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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Dec. ~ 2006 Feb.: Buyers Banter: Vacuum Cleaners: Archive through November 23, 2005 users admin

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Whoami
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08-03-2001

Friday, August 19, 2005 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I'm taking the liberty of re-posting KTBB's question here, hoping it gets better noticed. Hope you don't mind sis!


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Ktbb
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08-10-2003 Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 1:09 pm
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Hey I have a question. Has anyone ever tried the vacuum made by Bissel. The filter on it is the washable kind and it is bagless. It seems pretty cool to me. Any info would be appreciated greatly.





Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, August 19, 2005 - 7:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Naked Kaysar photos? Why are ya posting them here???

Ha, just trying to get a little traffic for ktbb's question!!!!

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Friday, August 19, 2005 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Sorry, Kttb and Who, can't help you there. Just popped in to say don't go for the bagless Dirt Devil, whatever you do, and a peek at those photos. Not into BB this time, but "nekkid" and "Kaysar" got my attention anyway.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Friday, August 19, 2005 - 8:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i love my vacuum, but i have a bag kind, and it was expensive. it is a riccar, but it IS FABULOUS! http://www.riccar.com/products/canisters/1500/?prod=1500P

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Friday, August 19, 2005 - 9:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I have the hoover bagless, Ktbb. Love it! It's so much easier to clean than the ones with the bags. I really don't know about the bissel bagless though.

I can say that I have the bissel carpet cleaner. It was our first purchase when we bought our house almost 8 years ago and the thing still works as well now as it did then. We've had to replace a couple parts on the handle, but nothing that cost large amounts of money. It has really held up well to time.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Friday, August 19, 2005 - 9:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Sorry, we got a central vac w/ the new house a couple years ago -- haven't had to even LOOK at vacuums since then! We just empty the canistar that's in the garage every couple months and we're done w/it. WOOHOOO!

Before that we had a Kirby.

Wendo
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08-07-2000

Friday, August 19, 2005 - 11:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wendo a private message Print Post    
My sister and her husband bought a Dyson last year. They love it; it's the best vacuum they've ever used. They bought the Animal specific one because they have a dog and it's very sturdy. I think most vacuums will go the bagless route in the future.

Teach, my mom has the central vac in her house and loves it.

Spygirl
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04-23-2001

Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 6:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
My hubby and I bought a Dyson (Animal) in February and it is amazing. I will never own anythin except a bagless, and Dyson is the best one on the market. We highly reccomend it. You can use the attachments and vacuum shelves, stairs, cabinets, couch cushions, etc., without missing a beat.

Emmy
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05-05-2004

Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 3:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Emmy a private message Print Post    
I AM THE VACUUM QUEEN. My giant shedding dog lives in the house with us and I've got the vacuum out everyday. My vacuums must go from carpet to tile easily and must let me use the extension and tools "on the fly". And any vacuum I get has to really suck. I used to use a Hoover WindTunnel and had few complaints, but now I have the Dyson mentioned above and I love it, for all the above mentioned reasons, AND because it is purple.

Abby7
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07-17-2002

Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 5:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Abby7 a private message Print Post    
Who/Ktbb, the reason I didn't answer Ktbb's original post was because I had no experience with the vacuum. I even googled Ktbb's information for product/customer reviews but her post did not give enough specifics on the product.

I do have a Bissel carpet cleaner (only used twice, since I moved and it's in storage). The Bissel product has a good name, that's all I know. The newer Bissel carpet cleaners are probably better.... I didn't like the one I purchased. It's older...you have to hook it up to a faucet. Too bothersome IMO. However, the newer ones you don't have to hook up to a faucet.

I have tried various vacuums. Not impressed with any of them. I know once I move to our home, I will buy a Dyson. That's only because I have heard so much good about the product (not just from this thread). I even remember watching The Ellen Show. She couldn't believe this vacuum. She said she used to laugh at the commercial. She thought it was so stupid. Then, she used one. She was amazed that she was impressed with a vacuum cleaner. She raved about it.

Anyway, I don't know about the specific vacuum you are talking about. I would try the Dyson though. So many great reviews.

Deesandy
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08-12-2003

Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 8:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Deesandy a private message Print Post    
Just bought a bissel bagless and love it! Of course I like anything that is new so ask again in six months. The price is right too on this one.

Webchiq
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07-11-2005

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Webchiq a private message Print Post    
I just got the Bissell Spotbot for $104 on Amazon. It's $129 in all of the stores. Through the 27th, Amazon has $25 off most purchases over $125 in kitchen and household, coupon code is WTRQUCKDSCNT - also free Super Saver Shipping if you pick ground.

I have a Dyson but this is a great little tool for the spot cleaning. We have cats and they make messes sometimes.

Tera
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08-10-2000

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tera a private message Print Post    
I bought the Eureka Optima vacuum for my wood & tile floors, and my stairs.

It is quite powerful and very light.

What I don't like about it:
If I catch the fringe on my rugs, I have to hit a little reset button on the side of it.

I have a long hair dog, the filter is a pain to clean. I don't want to have to touch the stuff in the canister.

So if you don't have fringe or a long haired dog, it is great.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 10:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Webchiq, let me know how you like the spotbot. I saw it a couple weeks ago and want it!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 10:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I bet it would be good for stairs!! Spotbot, I mean! I have vaccuum cleaners (with bags) on each floor of my condo (Electrolux down and one from Sears up.. the one from Sears os way more user-friendly.. all controls in the handle or whree you step, not bending over to turn it on, as in the electrolux. I've always used cannister vacs and like them. (don't think I could retrofit a house vac, but I'd go for that if I could. My brother has one..

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 10:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
So.. I see Spotbot on sale at Amazon, as reported, and $105 with free shipping at a place called www.justdiscounted.com

and then google found it mentioned on a BB discussion of "toddlers with reflux".. hmm Might work for cats who barf..

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oh Yeah.. not what I thought as far as just doing the stairs but.. for cats.. and babies and toddlers and husbands and even spilled printer ink..

spotbot testimonies

Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 10:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
i have a bissel cleanview. it's bagless and we wash the filters. it cost 63 bucks at wal-mart and we have had it for about a year. i love unsnapping the cup and dumping it. it's amazing how much golden retriever hair we can get off an area rug every two days. it will fill that cup twice! it's light and works great.
our wind tunnel is the worst vacuum i have ever had and i gave my oreck to my son.
dd and i only use the bissel. good price, good quality, easy to use.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 11:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Hmm that sounds interesting, Tabby.. of course I tend not to vaccuum all that often so it would probably be overwhelmed with Critter and Angelina hair.

Golden Retriever, LOL!! Gotta love 'em, hair and all.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 6:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Webchiq, how do you like your Dyson? I've been waiting for someone who has used one for a while. What are its advantages/disadvantages?

Don't anyone even *think* about buying the Dirt Devil upright. The filter is the worst to clean that I have ever encountered. By the time it's emptied properly you are standing in a cloud of dust and can start all over again. What a waste of money!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 6:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
My friend has a Dyson (purple variety), and I have helped her when she cleans her house. I think it works well on the carpets, but I found the attachments to be a real pain in the neck! The hose is very springy and if you pull more than 3-4 feet away from the vac, it tips over. Maybe hers is just excessively springy or something, but for that reason alone, I don't like the Dyson!

Spygirl
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04-23-2001

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
I have the purple one, too, the Animal, and it is absolutely amazing (see my post back in August). The hoses don't create a big problem for me, but I don't know that I've tried to pull the hose more than a couple of feet away from the vacuum. It is always right there with me.

Webchiq
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07-11-2005

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Webchiq a private message Print Post    
Lumbele, the others already hit on my only drawback. First of all, I had a Kenmore bagless for many years and thought it was the best vacuum I'd ever used and then it died.

So, I had heard that the Dyson would not ever lose suction and I tried it in the store and I liked it better than the Kenmore. I also bought it from Sears so that I could buy the extended warranty that they offer.

We have cats and so I vacuum every day because I can't stand cat hair on my clothes, etc. I love the Dyson and wouldn't give it up.

The catch is exactly what Hukd said, the hose is supposed to be able to stretch to 75 feet, very nice, however, the suction is so strong that when you actually try to vacuum something with the hose extended, it sucks so hard that it tips over the vacuum.

So, that's good and bad, as long as you keep the full unit by you then it won't tip over, but if you try to take advantage of the hose length you can't. All in all, still wouldn't give it up.

BTW, my 4 year old likes to hold it down for me so it doesn't tip over ;).

I can't wait to get my Spotbot, also can't wait to look at the Toddlers reflux site, Sea, that is my #1 issue with kitties. I see everyone buying their cats the cozychic blankets and I just can't picture it. We have them on a special diet and all that good stuff but it's just gross!

I will definitely report back on the SpotBot when I receive it and use it.

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
Thanks Hukd, Spy and Web! I keep seeing that Brit on U.S. TV hawking his vacuum and have been wondering if it really is all he claims.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I was getting excited seeing a little animated graphic of that long hose being used on stairs but.. wouldn't want to drag the vac up and down.. That's why I have two vacs. My stairs are a PITA, carpetted and the go up about8-10 steps, then there is a landing.. make a 90 degree turn.. and up one step, and another landing, then another 90 degree turn and about 12 step to a third landing, 90 degrees and one step and you are in the upstairs hall. above where you started.