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vacuum cleaner? i need to get a vacuum cleaner, but i don't know which ones work pretty well, is durable, and definitely not expensive. i also got some space saver bags and realize you need a certain hose to place in it to take out all the air. Any recommendations on what vacuum cleaner I should get? Thanks to all those who reply!

Vacuum Cleaner? i currently have a bissel vacuum, ive tried everything! changing the bags, belts, cleaning it out...it just wont suck worth crap! id like to get a new one now that im vacuuming everyday due to a new kitten...something that works and is not expensive ($50 range)

Vacuum cleaner? I just bought a vacuum cleaner and in the owners manual it says: Caution: power cord contains lead which has been known to cause birth defects and other health problems. Wash hands after handling. Is this a common thing with most vacuums or should I return it?

How long has your vacuum cleaner lasted? I'm in the market for a new vacuum cleaner and I just wanted to know how long other people have owned their vacuum cleaner. It seems like my family is cursed with vacuum cleaners that quit working after only two, maximum, three years. Is this normal? Are vacuum cleaners meant to die an early death so we are forced to keep buying new ones? Any suggestions for a good strong vacuum with a long life span?

What is the best vacuum cleaner for picking up hair? My wife does a lot of hair, and we've been looking for a good quality vacuum cleaner to use for picking up hair off of the carpet. Which would be better to use in this situation, an upright vacuum cleaner or a canister/shop vac? Right now we have a Bissell, 12 amp, upright pet hair remover vacuum cleaner.

What is the best vacuum cleaner for getting up dog hair? We have 5 dogs, and some carpeted areas. We have spent more money on vacuums than I care to admit. Oddly enough, the best one is this 15+ year old Eureka canister vacuum that we still have. What have you found the best vacuum cleaner for pet hair to be? I don't really want to spend $600 on a Kirby, but I'm open to spending something as long as I get a machine that really, uh, sucks.

What hoover/vacuum cleaner is best for washing carpet and sucking dog hair? I have a dog and the carpet is now starting to smell of dog. Anyone know what hoover/vacuum cleaner is best that will wash the carpet and make it smell nice again but will also suck up dogs hair, dust etc? Thank you in advance!

Why is the henry vacuum cleaner so popular in the workplace? This isn't the cheapest cleaner; it doesn't seem the most practical because it uses bags; it has a funny face. Why then do so many professional cleaners and workplaces (even our gas man!) use the Henry as their vacuum cleaner? Is it that good? Should I think about getting one in my home?

What is the best vacuum cleaner if you have pets? I have 5 cats and I vacuum my wooden floors. The main problem is the furry patches on the sofa and cushions! Which vacuum cleaner is best for removing fur?

What is the best vacuum cleaner for concrete floors? I am unfamiliar with vacuum cleaner brands or even if vacuum cleaners work on concrete flooring. Basically I am looking for something that will get all the dust and dirt up without having to mop every other week.

Is it going to hurt my vacuum cleaner if I use it to pick up cat litter? There's one more question I have that goes along with this. The small different parts that you can take out of the vacuum cleaner to clean, can you rinse them in the sink as long as you let them dry before you put them back? & is it okay to wipe down the inside parts with a damp cloth? It's pretty dirty! This vacuum doesn't have bags, it's one of those that has the part you take out & dump the junk.

What vacuum cleaner would you recomend? I'm replacing a very old Hoover upright vacuum cleaner. I'm considering replacing it with a Dyson (or similar). Do you have experience of cleaning power, usability, and durability that you could pass on? Thanks.

How does a vacuum cleaner work and what is being filtered for? Hey i searched like everywhere but the answers i get are pretty complicated so could you help me How does a vacuum cleaner work and what is being filtered for? Thanks in advance :)

Can a steam carpet cleaner replace a vacuum cleaner for general household cleaning? We are considering buying a steam carpet cleaner instead of a vacuum, since we live in the country and our carpets get quite dirty? Does anyone know if this will work? I have read you should vacuum first and then steam clean. But we don't want to buy both and we don't have a lot of storage space. Thank you for any answers.

Can spiders escape from the vacuum cleaner once they've been vacuumed up? i'm absolutely terrified of spiders. they make me nauseous. can they escape somehow from the vacuum cleaner after I've sucked them up?

What is the best vacuum cleaner for laminate flooring? Most of our house has laminate flooring, which is easy to damage or scratch. What is the best type of vacuum cleaner for using on this floor type? Recommend models or makes would be useful. Thanks.

What hoover/vacuum cleaner is best for cleaning carpet and sucking up dogs hair? I have a dog and the carpet is now starting to smell of dog. Anyone know what hoover/vacuum cleaner is best that will wash the carpet and make it smell nice again but will also suck up dogs hair, dust etc? Thank you in advance

How can I teach my cat to drive a vacuum cleaner? Like in that youtube video where a cat drives? I want to teach my cat how to drive a vacuum cleaner like in the youtube video. I dont kno if that is a special vacuum cleaner for cats but the cat is definately steering the vacuum cleaner about in circles and stuff. It looks so cute i want my cat to do that too. How do I do this?

How to untangle vacuum cord from a Hoover vacuum cleaner? The model is a Hoover Dimension 1000 vacuum cleaner type canister. The cord is tangled up inside so I can no pull out the plug. I can't figure out how to take it apart so I can untangle it. I pulled the cord a little at a time, but it won't budge at all.

For cleaning the carpet, What is the alternative to a vacuum cleaner? In Chicago airport, I noticed the custodial sweeping the carpet with this stick thing, which required no electricity. It seemed as effective as a vacuum cleaner. What is it called and where can I get one? Does it work well?

What is the best cheap and small vacuum cleaner? My place only has one carpeted room, so it actually has very little to vaccum. I currently own a hand-me-down vacuum cleaner, but it's bulky so I end up not using because of convenience. Is there a cheap vacuum cleaner out there that could work for me, one that might even be good for hardwood floors?

Does a Danoz Direct vacuum cleaner pick up bowling balls? I have a broken arm and I recently purchased a new vacuum cleaner that I saw advertised on the television. There is a bowling ball on my loungeroom floor and no one is home to move it away. I bought the vacuum cleaner because on TV they said that it has enough suction to pick up the ball. Is this true?

Can you suggest a vacuum cleaner based on my needs? I am looking for a vacuum cleaner (canister or upright) that has an attachment for carpeted stairs that is ROTARY or MOTORIZED. That means that the attachment that hooks to either the hose of a canister or upright vacuum has moving brushes to easily clean and raise the nap on carpeted stairs easily. I know I have seen these somewhere but now have no clue where or even what brand it was. Anyone own one of these or know which ones might have this much needed feature? Thanks!

Can I use my vacuum cleaner after it got wet? My vacuum cleaner got wet after our basement flooded ( a few inches of standing water). the vacuum cleaner got wet in the process. it is totally dry now, but not sure if it would be safe to use as I do not want to get electrocuted.

what is the best way to clean bare floor? what vacuum cleaner is best for the wood floor and /or carpet? Usually I like to use a damp towel to clean the floor because vacuum cleaner is too heavy and too noisy to me. Any good ways to clean the floors? Thanks.

What's a good vacuum cleaner for short rugs? We have only extremely short-pile carpets in our apartment, and our last vacuum (a dust devil) had difficulty cleaning them properly. Any advice as to a vacuum cleaner that would work well on these kinds of rugs?

How do you repair a vacuum cleaner cord when its in 2 pieces? My vacuum cleaner cord got cut in 2. The plug and about 2 inches is now seperate from the cord. The manufacturer wants me to send it in and spend $110 for a new cord and labor. Is there another way?

Can you recommend a good vacuum cleaner for a house with a dog? Our house is mainly carpeted, and we have a cat and a dog so we want a vacuum cleaner good for picking up hairs. Upright or cylindrical. Thanks!

What hoover/vacuum cleaner is best for washing carpet and sofas? has anyone knows what's the best hoover/vacuum cleaner for washing carpet and sofa? I dont mind anything that works good as long it's under $400. thank you

Which one is the best vacuum cleaner for pet hair? I have bought several vacuum cleaners for wood floor and carpet. But non satisfied me. It seems like I just push the pet hair around the room floor with my vacuum cleaner. Please help me which brand is the best for pet vacuum cleanaer?

How do you remove the dog smell from a vacuum cleaner? I have an older Kirby vacuum cleaner (upright with bag). When I have had dogs since I have owned the vacuum. When I use the vacuum it puts out a strong smell into the air of a dog that needs a bath. (I used a shop vac on the same floor and didn't get any smell. So it's not the rug, it's the vacuum). Anyone know how to remove the smell?

How do i remove a stench coming out from a vacuum cleaner? My vacuum cleaner accidentally suck in some water. I dismantle the pipe and leave it to dry. When I use it again, there is a terrible stench coming out, smells like dead rats. I tried everything to remove the stench, took out the vacuum bag, using hairdryer to blow the pipe but the smell just don't disappear. This happened to my previous vacuum cleaner too and I have to throw it away after it suck in water as the similar dead rat stench just would not go away. What can i do to get rid of the smell?

What vacuum cleaner do you like the best? Over the years I have had many different vaccum cleaners. Like dirt devil, hoover, rainbow and filter queen to name a few. They all seemed to work OK when they were new, but they all would end up in the same place. The garbage. Rainbow and filter queen seemed to have pretty good longevity though. Recently I purchased a Kirby. It is expensive but well worth it. I really like the dry shampoo system. Being a single parent of two young boys, its very important for me to keep my floors and carpets as clean as possible. Kirby is way in front of the rest. I wish that I bought one long ago. And its guaranteed for life. So what vacuum cleaner works best for you?

How to disinfect vacuum cleaner attachments? Hello everyone, I want to disinfect my vacuum cleaner attachments, you know the ones with the brush. I am sure it has a lottt of germs on it and I don't feel comfortable vacuuming around my wooden floor because, along with vacuuming the house, it also spreads the germs already on it around the house. I'm guessing just putting it under a water hose won't suffice so do you suggest any disinfectant that will kill the germs on it? Thanks in advance.

what kind of vacuum cleaner should I get? I am looking to get a vacuum cleaner, preferably baggless, and preferably under 200. I have hard wood floors, one area rug, a few fully carpeted areas, and some couches I would like to keep clean with it. Which brand and type of vacuum would you recommend?

How did people clean carpets before the invention of the vacuum cleaner? My vacuum cleaner is broken and I was just thinking what did people use before vacuum cleaners? random question I know but it just popped into my head.

Can you vacuum your dog's coat with a vacuum cleaner to get rid of fleas? My dog has fleas despite the fact that I treat him with flea medication, give him garlic pills, and regularly vacuum the house to break the flea cycle. Can I vacuum his coat with a vacuum cleaner? Did anybody try that on their dogs? Will the fleas be gone? Would vacuuming the dog's coat hurt him? The dog medication I use is Advantage.

What is a good vacuum cleaner for an apartment? I need a vacuum cleaner that does not take up a lot of room in my cupboard and it has to have a bit of power to suck up hair (I malt a lot). My budget is around $200 to $300 (thanks to Kevin Rudd). Thanks in advance.

How much power has a hand held vacuum cleaner compared to a full size one? How can i compare a 14volt hand held to a 2000 watts vacuum cleaner.

What is the best Pet vacuum cleaner for my house? I have 2 black long haired and shedding dogs. I am constantly cleaning up dog hair and I want to invest in a good vacuum cleaner that will do the job great not not just ok.

What is the best vacuum cleaner for tile floors AND carpet that is great for picking up CAT HAIR? Yeah, I know I'm asking for a miracle! LOL ~ But does anyone know if there is a vacuum cleaner for tile floors and carpet that is great for picking up cat hair?

what is the best vacuum cleaner to get dog hair out of your carpets? I have recently rescued an aussie cattle dog, and after years of a fur free home I am struggling to cope with the new hairy-ness of my carpets! They look okay until you get down close and realise that they are now 50% dog and my little daewoo just is not tough enough for the job. Can anyone recommend from experience what the best vacuum cleaner for dog hair is - I would like an upright really. I am assuming that Dysons are the best, but can anyone confirm this or recommend any others? Thank you!

What is the highest suction (kpa) bagless vacuum cleaner on the market.? Wikipedia states that air watt suction, can be different by 50%, (because air watt of motor, or air watt at end of the hose), but wiki states suction in (kpa) is how powerful a vacuum cleaner is. What is the highest suction (kpa) bagless vacuum cleaner out there? thanks not dyson, dyson's are 250 or so watt max rating. That is weak.

What type of vacuum cleaner I can buy for Indian Environment? Which is the most leading brand in the market ? hi friends. I bought Eureka Forbes vacuum cleaner 6yrs back. I'm not using it because of its robust structure and lot of attachments that are not necessary for Indian environment. Please suggest me a light weight vaccum cleaner that serves purpose for Indian homes and cleans hard floor too.

Are there any problems with using a vacuum cleaner when I have kittens around? I have a really loud vacuum cleaner and I'm afraid that it will scare young kittens (8-12 weeks) that I plan on having in the home. What should I do?

why does my dog attack the vacuum cleaner? Everytime i do the vacuuming my dog always attacks the vacuum cleaner. Is my dog a bit mental?

Can anyone recommend a good, lightweight vacuum cleaner with good suction power and fairly priced? I've gone through three vacuum cleaners in a two years and have spent thousands. Additionally, one vacuum cleaner was so heavy, it caused me back pain.

Where can I find a replacement plug for my vacuum cleaner? One of the little metal pieces on the plug on my vacuum cleaner came off. I don't want to have to buy a new vacuum if I can just replace the plug. I would like to know where I can get the plug and how to install it. I was thinking OSH, or Radioshack, but neither seems to offer the product online.

How can I clean my room without use the vacuum cleaner? I do not really like the vacuum cleaner. What can I do as an alternative that has the same or better results?

How can you find where there is a leak in a vacuum cleaner hose? I'm trying to fix my Eureka vacuum cleaner (model number 4495a-1). It is a bagless vacuum and nothing that I vucuum up makes it to the cannister. All of the debris sits in the part of the hose that runs from the brush area through the base of the vacuum. Hope this makes sense. Anyone know what might be wrong?? Could it be a leak in the hose?

What kind of vacuum cleaner is best for animal hair? I have a himalayan cat so its long fur usually gets stuck to the carpet. What kind of vacuum cleaner works best to remove the fur. It'll help alot if i can get some recommendations on vacuums models. thnx!

Can you vacuum your dog's coat with a vacuum cleaner to get rid of fleas? My dog has fleas despite the fact that I treat him with flea medication, give him garlic pills, and regularly vacuum the house to break the flea cycle. Can I vacuum his coat with a vacuum cleaner? Did anybody try that on their dogs? Will the fleas be gone? Would vacuuming the dog's coat hurt him?

What's a good vacuum cleaner for someone with long hair? My hair is always getting caught in the spinning brush thingie of my vacuum cleaner. It drives me nuts because I keep having to stop and get in their with scissors to deal with the tangles of matted hair and carpet lint. Please tell me there's a better kind out there?

Is there any way to get rid of vacuum cleaner smells? Recently, our vacuum cleaner has started producing a really musty smell every time we use it (quite reminiscent of dog, despite the fact we don't have one). Are there any ways of getting rid of the smell from the hoover itself? We've tried changing the bag and I'm not fond of air freshners - if you ask me, they smell worse than the hoover! Wow, thanks everyone - some really useful tips! I shall definitely be trying out a few of these things. Cheers!

Why does my vacuum cleaner have no suction? Help! I have a Dirt Devil Swivil Upright vacuum cleaner, only had it for six mos. now and bought it brand new. I noticed yesterday that it wasn't picking up at all. I pulled the hand held hose out to check and sure enough there is no suction what so ever! I checked to make sure there were no clogs or anything that had stopped it up, I also checked the belt and the bag was just replaced a couple days ago, it was practically empty. It sounds fine, there is just no suction. Any ideas? I just can't get a new vacuum right now. Thanks in advance!

How would you go about taking apart a vacuum cleaner? I have this sever OCD problem where I can't buy anything new to replace something unless that something is broken. And I really need a new vacuum cleaner, but it's not quite dead. So, i'm wondering if you knew of a way that I could possibly cut a certain cord or do something to the vacuum cleaner to have it suddenly stop working. But it can't be obvious like clogging it or cutting the electrical cord. So please, tell me anything. The one that works gets best answer. Thanks. Much appreciated

What can I do with my broken vacuum cleaner? My vacuum cleaner is in good shape but has a broken belt. It's a minor repair, but I want to get rid of it because I have a new, better vacuum. I don't want to throw it away because it could be easily repaired. Are there places that will purchase, or at least take, broken appliances?

How do you unclog a vacuum cleaner hose? I have a Bissell vacuum cleaner, but I think it's just like any vacuum cleaner. I didnt notice the bag was full and of course I kept using it and it caused a clog in the hose. Does anyone know how to removed the clog? I dont know if it matters but it's mostly clogged with dog hair. I've tried taking a wire coat hanger and pusing it into the hose. I put a curve in the end but all that happened was I pulled out a straight hanger, no hair. I've already removed the hair from where the hose connects to the bag and vacuum. Now the clog is just stuck inside the hose, about 3 inches in. I dont know how big the clog is. THe hose wont scrunch down for me to put a knife all the way through. Maybe i could find something hard that's long enough though. Keep the answers coming please.

What would happen if you turned on a vacuum cleaner in space? Since there is definitely no air in space, what will the vacuum cleaner suck in if it would be in space (not inside a pressurized vehicle, simply in space)? I don't mean a home vacuum cleaner, but what if you make one that would be able to operate in space, will it be able for example to suck in space debris? -Probably not, but I'm just asking.

What is a good upright vacuum cleaner? I had spend several days looking for a good vacuum cleaner. No luck so far. As soon as i find something that has a good review i find another review that says pretty much to stay away from that model. I am looking for a good upright bagless. Please help. Thank you.

How do I connect up an electrical plug to a vacuum cleaner? I have a vacuum cleaner and I need to replace the plug. The vacuum has a black and white wire and I got a three-prong plug (non-ploarized) with a silver and gold prong and a round prong. Do I hook the black wire to the silver or gold prong or does it matter?

what is the best vacuum cleaner for pet hairs? I am about to buy a new vacuum cleaner, and have 2 cats. I want a powerful vacuum that will easily pick up pet hairs on the first pass.. Can anyone advise which model is best?

What is a good, inexpensive hand-held vacuum cleaner? I am looking to buy a good, inexpensive hand-held vacuum cleaner for a friend who lives in a dorm at college. Her room doesn't have any carpeting (except for a rug), but the floor is not very clean. I know a lot of the ones I have looked at on the Target and Walmart sites are around $20. Are they any good? Which brand(s) do you prefer, and where can I find them? Please be specific! Thanks!

Whats the best vacuum cleaner on the market to remove pet hair or anything else? What are you using or can you recommend a vacuum cleaner thats good.Thanks.

Is a 800w vacuum cleaner more powerful than a 6ampere one? My mom is trying to choose a vacuum cleaner. She asked me about comparing the two cleaners that I mentioned in my question. Trouble is, I know that watts = amperes (volts), but I still don't know how to answer her question. Can you help?