Are cordless vacuum cleaners worth the money?

dirty_magic

glasgowdan wrote: »

I think people who only use a battery hoover might be surprised how much dust they're living in!

This is true! We have the Dyson one, it's great for a quick hoover if you make a mess but the suction is just too weak. I bought a corded vax and the first time I used it I filled the dust chamber! And we only have carpets upstairs.

lstar337

JuzaMum wrote: »

I would agree the V6 doesn't pick up large bits. If they are big enough to pick up by hand that's what you have to do.

Fair enough, but little bits of stray cat litter or crumbs on the carpet are not what I would class as large bits, and are precisely what I would expect it to pick up.

It is also pretty rubbish with bits of cat hair.

For the amount of time I find myself going over the same spot or emptying the pitiful container, I might as well have just got Henry out. Henry seems to pick up everything first time and goes about 6 months without changing the bag.

I will admit the V6 is very handy for doing the stairs, so that's what I mainly use it for.

I could never recommend it as a sole vacuum though, unless you have a small one bedroom flat or something.

JacyJones

Hey, check out vacuumhelp.com/best-stick-vacuum-cleaners/
This article was really helpful to me when I was in need of a new vacuum.
Usman330 if correct, I myself also have a cordless Dyson V6 and it is perfect for me.
Good luck!

katejo

adandem wrote: »

I have a Hetty which I love.
I wanted something to do quick 'in between' cleans and bought a Morphy Richards cordless vacuum. It is fantastic! It stays on it's charging unit when not in use and takes up very little room. I can do the best whole house with it and we have pets.

I have seen the morphy Richards one at my Dad's house and considered getting one but does it need to be left charging at all times? I don't really want to leave it out all the time as my living room isn't huge. If it goes in a cupboard, how long does it need to recharge? I want a hand held to use on the stairs and in corners/along skirting boards.

katejo

Quizzical_Squirrel wrote: »

I have two long haired cats; a constant rotation of short-term caged (but very messy) rodents, a husband with allergies and a highly-strung landlord's wife who makes monthly inspection visits....

I couldn't stand checks by a highly strung landlord's wife! It reminds me of when i was advertising for a lodger. I saw a 'room wanted' ad from someone who said (amongst other unreasonable demands)

"I can't stand any dirt. If i see any in your flat, I will point it out and order you to clean it up"

Nilrem

We have a dyson handheld bought to deal with small clean ups and for ease of use on the stairs/in awkward places and it seems nearly as powerful as the normal hoover especially with the powered head, whilst also reaching places the normal one wouldn't go (and were even the hose on the normal one would cause problems)/

However you do have to be aware that it does have a very short run time, so probably only one room at a time and you have to learn trigger discipline (don't hold it on when you're not using it, treat it like a power drill).

panika

An update.

Turned out, that my old vacuum cleaner is not on its way out (blob of hair blocked dust collecting thing). Strange - I've checked all pipes and filters before and they seemed ok. So now it is quieter, sucks everything better, doesn't overheat and even suction control thing works well.

as for the car - I will use Morr*****s vacuums, because it is quite reliable (price wise and is not broken every other time I turn up). Also, I need to hoover my car once a month, so it doesn't cost a lot or take a lot of time.
Thank you for your help. If my old (supermarket make) vacuum cleaner gives up I will come back to this thread and take all advice you gave me. :-)

krey

I believe a used henry hoover for £30-£35 is still the best vacuum there is...cheap/powerful/reliable

katies_mum

Just bought a Dyson V8 cordless and I absolutely love it. It lasts 20 minutes on a charge easy to get round the whole house (half of that time if you use the most powerful suction). Would not go back to a corded vacuum again.

luvchocolate

Gers wrote: »

I too changed from conventional plugged vaccum to an AirRam and won't change back! Getting out and working is now almost a pleasure as I'm not doing the corded thing and hauling the machine around. I find myself doing two or three minutes every day rather than the whole floor or house when it needs it cos it's such a PIA.

As a previous poster did I bought the handheld and big thing together, along with the car kit. Now stairs are so much easier to vacuum.

Someone on another thread advised to take a plastic bag upstairs to empty the AirRam box into, however after the first couple of times when a large amount of stuff was lifted it's now so much better.
Could you tell me what you get in the car cleaning extra and if its really
I hated vacumming and now it's easy to do. I had a lovely Miele Cat and Dog for upstairs and a horrid Vax thing for downstairs, gave both away and not looked back.

It's each to their own I think...whatever works for you. Cordless all the way for me.

Could you tell me if the car cleaning kit is useful and worth paying the extra for please.