(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best household vacuum cleaners

> As someone who has reached endgame in the mechanical keyboard hobby

Pics or it didn't happen ;)

Alright, I haven't tested out a whole lot of headphones. Really not many at all. That being said, it is tough to do research, but I feel as though I've done quite a bit and found a very good 'bang for your buck' setup.

I have the Monoprice M1060, the Schiit Modi, and the Schiit Vali.

If you will be bringing this around with you, I would change the Vali with the Magni. You might also want to change those open back headphones for their closed counterpart.

I'm not sure if you're familiar with Monoprice, but the jist of their brand is that they copy designs that other companies make. Here is a 'Roomba' that they make. It looks and works exactly the same as a Roomba, but costs less. Here is a 'Dyson' that they make. Once again, it looks the same and probably works the same, for a fraction of the price. Here is a 3D printer that is just a replica (rebadged?) Malyan M300 (which retails at $200 I think).

Anyways, they just make the same stuff as other brands, but cheaper.

Now, look at the M1060 from Monoprice, and look at the Audeze LCD 2. It is very clear to me that Monoprice ripped off that design, but made it for $250 instead of $1000.

Here is a comparison of the two on head-fi. I'll grab a few quotes from the review in case you don't want to read it. It was the first link that showed up on google when I searched "m1060 vs lcd 2".

> Comfort: This one's pretty subjective. For me, the LCD's headband fits nicely over my large head and I have no issues. Both headphones are incredibly heavy, but it's due to the materials they are built with, and I see that as a good thing. I can wear both headphones for hours on end, although I will say that overall, the M1060's are more comfortable.

> SQ wise, the Audeze's win...... But let's go back to the "baby LCD" question on the M1060's. At their given price, the M1060's are a strong performer. Most of the sound characteristics are reminiscent of the LCD-2. I'd say it's less refined (and it is the truth) with the bass being more uncontrolled and most tracks sounding "crowded". The LCD-2 gives the track more room to breathe and really squeezes every ounce out of a well recorded track. With that being said, the M1060's are about 80-85% of the LCD-2's (to my ears) at well under 1/3 the price when new.

> If you have the means, and are looking for a set of warm, open backed cans, the Audeze's are a fantastic choice. However, if you are more budget oriented, the M1060's are a wonderful, cost effective option to the LCD-2.

Let's move on. Joshua Valour made a fantastic comparison video. He is a pretty well respected headphone reviewer, and I personally trust everything he says about them.

I'm watching it now, so I'll just grab some quotes from the video so you don't have to do it. (They won't be word for word unless they have "quotes" around them.)

> The M1060 have a good midrange and high end, but don't have the bass extension that the Audezies(idk how to spell that) do.

> The LCDs have a bit of a treble dip that keeps them less fatiguing.

> The LCDs feel a bit duller while the M1060s are sharper

> Vocals sound good on the M1060 but feel a bit more filled out with the LCDs

> "I am going to give an 'openness factor' to the 1060s "

> The 1060 has a wider soundstage, but the LCDs have better imaging because of the smaller soundstage

> Conclusion: the M1060 is thinner, wider, and crisper. The LCDs are warm, enjoyable, and narrow.

> "The LCD is a better performing headphone in more categores, but I don't know if it's a 3x better headphone"

> "I would say that the 1060s to my preference sound like a more expensive headphone than they are"

Anyways, the fact that he even made this video makes me think that he thinks that they're close enough to be comparable. The fact that he doesn't think the LCDs (which are known for being very good headphones) aren't worth 3x the price is also very impressive for the M1060s.

Alright, so that's good enough in my opinion. I think you got the idea. I think that the M1060 or M1060c would be a very good headphone for the money.

Now, why did I get the Schiit stack? Well, I like the way it looks, especially with that tube. It actually matches the M1060s well, because he mentioned they were a bit thin, and I imagine the tube fills it out a bit more. But I'm not 100% certain.

Hope this helps!

Edit: I'd like to point out that there have been a few revisions of the M1060s, so if you see stuff talking about bad build quality or whatever, that has all been taken care of.

1. I have both a standard coat and long haired GSD. My short haired girl actually sheds more, and it is bad, especially when she's blowing her coat, which happens once or twice a year. The reason our coatie doesn't seem to shed as much is because the undercoat shedding gets caught in the top layer. So not as many dropped hairs, but he requires more grooming in general to keep him from getting matts. I have one of these lightweight vacuums and it is truly amazing. We have hardwood floors and a quick once over with this over the floors and couch really keeps the floating hairs to a minimum. But if shedding is a deal breaker, definitely don't look into GSDs.
   
   
2. Dear god, yes, they have energy. I can't wear out my girl. We can hike for 3 miles (our normal route) and she's still bouncing and ready to go again. She's only 2 years old, but I've yet to find her limit. This is definitely a good exercise companion. But at the same time, they can come in and be complete couch potatoes every evening too. Both of mine have a good "off" switch that I've yet to find in other breeds.
   
   
3. We have two cats and two GSDs. My 2 year old who was exposed to cats from puppyhood does very well with them, but she still has a high prey drive. If one takes off running in front of her, she's going to chase it, but only for the thrill of the chase, not to harm it. My older boy, we adopted when he was already 8 years old, and he never had any exposure to cats. He's been a bit of trouble with them. It's been 8 months now and he isn't aggressive anymore, but doesn't really listen when we tell him to back down either. That being said, I keep a baby gate up to our bedroom, so the cats can jump it and have a safe place if the dogs are messing with them too much. I think if you get a puppy, and your cats are already used to large dogs, you shouldn't have a big issue at all.
   
   
4. In my experience with this breed, aggression can come from two places. Poor breeding and poor socialization. Both of those are avoidable. First, look for a reputable breeder who cares about the traits they breed into their dogs, and not just the looks or money. Because aggression is NOT a desirable trait in GSDs, and any dog exhibiting the slightest signs of aggression or unnecessary fear should not be bred. They should be approachable and fearless, but never aggressive. Meet with your breeder, and meet their dogs. Do your research. On the flip side, what you do as an owner during their first couple years of life also has a ton to do with how your dog will turn out. With the proper socialization and training they are wonderful animals! I have two children under the age of three and both my dogs absolutely adore them and fawn over them, even when my toddler pulls on her tail and tries to ride her my GSD has never, not once, shown fear or aggression towards them.
   
   They are wonderful family dogs, and extremely loyal towards their "packs." We've even done some schutzhund training with my girl, and she has never outwardly shown aggression to any stranger, just a calm alertness that I absolutely love. I know from her training what she is capable of physically, but she 100% takes cues from me. If I'm comfortable, she's comfortable, if I'm nervous, she's alert. We've never had issues with new people coming into our home, if my husband or I accept the person, so do the dogs.

We used to live out of suitcases (due to Mom's employment, not this, this sucks and I'm so sorry they're going through this)! Small portable game systems are a must for kids, I don't know if that's something that they made it out with, but they sure made our lives better. I would have killed for a Kindle, but even old systems from a second hand shop or a yard sale (sometimes you have to leave them behind anyway, it's hurts less if they weren't expensive) would probably be welcome. Phone cards, even just one a piece for emergencies, are incredibly helpful. We sometimes used blow up furniture, they don't often last long, but it's fun, it's portable, and it's yours. Decorative throws serve multiple purposes: as blankets, you can hang them for decor that helps the heating bill, and then you can wrap your stuff in them when you leave again. A camera, so that you can focus on new happy memories (not trying to encourage repression, but it really makes forgetting the bad parts easier later when you have concrete proof of the good ones). Stuff for a luxurious bath every now and then would be 'frivolous' enough for a gift, and it helps with the mental health, as well as technically being practical (everyone needs to be clean!).


> She also has no car

Is there any form of public transportation where they are? You could spring for a month's bus/tram/equivalent pass.



As for the organizing, there are the closets that hang, or the collapsible stand alone wardrobe. There's pop up storage bins, or this hoarder enabling abomination that I may be buying myself now. These things are like suitcases you never have to unpack.

I actually have this vacuum, it works awesome on hard floors and gets the job done on carpets if you keep at it, it's fairly quiet for a vacuum, and comes apart for getting hard to reach areas/fixing when you sucked up something it shouldn't have eaten. You could toss in a few small office/kitchen sized trashcans and liners to match, a lot of people can stay clean if they have arms reach access to a bin, but never think about buying extra bins.

You said that she has some cookware, but I'm going to add this here anyway. We always left behind the measuring spoons and cups, then wouldn't buy more until we absolutely had to. We often lived in hotels and lived off of whatever could be microwaved or grilled on the hibatchi (note, that was an example, don't spend more than $20 on one), and a good set of microwavable dishes makes a world of difference as to what you can make. Spices to dress up canned veggies are also indispensable and often out of budget, even if it's just some Mrs. Dash mixes, seasoning salt, garlic powder.

Lastly though, I want to commend you. You're an awesome friend. The world would be a better place with more of you. Knowing that someone out there has your back can mean everything when you have nothing. Good luck to your friend and her son, I hope your care package makes their day.

Here's my list of "favorites" for my GSDs:

Chuck-It Balls. By far, the most durable balls I've found. They've got some "give", so they seem to enjoy chewing/chasing them more. Remember, once the ball can fit between their back teeth, it's time to upgrade to the larger size.


The Shark Vacuum is a beast. We've tried any number of vacuums over the years, this one falls into the "Not Stupidly Expensive and Totally Worth It" category. Getting a decent Undercoat Rake goes hand-in-hand with a good vacuum. Rake once a week (three times during shedding season), brush 1-3 times a week, you'll give your back a break no matter what vacuum you buy.

In terms of training treats, we really like the Red Barn Chicken and Liver Rolls. After a while, we use them exclusively for scent training, but it's an excellent (and not expensive!) treat for any kind of training. Cube small, you'll get a ton of mileage out of one roll.

Herm Sprenger Dog Collars make great training collars. Not everyone likes the idea of a pinch/prong collar, so if it's not your thing, look elsewhere. However, if you are planning on training with pinch, these are the best, bar none. We use the small size and just add links as our dog grows - it's almost impossible to injure them with the smaller prongs and they tend to respond better. Please learn how to use a pinch before using one of these extensively - they shouldn't be used for restraint and you should probably wait until 8+ months (a number of people I know even wait till 14+ months for any obedience aside from the "necessities") before doing a ton of training anyway.

I'll stay away from food recommendations as it seems to be such a controversial topic. I will say that there are a ton of good sites out there to research - first figuring out whether you're feeding raw, tube, or kibble and then what to do once you decide.

Last - look for a dog club in your area. I personally like the German Shepherd Dog Club of America - Working Dog Association, but there are a number of places like this. I can tell you irrefutably that my dogs' favorite day of the week is training day. Nothing like getting out there with other GSD lovers and doing some tracking/obedience/protection work.

Hope this helps! Good luck :)

Most of our gifts were replacements or upgrades of things we already owned. A really cheap and awesome gift we got was this stainless steel scraper, which makes it so much easier to transfer food from a cutting board to a pot/pan. We also got a matching set of this luggage belt with a TSA lock--I actually gifted one to my husband years ago, but we used this as an opportunity to replace his now worn-down belt. We also replaced our kitchen scale with this Amazon Basics one, which works really well. Another Amazon Basics item we received was this paper shredder, which is a kickass workhorse of a machine.
One of the first gifts we got was a Corelle dish set that I LOVE--it's so much lighter and more durable than the stoneware set we were using. We also replaced our silverware set with an Oneida set that we both picked out, which was a very sweet and meaningful experience. We already have a nice Oneida silverware set, but it belonged to my husband's late mother, and he wanted to retire it so it wouldn't take any more wear & tear.
Those are all gifts that were my hands-down favorite things we received. We were also able to buy two expensive items off our registry thanks to Amazon's completion discount. We purchased a Sonos soundbar and a Miele vacuum that were absolutely worth every penny we spent on them!

Thanks. Used to be a store in my town but unfortunately the closest one is about an hour and a half away now. I did some googling and I see what you're talking about, but I'm like 99.999% sure this model never had them. This vacuum is 15 years old. I found the base plate for this one and you can see they don't have the bars: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.picclickimg.com%2Fd%2Fl400%2Fpict%2F173964900920_%2FOreck-XL-Base-Bottom-Plate-Parts-for-Oreck.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fpicclick.com%2FOreck-XL-Part-Bottom-Cover-Roller-Brush-142895625759.html&docid=wtMVw33Yq0oAgM&tbnid=vHw2ldYLB0laqM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwjbm8m03-rkAhVQnJ4KHfI9DkEQMwijAigBMAE..i&w=400&h=267&itg=1&bih=766&biw=1440&q=XL260HH%20oreck&ved=0ahUKEwjbm8m03-rkAhVQnJ4KHfI9DkEQMwijAigBMAE&iact=mrc&uact=8

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Anyway, thanks again. Sorry if I came off like I'm questioning your expertise. I was mainly just curious for curiosity sake. I'm sure the roller needs changed. I may actually just buy a new one rather than try to perform maintenance on this one. Looks like Amazon has this one for $150: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NDNV18/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_J0RIDbHJZHDD1 Would you recommend that one? I figure if it lives half as long as my current one, that'll be great!

Ok, so for my whole life I wanted a cordless Dyson vacuum. They’re about $500 but amazing because you literally just charge it and it’s good to go for a couple of days of serious vacuuming. But once I got my Dyson, I realized that it can’t pick up a lot of dirt because it has such a small compartment. Also, it gets stuck on long carpet and doesn’t do well if you have pets.

But, around the same time I got my Dyson, my Mom got the Shark cordless vacuum which runs at about $80. She has rheumatoid arthritis, so vacuuming really hurts her hands. This vacuum was perfect for her and I wish I had gone with it instead of my Dyson. The rollers and dirt compartment are so much better than the Dyson, and it rolls easily on all types of carpet. My mother has three cats and never has to unblock the roller. So this is my definite recommendation.

Things you need on your wishlist: for good baths, for a healthy and satisfyingly sweet snack, and for the best game known to man. Trust me, that last game is one of the most creative games I have ever played.

I summon /u/denygfx because they are a dirty bird who needs to be punished!

The household chore I hate the most is doing laundry because it’s really like three chores in one (sorting, timing, and folding).

I seriously scaled up to the iRobot Bravva. It's not a scrubber like the Scooba, so it's not as expensive. It does a better job than I do with a swiffer.

It's still spendy, but it was a great investment. All of my rooms are laminate and tile, except one room with carpet. It's really quiet and does a great job. We named him Mr. Sparkle. hehe.

I also have a Roomba, which was another great investment. They run overnight while we're all asleep. As a disabled lady, these are my favorite tools. ;)

We got this one, though it looks like they have updated their lineup since then. Not sure what the equivalent would be now.

IIRC, the "Cat and Dog" model was exactly the same, just with extra accessories and an LED headlight (and a different color). The Jazz added the headlight and the HEPA filter as standard. The only thing ours doesn't have that can't be added in was the headlight.

We didn't see a ton of need for an LED headlight and the extra accessories w/ the Cat and Dog didn't feel necessary. We figured we'd just buy the better filter for ours if we decided we needed it.

As for hard floors, we don't use it as often as we could. We sweep them most of the time, but we will use the vacuum once in a while as well. Does a great job when we use it. Just turn the dial down to lower it and turn the brush off. My wife loves how easy it is to maneuver. You can turn the whole thing by twisting the handle. It also lays down virtually all the way, so you can scoot it under things that our old vacuum couldn't dream of getting under. It's a little heavier than some of the cheap vacuums, but it's made better. It's also much quieter.

The only thing that doesn't really work as well as one would hope is the air flow indicator. There's a little window on the front and it's supposed to indicate how full the bag is based on airflow. When the colored (sort of an orange/red color) marker fills the window, it means the bag is full or filters are clogged. Ours never goes past half way. It gets to half and sits there, even when the bag is 100% full. Not really a big deal now that I know about it. Just have to check it manually once in a while. Apparently this is a quirk that can happen with pets. The hair in the bag still allows enough air flow to move through the bag that the meter doesn't read it as full. The whole thing is designed around air flow.

I got a Miele S7 https://www.amazon.com/Miele-S7210-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B003YIXK2A/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1483102538&sr=1-1&keywords=Miele+S7+Twist as I, as well, did not want to pay a grip for Miele. Been rocking it for like 4 years. It did clog once and my wife's solution was to get SuperMAD and go out and buy a Dyson as a replacement. $300 Dyson to fix a clog...sounds legit right? I get home and in 20 seconds remove a rogue ball of dog hair and she chooches like day one. 2 weeks later, the Dyson clogged the same way. :) Needless to say, the wife no longer gripes about vacuums and uses the Miele like 9:1 over the Dyson.

The S7 is super quiet and we have 2 cats and a Newfoundland with 75% carpet and 25% wood/tile. The only issue with Miele is you must take it to a store for repair if something breaks...they sell ZERO parts to anyone anywhere unless you get super lucky and find used on eBay. Our hose ripped and a replacement was like $100, so I epoxy'd it and found one via luck on eBay for $40.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miele-s7-vacuum-/222332479477?hash=item33c40c67f5:g:9h4AAOSw0UdXsizN

I have this Shark True Pet vacuum. A little pricey, but sooo worth it for my German Shedder. I had 3 huskies at once, and had the Shark Navigator. Loved it! But I accidentally broke a piece and had to retire it. My dad’s had his Shark for almost 6 years now, runs good as new. My brother has a GSD and a golden and also has the True Pet. We aren’t sponsored, I swear. Just like their vacuums!

Super easy to empty and clean too. Never had any issues with mine.

I just got this one a few months ago and LOVE it (upgraded from a heavy bissell). https://www.amazon.com/Rotator-Powered-Lift-Away-TruePet-NV752/dp/B00X7R1FZ2/. It might be the version after the navigator? Does your handle part detach? or just the canister?

We have medium-high pile carpeting throughout the house and this definitely gets it clean. no pets though...so I can't speak to pet hair other than the hair I shed. lol It is marketed as a pet vacuum though, and a couple of the attachments do have a 'pet stripe' of felt to help get hair off the furniture.

it's so light and maneuverable, plus the whole quick click-connect system is SO NICE to be able to detach the canister, slap on a small attachment to the handle, and go after the stairs. so much easier than lugging a huge vaccum up each step - especially now with bean on board!

Look at what your job is. You're a repairman, so of course you're going to see a lot of broken Dysons. It's a super popular brand. You've seen hundreds of unhappy people, but that's because the millions of happy Dyson owners have never had to call on you. No mass market product has a 100% satisfaction rate these days - production isn't perfect, things break, etc.

Your entire perspective is heavily biased against popular brands. I'm not sure how you don't realize that. User reviews are worth a lot more:

http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-DC65-Animal-Complete-Upright/product-reviews/B00HNUFSLG

http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-DC41-Animal-Complete-Upright/product-reviews/B008SG536E

And the amount of 4-5 star reviews look pretty damn good. And I've had zero issues. And other people I know with Dysons are all very happy as well, which is a large part of why I bought one in the first place.

> if it is mostly tile I would definitely take a look at the braava jet.

I'm in the market for a roomba or something similar. This is the first I've heard about the Braava Jet, but I haven't done a ton of research. I saw one on Amazon for $240 (the 380t model).

We've got dogs that shed, our main floor where this would be used is tile and hardwood (except two bedrooms that are carpeted, remaining bedrooms / rooms are hardwood).

What would you suggest for someone looking to clean up the dog hair and would prefer something that could do a "mid-week" mopping? (I'm expecting that I'll still have to mop the tile by hand once a week, unless they're that good).

NOTE: I'd rather get something that works great on the hardwood / tile, even if it means skipping the two carpeted rooms.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Just brushed out our dog with this. Loved it, he has long hair and it did the trick. (Labradoodle)

I LOVE our hand vacuum. I get annoyed with dusting things that don’t really do the trick because I can still see things floating around. But I really see things get sucked with this guy.

Third the roomba suggestion. I forget the brand we have but it’s so easy to leave it on while we leave for the day. The legs get stuck or fall off around the apartment here or there so that’s annoying.

I got a steam mop Wednesday for my laminate floors. Meh. I don’t know how I feel about it. I was expecting miracle worker given what I’ve read on this Reddit group. But I also cheaped out and bought a highly rated one because it was $20 off so $40 total compared to some $80-$120 alternatives. I linked it below but now it’s only $10 off so I don’t know if I’d recommend going with it. But my boyfriend did remark it looks like no one has walked on our floors and it’s a good way to finish off a vacuum.

Safari De-Matting Comb for Dogs,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ARR2W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Cordless Hand Vacuum, Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CB6RBSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_u08NDbAC66TT4

Steam Mop Cleaner ThermaPro Elite 12 in 1 for Hardwood/Tiles/Vinyl/Carpet - Easy-Detachable Handheld Steam Cleaner for Kitchen - Garment - Furniture and Clothes, Multifunctional Whole House Steamer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VPRGLK7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o.8NDbWDTKKCS

The difference between the regular and pet models is just the tools, however the max has a few differences but the main one is that it has a different baseplate that does a great job of sealing to the carpet, improving performance and maximizing airflow through the carpet, also it happens to be cheaper at the moment so even if they were the same, the max would still be the best deal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0055SNR2A/ref=psdcmw_510110_t2_B003EQ470G?th=1&psc=1

Sanitaires are great deep cleaning direct air vacuums but they are really only good for carpeting and nothing else. An attachment hose is really convenient. I think Riccar is having some problems so they are not treating their dealers that well.

there's always something like this that will perform almost as well the Riccar https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WindTunnel-Upright-Cleaner-UH30600/dp/B0055SNR2A/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Hoover+Tempo&qid=1569703705&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Also, take a look at the Sebo Felix. Might be the best upright on the market for home use.

I was given a nextbase 312gw as a gift and it's been faultless. It was a "which" best buy and has GPS/WiFi and a magnetic mount so easily detachable when parked up etc.


Has nice features like the screen turns off while driving so it didn't distract you etc.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextbase-312GW-Full-1080p-Black/dp/B01ELRJW5Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543040276&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=312gw&dpPl=1&dpID=41CFviLq0aL&ref=plSrch

use this for wiping off the walls, ceiling.

use this or this for floors

use this for keeping hair from blowing around.

what sort of baked items will you be selling? i think that's really awesome. may i ask what country you are in and what sort of regulations you will need to follow? good luck :)

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I love sushi so I would want this, good for a host

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If you really have no budget

Perfect! Thanks!

I had no idea about the HomeCare model and my mother just phoned and said she visited our local Miele dealer who offered that model (C1 Homecare) for $600. He also offered her a C3 Softcarpet for $700 which I see retails for $800.

So, here's my question: which model? I understand the C1 has a shorter cord and not as enclosed a filtration system, but is the extra $100 worth the upgrade from the C1 Homecare to the C3 Soft Carpet?

Frankly, I'm very happy with both choices as they seem to be fine options.

What should I be considering?

If you've got the cash for it, I love these things.

Good luck and congrats on your new place!

Hello! It looks like this post is somewhat active so I'll ask my question here. I've been looking for a vacuum to replace our $50 Eureka and am currently eyeing a couple of different Miele vacuums on Amazon.

Miele S2121 Delphi

Miele S2121 Capri

I currently have enough credit to cover either of the vacuums, and want to make the best purchase I can. Any other specific models I should be considering? Our apartment has medium carpet, hardwood floors, and concrete, with the potential for pets in the future.

Also, is there any downside to buying a Miele on Amazon instead of with a local dealer?

EDIT: I've been combing through your comments on other questions, and have been looking more specifically at s6 and s8 models. S6 is probably more within my reach. Model recommendations?

I use the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lithiom Ion Cordless Vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CB6RBSP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title. I highly recommend it. The cordless feature is very convenient especially when I vacuum the pigs' Guinea dad cage liners outside before washing them. The suction power is at a good level, and the pet hair attachment does help a lot. 5 months of daily use of mine and it is great so far. Just remember to charge it 2-3 hours before a major cleaning.

I got the corded version before but didn't like it. It was actually too powerful and I didn't find the pink attachment that effective, plus the cord made storage annoying.

Dinners on you

1. Texas Roadhouse
   
2. Outback Steakhouse
   
3. LongHorn Steakhouse
   
   (Can you tell I like steak? LOL)
   
   I'd love to take out my husband. He's such a hard worker and he deserves it!
   
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   Thanks for the contest! :)

The absolute best price to performance ratio would be an Oreck commercial bagged upright. You can get them on Amazon for sub $200.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NDNV18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V1NiDbVVWZZVD

If you want to splurge a little then look at used Miele or SEBO uprights, they're the industry standard for canisters as well. Just know you will probably have to pay closer to $400.

Good luck!

1. Dyson Vacuum!
   
   
2. It is a great vacuum. It does the best job I've seen and there are hardly any mechanical problems with it. Plus it is pretty light weight which makes it easy to carry.
   
   
3. I don't think I would be... knowing how great of a vacuum it is, I think it would be worth shelling out the extra couple hundred knowing I'm getting a quality product instead of settling for something I'll have to replace more frequently. But would it kill me, no.
   
   EDIT: Darn Reddit Raffle... Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Well it depends on their vacuum. If it's good vacuum not completely clapped-out. You might be able to get a free estimate and a vacuum shop which might be worth it. If it's simply not worth fixing buying used as suggested can sometimes be good make sure it's fully functional.
There's also nothing wrong with buying Hoover tempo or WindTunnel T-Series bagged .
Hoover WindTunnel Bagged Corded Upright Vacuum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055SNR2A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hVl3CbZ4R1G36

I would never encourage anybody to go into debt over vacuum cleaner.

If it's the Mint (old name)/Ibraava robotic vacuum that shows using Swiffer cloths or fabric ones, they're now made by iRobot. There are different models, one you can run a wet cloth using it.

I LOVE mine, it's much better for me for pet hair and easy maintenance. I used Roombas since they first came out and switched to Mint before iRobot took over.

https://smile.amazon.com/iRobot-Braava-380t-Mopping-Robot/dp/B00DCCYD6U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1487374625&sr=8-4&keywords=mint+vacuum

I use a stick vac. It's light, handy, works great on hard floors and can be separated from the stick to use as a hand vac. https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Devil-Simpli-Stik-Lightweight-SD20000RED/dp/B002KCO96C/ref=sr_1_6

Alternatively, if you want to invest in a better unit https://www.amazon.com/Eureka-NEC122A-Lightweight-Rechargeable-Lithium-Ion/dp/B07B6FC3TZ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa

I just wanted to thank you for your last AMA. I bought a Miele C2 cannister vac as a result (could not quite convince the spouse to spring for the C3). I have mostly laminate and linoleum, with some area rugs and carpeted bedrooms, and two large dogs. The Miele does a really good job on the rugs, and I love not using a broom on the smooth floor surfaces anymore! I never would have known about this brand if not for you!

Hi, I clean houses and house and pet sit for a living. I love this vac I got mine from woot for less than $200, so keep an eye out there!

I've got the Shark Rotator Lift-Away, and love it. My dog has a short coat; the problem hair is my own and this thing does a great job with it. I got it at BedBathandBeyond with one of their 20% off coupons, and have since seen it go on sale quite frequently.

I use a seam ripper to tear the hair from the roller, and it works really well.

I've have an Oreck XL Classic for years and it sucks in a good way. You can get the Commercial version (Even better) on amazon for $168.96 USD


Upsides

• Cheap
  
  
• Last forever
  
• Great suction even after years
  
• weight is only 8 pounds
  
• long cord
  
  
  Downsides
  
  
• No hose
  
• Still have to use bags
  
  
  11/10 hands down the best vacuum ever. Out lived everything in the price range and it's never had to be fixed once.

Not OP, but I use Nextbase 312w that has GPS tracking (coordinates), speed, your reg (if you put it in) etc. and is 1080p. Very good for not too expensive. There are better models but in my opinion the price didn't justify it.

Whoops

The Capri has a "Turbo Plus" powerhead, is that an air powered - like the dyson Animal? The Delphi does have an electric powerhead.

Capri

Delphi

Thanks again :)

Hey late to the game, whats your opinion on the Miele uprights? Like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1AGS4I/ref=psdc_510110_t2_B01LXR6RGN
or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXR6RGN/ref=psdc_510110_t3_B00A6HUKAM

I have a medium pile carpet with some mixed hard areas. Not an overly large apartment. I was wanting to get the C2 complete canister but its not for medium pile.

https://www.amazon.com/Miele-Complete-C2-Limited-Corded/dp/B00US4DNMU/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1491855530&sr=1-3&keywords=c2+canister+vacuum

You'll notice the insistence on yellow because my wife and I love yellow.

I use the Amazon wishlist extension that lets you add things from other websites. If money was no object [this would be mine] (http://www.yesasia.com/us/sailor-moon-time-key-key-of-space-time-silver-925-pendant-k18-gold/1033863903-0-0-0-en/info.html).
Otherwise, this is something I would buy that is legitimately on my [wishlist] (http://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Roomba-Vacuum-Cleaning-Robot/dp/B008LX6JWG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=19XIKAS79AJYG&coliid=I3HCRQBJ8C5P56).

Your "Fairy tales do come true" necklace is my absolute favorite on your Etsy shop and I just added your shop to my favorites list!!

I've had a Bissell Zing for about two years now and I really like it. It's small and light but powerful, it comes with a brush that has a setting for hardwood or carpet (I have wood floors but I've used it on some low pile area rugs too) and I've bought some third-party attachments that work really well with it. It's currently $88 but you can catch it on sale for $49.

This is the one I have. . It seems to be similar to yours. But mine is in red and is branded for cars as opposed to for pets.

The problem I have with sucking the poop with the vac is it gets clogged a lot. However the different after everything is like and day.

Also yeah, they’re all in one. Pretty affordable and effective!

I wouldn't recommend Consumer Reports for their vacuum reviews, as they only test the vacuum's cleaning ability, not its longevity.

At the $400 level I'd recommend either the Miele Twist ($449) or the [Simplicity Symmetry Standard](http://simplicityvac.com/symmetry-standardn ($399).

If you are willing to look at used vacuums, you can find Miele Canisters for around $300, and Riccar 8900 and Vibrance uprights for less than $200.

The best tool for cleaning animal hair on furniture is a motorized or air driven brush.

Awww gurl my mom bought me this Hoover bagged vacuum for Christmas in 2011 and it is to date my favorite gift ever in history. You know you're old when you are happy to get a vacuum for Christmas, but SHIt this thing is amazing. Lightweight, sleek, works amazing, bags last forever. Ungh I wanna go home and use it right now


Edit: this one if you're curious

Maybe one of these would be a better choice. Same price at Best Buy.

https://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Roomba-675-Connectivity-Carpets/dp/B07DL4QY5V/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=roomba&qid=1571249213&sr=8-3#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div

We just bought this Shark vacuum and my 13mo loves to turn it on and off. Bonus: it’s rechargeable.

My cleaning lady had the best vacuum. It's a shark. I want to get one for myself since I only use her when I'm unavailable to clean.

I can't find her exact model.

Is this the one you use?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X7R1FZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_b5ADDb90AN214

No problem. If $200 is a hard budget, a Hoover Tempo is great for the price on carpets. https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Cleaner-WidePath-Upright-U5140900/dp/B0009ONZ8G/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1499460191&sr=8-13&keywords=Hoover

A better option, still under $200 would be the Hoover Windtunnel. https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Anniversary-WindTunnel-Propelled-U6485900/dp/B0016NP14A/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1499460243&sr=8-27&keywords=Hoover

The decent, just at your budget machine, would be the Platinum. It comes with two machines. One just for carpets, and a smaller one for floors and attachments. The warranty is nice with this machine. https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Platinum-Collection-Canister-UH3001COM/dp/B001PB8EEM/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1499460277&sr=8-45&keywords=Hoover

I bought two of these Dyson stick vacs, one for me and one for my daughter. Both of them stopped working after a couple of years. So I replaced them with much cheaper Electrolux stick vacs from Costco:

http://www.amazon.com/Electrolux-Ergorapido-Brushroll-Handheld-EL1061A/dp/B007FEYKPK

They are $120 at Amazon but I got them for $99. Canadian at Costco. (They are probably cheaper in the States) They work just as well as the Dyson and are still going strong after 3 years. Dyson - never again.

Had a Xiaomi for a couple of years now, love it, never bumps into anything uses a precise pattern to clean.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MU4WAUI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Like this one? super affordable on Amazon.

And thanks for the luck and advice. I'll probably spend part of today doing just that.

The top comment for the Anker HomeVac mentions the Shark Navigator Freestyle is better. The Shark is also cheaper by about $12, even with the Anker on sale. Also, Fakespot shows the Shark to be better than the Anker.

I like both companies. I own a corded Shark Navigator vacuum, and an Anker portable charger. Both are great at what they do, but when it comes down to it, I'd go with what they specialize in.

I use the VAVA Dash Cam. https://www.amazon.co.uk/VAVA-Image-Sensor-1080p-Videos-x/dp/B076FVPTLN

The Nextbase 312GW is currently the second highest rated one on Which (the highest rated one is about twice the price): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextbase-312GW-Full-1080p-Black/dp/B01ELRJW5Q

But if I were to get one nowadays, I’d probably get one from Anker, purely because I’ve had great experience with their other products, and their customer service is top notch when it comes to guarantees. Which would likely end up being this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roav-Resolution-2560X1440-Wide-Angle-Recording/dp/B072FVX74Q/

One of the main things you want in a dashcam is a GPS sensor, this will log your drive and also show your speed on the recording.

> Bissell

I am wayyy late on this AMA, but what's your opinion of the Bissell Zing? After my trusty Eureka Oxygen 6999 canister vac died after something like a decade of use, I ordered the Zing, seeing quite a few good reviews on Amazon for its performance on hard floors (I have wood floors, only a few rugs here and there, 3 kids but no pets). It's arriving today. Am I screwed?

Thanks so much for doing this AMA!!

Got this 6 months ago and LOVE it. (Shark Rotator Pro)

There is a model for households with pets, which I think works pretty well. My cat has long silky hairs and a dense down-like undercoat, my dog has a brisk, stiff coat and I have long, thick, wavy hair. The Roomba gets everything.

Haha, that's an awesome response. You know vacuums so well that you know when someone doesn't need one!

FYI, here's the $20 stick vacuum / plug-in dust buster that I use.

For just tile and wood, it works much better than just a Swiffer. No agitating brush. Couldn't find data on its inches or kPA.

https://www.amazon.com/Mi-Distance-Powerful-Planning-Hard-Floor/dp/B01MU4WAUI/

gen 2 has mopping too, but also costs $200 more.

seriously the best robot vaccum on the market today considering the vaccums it is compared to and slightly underperforms against costs three times more.

I'd prefer this. More power efficiency + looks much better.

Mine's an iRobot 630 and it gets the job done nicely.

Hopefully it lands me a Hitmonchan too

What do you think of the Hoover Platinum Lightweight Upright Vacuum with Canister. I have one and it seems to work pretty well.

I think it was on sale for $250 or less at Fry's. Shop around as it varies quite a bit. What we didn't realize is that it also comes with a separate shoulder-strap container-type of vacuum that is so great for tile/hardwood and other small cleanups.

Personally, I feel like the bag vacuums are superior from the wind tunnel types and we couldn't be happier with this vacuum.

Link

BISSELL Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum, Purple, 4122 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZBIV9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wdOoxb5A2PP49

Omg how have I been a dog owner for 10 years with hardwood floors and only got this when I was pregnant???

Now that I have a constantly shedding lab and a crawling baby, I use it daily on about 700 sq feet. Does an amazing job and my floors have never looked cleaner.

I suggest the Dyson Pet Version. Works great.

Also, what about between:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KR5UJKO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

&

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NDNV18/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I know the Oreck is a little out of my original budget, but still just curious.

Our hand maid, Mei, sometimes closes the door to the bathroom while cleaning and gets stuck in there.

I get home and hear her yelling in Chinese from across the house and have to help her get out. Meanwhile, my cat is outside the bathroom, gloating.

I am thoroughly impressed that this is still active and you are answering questions still.

Are there any good portable vacuums for doing stairs and the like? Ideally a battery powered one. We have about 30 carpeted steps to do, so a battery could be sufficient, but I am worried I will just be wasting money if I do buy one.

We currently have a Kenmore canister vac that is decent for the rest of the house, but unwieldy on the stairs and I'm assuming most other canister vacs would be the same.

Example of an electrolux I was considering

Thank you in advance.

I was hoping for something similar to the Dyson DC44. Really I want cordless and big enough canister to tackle large amounts of dog hair/dirt from bare floors. My regular bissell is full after I vacuum the carpets so imagine how fast a DC44 will fill up.

EDIT: I was looking for alternatives and I found a couple:

Bissel

Electrolux

Both you can find on craigslist.

This is what I have: http://www.amazon.com/Miele-S7210-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B003YIXK2A

Miele S7210 Twist. I've never had a better vacuum, works perfectly on carpet and hardwood alike.

I'm looking at the Miele C2 Complete. I have a mixture of tile, laminate, and carpet in a 1050 sq ft condo. (Carpet in living room and both bedrooms, laminate in kitchen, tile in the entry way and bathrooms.

Is this something you'd recommend? Or is there something that I could get a little cheaper that would do a similar job? I called around to the certified Miele dealers in my area and they said that they never have refurbished models because no one ever wants to get rid of them.. Must be a good sign.

Here's what I'm looking to get: https://www.amazon.com/Miele-Complete-C2-Limited-Corded/dp/B00US4DNMU

Would these be good for dog hair?


http://www.amazon.com/Miele-S2121-Canister-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B003VVX5NE/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413912310&sr=1-5&keywords=Miele

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CO18RM

If you are on a budget, the roomba 675 will do the job. It does not have any fancy features but it does connect to WiFi which lets you set schedules and run cleaning jobs while away from home. I have half of your square foot area, a dog and a 9 year old.

$270
iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL4QY5V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UnNJDbN02PG4S

Grillbot ($99): http://www.amazon.com/Grillbot-Automatic-Grill-Cleaner-Red
Mopping Robot ($259): http://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Braava-380t-Floor-Mopping/dp/B00DCCYD6U
Robot that takes inventory: http://fortune.com/2016/04/28/target-testing-robot-inventory-simbe/
Robot that takes out the trash: http://makezine.com/2016/02/25/take-out-the-trash-your-couch-with-an-rc-bin/
Zoomba can already clean tables.
This Baxter robot ($25k https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baxter_(robot)) can be modified today with these attachments to do all of things that you listed. Not trying to be smart ass, just saying that combining these technologies would not be too expensive.
EDIT: add link to baxter

I bought mine from gearbest or something but heres an amazon link:

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum with Precise Distance Sensor System Powerful Suction LDS Path Planning 5200mAh Battery for Hard-Floor N Low Thin Carpet, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU4WAUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TfoLDbPAKXC3F

I guess its aka the robrock s50 or 60 so my bad but the price is way wrong. :)

Also mine is xiaomi branded. /shrug

It’s a Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum (you may be able to find it for a better price not on Amazon... I think my boyfriend got it for <$300 on some tech deals website).

A Roomba! I have two cats and my husband and I both work... fur everywhere. I have always wanted a Roomba, but, it's not super necessary. I'd rather have the second-most expensive item on my list, the Harry Potter boxed set, because I don't own all the books (!!)!(!)!(!) despite being the biggest fan there is, and the ones I do own are kind of thrashed. THAT I must own.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

This one actually: Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor with Lift-Away Hand Vacuum and Anti-Allergy Seal (NV501), White with Red Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091JG0LY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v2BDDbGG313M6

Check this one on Amazon: Xiaomi Mi

Is this the same vacuum?

Would Amazon warranty this?

You need the one with brush roll clean technology

They make a bigger version too

Any thoughts on a cheap Miele, like the S2121 Olympus or the S7210 Twist? I know you get what you pay for, but sometimes I can't pay that much!

I've been saving up to buy a Miele S7210 soon.

Would you recommend this or is there something else in a similar price range I should check out?

I don't need it for anything special; just need to replace my broken Hoover. I live in a single story home that's mostly carpet with some tile.

We currently have the Shark Truepet:

https://www.amazon.com/Rotator-Lift-Away-Anti-Allergy-NV752-Bordeaux/dp/B00X7R1FZ2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538964405&sr=8-3&keywords=shark+pet+vacuum

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It works great on carpet, but the floor attachment always gets pet hair hopelessly stuck in the pad on thew hardwood floors. I was thinking maybe something that had water used to clean floors, but maybe that is not needed.

1. A Dyson vacuum.
   
2. I love cleaning (nerd alert) and have always wanted a Dyson. We also have a ton of fury animals that live with us. The freeloading kind that don't clean up after themselves.
   

3. I think I would live.
   

   )
   
   Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Get one of these little fuckers. They work great.

https://smile.amazon.com/iRobot-Braava-380t-Mopping-Robot/dp/B00DCCYD6U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491620174&sr=8-1&keywords=scooba

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS.

We had a side janitorial business and used this vacuum for weekly work and at home for 15 years. I'm on my second one of this same model for 3 years now.

Is this the one, for $400?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU4WAUI/

Hoover Platinum Collection Lightweight Bagged Upright with Canister

https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Platinum-Collection-Lightweight-UH30010COM/dp/B001PB8EEM/

This has changed my life for couch hair. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CB6RBSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yGYCDbM2E6H5G

Yep

Shark Rotator, hands down.

A quick google shows that it's on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DCCYD6U

If I only had $100 to buy a brand new vacuum, which should I get? For 75% Carpet and 25% Wood Floor. These are all bagged uprights.

Hoover Windtunnel (UH30310, UH30600, UH30300 - they all seem very similar)

Panasonic MC-UG223

Hoover Tempo WidePath, U5140900

I know that the Miele vacuums are the bees knees, but I have this vacuum. What is your opinion?

> Miele


I wanted an Xbox One for Christmas but instead I'm going to get THIS.

Thoughts?

It does have the powered head, it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CO18RM/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title

https://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Bagged-Canister-Vacuum-4122/dp/B00AZBIV9Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512070653&sr=8-2&keywords=bissel+zing

https://www.amazon.com/BISSELL-BigGreen-Commercial-BGU1451T-PowerForce/dp/B00LIRG242/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1512070877&sr=1-13&keywords=bissell+upright+vacuum


Get one of these. Trust me. You don't need to spend a lot. This guy is full of shit.

Im getting married in October. I've done some research and came across the Hoover Platinum Collection Lightweight Bagged Upright with Canister, UH30010COM. Is this a good vacuum set to put on our registry? We have hard woods with oriental rugs.

Link
http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Platinum-Collection-Lightweight-UH30010COM/dp/B001PB8EEM/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1456782615&sr=1-13&keywords=hardwood+vacuum&refinements=p_89%3AHoover

Two cats and dog (shepherd mix that sheds constantly). We use the Shark Rotator Professional. I’m not sure of the exact model number though. We’ve had it for about a year. No issues.

Interesting! We have a Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum. Think that might be the issue? I've always worried that vacuum was a bit harsh.

Our vacuum broke. I have one on my amazon list for $14. Could really use this with two kids and two dogs running around been having to sweep the carpets not fun! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KCO96C/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=ILTAD4REOQ9HC&colid=1SIMRZJXEQX0V

Thank you! I think I'll go for the Dirt Devil Dynamite.

By the way, I was also looking at the Dirt Devil Simpli-Stik Lightweight Corded Bagless Stick Vacuum and the Bissell 3-in-1 Vacuum. They're both under $20, but I assume they're cheap and won't last a year right?

This is my vacumm and this is my story.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YIXK2A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bought a blue Miele pet upright off Amazon a couple of years ago for three fiddy, about a year ago they changed U bag design, the new bags no longer fit very well and fall off when the bag is half full, fills entire bag chamber with dirt/dust/hair crap that is mucho gross. Bought 3 different boxes of U bags off ebay and Amazon and even tried a local shop, local shop said I was SOL then laughed at me for buying a Miele, claiming they change shit like that all the time. Miele customer service SUCKS, good luck with that.

Sold that POS on craigslist for a cool hundy. Waved goodbye to it as it rolled away and whispered audios you dirty dirty Motherfucker.

I am very allergic and have 2. Keep it out of your bedroom, vacuum regularly with a hepa filtered vac if you can (I have this one https://www.amazon.com/Rotator-Lift-Away-Anti-Allergy-NV752-Bordeaux/dp/B00X7R1FZ2?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2), and take allergy medication if you have to (I do daily, but mostly because I am allergic to a ton of other stuff also). Don't buy into those hypo allergenic cats, its all bullshit in my experience.