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Post# 317543   3/5/2015 at 17:33 (3,310 days old) by slair76116 ()        

Hello everyone this is my first post here,

Me and my wife live in a 3 bedroom apartment, she is allergic to everything and I have breathing issues and use a cpap machine to sleep.

We have no problems with a budget and would like to know what would be the best current production vacuum money can buy.

we live in europe and so the machine must work with 220v.

appreciate any advise you can give as I have been researching for some time with no clear picture.


Post# 317544 , Reply# 1   3/5/2015 at 17:37 (3,310 days old) by dys0nb0y (Luton)        

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well it depends if you want something that's easy to use and everything is on board or a vacuum that's heavy and it's difficult to use and you have to attach the hose to use it above the floor.

Post# 317547 , Reply# 2   3/5/2015 at 18:02 (3,310 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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Since you're in Europe, I would highly recommend looking at SEBO and Miele. Both are German manufacturers. Miele predominately offers canister/cylinder cleaners. SEBO offers both uprights and canisters/cylinders.

Both are very quiet, extremely durable, excellent performers, and offer hospital grade filtration.


Post# 317549 , Reply# 3   3/5/2015 at 18:20 (3,310 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        

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If you are looking for an upright and have no budget restrictions I would recommend a Kirby Avalir or a Riccar Radiance which is a Tandem Air vacuum. Both of these machines are the highest performance vacuums you can buy and both have excellent filtration. The Kirby is available in 220 volts but you will need a transformer for the Riccar, but it's well worth it.


Post# 317553 , Reply# 4   3/5/2015 at 18:28 (3,310 days old) by dys0nb0y (Luton)        

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i would suggest the dyson cinetic big ball or dc41mk2 and sebo

Post# 317577 , Reply# 5   3/6/2015 at 09:20 (3,310 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)        
There are many excellent machines available

I would suggest you visit a vacuum shop that has a variety and test drive several.

The ones mentioned above are all quite good. If dust allergies are a problem, you may want to steer away from bagless machines.

I might also suggest a Rainbow or other water capture machines as they are very good for allergies. Looking at where you list your residence on your profile, I feel the water would help cool things down; but not sure if the plastic can take the heat.



Post# 317578 , Reply# 6   3/6/2015 at 09:30 (3,310 days old) by marcusprit ()        

I agree with Matte Miele or Sebo would be the way to go if you want a bagged machine.

For an upright the Sebo Felix Pet would be an excellent choice. If you want a cylinder cleaner a Miele S8 would suit you well. They both have the highest filtration level.


Post# 317582 , Reply# 7   3/6/2015 at 10:10 (3,310 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Rainbow, Pro Aqua, Delphin. All water filtration machines. Wet dust cannot fly. No bags or filter to buy or change. All are available in Europe. They are the ORIGINAL 'no loss of suction' vacuums. Rainbows have been made since 1936, and is the best cleaner you can buy.

Post# 317584 , Reply# 8   3/6/2015 at 10:16 (3,310 days old) by marcusprit ()        

But how much would a Rainbow cost? You can get a Felix or Miele S8/C3 for around £200 Oh sorry Tom my mistake money no object.

Try a Rainbow if you like but personally I'd go for Sebo or Miele.


Post# 317657 , Reply# 9   3/7/2015 at 01:15 (3,309 days old) by man114 (Buffalo NY)        

I'm not entirely sure about Europe but Rainbow's pricing is fairly consistent in almost all the markets they sell to.

Post# 317666 , Reply# 10   3/7/2015 at 03:20 (3,309 days old) by marcusprit ()        

What's the price in the US?

Post# 317677 , Reply# 11   3/7/2015 at 05:12 (3,309 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I'd go down the Miele route personally. Purely because of the high filtration level and the self sealing bags. Go for one with the HEPA filters. Bagless vacuums like Dysons for anyone with allergies would be a big mistake. Regardless of how easy they are to empty, the user inevitably comes into contact with the dust and risk trigger allergies.

Miele and Miele parts and spares are widely available across Europe.

A big upright like a Kirby would be far too big for day to day use in a European apartment.


Post# 317678 , Reply# 12   3/7/2015 at 05:19 (3,309 days old) by marcusprit ()        

What about Rainbow Chris :-)

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Post# 317679 , Reply# 13   3/7/2015 at 05:30 (3,309 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        
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"The best current production vacuum money can buy" that could be discussed and debated forever and a day.

Especially on here!laughing

 

I would stay away from water filtration vacs unless you are able to try one out for yourself as there are a few downsides to them and don't suit everyone. (Constantly changing the water and cleaning the water pan as well as not sucking up large amounts of plaster/fine dust quickly) if you was doing home renovations etc. I do own two Rainbows by the way. Not that I'm keen on them.undecided

Also the spares/service in Europe for Rainbow (for example) are allot harder to find than in the USA.

Also allot of the of the new water systems like Rainbow are sold via "Direct Sales" just like

Filter Queen,Tristar,Kirby etc and will have a RRP over £2000 or Euros if your in Europe. Not that that's necessarily a problem and you should be able to negotiate the price down.

 

If you want something more affordable go to a department store or specialist vacuum cleaner shop and try a few out for yourself like Sebo,Nilfisk etc.

 

I hope you find something that you like.

 

Jamessmile


Post# 317680 , Reply# 14   3/7/2015 at 05:33 (3,309 days old) by marcusprit ()        

Yes agree with you there James about Bungal I mean Rainbow. There are some people on here I wish I cud zip their mouths up haha :-p

Post# 317686 , Reply# 15   3/7/2015 at 06:19 (3,309 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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If you have breathing difficulties, then any bagged vacuum will be good for you.

Whilst there is Miele, and dependent on where you are in Europe, another good brand is Rowenta. Sadly they don't sell many of their models in the UK but they do well in other countries with plenty of spares such as filters and bags.


Post# 317697 , Reply# 16   3/7/2015 at 12:16 (3,309 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Dyson is the only bagless vacuum with hygienic bin emptying. Why? Well...

You can seal a plastic bag on the bin then press the button which is located ON THE TOP and release. Wait 10 secs for the dust to settle and then put it down on the ground. You dont touch any dust. And then put it back on the machine.


Post# 317698 , Reply# 17   3/7/2015 at 12:23 (3,309 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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With my kitty fuzz, I have to reach up inside and pull it out!

Post# 317703 , Reply# 18   3/7/2015 at 13:04 (3,309 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

One press of the cyclone catch and the dirt falls out :)

Post# 317705 , Reply# 19   3/7/2015 at 13:29 (3,309 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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That's all very well regarding the dust at the bottom of the bin, what about the dust that gets stuck at the top of the filter shroud? You keep jiggling the canister and its going to disturb dust. Leave it in the shroud and it will just build up again until you're faced with the same problem of the dust that gets stuck at the top of the shroud.

Bagless is hopeless for anyone with a dust allergy. End of.


Post# 317707 , Reply# 20   3/7/2015 at 13:40 (3,309 days old) by marcusprit ()        

Nar it's your birthday have a night off :-)

Post# 317712 , Reply# 21   3/7/2015 at 14:45 (3,309 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Happy Birthday Narayan! Hope you had a great day so far
PS new Dysons now have the mesh screen instead of a shroud ;) it means less dust gets past the shroud and less build up of debris


Post# 317715 , Reply# 22   3/7/2015 at 14:56 (3,309 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        

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Happy Birthday Nar!


Post# 317728 , Reply# 23   3/7/2015 at 17:11 (3,308 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Ahem. Thank you!


Post# 317730 , Reply# 24   3/7/2015 at 17:36 (3,308 days old) by cc (louisiana)        

Enjoy your birthday!

Post# 317796 , Reply# 25   3/8/2015 at 14:25 (3,308 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Thank you again!

Post# 318029 , Reply# 26   3/11/2015 at 20:16 (3,304 days old) by kenkart ()        
One word says it all...

NILFISK!!!!! QUALITY, QUIET, FILTRATION!

Post# 318191 , Reply# 27   3/13/2015 at 22:16 (3,302 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY)        
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I would avoid bagless vacuum cleaners like the bubonic plague if I were you!  You can talk about "hygienic bin emptying" features to me until you're cobalt in the face, but at the end of the day you still have to deal with crap flying out of the bin and back into the atmosphere.  At least with a bagged machine, everything stays inside the bag -- and some bags even seal themselves up when you remove them from the machine.

 

(Please don't get me wrong -- I'm not bashing anything here.  I love some of the bagless machines, and have a few myself.  I just don't think they'd be the best solution to this particular problem.)

 

Anyway, I concur with what Matt (PoconoVacMan) and many others have said: look into a Miele or a Sebo.  Also, since you're in Europe you may have access to Bosch.  They have some really good machines like the GL-30 cylinder (model BSGL3180GB/03) - although that model probably isn't available any more 'cause of the new EU power restrictions (it's got a 1600W motor).  Nonetheless, a Bosch would also be a good choice.

 

Bill W.


Post# 431824 , Reply# 28   9/15/2020 at 05:18 (1,290 days old) by manifa3 (Bangladesh)        
Depends upon allergy

Well th choice completely depends upon alergy, if she has difficulty in breathing then canister vacuum cleaner would be fine. But I think Look for Bagged Vacuum Cleaner it would be best choice for you. I live in India and I am using Eureka Forbes Vacuum Cleaner that's my favorite choice. It comes with 220v of suction power and best for allergic folks. You can check here if you want look for more vacuum cleaners for you.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO manifa3's LINK


Post# 431837 , Reply# 29   9/15/2020 at 08:20 (1,290 days old) by rinseat (London)        
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Hey.
I can recommend a good handheld vacuum cleaner for your family.Machine you can charge from 220V it's not problem. This is Shark NV803. Dust cup capacity 0.9 quarts. Also, a huge advantage is the low weight of this vacuum cleaner. In general, I recommend. More information you can find in url.
spotcarpetcleaners.com/reviews/b...


Post# 431882 , Reply# 30   9/15/2020 at 20:54 (1,289 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
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The shark lv800 is the best hand vac. I'll attach a picture. I have the riccar squire and about 15 other handvacs. This is the best handvac for the price. The Riccar price runs over $100 and there awesome.


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Post# 431914 , Reply# 31   9/16/2020 at 14:10 (1,289 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Lux from Switzerland

I’d consider the Lux S115 from Lux of Switzerland....here in the United States our Aerus which was formerly Electrolux has partnered with them to make the top of the line Aerus machine and it is basically the same unit but with different hose and attachments and instead of a white body, the Aerus version is black. Outstanding filtration for allergies. It is a canister so super versatile and has all sort of really good filtration to deal with the allergy problems you mention, dirt entrapment on these bagged machines is excellent as well. They may be pricey but well worth the product price and will last a long long time. Hopefully the power it works with is the same as what you have there.

I think far superior to the Miele.

I’ve posted a link to the product. If it won’t work try copying and pasting:

www.luxinternational.com/...

Jon


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Post# 432018 , Reply# 32   9/18/2020 at 06:04 (1,287 days old) by manifa3 (Bangladesh)        
Checked some Vacuum cleaners

I check out some of the vacuum cleaners you suggested in here, I don't think they are available in India. Here are some of my favorite Vacuum cleaners which are even available in India.
priceunder.in/vacuum-cleaner-in-...



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