Matt Peters asked:


One of the most common of problems in maintaining a vacuum cleaner is making sure that its bag is in the best of conditions. Oftentimes, this leads to consumers having to replace their vacuum bags more often than not. This is one good reason to make the change to a bagless vacuum cleaner. It requires less maintenance and is apparently more efficient than one requires a bag. Here is a baglesss vacuum cleaner review on a couple of models of different manufacturers.

Bissell Powerforce Bagless Upright

Even though canister vacuums are more popular these days, the upright models still do find there way into the market and into consumers homes. After all, the upright models still are very useful and now that they come in a bagless version, they have just been made all the more important to have around the house. The Bissell.Powerforce is low-priced and is special because there are features on it that are only really ever found on higher end models. With a large dirt container instead of a bag, this allows the bagless vacuum cleaner to pick up more dirt and hair off of carpets. The container is also very easy to remove in order to dispose of the dirt, much like throwing trash from a trashcan into a dump truck. Cleaning is less of a chore compared to bags because you can give the container a quick wash and have it on the go almost in an instant.

Fantom Fury

It seems that bagless vacuum cleaners are becoming more popular these days. Take the Fantom Fury, for instance. It’s an excellent vacuum cleaner that is extremely lightweight and like most other upright bagless vacuum cleaners, you will find the dirt vessel right on top of the cleaning head. This makes it even easier to move around the house. With it’s clear canister, you will be able to see all the dirt that is collected from the carpet and various floor surfaces. And once the cylinder is filled, it is easily emptied, again like emptying out a trash can. The Fury also comes with a long-lasting HEPA filter and is recommended for those who are allergic to dust particles.

Why Make the Switch?

This bagless vacuum cleaner review insists that you make the change. Although it’s true that consumers have become quite used to the original design of a vacuum with a bag, the flaw is that they will end up spending more because they need to change those bags wants they are full. A bagless vacuum’s vessel only needs to be emptied out and then it can be used all over again. Also, a vacuum that does use bags will more than likely be clogged with all sorts of dirt and hair that it picks up. This will require even further maintenance from the consumer side, whereas a bagless vacuum would have save that consumer loads of time. It seems that the bagless variety (with their strong suction function) might even leave your floors and carpets even cleaner than their bagged counterparts.



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Chuck asked:


Do you like the way it cleans? Will they work well on tiled floors?
I am mainly looking for this to help with the dust around the house on the tile floor I have.

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Johnson McBrady asked:


Even vacuum cleaners have their top gun. And no matter what people say, the Rolls Royce of the vacuum cleaning world will always be the Miele Vacuum. Buying the right Miele Vacuum is very, very important if you don’t want to look back on $500 spent on a useless contraption. On the brighter side, the Miele Vacuums always look sleek and top of the line so you can always use them as living room display ornaments. Kidding aside, we now go in depth and explore the different facets one has to consider before buying the Miele Vacuum.

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One remarkable aspect of the Miele Vacuum that has already been mentioned is the fact that a lot goes into designing this contraption that does the nitty-gritty for you. Be it the canister or the upright type of Miele Vacuums, worry not because you will always have one of the best-looking vacuums in town. But what other things does the rather expensive Miele Vacuum have to offer?

Filtering the Bad

First to consider is filtration if you want to purchase a Miele Vacuum. Besides it’s oh-so sleek designs, Miele Vacuums are also known to have one of the best filtration systems in town. Utilizing true HEPA filtration, you can always be sure that the Miele Vacuum that you buy will be able to capture the finest dust particles in your carpet or in your floors. So if your kids are afraid of dust bunnies, tell them that their wishes have been granted and that you have the best vacuum for the job.

Money Matters

Let’s take a look at the Miele Vacuum Cleaner, sporting a price tag of $1,099. This rather expensive contraption has reviewers raving about how Miele has clearly raised the bar for their competitors and probably themselves as well. Sporting the same true HEPA system that catches the smallest particle that a vacuum cleaner can suck, it is supplemented with a larger high-efficiency bag to help you clean more and secure a much cleaner house.

Cleans Up Allergens

In the creation of the Miele Vacuum cleaner, those who have suffered long and hard because of the fine particles in carpets aggravated by an allergy can finally breathe well. The Miele Vacuum cleaner has triumphed in making a vacuum cleaner that sits well with those who have allergies. One specific model that many have been considering to be a great buy is the Miele Pisces S5280 Royal Blue Canister Vacuum Cleaner. Armed with a versatile turbo brush, it can breeze through thick and thin carpets, saving those with allergies from the dust particles they scorn. Plus, this model is the cheapest amongst the S5 models that are currently available as it sells at around $679.

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Buying a vacuum cleaner is a very important and expensive choice to make especially if you’re planning to buy a Miele Vacuum cleaner. But with the help of our friends at Bank’s Vacuum Superstores you will be endowed with the information to decide and believe in this top gun cleaner.



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OTOTW asked:


which upright is best out of the department store brands? (Oreck, bissell, dyson, eureka, etc?) Recommendations should be for less than $500.
oops, that’s “light”

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Lilah Knowles asked:


It’s not always very easy to shop for a good vacuum type and brand. If you want to buy a vacuum, it would be a good idea to look for vacuum cleaner consumer ratings. Consumers who have had some experience using different vacuum brands before can help you pick the right vacuum. Here are some considerations that consumers usually look into when they rate a particular vacuum type.

Upright Vacuum

Most consumers know exactly what to look for first when they rate an upright vacuum. This kind of vacuum is usually the cheapest kind so the price of an upright vacuum is always one primary consideration. Buyers would also be interested to look into this kind of vacuum’s features such as its easy storage feature and its one piece design. Upright vacuums with great consumer ratings would most likely have a price range from $5 to $400.

Canister Vacuums

Since canisters are supposed to be superior when cleaning bare floors, this is one feature that would have to be a main consideration. Aside from this main feature, consumer ratings are also usually based on what attachments or accessories are included in a canister vacuum product. This kind of vacuum is also often rated according to how much noise it makes. Vacuums of this sort are supposed to be comparatively low in noise production.

Central Vacuums

It is difficult to find a lot of reliable consumer ratings for this kind of vacuum. Central vacuums are installed into a home structure during construction or during a separate installation procedure. It would probably take some expert skill and knowledge to be able to give a good consumer ratings for central vacuums. At the most, consumers can rate the services of the installation company and probably the product’s attachments and suction capabilities. The price too would be something to consider. Installation fees would be around an average of $750 while a reasonably priced unit would cost around $500 to $1200.

Handhelds

Handhelds by nature are supposed to be very handy to carry around. Portability therefore is the main feature to consider when coming up with a consumer rating for this product. Aside from portability, ease of storage and the kinds of accessories are also things to consider. A consumer would also often be interested in the battery capacity of a handheld vacuum. This is because this kind of vacuum is usually used in the car where there is no electric current source. A handheld that checks well in all of these necessary features would get a good consumer rating as long as it falls within the reasonable price range of $20 to $100.

The features and factors listed for each vacuum type are usually what consumers look into when they want to rate a specific vacuum type. These ratings are often very helpful for other consumers. You would simply have to look at a rating or review before concluding if a product is really worth spending your hard earned money on. You should always remember though that consumer raters are also humans and may have their own biases about a product. A rater who loves or hates a product too much might not be able to give an entirely objective rating.



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James Arnold asked:


It is very clear that so far, online consumers prefer Kirby vacuum cleaners to other vacuum cleaners. Online auction and shopping sites, such as eBay, could confirm the truly massive sales of different models of Kirby machines. If these vacuum cleaners are incredibly popular among online consumers, how does it deliver in traditional electronics retailers?

Certainly, it is only logical to expect that the Kirby vacuum cleaner is still the most popular in the market. Throughout the years, testimonies from home owners and home keepers, add to this the sales figures, have all accumulated to show us strong and living evidence that the market indeed prefers the Kirby vacuum cleaner to the dozens of other brands in the market.

You can choose from many models of Kirby vacuums. Kirby G4 and Kirby G6 are two of the most popular models. The G4 is very adjustable and is self-propelled. Compared with competing brands and other Kirby models, G4 is much heavier. The good thing about this model is that you can adjust the brush and some useful and necessary accessories for your convenience. On the other hand, the G6 model is popular among consumers for its dependable cleaning capabilities. Consumers love this machine because it is very user-friendly and has multiple usage.

On the whole, all models of Kirby cleaners are popular because of their excellent and better-quality engineering. Kirby vacuums eliminate the problems usually encountered when you use other brands. For example, you do not need to replace the plastic bags or vacuum every year. The Kirby vacuum cleaner boasts of durability. In fact, there are many users who have been using earlier models of Kirby vacuums for about 30 years.

The company said that it is very possible. This is so because these vacuum cleaners are made using only the highest standards. The machine’s electronic design and overall built have been adjusted and modified to achieve durability for long-lasting use.

Rivals just cannot beat the brand of Kirby since they have superior HEPA filtration. This feature has become a standard when you talk about cleaning dirt and dust. These vacuums complement other tools and are made to work with such devices as the carpet shampooer and the Kevlar fans.

Many experiments and tests have been conducted and they all indicate the unparalleled power of the motors used in manufacturing Kirby vacuums. You need not worry when you buy Kirby vacuum cleaners because of their proven quality and excellent performance.



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michael_gregorash asked:


My wife and I are looking into getting a new vacuum cleaner. My sister has a Dyson, and she is just in love with it. We know that there is a Dyson out there specifically made for pets (we have a black lab), which is what we are leaning towards.

However, we have also heard that there have been a number of Dysons that have been returned due to problems with them. We’ve also heard that there is a brand of vacuum out there that is supposed to be almost exactly like the Dyson but with limited issues.

Does anyone out thereknow of what this other brand is, and what are your experiences with either (Dyson or this other brand)? Good/bad?

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Marty White asked:


Since the US launch of Dyson vacuum cleaners in 2003, they have taken the US market by storm. In fact, Dyson has been so successful - not just in the US, but throughout the world - that Hoover, once the powerhouse of the vacuum cleaner industry, has rapidly lost market share. In fact, Hoover has experienced such a decline in profitability that it has been put up for sale by its parent company.

But how has Dyson achieved this success? Is it due to superior design and functionality or is it the result of a slick marketing campaign? The real question is this: how sustainable is Dyson’s success? Marketing hype is OK in the short term, but can cost you down the line if customers do not become repeat buyers because they feel cheated by the initial sales pitch. On the other hand, if the Dyson range really does deliver, then customer loyalty will no doubt ensure long-term success.

After much hard work and thousands of prototypes, James Dyson unveiled his first vacuum cleaner - the G force - back in 1991. He’d tried to take the Dyson concept to all of the major players in the industry, but was politely shown the door at every turn. With a lack of funding to turn his dream into reality, he was facing bankruptcy. However, he caught a break by winning a Japanese design award and soon the G-Force was selling for $2,000 a pop there. This gave him the cash flow he needed to set up on his own and the popular DC01 model was launched in the UK in 1993. It was an instant smash hit and it took on the mantle of being the best selling vacuum cleaner in the UK within 2 years.

Engineering and good design definitely played a hugely important role in the success of the Dyson. The Cyclone technology is at the heart of the Dyson concept, the claim being that there are no bags or filters to clog up and so there is no gradual loss of suction, as is experienced with traditional vacuum cleaners. Usability is also key and the Dyson is brimming with ergonomic features. The DC05, for example, is designed to balance solidly on your stairs. The latest Dyson, the DC15, is the subject of 182 patents and 3 years of R



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Barrie G asked:


I own a Dyson and although it is great for picking up pet hair, at almost every other level it is an appalling contraption, cannot overide rugs, will not pick up small bits preferring to push them around the room. The hose ,oh! that bloody hose arrangement, must have been designed to drive us bonkers and why do they have to have that horrendous appearance?

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Michael Swift asked:


In today’s society, we have become much more knowledgeable and aware of environmental problems like indoor and outdoor air pollution. We understand the need for energy efficient appliances, cleaner burning fuels, and the use of filtration in our homes. When we are presented with a product that uses HEPA filtration, we assume it will help to improve our indoor air quality. However, with the products using this technology costing hundreds of dollars and the annual cost of filter replacement, shouldn’t we investigate HEPA filtration further?

HEPA technology was originally developed for the U.S. nuclear program. This program required clean rooms and only HEPA technology could achieve it. HEPA filtration has since spread into the medical field, silicone chip processing, and other industries.

HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Arrestance) filters 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. By way of comparison, a human hair is roughly 40 microns. Obviously, the technology works very well indeed. However, a problem arises when these filters are used with products like vacuum cleaners.

HEPA filters require a low air flow velocity. The HEPA filters used in vacuum cleaners are no different. Conversely, vacuum cleaners require high velocity air flow in order to do their job properly. The better the air flow the better the vacuum cleaner works. How do vacuum cleaner manufacturers solve this dilemma? They simply allow most of the air to bypass the filter. You, as the consumer, are not made aware of this fact. At this point, common sense tells us that HEPA filters have their place but it’s not in vacuum cleaners. Is there an alternative that works? The answer to that question is a resounding yes.

The Filtrete filter was designed by 3M to be used in products which require a high air velocity. Tests show that these filters perform as well, or better, than HEPA filtration in vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, and other products. Another major benefit is the cost of Filtrete filters.

Replacing your vacuum cleaner’s HEPA filter, according to manufacturer’s recommendations, can end up costing hundreds of dollars per year. On the other hand, Filtrete filters are very reasonably priced. Filtrete filters can also be used in different ways.

Vacuum cleaners which use the bag as the filter are less bulky, lighter, and more efficient. Filtrete makes filter bags for many different brands and types of vacuum cleaners. Bagged vacuum cleaners themselves are less expensive than models using HEPA filtration. You can purchase a quality, high suction vacuum cleaner with all the bells and whistles for less money by purchasing the bagged, non-HEPA version and use a Filtrete filter bag instead.

The lessons we’ve learned here can be carried over into all areas of our lives. Don’t believe everything they tell you. Just because a product is expensive and using high technology don’t assume it’s the best choice.



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