Recommendation for a cordless stick vacuum
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Comments (5)I would buy a regular extension cord. One with a 3 pronged plug and recepticle, if your vacuum has a 3 pronged plug, which it probably does. After it is plugged into the vacuum I'd tape the vacuum cord and extension cord together with electricians tape. A retractable extension cord may sound like what you need but then you have to find a place to put the cord box too. Besides when it retracts it might dislodge the cords. A regular extension cord can be wound over your elbow and hand to make a large circle and put on the vacuum handle out of the way....See MoreRechargeable cordless stick vac - do you have one you recommend
Comments (20)Since I have cats again, and need to keep floors cleaner between housekeeping visits, I ended up getting a Dyson V7 earlier this summer, which I really like. It took me a while to talk myself into spending that much, but I did get it on sale and it was only about $50 more than the Shark I was considering. After getting it, I've discovered that I really enjoy using it. It is much quieter than I expected, and I have yet to run out of battery using it, but I only do one room at a time....See MoreRecommendations for a hand held cordless vacuum cleaner
Comments (11)Based on the recs I bought one the other day, charged it up, and used it today on the stairs. I thought it did a good job. (it had been a good week since I vacuumed, DH has been on phone meetings most of the day and I hate to vacuum then) I did the stairs twice with the power brush and once with the crevice tool for the corners. While doing the baseboards in the hall the battery died. I was a little disappointed 15 minutes was its limit, but then I looked it up on Amazon and yes, that was about right. I look forward to using it in the car, upholstery, corners, where the litter box is, and of course the stairs! So much easier than plugging in the shark for quick, frequent jobs. I wish it had an easy way to store the accessories. This house was built before the Dustbuster so there are not a lot of outlets convenient for charging things like this. The filter had a lot of cat fur so I rinsed it and it's drying while the rest of the vacuum charges. I wonder if it will be worth it to get a second filter assembly?...See MoreBest cordless vacuum cleaner for LVP flooring?
Comments (13)ostrich, I have the Dyson V11. It was a gift from my daughter when we moved into our new home. It is truly the worse vacuum I've used. Let me explain. I've had Dysons in the past but their regular corded vacuums. I never liked them compared to my other corded vacuums which were Electrolux and Hoover canisters. We used the Dyson uprights in our office. I found them heavy, clumsy and difficult to change tools. Now I have the V11. It is very heavy for easy use. The moter, filter is up close to the handle. You have to keep the trigger held in when vacuuming which, in itself is not a problem except to hold the handle to clean the filter, empty the cup, change tools, your thumb keeps hitting the trigger. Not terrible but annoying. My biggest issues are The weight up by your hand due to the motor being up at the top of the pole. My arm hurts after 10 minutes of vacuuming. Because the weight is up top, the head swivels loosely and is difficult to control. It goes sideways, turns around just so annoying. I actually have to use my foot to keep it straight. Next big problem, the attachments are difficult to detach. Again, the weight is at the top by your hand. You are trying to push the button to separate the pole, the button is so stiff, you need your other hand to pull but the weight is on top so it falls. I take my foot to hold the head on the floor while I try to separate the poles. I can't describe what goes on, you would have to try it to see what I mean. Its just so difficult to use. It does not work at all, on throw rugs. I have rugs by each door to catch the sand (I live in Florida) from shoes, I've always vacuumed them with my Shark, no problem, not so with the Dyson. Even lowering the suction, the Dyson stalls as soon as it hits the rugs. I've written enough. I could go on for pages about how user unfriendly this vacuum is. Its just a really dumb design. It was a gift and I know my daughter felt she was giving me the best. It was quite expensive for a stick vacuum. So I will keep it, but will either get another Shark (which I loved) or look at the Bissel. Unfortunately, it seems Shark is now putting its motor on top of the handle also. Makes vacuuming difficult on your arm and hand. The motors are too heavy. But, at least it doesn't have the trigger in the handle. Jane...See More3katz4me
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