Thread Number: 19430
Owners with Multiple vacuum... is there a goto one? |
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Post# 215336 , Reply# 1   1/22/2013 at 16:36 (4,103 days old) by cue003 (S. FL, USA. )   |   | |
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I should have asked for the number of vacs u have to choose from as well. |
Post# 215337 , Reply# 2   1/22/2013 at 17:01 (4,103 days old) by mieles7 (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 215343 , Reply# 3   1/22/2013 at 17:30 (4,102 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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I have six luxes. With my new platinum I use it the most. The my second choose is my late 50s Lux AF. |
Post# 215344 , Reply# 4   1/22/2013 at 17:41 (4,102 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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must be in the 20s the # of vacs. Tough house to clean, many different surfaces. I grab either Miele, always frustrates me but works well, Dyson 39 animal, Silverado, or deep cleaning Concept 1.Though Silverado does pretty deep to me it seems also.First grab is prob Hoover LiNX but that is just because of long haired cat.
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Post# 215351 , Reply# 5   1/22/2013 at 18:37 (4,102 days old) by TheHooverMan (United States )   |   | |
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Post# 215370 , Reply# 7   1/22/2013 at 20:46 (4,102 days old) by cue003 (S. FL, USA. )   |   | |
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It is interesting to read what your goto is in your vast collections when it comes down to getting the job done of "real" cleaning. |
Post# 215449 , Reply# 8   1/23/2013 at 11:08 (4,102 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)   |   | |
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I have about 50 vacuums and I've been using my dyson dc08t turbine head for the past few weeks. Before that I used my dyson dc04, so I generally use dysons. |
Post# 215453 , Reply# 9   1/23/2013 at 11:20 (4,102 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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I have lost count of the number of vacuums I have now, I'm sure I'm pushing if not surpassed 100, but I have three main go-to vacs and I really like any of the three for cleaning my house, it all just depends on the mood I'm in. Probably the first one I would reach for would be my Electrolux Silverado, I have the full set of attachments for it so it's good on any surface, the PN5 power nozzle could do a little better job grooming the carpet, but it does a decent enough job for me! My next one (which may soon replace my silverado) is my Rainbow D4C SE. I just bought this machine, but I am extremely impressed at how well it performs, it's almost sickening at the amount of "junk" I find in the water basin after a cleaning! Last but certainly not least, I have a Kirby G5 and a full set of attachments. I don't use it as often simply because I'm rather lazy when it comes to breaking it down and using it on all surfaces in the home. When I use it, it's mainly to groom the carpet because I do like the self-propelled action of it! Just guessing I would say 90% of my collection is Electrolux so those tend to be my main go-to machines and I'm hoping to get my hands on a new Aerus Platinum soon so we'll see if the daily driver changes then or not!
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Post# 215479 , Reply# 10   1/23/2013 at 15:41 (4,102 days old) by parwaz786 ( )   |   | |
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My DC04 Dyson with round brushroll is the BEST vacuum that does any task :) has a large bin and good filtration system too + the motors on these are tough and last decades like the DC01 |
Post# 215486 , Reply# 11   1/23/2013 at 16:21 (4,102 days old) by JDrums0789 ()   |   | |
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My Tristar EXL A101. It gets the most use out of any of my vacs. Easy cleaning, amazing filtration, and tremendous suction and airflow. |
Post# 215556 , Reply# 12   1/24/2013 at 01:13 (4,101 days old) by motojoejo (MO)   |   | |
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My Kirby Heritage ll. |
Post# 215822 , Reply# 13   1/25/2013 at 17:10 (4,100 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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I have about 12 vacuums to choose from in my house. My goto machine is my Hoover PowerMax Supreme canister. It excels at cleaning all surfaces. The power nozzle is extremely powerful and lifts the nap leaving behind a gorgeously groomed rug that is virtually picture perfect. All 4 attachments store on board, it has a decent 25' cord. There is no task this machine can't handle. If I'm going to shampoo carpets and want the carpets to have an excellent deep cleaning the Hoover PowerMax canister is the one I grab.
In my opinion based on how carpet is groomed and looks, the Hoover runs circles around our Kirby G4. The Kirby is in excellent repair, with brushroll properly adjusted, new belt etc. I just feel the house is cleaner with the Hoover. |
Post# 215828 , Reply# 14   1/25/2013 at 17:36 (4,099 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Back in my house in Naperville, Illinois I had an Electrolux central vac installed, and even though it had the power nozzle, I bought a Kirby G-4 from my former boss and Kirby distributor Will (Willbure) Hart. Then I sold the house in 1995, and moved to San Diego. Once there I had the central vac hooked up, and for deep cleaning there was the G-4. But, for the kitchen and bathrooms, I used my Regina Electrikbroom, circa 1945, and to wash those floors, I used my Hoover floor washer. As my carpet was brand new, I had no need for the Rug Renovator, or my Electrolux Eppic polisher/shampooer.
When I wanted to play, and not really clean, I hauled out my Electrolux LX. I also used it for general dusting. As for my non electric machines, they were now in the living room, and dining room. But the Electrolux LX was given the place of honor in the master bedroom, atop my entertainment center. |
Post# 215829 , Reply# 15   1/25/2013 at 17:39 (4,099 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 215833 , Reply# 16   1/25/2013 at 17:48 (4,099 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 215836 , Reply# 17   1/25/2013 at 17:51 (4,099 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 215840 , Reply# 18   1/25/2013 at 18:04 (4,099 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 215841 , Reply# 19   1/25/2013 at 18:06 (4,099 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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This week and for months to come, the blue Royal 4600 Pony Power Tank cylinder with the extra long cord & crushproof electric hose & and PN and on board tool selection.
Hampered as I am by my recent surgery this is the ideal vacuum usable by myself (light jobs) and visitors I can cajole into vacuuming the whole house for me. :-) They love it and always ask where they can purchase one. The perfect vacuum I think for a traveling housekeeper. I also have the burgundy red version but have loaned it out to a dear friend for a bit. Hopefully some day I will obtain the Yellow version, too. Dave Doug Smith photo: |
Post# 215913 , Reply# 20   1/26/2013 at 00:50 (4,099 days old) by tylerawells (-)   |   | |
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Oreck Graphite |
Post# 215918 , Reply# 21   1/26/2013 at 02:35 (4,099 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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I knew a woman homekeeper that used to use a Royal Pony vacuum like the one shown.It suffered too much wear and tear and was retired.She replaced it with a Riccar 1500.She has moved from the area. |
Post# 215999 , Reply# 22   1/26/2013 at 12:58 (4,099 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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That house was actually in the San Diego suburb of La Messa. I bought it in May of 1995 from the widow of the original owner, and it was custom built, the window seat in the dining room was her idea!
When I bought the house, the only thing I needed to do was replace the tan carpet. I picked the dark green because it made the knotty pine look like a forest with a blanket of pine needles. Unfortunately I never took pictures of the garage where I set up my vacuum cleaner collection. This was my 'dream house,' the kitchen was state of the art, there were a number of fruit trees in the back yard, and a huge avacado tree. A year after I bought this house (March of 96) I met my life partner, Charles Brookreson, (1958 - 2006) and lived happily ever after, (for a while at least!) Here is my dream kitchen. Alex Taber. |
Post# 216765 , Reply# 23   1/30/2013 at 01:26 (4,095 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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TriStar EXL or Lux G or L. @caligula That dining room resembles the dining room of my childhood home; especially the counter. This post was last edited 01/30/2013 at 01:43 |
Post# 216794 , Reply# 24   1/30/2013 at 08:20 (4,095 days old) by cue003 (S. FL, USA. )   |   | |
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@floor-a-matic. Is that the CXL with upgraded motor? sweet. The look of the Tristars are growing on me. What finish is on yours? It looks like a matte black from the photos. |
Post# 216811 , Reply# 25   1/30/2013 at 09:50 (4,095 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I have three vacuums and the one I use depends on where I am in my apartment. If I'm upstairs, I use the Kirby Heritage. Downstairs, it's the Kirby G6. On the steps themselves, the machine of choice is my Electrolux 1205. I think of it as strategic use of resources
One of the main complaints most people have about Kirbys is their weight. By keeping one on each floor, I can roll them wherever I need them and don't have to lug one up or down the steps. The shape of the Electrolux and its power brush on a telescoping wand makes it ideal for the steps. |
Post# 216898 , Reply# 26   1/30/2013 at 21:52 (4,094 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Post# 216910 , Reply# 27   1/30/2013 at 23:01 (4,094 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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I put the Lamb #115923 high-performance motor on the other EXL A101 currently on eBay; but I'll put the HP motor on the other one later. The EXL even grooms "hard-to-groom" carpets & rugs, thanks to this improved brush roller |
Post# 216912 , Reply# 28   1/30/2013 at 23:03 (4,094 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 217200 , Reply# 30   2/2/2013 at 05:57 (4,092 days old) by thermokid (Casper, Wyoming)   |   | |
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My old Kirby of course. I just don't think the carpet is clean unless I use the Kirby on it... Dan |
Post# 219117 , Reply# 31   2/14/2013 at 09:26 (4,080 days old) by cue003 (S. FL, USA. )   |   | |
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Now my goto vac is the Miele S194 quickstep. |