problem with Consumer Reports is that they don't have a big enough brands of vacuums - it's the usual brands - Hoover, Eureka, Kenmore, etc. - but, at least the reviews they do give are very helpful
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Once Again---The Great Vacuum Debate
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I bought two uprights - one the recommendation of a repair shop - the company was going out of business - Sharp, I think, - and the other I bought after reading reviews on Amazon.com - wanting to get a vacuum to pick up all the cat fur.
Funny thing, the BOSS (Eureka), that I bought - that thing is -is- it's sooo heavy and moving it around is difficult - it's powerful, though. BUT, the exhaust comes out of the front of the vacuum so when you're vacuuming it blows all the cat hair up in the air.
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I finally resorted to self help and put a cloth over the air vent - that helps a little.
I'm thinking my next vac will be a canister - but??? might consider the rave reviews I'm finding here about the Shark.
Funny thing, the BOSS (Eureka), that I bought - that thing is -is- it's sooo heavy and moving it around is difficult - it's powerful, though. BUT, the exhaust comes out of the front of the vacuum so when you're vacuuming it blows all the cat hair up in the air.
I'm thinking my next vac will be a canister - but??? might consider the rave reviews I'm finding here about the Shark.
I owned a Simplicity before I owned the Kenmore and frankly, I didn't think it was worth the money. It was worthless on floors and I had that vacuum in the shop for repairs more than any other vacuum cleaner than any other. Stupid things broke like the on/off switch, the plastic clip where you wrap the cord, and finally the grip handle cracked. Brand new it worked great on carpets, but it lost it's suction to some degree after about 3 years. On floors it would simply shoot the debrie out the back towards your feet. And it was HEAVY and hard to maneuver. If I were to spend that much money, I'd go for an Oreck or Dyson. I bought the Kenmore when I realized I could buy 3 of those to 1 Simplicity.
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Yep, this should be it... Do you have a costco close to you? I hear the walmart version doesn't come with the pet hair tool, which is really a great tool...
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unfortunately, I've never even seen a Costco and have no idea how far I'd have to go to find one.
DH is on vacation this week; we'll be taking day-trips and we always stop at Target. Looks as if I may be getting a new vacuum in a couple of days.
DH is on vacation this week; we'll be taking day-trips and we always stop at Target. Looks as if I may be getting a new vacuum in a couple of days.
That's a great Target price. Also, if they don't have it, and there's no Costco, try a Bed, Bath & Beyond. They sell it at full $199 price, but you can download a 20% off coupon, if you don't get one in the mail. That brings is down to $160.Originally Posted by libby74
unfortunately, I've never even seen a Costco and have no idea how far I'd have to go to find one.
DH is on vacation this week; we'll be taking day-trips and we always stop at Target. Looks as if I may be getting a new vacuum in a couple of days.
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We do have a Bed, Bath, and Beyond here, but I've never been in it. It might make more sense to get a vacuum here in town than an hour and a half away---just in case there's a problem. Thanks for the tip!
