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Hey/u/SoulSister85 I am not a textile conservator, but I am a collection manager in a museum with some very basic knowledge. Here's a few things I would suggest:

- Do not clean or dry clean your quilt without repairs being made first. It's a sure fire way to have it fall apart more. Try vacuuming instead to try and get some dirt off the fabric. I personally like these, as they connect to your regular vacuum. If you want to lesson the suction just drill a few holes in the plastic. If you decide later you want to cover them you can do so with duct tape. https://www.amazon.com/Schneider-Industries-Micro-Vacuum-Attachment/dp/B000BSJCLY Sometimes trying to remove stains will create more damage, especially if you don't know the year the fabric was produced and how it will react. When in doubt do a light test on the back first, but make sure it's not in a section that is essential to the quilt's integrity in case the fabric loses its structure.

- If you decide to display this quilt I would keep it out of direct sunlight and rest it (keep it in an archival/ acid free box in a closet somewhere) at least 2-3 months of the year. This will keep the colors vibrant for years. Don't be afraid to handle it gently- taking it off display and resting it will do more good, even with the handling, than if you were to keep it up full time.

- Think about spending some money on a strong and durable hanging system. This is a good guide of how museums tend to hang textiles https://museum.gwu.edu/hanging-textiles . Ultimately, whatever you do should be reversible, so if for some reason you don't want to hang it anymore all of the material can be easily removed without any damage to the quilt. Using cotton tape on the back of the velcro will ensure the cotton tape and cotton thread are the only things touching the quilt fabric, making sure that nothing sticky or acidic comes in contact with it. Added bonus is you can choose whatever kind of velcro you want (although I would suggest long lines of it for added stability and less pull on your fabric in certain sections). If you want to go the museum route, this is the website I usually get my cotton tape and velcro from https://www.gaylord.com/search?text=velcro

- If you want to try your hand at it, feel free to try and do some simple repairs! Otherwise see if there's a local quilting guild who will be willing to help out or lend guidance. If you want to have it professionally conserved, the person handling your quilt will likely add fabric in to both blend into the pattern and strengthen the quilt. Unless you are dead-set on making this piece museum quality and think it's worth something financially, this might not be the solution for you, only because of the cost involved. If you do want to get some quotes, this is the best resource for finding conservators near you. Just type in your zip code and select "textiles" and certified conservators will pop up. http://www.conservation-us.org/membership/find-a-conservator#.W_zDw3pKhp8

-This is a pretty good resource for general knowledge of quilt repair and conservation, check it out! http://www.quilthistory.com/repair.htm

-What I tell most people who ask me about their sentimental and precious objects they want to display in their home is to balance the object's safety with your enjoyment. Don't sacrifice one over the other. Precious objects are worthless if you can't enjoy them, so hang this baby up and let it bring joy to your home!

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And of course feel free to PM me if you have any questions. If I don't know the answers I'll try my best to find out for you.

In your situation, as much as you prefer uprights, I would buy a canister. Why? Because you are a apartment dweller, & you have both hard floors & carpets to clean. Uprights can do both, but not as good as a canister with a horsehair hard floor brush. A canister would also be better for a apartment dweller because you can get under low spaces like beds & coffee tables easier, get into tight spaces, & if you move into a apartment later that has all hardwood floors & area rugs & small scatter rugs, you can still use your canister - but an upright? Nope. Most won't do small scatter rugs as well, & don't pick up as well on hard floors as a canister does. Also, if you plan on using the hose a lot with the attachments for furniture or above floor cleaning, the hoses on canister vacuums are MUCH BETTER & nicer to work with than the stretch hoses on upright vacuums.

In your price range, you could look into getting a used or refurbished Aerus Electrolux or TriStar CXL canister from a local vac shop or Ebay. They are both quality brands, bags & supplies are reasonably priced, & they have decent cleaning performance & reliability. You could also look into a used Miele canister with the SEB228 or SEB236 as well, especially if dust emissions is a concern. You can get generic HEPA filters & generic bags for them at reasonable prices, & although some people here & vac shops don't recommend using generic bags in them, I have not had a issue with the generic bags as long as you use them with care. If you insist it must be new, though, there are a couple other options. The Riccar Prima canister can be found for slightly out of your price range, & is a high quality bagged powerhead canister with HEPA filter & metal brushroll. You could also look at the Bissell Powergroom canister, that is in your price range & is bagless if you prefer that. https://www.amazon.com/Bissell-Powergroom-Multicyclonic-Bagless-Canister/dp/B01AAYGAFY/ref=sr_1_25?keywords=canister+vacuum&qid=1562192705&s=gateway&sr=8-25

If you look at uprights, make sure it has some way of shutting the brushroll off, whether it be by pushing a pedal that shifts the belt & the brushroll stops turning or a switch that shuts off a brushroll motor in the powerhead. The bagged Hoover Windtunnel suggested below would be a good pick. Anything from the T Series line would be a good choice. If you prefer, they also make bagless models. The Miele Dynamic U1 uprights I would not recommend. Miele's canisters are good, but their uprights are heavy & bulky, poorly designed & they have had several issues with them in the past, particularly with the quality of the onboard stretch hose. Bad enough that The Wirecutter dropped the Miele uprights from their list of recommended models. From Sebo's lineup, I would only recommend the Sebo Felix upright for your situation. Their uprights are reliable & well made, but also big & bulky. The Felix, however, has a brush on/off switch, swivel steering, the ability to convert to a handheld canister (albeit a bulky one), & the powerhead can be swapped for a hard floor brush to turn it into a full-sized upright stick vacuum. For a apartment dweller, that would be ideal in your situation, since you presently have 1/2 hard floor / 1/2 carpet, plus if you move to a place with all hard floors & area rugs & small scatter rugs, this is one upright you can still get use out of in that environment. The Fuller Brush recommendation is also good too, & like the others they have a HEPA Cloth bag & HEPA filter, but they are made in China. In your price range, for slightly more money, I would go to a vac shop & look at the Riccar Vibrance/Simplicity Symmetry uprights. Those are American made instead & slightly higher quality. For the price they want for that Fuller Brush upright, you could get a Panasonic upright from Amazon, with similar features, for 1/2 the price, with comparable quality. I would also take a look at the Cirrus uprights, they are another high quality upright comparable to Riccar/Simplicity & with similar features.

If you go for the Hoover Windtunnel or Fuller Brush, Riccar/Simplicity, Cirrus or Panasonic uprights, there is a hose kit available for them that gives you a super long hose, wands, crevice/dusting/upholstery tools & floor brush that you might also like to use as well for hard floors, as well as for above floor cleaning if you don't like a upright's stretch hose. As for cleaning pet hair, if you are talking about cleaning it off furniture, whatever you do don't get one of those turbo brushes! Yes, they do remove & clean the pet hair off the furniture, but the hair wraps around the brushroll & you spend just as much time cutting the pet hair off as you do vacuuming. What I have found really works well is if you buy a upholstery tool with red felt velour strips. These 2 upholstery tools from Shark & Miele are just examples, there are plenty you can find & choose from. Bissell & Hoover have also made pet hair tools in the past that have rubber blades & bristles that work well too. Also note that if you find a attachment that isn't 1 1/4"/32mm, & you want to use it with a vacuum that does use 32mm attachments, you can find all sorts of adapters to make tools fit different vacuums.

https://www.amazon.com/Maresh-Products-Attachment-Accessories-Simplicity/dp/B07HQJ6TRM/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=vacuum+hose+kit&pd_rd_i=B07HQJ6TRM&pd_rd_r=cda8a449-8a14-462a-816e-765f01b65d9f&pd_rd_w=Q4NcM&pd_rd_wg=1uwY8&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=XMCG7GHMWDC0VW4W5SDJ&qid=1562209066&s=gateway

https://www.amazon.com/Enbizio-Replacement-Parts-Rocket-Upholstery/dp/B07D5KJ1FT/ref=sr_1_90?crid=1MDHV4VVFBNNT&keywords=pet%2Bhair%2Bupholstery%2Bbrush&qid=1562210431&s=gateway&sprefix=pet%2Bhair%2Buphol%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-90&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Miele-SPD-Wide-Upholstery-Tool/dp/B002QKMU4G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=16MJEV3M1DEW5&keywords=miele+upholstery+attachment&qid=1562210977&s=gateway&sprefix=miele+upholstery+%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2

Here's a list I had written up for another user with similar parameters.

Bagged=Better.

A BIFL vacuum under $200 really can't be considered BIFL, but I think these are some good options (For primarily carpets, all hard floors would be a completely different list.)

I would always recommend buying from a brick and mortar store if possible. Not only do they typically provide better service/support than big box stores and internet retailers, they are essential your warranty center and I think if your paying for warranty you should make sure you have a place to have it taken care of. There are other brands that are not mention here that are available (Cirrus,Evolution, etc.) but I would recommend most the machines below over these companies.

Carpet Pro/Fuller Brush - I have these with commercial accounts that have used them for 9+ years. (To give you an idea the vacuum industry considers 1 year commercial use = 5 years residential use.) With this formula these machines have 45+ years of use on them. *Now these machines are well cared for and maintained which is only going to prolong the life compared to folks that do nothing to maintain their machines.

[CPU75] (http://www.amazon.com/Carpet-Pro-CPU-75T-Household-Upright/dp/B00M4STMOQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1444932520&sr=1-1&keywords=cpu75%5C)

[CPU1] (http://www.amazon.com/Carpet-Pro-Heavy-Duty-Household-Upright/dp/B000A6XCKY/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1444932648&sr=1-6&keywords=cpu1)

[Tidy Maid] (http://www.amazon.com/Fuller-Brush-Tidy-Maid-Upright/dp/B00A7BXDZ6/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1444932723&sr=1-2&keywords=fuller+brush+tidy)

Hoover - Is not the same company they were 20+ years ago. They are owned by a bigger company who also owns, Dirt Devil, Royal, and Oreck. I think these are the two machines they make that are worth a darn.

[Hoover Tempo - IMHO the best machine Hoover makes these days] (http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-WidePath-Bagged-Upright-U5140900/dp/B0009ONZ8G/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1444932726&sr=1-1&keywords=Hoover+tempo)

[Wintunnel] (http://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Anniversary-WindTunnel-Self-Propelled-U6485900/dp/B0016NP14A/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1444932754&sr=1-4&keywords=Hoover+windtunnel)

Panasonic - Has a number of bagged uprights that work very well

UG223

UG471

Riccar/Simplicity - I personally have had my Riccar for 6+ years and it would be my recommendation. They have good warranties and they're made in Missouri.

Vibrance No Tools

[Freedom Entry ] (http://simplicityvac.com/freedom-entry)

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I own a vacuum store and I would say to stay away from it. Miele canisters are known to have electrical problems and the parts for repair are astronomical in price. Honestly you can probably get your vacuum back into good working shape if you check for clogs, put new filters in, and change the belts. If you really want a new vacuum I would recommend a Panasonic vacuum.

This here is a good one if you don't use the vacuum on your barefloors, http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Platinum-Upright-MC-UG502-61-4714-02/dp/B008MAWFQ2.

Here's my absolute favorite one, http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-UG729-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B008LA4F0M/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1457968840&sr=1-1&keywords=mc-ug729. I know it goes way up in price but the suction on it will beat any vacuum out there. This is also their quiet force series which is great if you vacuum at night or live in an apartment.

Here is a really good canister by them. It's the canister version of their quiet force vacuum. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1457969162&sr=1-4&keywords=panasonic+bare+floor. Don't be fooled by the price, I actually got ripped off by them because they would sell me the vacuum for resale higher than the price they sold it online. This is the canister I use in my house.


Stick with a bagged vacuum also, they have much better suction and are cheaper to run overtime. Good Luck

Thanks for the suggestion! I have some additional questions if you would be able to inform me a bit further.

Just to be certain, you are recommending this vacuum - Riccar Vibrance , and it will use these bags - correct?

• Why did you decide to recommend an upright over a canister vacuum?
  
• Does this particular model come with any type of attachment which may make vacuuming stairs a bit more bearable?
  
• The Riccar Vibrance can also be used on hardwood floors, right (I don't have to buy another attachment to vacuum hardwood)?
  
  
• I noticed that the listed price is $429.95. Is this the typical price, or does it go any lower? Would I have any better luck getting a better deal if I went into a vacuum dealership?
  
• How do the size and price of these bags compare to other vacuums?
  
  As an aside, I was also looking at the CRI website in regards to ratings. I notice that this specific vacuum (Riccar Vibrance) received a 'gold level' seal of approval; whereas the Riccar Immaculate & Riccar Impeccable received a 'bronze level' seal of approval, despite being close to $1000 more. Why is that? Does this seal of approval by the CRI have any substantial merit to it?

I've had that sander for several years.

The belt portion of the sander is fine and I use it all the time to smooth stuff out with an #80 grit belt. The disc sander portion I've been less impressed with- the table locks for shit and the set screw in the disc that keeps it on the shaft has stripped out. The table keeps the disc from flying off, but it does move forward and backward which is less than ideal. At some point I was going to drill and tap a new set screw through the shaft, but I don't use it that much and I'm lazy.

The sandpaper that comes with it is shit- you'll replace it soon. Do yourself a favor and get yourself one of those rubber abrasive cleaning sticks and a decent belt lasts a surprisingly long time. HF has them too, so get one while you're there for cheap. Home Depot and Lowes both sell the standard sized replacement belt in various grits.

Like you I have festool products including a CT dust extractor. If you want to adapt the festool hose to mate with the sander you should pick up one of these adapters and trim it to fit. They're awesome, cheap, and work great- I've used 4 or 5 around the shop to mate my non-festool stuff with the festool extractor. You'll need 2 adapters, trimmed to fit, to connect to the two different sized dust collection ports on the machine.

You really want to hook up dust collection to the sander- it creates a LOT of dust.

I would suggest the C1 Delphi. It has the basic electric brush (overkill for rugs, but great if you ever have a place with low-pile carpets and is upgradable to the 228 or 236 brush if you have hi-pile carpets). It comes with the Parquet Twister head which is essential for hardwood floors and is orders of magnitude better than the multihead (I have both). It's not fancy. It doesn't have the foot-operated suction adjustment switches, and I think it doesn't come with the HEPA filter (although you can buy one for it). Because you have a furry friend, I recommend getting the Handheld Turbobrush.

All of that said, go to your local Miele dealer and see what they have. There are special in-store-only models that are usually a better deal than what you can find online. But the C1 Delphi is where I would start.

I guess it would be the Penetrating Catalyst. Down in the corner of the front it will have "Part No. 16 PB" http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-16-PB-Penetrating-Catalyst-oz/dp/B000I2079E. This stuff has worked wonders on my Clipper and it didn't take much. I was told and highly recommend that you should do this outside in a place where is plenty of ventilation. I carefully removed all the screws from the covers and replaced them in the chassis so I wouldn't get mixed up later (I tend to lose things). Following mrtopcons warning I wrapped the platen several times with aluminum foil as a mask. I placed a pair of old jeans on the floor of my garage to soak the oily runoff. I worked near the door. I sprayed and worked each type bar free, being careful to protect the platen. After I freed all the bars I let it sit 'til evening and carefully blew out any excess penetrant with air and then wiped off the rest. I let it air out for a few days on my patio table in the morning and back into the garage at night (also to double check the bars). I never had to respray it after the first day. After about 4 days of airing out I brought it inside, reassembled it and now I love my "new" Smith-Corona! This product is fantastic. I just got a '40 Royal KMM last week whose bars were completely immobilized by years of rust (dog hair and God knows what else). I vacuumed it out http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and took it outside to the garage. Within 15 minutes of spraying and patiently working each key (respraying when necessary) I got all the type bars COMPLETELY freed up. I was amazed. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

Yeah I guess... My favourite attachment is a little one with a brush end. Pretty much the best attachment for situations like this one.

$7 on Amazon- pretty good
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1397423536&sr=8-5&keywords=miele+vacuum+attachments

I don't have experience with a wide array up shop vacs and brands of shop vacs, but I've been happy with Ridgid vacuums (I've owned my 6 gallon going on ~10 years), their bags, and their HEPA filters. I've also been happy with [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NWYPJ7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_A9sUAbTQ2ZQ00) floor attachment. Keep in mind I've only been using it for drywall dust and sawdust; not anything particularly heavy, so to speak.

Another thing I want to put out there is I have no idea what the emissions looks like coming from the motor from the carbon brush wear on the Ridgid vacuums. If this is a concern, I believe the Shop-Vac brand has brushless models available, but they can get on the pricier side. The advantage to a shop vac would be the ability to buy a large/large-ish vacuum with a big bag to cut down on bag changes, but still have the advantages of a bagged system. Of course, still being able to use it for nasty jobs without a bag is an advantage, too.

But if all that sounds like rubbish and you still want your Miele, as /u/StateVacuum said you could always spring for the new bagless Blizzard.

I have allergies and have been tested as "severely allergic". I take singulair, nasacort AQ, Zyrtec D (as needed), and get allergy shots once a month. So yes it can be done.

Some tips (and most of these have already been said)

• Zyrtec D (or regular if it works for you) is fantastic. You can take it on a schedule or you can take it as needed. I've done both - usually depending on the season
  
  
• Brush your cat to keep the extra fur down. You would probably have to do this for your fiancé since he might not be able to deal with the fur floating around. I also got a cat vacuum for mine and its pretty great. My cats aren't scared of the vacuum but if you go this route, make sure you introduce slowly. http://amzn.com/B001U0ONB6
  
  
• Your fiancé will build up an tolerance. I've had 3 cats for 16 years, little to no issues. I recently got a kitten and my allergies flared up like nobody's business. It was terrible. After a few months my body adjusted to the new cat and now I am back to my normal.
  
  Good luck and I hope you guys decide to keep him!

I got a Panasonic Canister from Amazon a few weeks ago, because the least expensive Miele didn't have the electrobrush. It's currently $212 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ

I just moved into a home where the previous owner had dogs. First thing I did was vacuum the living room, and after my first run the bag got halfway filled with dog hair! I was amazed, and the bag is actually bigger than it looks. The powered brush can be turned off to suck and it's worked great on my laminate and wood floors. And the little attachment with the brush on it works great for my stairs and tight, small spaces. Haven't tried the other attachments yet but they fit right inside the canister nicely. And it came with two HEPA bags! So far it's an amazing vacuum. Only downsides are it looks a bit bigger than the Miele's and it's not overly loud but noisy, which are both very minor things to me.

Currently looking at a few:

Panasonic :

MC-PB6A-A

MC-SK16-R

MC-PKL17A-W

MC-PKL18A-W


Toshiba:

VC-PD9

VC-PC6A

Mitsubishi:

TC-GXG7P-C

TC-FXF7P-T

Hitachi:

CV - PD 9 - N

but as I said, everything is a hardwood floor (except tiling in the bathroom), so I think the brush isnt so important...but what do I know

edit: I eliminated anything that didnt have a powerbrush, so its down to 3 competitors, and I am pretty sure that the hitachi looks like the best deal.

It took about 3 hours. I didn't have work today and it was a beautiful 75 degrees and sunny out... windows down and sunroof open for a fun drive. I planned on stopping at the Goodwill and Salvo (ones I had never been to before) but they were closed for the holiday, do'h!

I stopped at a Meijer and picked up one of these for $30, three of these for $30 each, and one of these for $27. Earlier today I picked up a wireless Rockband Fender Strat for the 360 for $4 from my local Goodwill, so it was a pretty successful day IMHO.

Aside from his constant recommendations for Miele and Riccar, he does also recommend the higher end Panasonic canisters a few times for people that absolutely can't spend $800+. I got the MC-CG917 for $169 from Warehouse Deals in the new and used section (it's still Amazon, but returned items and such). It was brand new with everything, but the box was torn a little bit.

Amazing vacuum. Looks like it's the most expensive it's been for a long time, but it has regularly dropped below $200.

If anyone does decide to go this way, the brand name bags are $9/bag while these are $1.20/ bag. They work perfectly, so no reason to get brand name.

For a cheaper vacuum cleaner Panasonic is great. Bagged vacuum cleaners will last longer and clean better. I just upgraded to a Panasonic bagged vacuum cleaner from a Panasonic bagless one and it was a huge difference. It picked up a lot even after I had used the bagless two days before. Below is what I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005JTHQXQ/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this but follow it up with a lint free cloth.

Endust for Electronics LCD and Plasma Pop Up Wipes 70 CT - 11506 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SBB0SU

I use this to clean keyboards and what not. Although I've never really needed to clean my laptop's keyboard.

Micro Vacuum Attachment Kit - 7 Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BSJCLY

Hey there. I hope you're doing well and maybe still answering questions in this thread. I really appreciate the time you take to do all these AMAs.

I just picked up a Miele Classic C1 Oympus, but haven't opened the box yet. I'm hoping for a little confirmation that I made the right choice.

We live in a 765 sq.ft. 1BR apartment with hardwood floors, except for the vinyl tiles in the galley kitchen and ceramic in the bathroom. I have low pile FLOR carpet tiles in the dining room, and a few other low pile area rugs. A kitty lives with us too.

We're about to replace our 5'x8' living room rug with this .5" pile wool area rug, and I'm wondering if that's something the default floor brush can handle, or if I should spend another $100 on the Turbo Brush. And since I would then be investing over $400, would I be better off with a different model altogether?

Thanks in advance.

Both have great filtration. Personally, I always go with sealed because I have such terrible allergies. You might find that you want a larger bag. The sealed filtration is worth it to me unless you want the larger bag.

The FiberTeQ and AllTeQ are basically the same thing. However, if you REALLY want something for your hardwoods, I'd really suggest adding on the Miele Parquett Twister brush. It's got way more rotation in the brush for getting in hard to reach places and it's really, really fantastic on sensitive hard flooring. You can't go wrong.

Honestly, Dyson makes the best cordless cleaners on the market IMO. They're the only cordless cleaners I've come across that have suction comparable to a 'real' vacuum. If you want a cordless cleaner, I'd buy a Dyson and skip the knock-offs.

That being said, Corded cleaners are cheaper, have more power, and have a much longer life expectancy (all Lithium Batteries have a finite lifespan).

I'd consider one of Dyson's corded models if you want Bagless, This DC33 is an excellent machine for the price.

If you want bagged, go for something like This Panasonic or This Hoover


Both of the machines I listed are "commercial grade" vacuums, meaning they lack cosmetic frills. But will be practically un-killable in residential use. Like.. Will literally last you 20 years.

EDIT: I forgot to mention noise levels. The Dyson I linked is extremely quiet, as is the Panasonic. The Hoover is slightly noisier, but nothing that's horrible.

Hey man. Thanks so much for doing all these AMAs. I have enjoyed reading about them and learning about buying quality whenever I can.

I just moved into an apartment recently with 75% carpet and 25% tile/linoleum. Based on your other responses, I feel that something like a Miele S6270 would work great but do I need to buy a brush attachement (like this) to go along with it as well?

Hey, this is a pretty good deal. Hoovers are a little better than some in that price range. Plus it's bagged! (Bagged = better power, cleaner.)

https://www.amazon.com/Hoover-Commercial-C1703-900-Windtunnel-Upright/dp/B004MDM4RS/ref=sr_1_13?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1493930175&sr=1-13&keywords=bagged+vacuum

Oh, you're funny! Even the special robust nozzles (i have this one https://www.amazon.com/Miele-205-3-Turbo-Nozzle-Attachment/dp/B000AMEKHW) have a hard time coping with all the hair that my ONE golden retriever sheds. There's no hope that a roomba would survive a day.

You can push the seat up all the way and then thread the vacuum through the back of the seat, or you can get a flexible crevice tool like this: https://amzn.com/B0017PHQ6S

which is fantastic

My Dyson just died, and after reading your AMAs I'm probably not going to get another.

I have a lot of hardwood on the 1st floor and all carpet on the stairs/second floor. I know you've recommended Panasonic canister vacs in the past, what do you think about this one? :

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/

I'd like to stay under $300. Thanks for your great AMAs!

Very cool.

Even better, you can buy just the attachments.

Added to my cart.

http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_z

For your budget I'll go with a Badger Patriot 105 Arrow, it's so easy to use and clean and the Arrow will give you a fine line if needed. A cheap compressor with a tank and a quick connect and you're good to go !

Badger Patriot Arrow : https://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-Co-105-2XR-Airbrush/dp/B00471RFQA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=badger+patriot+105&qid=1567304916&s=gateway&sprefix=badger+pa&sr=8-5

Quick connect Badger for all hose : https://www.amazon.com/Badger-Air-Brush-Co-51-038-Disconnect/dp/B000BPOJCO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=badger+quick+connect&qid=1567305182&s=gateway&sprefix=badger+qui&sr=8-3

Cheap Compressor : https://www.amazon.com/ZENY-Airbrush-Compressor-Airbrushing-Multipurpose/dp/B01M33C8MV/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=airbrush+compressor+with+tank&qid=1567305014&s=gateway&sprefix=airbrush+compressor+&sr=8-3

With airbrush cleaner and thinner, and a cleaner pot, I think I fit your budget.... You can use the standard Badger Patriot 105 but the needle is .75mm instead of .5mm so you get less fines lines

I use these attachments at home. It's cheaper than the canned air and works like a charm.

I have a Miele vacuum with a special attachment for hardwood floors. It has a double pivot, and it works like a Swiffer where it glides over the floor at any angle (hard to describe if you haven't used one). It can go completely flat, so it's good for reaching under things.

I can easily vacuum all the way under my bed from one side. It also works under furniture, as long as it's high enough (a few inches). It fits all the way under my couch.

Here's a link to the attachment. I think you could probably use it with any canister vacuum with the right adapter and maybe some duct tape. I think Miele uses a different hose diameter than "normal" vacuums, but it's not far off.
https://www.amazon.com/Miele-Parquett-Twister-SBB-300-3/dp/B001F9Y9FC

this one looks like a pretty close match

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Attachment-Interface-Flexible-Anywhere/dp/B079F8RMYB

After his last AMA last year I also went out and bought a Panasonic bagged canister vacuum. I got the Panasonic MC-CG917.

EDIT: I definitely did not pay $1k for it... lol. I think it was about $250.

That's funny, I have one too and I have no idea where it came from. I did some searching and found one on Amazing: http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Crevice-Tool-Vacuum-Hoses/dp/B0017PHQ6S

My initial thought is that HDMI over ethernet may not work awesome. I remember having issues trying to figure that out at a friend's place, something about not having enough bandwidth for full HD. That might have been cat5 though. Other than that, sounds like you've got this stuff nailed down. Figuratively.

While you're putting in central VAC, I do highly suggest putting one of these things in the kitchen. Super handy.

I'm thinking something like this may work together with your regular vacuum cleaner. Much cheaper as well:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY?ref_=sr_1_cc_2&s=aps&qid=1407791647

Vacuum detailing attachments are probably your best bet.

Agreed. I'm not a fan of canned air, personally, though. Problem with it is it often blows so cold it condenses moisture into the airstream. (This varies by temp and humidity, obviously.) Blowing small bits of moisture at high speed into electronics is bad, m'kay?

I like to use one of these kits, hooked up to a small shop vac. I put the hose on the blower end, loosening the main bits. After that, I swap the hose back to sucking and grab anything that didn't basically just blow off down thew street. I rarely use the tiny attachments, actually, but they are useful from time to time.

Just from my personal experience, I have been using this one for the past 6 months and it works great so far. I have a two story home, no pets, half carpet, half hardwood floors. If you don't mind a bagged canister vacuum - Panasonic MC-CG917


I think /u/touchmyfuckingcoffee recommended it in one of his threads.

If you already have the hose that comes with those China airbrushes (1/8 size). You will need this adapter to be able to fit your badger appropriately to the hose you already have.

A more convenient and practical solution though is to get a Iwata QD set

and then just get a Badger QD adapter. The reason being that 1/8th fittings are more commonly used by more airbrushes (Iwata, Chinese made, GREX, Harder&SteenBeck, Mr.Hobby, Tamiya) than Badger's fittings. Sticking with 1/8th gives you more options and it is better that your Badger adapt to the 1/8th fittings rather than the other way around where you have your China and other airbrushes adapt to Badger's fittings.

Also, for these QD and coupler attachments. I advice you buy the real branded ones from Iwata and Badger. Do not settle for those unknown China branded ones as they leak air horribly.

Would a flexible crevice attachment work for you? amazon

Miele C1 would be a good choice. It's the cheapest canister they offer, but straight suction is all you really need with hardwood floors. I would add the parquet twister, and possibly a turbo nozzle (STB-205) for the rugs, depending on the type.

Miele Classic C1

Miele STB 205-3 Turbo Plus Power Nozzle Attachment

Miele Parquett Twister SBB 300-3

Do I get a finders fee? Edit: Better offering: http://www.amazon.com/ShedAway-Handheld-Pet-Grooming-Attachment-98Q1A/dp/B001U0ONB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375816854&sr=8-1&keywords=vacuum+pet+attachment

For $1,000 your decision is really about canister or upright... what you're most comfortable using. And getting the most convenience features you can.

I wouldn't give extra credence to pet-specific models. Any Miele will do a good job. I have two cats and a cat tree that gets matted with hair and a sofa that gets covered in hair daily. My Compact C2 does a fine job pulling hair up.

You'll want a Miele STB 101 Mini Handheld Turbobrush or Miele STB 20 Flexible Mini Handheld Turbobrush for furniture. (Neither are really mini... they're big compared to brushes on mass market vacuums.)

You'll need a floor head that is electrically powered (not powered by air flow) for your carpet, which is something to watch for if you're buying a canister model.

My one annoyance with my Compact C2 is the foot lever for raising and lowering the height of the head. It really needs to be a knob because there are 5 settings and if you're on setting 2 and want setting 1, you have to press it 7 times, all the way up to 5 and then back down to 1. It's a horrible design.

More like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1415303769&sr=1-1&keywords=Panasonic+917

Could have been a built in whole house vacuum. I installed one one time with PVC pipe. That clamp looks like it could have held one. Check the baseboards in the kitchen under the cabinets for an automatic dustpan (or a hole for one) that would open to sweep stuff into or funny looking wall plates . My guess for the drops with the spigots would be maybe to separate big debris.

yoo it's only like 9 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079F8RMYB/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_U\_DCY7Cb25S0QSX

Could try something like this:

http://amzn.com/B000BSJCLY

Theres this one on Amazon that has Prime Shipping, I use this one for the really hard to get areas, just tape the breather holes up if you you need maximum suction:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSJCLY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00



This is also a highly recommended kit here I've seen lately:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FS4TWQ?keywords=rigid%20vacuum%20kit&qid=1452815952&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Or buy a micro vaccum kit for 8 friggin dollars and be able to use it on the car and many other locations.

C'mon people, use the right tools for the job.

The STB101 comes with the usa version.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-MC-CG917-OptiFlow-Canister-Cleaner/dp/B005JTHQXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463771550&sr=8-1&keywords=panasonic+canister

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000BSJCLY/

I've not tried this product but we recently bought a new vacuum because our old one was not equipped to deal with the insane amount of hair and it came with an upholstery tool that has felt strips on it to pick up pet hair. It works very well especially on the couch cushions.
Here's a link for the one I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Miele-SPD-Wide-Upholstery-Tool/dp/B002QKMU4G/ref=pd_aw_sim_201_3/147-0515234-6523911?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002QKMU4G&pd_rd_r=5c48e277-35f9-11e9-bbb6-010903285c78&pd_rd_w=hCPZD&pd_rd_wg=uXtEB&pf_rd_p=469620d9-3e90-496d-9dc8-b19f900ba5fe&pf_rd_r=13RHYXP47KYJ90AZCKNQ&psc=1&refRID=13RHYXP47KYJ90AZCKNQ