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What's the best handheld vacuum? |
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| Post# 233527 5/22/2013 at 08:14 (3,991 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233528 , Reply# 1 5/22/2013 at 08:30 (3,991 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
I would say
That either the dirt devil plus with the 3 amp motor or the Kirby vacuette/douglas aardvac (or any other name it was known by) As a pet owner the revolving brush is a must.
The Kirby uses a cloth bag The Dirt Devil can be used either with G bags or with a cloth one I've never used one yet but i would assume a royal prince would probably perform similarly or better than either of those | ||
Post# 233529 , Reply# 2 5/22/2013 at 08:42 (3,991 days old) by Durango159  (State College, PA) |
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I recommend Hoover Sidewinder
I have a Hoover Sidewinder that I've been very happy with. Corded model with brush roll is a must for carpeted stairs. The Hoover brushroll bottom plate is not obtrusive either. It leaves very little area uncleaned.
I found the regular Hoover belts for this model too big and slip easily so I have remedied that by utilizing a smaller belt. Dirt Devil Hand vac belts or Hoover Brush Vac belts 40201057 work very well. My current belt has been on the unit for well over a year now and the cleaning power is still terrific. This vacuum does very well on pet hair and just like other Hoovers, it grooms the carpet, bringing up the nap very well. | ||
| Post# 233530 , Reply# 3 5/22/2013 at 08:52 (3,991 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe) | ||
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| Post# 233531 , Reply# 4 5/22/2013 at 09:11 (3,991 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Although I've had a look around and I can't seem to find a Kirby Vacuette or Hoover Sidewinder anywhere, are you sure they were available in the UK? or were they just rare here? I'll defiantly look into a Dirt Devil handheld, as I've heard great things about them.
Wow, that Electrolux looks tough! I've have a look at that, thanks Dan! I appreciate all the advice everyone! Joe | ||
| Post# 233560 , Reply# 5 5/22/2013 at 11:55 (3,991 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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Yes joe you can get Kirby vacuettes here, you wanted to buy Richard's off here! You could see if he still has it! Akso yeah dan I've been real tempted to get one of those electroluxes! | ||
| Post# 233572 , Reply# 6 5/22/2013 at 13:29 (3,991 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233577 , Reply# 7 5/22/2013 at 13:53 (3,991 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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In my local B&M bargains store, I really recommend it as it has a hose and crevice tool, rotating brushroll, it's twin speed and has cord storage! | ||
| Post# 233578 , Reply# 8 5/22/2013 at 13:55 (3,991 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
You need a handheld? I thought Henry was perfect at doing stairs : )
To be honest the best one I have found at doing stairs is either the old Dirt Devil handy hand held with the dust bag fitted or their later one (Dirt Devil DHC004) (not the same as the U.S models BTW) with a bagless cyclonic bin. I bought one not so long ago and find it to be an absolute boon - it has a pull out hose and a brush roll as standard - but also has wheels on the underside to aid gliding on carpeted stairs. The only downside is that if your stairs are really dirty, the filter requires constant cleaning out and the handle gets too hot in use due to the 1000 watt motor. It does however have a long 8 metre cord. The older red ones though are usually available on EBAY UK or Amazon but can be hard to find and usually second hand. Tesco sell the DD DCH004 at £60, Argos at £49-99 - another one is the Hometek Hunter if you can still find it. CLICK HERE TO GO TO sebo_fan's LINK 
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| Post# 233583 , Reply# 9 5/22/2013 at 14:06 (3,991 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233585 , Reply# 11 5/22/2013 at 14:17 (3,991 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233592 , Reply# 12 5/22/2013 at 15:27 (3,991 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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Personally Id get the older Dirt Devil Handy - can be used bagless without a bag in place should you run out of the paper bag and compared to the 'Lux, the Handy is a popular model, with a good resale factor Just found one on EBY UK..
CLICK HERE TO GO TO sebo_fan's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 233596 , Reply# 13 5/22/2013 at 15:40 (3,991 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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The Dirt Devil bagged handy Zip has terrible hose suction, its similar to a Dyson handheld, if not less, and that's a cordless Vacuum there, compared to the Corded model which should have constant power. Joe:- Awesome! :D You would not be disappointed mate :D | ||
| Post# 233601 , Reply# 14 5/22/2013 at 16:24 (3,991 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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The Handy Zip/ corded isn't a cordless one. Not sure what you're trying to prove there. A vacuum for stairs has been requested - I have a bagless one but given the chance of buying again I'd return to the old red Dirt Devil bagged hand held - it actually does have ok suction through the hose if you remove the drive belt - but it is far better to what its basic design offers - a brush roll, a proper one at that and wooden which means it lasts longer than plastic.
Also the Dirt Devil at 2.2kg weighs less than the Electrolux at 2.6kg. Review link for those interested. CLICK HERE TO GO TO sebo_fan's LINK | ||
| Post# 233610 , Reply# 15 5/22/2013 at 17:44 (3,991 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe) | ||
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| Post# 233613 , Reply# 16 5/22/2013 at 17:50 (3,991 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 233674 , Reply# 17 5/23/2013 at 02:34 (3,991 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe) | ||
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original Red Dirt Devil handy | ||
| Post# 233681 , Reply# 18 5/23/2013 at 03:28 (3,991 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233688 , Reply# 19 5/23/2013 at 07:48 (3,990 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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I meant the Dysons are cordless compa red to the DD which is corded | ||
| Post# 233696 , Reply# 20 5/23/2013 at 10:37 (3,990 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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Woah tayyab the dyson handhelds are waaaay more powerful than the dirt devil handy! | ||
| Post# 233698 , Reply# 21 5/23/2013 at 10:51 (3,990 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233700 , Reply# 22 5/23/2013 at 11:20 (3,990 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK) | ||
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No do not get a dyson handheld they are terrible | ||
| Post# 233704 , Reply# 23 5/23/2013 at 11:39 (3,990 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233707 , Reply# 25 5/23/2013 at 12:00 (3,990 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 233713 , Reply# 26 5/23/2013 at 13:21 (3,990 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe) | ||
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| Post# 233832 , Reply# 28 5/24/2013 at 03:05 (3,990 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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The problem I find with cordless is that it just isn't powerful unless its a Dyson or a more expensive cordless dust buster with at least 12V powering it - and even then you're spending most of the time scrubbing the carpet with the suction only crevice or mouth of the dust buster to get dust out of carpeted stairs. Fine if the steps are painted - no problem then.
But then with the higher power behind it, the weight gets heavier - Im sure brands could easily just produce a high power, lightweight cordless hand dust buster, but for the moment they're happier to sell a big and bulky unit with just as short running times, such as 10 to 12 minutes. You're no better buying a corded machine than a cordless, though a cordless dust buster does have some advantages if used in a kitchen to get up loose crumbs off hard worktops etc. Argos are selling a black Bush model at £42-99, so priced because it comes with a clip on pet hair tool, "high power" claimed to have 85 air watts, 12 mins charge time and weighs nearly 2kg. For some homes you're no better than getting or buying Argos value bagged cylinder vacuums or cheapy types from Tesco if you have just an upright vacuum and need something more compact to get up for stair cleaning and doing the car. Whilst an extension hose clipped to the existing one to an upright is all well and dandy, not all brands produce extra long hoses and some are worse than others when it comes to actual use. CLICK HERE TO GO TO sebo_fan's LINK 
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| Post# 234036 , Reply# 29 5/26/2013 at 04:56 (3,987 days old) by thermokid (Casper, Wyoming) | ||
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I would say the Royal Prince Model 501 is the best handheld vacuum...... | ||
| Post# 450929 , Reply# 30 3/20/2022 at 15:06 (767 days old) by ajr2993 (Bakersfield, CA) | ||
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I think the Royal Prince and Dirt Devil 501 hand vacuums are awesome. They both have impressive agitation and airflow. | ||
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Post# 450974 , Reply# 31 3/22/2022 at 16:54 (765 days old) by dylanmitchell (San Diego) |
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Haven't found a cordless handheld vac that gets grit out of our carpeted stairs. NBV240 cordless Henry looks interesting and has swappable batteries. Not a handhel but very portable. Does cost as much as a good canistet vac! | ||
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Post# 450997 , Reply# 32 3/23/2022 at 15:18 (764 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 451003 , Reply# 33 3/23/2022 at 19:50 (764 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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| Post# 451006 , Reply# 34 3/23/2022 at 21:02 (764 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I'm a huge fan of the Royal Prince 501. I own three of them. I've had opportunities to get plastic Dirt Devils that replaced the 501 but they've never interested me except possibly as a brush roll donor.
That said, I recently acquired something entirely different in the form of an Oreck XL mini vac that's more like a scaled down canister. There's no provision for any sort of power nozzle but it does have enough suction to spin a turbo brush. | ||
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Post# 451054 , Reply# 35 3/25/2022 at 22:43 (762 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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| Post# 451677 , Reply# 36 4/16/2022 at 00:07 (741 days old) by ajr2993 (Bakersfield, CA) | ||
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The Royal Prince and Dirt Devil 501 hand vacuums were amazing at removing cat hair. | ||
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