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Bob Sep 23rd 2014 3:41 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by MsElui (Post 11415522)

so are the models above the same kind of cleaning power but lighter/more easy to handle on stairs - because if so that will be perfect.

If you only intend to use it for stairs, or a few rooms as a top up vac, it would be perfect if it's in your budget.

It wouldn't be a great vac as a complete replacement to do your whole house with - Canister size and battery life being the pain in the butt for that.

N1cky Sep 23rd 2014 4:03 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by MsElui (Post 11415522)
I have a Dyson. suction/cleaning ability is way better than any other hoover ive ever owned (incl Miele and Hoover ) or used. Its just heavy. My entire ground floor bar one room - is hard floors of one sort or another and its my stairs that get more dirty than anywhere - so that is the area im specifically looking for an improvement.

The Upright dyson i have now cleans it fine - its just heavy and somewhat difficult to balance on staircases - so i specifically wanted to know if the model 'types' i showed above would likely be a better bet. I have several small dust busters already of various brands over the years and to be honest - i could suck more dirt up myself with a straw.

so are the models above the same kind of cleaning power but lighter/more easy to handle on stairs - because if so that will be perfect.

I love my Dyson too. We had one in the UK, then when we moved here we only had 1 room with a carpet and hard floors everywhere else. I bought a Hoover, and the suction was terrible. We then lived in a house with a built in vacuum (that was fantastic). Then when we moved to this house, with the dog, I invested in a pet Dyson. I got a refurbed one, and saved around $200 on new. It's great, had it 3 years now and the suction is still fantastic. I was a bit worried about buying a refurb, but couldn't afford a new one, it turned out to be a great decision, so something to consider if you buy this model.

I too struggle with the stairs though, so if you buy one, let me know how you get on with this.

hungryhorace Sep 23rd 2014 6:26 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by MsElui (Post 11415522)
I have a Dyson. suction/cleaning ability is way better than any other hoover ive ever owned (incl Miele and Hoover ) or used.

One of the main things I hate about Dyson (indeed, any bagless vacuum) is emptying the canister. The mess goes everywhere, and I inhale countless amounts of crap from the resulting debris. With my Miele, the bags capture and filter 99% of all airborne particles. Resulting in lovely clean air for me.

Dyson's HEPA performance is also non-existent compared to Miele. I'll dig out a few videos which highlight the abysmal HEPA performance the Dyson has.

tonrob Sep 23rd 2014 8:13 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by N1cky (Post 11415576)
I love my Dyson too. We had one in the UK, then when we moved here we only had 1 room with a carpet and hard floors everywhere else. I bought a Hoover, and the suction was terrible. We then lived in a house with a built in vacuum (that was fantastic). Then when we moved to this house, with the dog, I invested in a pet Dyson. I got a refurbed one, and saved around $200 on new. It's great, had it 3 years now and the suction is still fantastic. I was a bit worried about buying a refurb, but couldn't afford a new one, it turned out to be a great decision, so something to consider if you buy this model.

I too struggle with the stairs though, so if you buy one, let me know how you get on with this.

Mine is fab on stairs. Light enough to make it easy. The canniester on this is quite small (ok for a small house like ours), so emptying it into our kitchen bin without making a mess never seems to be a problem.

scrubbedexpat091 Sep 23rd 2014 8:15 am

Re: Dysons
 
Are Orecks any good still? I haven't used a household version since I was living at home with parents, but they have commercial versions and are popular with hotels and those work really well.

They used to have commercials showing their machines could pick up and hold a bowling ball....never did try it though to see if it was true.

N1cky Sep 23rd 2014 8:31 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by tonrob (Post 11415885)
Mine is fab on stairs. Light enough to make it easy. The canniester on this is quite small (ok for a small house like ours), so emptying it into our kitchen bin without making a mess never seems to be a problem.

We've got stupid twisty stairs, so I have to reposition the vacuum 3 times to do ours, and it weighs a ton.

Emptying our canister never makes a mess either, it's one of those that's sealed in, until you press the button to release, so you can pop it in the bin then press the button. No mess.

N1cky Sep 23rd 2014 8:33 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by MsElui (Post 11414335)
Has anyone bought one of those Dyson hoovers that is the new style of the 'handheld unit with a long rigid noozle' like a DCC 44 or DC59 or similar.
http://www.dyson.com/vacuums/cordles...e&w=718&mh=454

Im wondering if they are any good? I have an old regular style Dyson upright and its a faff to take apart and use the hose attachments to do the stairs. I wondered if the handheld was any better?

Thinking about it. Does this actually make life easier on the stairs? The biggest problem with mine is the dog likes to lay on them, so the rise's get really hairy. Could you actually position this to get the rise, underneath the lip?

Uncle_Bob Sep 23rd 2014 9:17 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by Guindalf (Post 11415466)
Why is it that some people seem to make it a sport of taking a huge dump in threads?

THe question is about specific models of a cleaner, not whether someone has made the 'right' choice.

Unless you have specific comments to make relating to the OP, STFU and move on!

So what model do you have?

Bob Sep 23rd 2014 10:31 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by hungryhorace (Post 11415762)
One of the main things I hate about Dyson (indeed, any bagless vacuum) is emptying the canister.

That's easy. You put a plastic grocery bag over the bottom of the canister before hitting the release button and it all goes straight in the bag which you tie up and chuck...

Guindalf Sep 23rd 2014 10:32 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by Uncle_Bob (Post 11415981)
So what model do you have?

Totally irrelevant.

hungryhorace Sep 23rd 2014 4:12 pm

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 11416081)
That's easy. You put a plastic grocery bag over the bottom of the canister before hitting the release button and it all goes straight in the bag which you tie up and chuck...

That's terribly bothersome, and you still need to wash the container. Basically, I just hate them :)

Nutek Sep 23rd 2014 11:15 pm

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by hungryhorace (Post 11416330)
need to wash the container.

Wut? Why?



Anyhow.. Love our Dyson. It was a bit pricey, but we are using it to gradually construct an additional Bulldog from all the bits of our existing Bulldog that it picks up from the carpets, and Bulldogs 'aint cheap either so it could end up being a bargain. :D

Our Dyson IS heavy, but its been running great since the day we got it 8(?) years ago. No complaints at all, which is rare from me.. :lol:

uk_grenada Sep 23rd 2014 11:29 pm

Re: Dysons
 
I have one in Grenada, its excellent for all my hard floors, does the whole house on a charge and is no bother to empty. The power brush does get girlie hair wrapped round it, but its easily removed by taking out the brush and cutting the hair with scissors. It also fits easily in a suitcase...

Bob Sep 24th 2014 12:41 am

Re: Dysons
 
Why? I've never washed the container.

It's no bother, it's the reverse hassle of having to go out and buy a bag and put the bag in the machine...but less bothersome...

Bob Sep 24th 2014 12:43 am

Re: Dysons
 

Originally Posted by bob_grenada (Post 11416620)
...It also fits easily in a suitcase...

What? In case you have the urge to vacuum while on holiday? :D


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