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Thread Number: 29611
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
1920's models, if you had to choose |
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| Post# 330197 , Reply# 1 7/26/2015 at 20:17 (3,189 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV) | ||
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Thread 241164 offers pictures of a couple of early straight-suction Royals dating from the 1920s. Something along that line might work best on your hardwood floors. For carpets, I haven't found much to beat the Hoover 700. It's a terrific machine! | ||
| Post# 330208 , Reply# 3 7/26/2015 at 22:56 (3,189 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.) | ||
 Get a Eureka model 9 or 10, absolutely fantastic direct suction for carpet and bare floors. I know, because I use them. You should be able to pick one up on eBay for nothing.
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| Post# 330239 , Reply# 4 7/27/2015 at 09:34 (3,188 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
The Royal Standard is an awesome machine. Made from 1914 though 1922, this straight suction upright had a 'slide on' brush for the nozzle, enabling it to clean bare floors with ease. The hose suction was very good, and the machine is not loud.
You might also consider an Air-Way upright. It featured the world's first disposable bag, swivel nozzle, self adjusting nozzle, and best of all, a handle that was hollow. When you want to clean above the floor, a valve is turned and suction comes through the handle, enabling you to quickly divert the suction for above the floor cleaning.
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| Post# 330333 , Reply# 6 7/28/2015 at 06:15 (3,188 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Another VERY good Straight suction machine was a Regina, they will lift a throw rug right off of the floor! | ||
| Post# 330426 , Reply# 7 7/29/2015 at 12:04 (3,186 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 330440 , Reply# 8 7/29/2015 at 13:41 (3,186 days old) by hoover119dude (england) | ||
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| Post# 330450 , Reply# 9 7/29/2015 at 14:37 (3,186 days old) by chad (texas) | ||
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hoover119dude hoover119dude, how does the Hoover 700 work? I mean, would it do a good job of being a daily driver for a feller that's a slob like myself? | ||
| Post# 330454 , Reply# 10 7/29/2015 at 15:12 (3,186 days old) by hoover119dude (england) | ||
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It works fantastic!!!!
It is all original except for the plug and shines like new. In my opinion I can't see why it would not be a great daily driver to assist in your everyday cleaning. It will surely outlast any plastic garbage made today. I hope to one day find the original plug. Even the dusting tools are like new and they still have the original paper wrappers they came in. | ||
| Post# 330463 , Reply# 13 7/29/2015 at 15:54 (3,186 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Hoover 700.... So far ahead of its time!!! It will clean any carpet made today...and do it much better than 90 percent of the new stuff out there!Its quiet running and will last forever. | ||
Post# 330470 , Reply# 14 7/29/2015 at 16:21 (3,186 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Indeed..... | ||
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