight buget I bought an eurica optima-the green one.I use it everyday 2-3 times.it was $60.after one year it still works great. light weight and convenient.i bought an extra filter.when one gets cloged I spray it with simple green and hose it and let it dry.I use it more than my $1200 Rainbow vac.
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By: anerasescovedo

anerasescovedo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:20:59 +0000

Go with ORECK!

They have the best vacuums. They have the best warranties! In the long run, would you rather by one every 2-3 years or 20-30?
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No, I do NOT work for ORECK or any other retail company. I’ve recently compared them all myself.