vacuum buying

emylou

Well I have obviously got to the grand old age where buying a new vacuum is a necessity (and also quite excited about finally being able to have clean floors/carpets without having to use a dustpan & brush or a damp cloth on the rug!)
We have 2 kittens and I regularly lose my hair too , we only have 1 carpet in our box room and a big rug in our living room, the rest of the flat is laminate and lino. Don't want to spend a fortune but at same time it's desperately needed. Have spent last hour reading reviews & still as confused as ever! I just want something quite light, easy to empty with good suction!
Have been looking on ebay local deals too but don't want a 2nd hand hoover that might not work and no refunds offered.
Any help welcome, thanks!

BlueC

A Henry. Or another Numatic (their commercial machines are also great). They are the best machines, and for £100 a bargain.

cattie

I've had a Vax Air Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner for a few years now & am very pleased with it, pleased enough to want to buy another if my one ever conks out. It's marketed as one of the lightest full size vacs on the market & when first introduced was around the £280+ mark.

It has come down in price since, probably as they bring new models out & is currently available direct from Vax for under £130. http://www.vax.co.uk/sale/air-pet-upright-vacuum-cleaner

lollipopsarah

I've a basic pull along from the supermarket (£25) and it works fine.
xx

LandyAndy

My Miele is still going strong after 20 years. Not the cheapest to buy but, with that lifespan, pretty economical to own.


It may not get quite as much use as some people's vacuums though

Hintza

We use a Sebo for upstairs ie carpets and a Henry for the wooden floors. The Henry is a cracking bit of kit but really not good on carpets as it has no brush.

macman

Upright or cylinder?

emylou

Thanks for your replies. Husband is not keen on Henry hoovers. Will look at the vax.
Don't really mind cylinder or upright-what are the pros & cons of each?

martinsurrey

I've had a vax for years, and love it for the price, you can always find one on offer somewhere.

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/home-appliances/vacuum-cleaners/upright-vacuum-cleaners/vax-mach-air-u89-ma-pf-upright-bagless-vacuum-cleaner-graphite-09785394-pdt.html?gclid=CJebo4TJ-LoCFSsXwwodDngAMw&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~~~Exact&mc!!!!!gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!32631569244!!!g!64554939084!&ef_id=UQFuBAAAEIz4ilnk:20131122140938:s

A.Penny.Saved

emylou wrote: »

Thanks for your replies. Husband is not keen on Henry hoovers. Will look at the vax.
Don't really mind cylinder or upright-what are the pros & cons of each?

Numatic is a British company. Point that out to your husband. How many others are British? Vax certainly isn't!

Is Hubby going to be doing the Hoovering? You could always remove the silly face. lol

I'm a recent convert to Numatic vacuum cleaners. They are very good, small and highly functional IMO. They go on forever and rarely break down. Dyson lmao they are lucky to make it past 12 months before parts fail and they are declared not economical to fix.

cajef

A.Penny.Saved wrote: »

Dyson lmao they are lucky to make it past 12 months before parts fail and they are declared not economical to fix.

Maybe that is why Dyson give a five year guarantee.